Written by Kalgi Modi, MD Pregnancy is a demanding time for the heart. The American Heart Association (AHA) calls it the heart’s “first natural stress test” as the heart works harder to support both mother and baby. Knowing what is normal helps women spot any …
Written By Lola Magazine with The Festie Besties Photography by Paige Melton The Mardi Gras season is upon us, and The Festie Besties are once again gearing up for their annual King Cake Crawl—a delightful tasting event that promises to be even sweeter in its …
A Celebration of Culture and Love: Angelica Valdez & Brandon Bagwell Holy Trinity Catholic Church “I envisioned a wedding that was both romantic and rooted—elevated in style, but grounded in heritage and heart. I wanted the day to reflect who we are: two cultures coming …
Written by Jessica Comegys I still remember the first time I drifted into that sleep story about the Orient Express, one of those honey-voiced narrations meant to soothe you into dreaming. Instead, it electrified my imagination. Suddenly I wasn’t lying in bed in Louisiana. I …
A Bridal Registry Story by Ellyn McKinney I grew up in an era when bridal dreams were shaped not by glowing screens, but by glass cases, velvet-lined displays, and the steady hands of women who loved you. Long before digital wish lists, brides-to-be made thoughtful …
Presented by Lola Magazine There are many ways to welcome the holiday season—but if you know, you know: the holidays begin with Tinsel– a chauffeured shopping experience on Line Avenue in Shreveport. For one magical evening, the doors of your favorite local boutiques, specialty shops, …
Can you hear the holiday jingle in your head too? Can you also hear the record scratch when reality sinks in? Y’all, I’m gonna be so real with you right now—I’m tired. Even as I write this, weeks ahead of the holiday hustle and bustle, …
Written by Lola Magazine | Photography by Hannah Finley If you’re looking to add a touch of sparkle, sophistication, and heartfelt southern charm to your holiday season, make plans to visit The Hotel Monroe, a Hilton Boutique Property owned by Christie and Michael Echols. Nestled …
Holiday Hosting with Grace, Ease & Joy It feels good to be back at the table. For years, I shared recipes and reflections on gathering — always through the lens of a chef and hostess, standing behind a counter, apron tied, candles lit before guests …
By Sarah Overall, Director of Minden Main Street & Economic Development | Owner, Sarah Overall Events I was raised in a Southern home where entertaining wasn’t reserved for special occasions—it was simply a way of life. My mother had a gift for bringing beauty and …
Featuring Balentine & Co. Jewelers | Written by Ellyn T. McKinney There is a quiet kind of magic inside Balentine & Co. Jewelers. The kind that doesn’t sparkle in a display case—but in the way people talk to one another. Soft laughter, familiar greetings, and …
By Sarah McKinney I have a confession to make: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. There’s just something about the season of giving thanks that resonates so deeply with me. It’s not just a season or a holiday—it’s a state of mind and a heart posture …
Shared by Willow Point Baptist Church Emmanuel. God with us. Then, now, and always. Long before the manger, the star, or the shepherds’ song, the birth of Christ was spoken into history. The prophet Isaiah, writing nearly seven centuries before Jesus was born, declared, “Behold, …
By Lola Magazine | Photography courtesy of Webster Parish CVC Across Webster Parish, the holiday season is woven together by a simple truth: Christmas is supposed to feel joyful, genuine, and close to home. The streets sparkle with twinkling lights, carols drift through the air, …
By Dr. Pennington and Dr. Souyoul In recent years, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® have transformed weight-loss journeys. These treatments can be life-changing for overall health, but their success can also bring surprising cosmetic changes—especially to the face. Recent studies show that patients …
Last year, we set up a retail pop-up shop under the name of our first business together, Mother Daughter Collective. We filled our storefront with a selection of our favorite things — candles, holiday drinks and dip mixes, and so much more. What we thought …
Written by Ragan Aple, LPC The holidays are often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” yet many families quietly admit they feel stretched thin, a little anxious, and unsure how to make everything merry and bright without burning out. If that sounds familiar, …
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50 Miles • 3 Days • Endless Finds Each November, the quiet highways and charming Main Streets of Webster Parish come alive with the sights and sounds of Main to Main Trade Days—a 50-mile, three-day treasure hunt that stretches from Sibley to Springhill. For more …
By Lola Magazine When two hard-working moms from Shreveport, Louisiana, found themselves quarantined during COVID with four little girls bouncing on beds and dancing with wooden spoons, they had no idea they were about to launch a jewelry brand that would spread across the United …
