Instant Gratification

Lola MagazineLola Shreveport, Rosemary McMaster

By Rosemary McMaster Like just about everyone else in the world, 2020 was a trying year for me. It was a year of a lot of struggles and changes, but it was also a year that allowed me to sit back and reflect on life. …

LOLA Inspiration Home

Lola MagazineLola Shreveport

We are excited to announce that Lola Magazine has collaborated with Heard Construction to bring North Louisiana The Lola Magazine Heard Construction Inspiration Home. This stunning, Modern Tudor style home is set in the prestigious, gated community of The Orchards at Squire Creek. The four-bedroom, …

Walker & Co.

Lola MagazineLola Shreveport, Victoria Arnold

Photography by Victoria Arnold Buffy Walker grew up in South Louisiana in an Italian, Catholic family who celebrated everything. Faith, family, and food were at the keystone of the Gonzales family and Buffy’s childhood. At 18, she moved to Ruston as a graphic design major …

A Big Move To A Tiny House

Lola MagazineAnna Hunt, Lola Shreveport

Written by Anna Hunt Some may call it a leap of faith; some may have thought it was a crazy idea. But after living in the rat race of life and debt I wanted to find a way to live happily with less. Three years …

Grit

Lola MagazineLola Shreveport, Payton Denney

Written by Payton Denney My regional manager thinks I’m a gorilla. Our relationship is marked with a history of bad communication. On one recent occasion, he called me to obtain feedback on a software decision. Frustrated that I was not providing a helpful answer, he …

Open For Business

Lola MagazineLola Shreveport

The past year has presented enormous challenges for local businesses. Through these challenges business owners have found ways to adapt and persevere. Nearly every small business was affected by altered operations, deeming an uncertain future. Retail stores and restaurants have suffered dwindling foot traffic due …

Music In The Madness

Lola MagazineBevin Hicks, Lola Shreveport, Victoria Arnold

Written by Bevin Hicks Photography by Victoria Arnold There are many things in life that bring joy, but music is one that transcends all ages, races and demographics. Music is one universal element which brings joy to the entire human race. The world has endured …

Spring Clean

Lola MagazineDr. Karen M. Pendleton, Health and Beauty, Lola Shreveport

Written by Dr. Karen Pendleton LIVING ROOM Candles Scented candles and/or candle warmers are a source of indoor air pollution, which is ironic considering many people use them as air fresheners. Burning paraffin wax releases highly toxic benzene and toluene into the air. These are …

GIVING BACK Spotlight

Lola MagazineLola Shreveport

United Way of Northwest Louisiana opened registration to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) in Benton, Louisiana, with the aid of Benton resident, Jenna Bagley. Bagley volunteered to assist with raising over $26,000 to ensure the program would be available in Benton for the next five …