They chickened out. They planned to buy and live on a yacht. But after searching extensively along the Gulf Coast for the right vessel, they didn’t do it. Instead, new Mandeville residents Michael and Fran Riggs opted for a river view at Tchefuncte Oaks Townhomes in Mandeville, and they couldn’t be happier with their decision. […]
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Most Americans today shy away from filling one half or more of their plates with vegetables. That’s especially true of our children. Yet, these nutrient-rich foods should be the high point of your family’s meals. They don’t require much cooking time, and all vegetables offer excellent benefits to the body. In fact, numerous studies show
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Summer vacation will be coming to an end shortly and the streets will soon be dotted with yellow school buses heralding “back to school.” With that transition also comes lunchtime meal prep. Packing nutritious lunches that your kids will eat can be a daunting task, but don’t stress, y’all. I am here to help. Let’s
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The heat is on, and who wants to be out in the garden in August? No takers? Even though it’s hot, fresh beans are still possible from a late summer garden. So is sweet corn, tomatoes, parsley, broccoli, beets, carrots, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers and the list goes on and on! This is the perfect time
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During the hot humid month of August, everyone wants to be as comfortable as possible without sacrificing style. Boho (short for Bohemian) fits the bill for women of any age. Whether you are a young lady, preteen, twenty, thirty or more, this style can work for you. Boho relies on comfy, flowing natural fabrics and
Preston Marx and Sonia York are collectors. Of souvenirs, memorabilia, furniture and experiences. From the time you drive onto their five lush acres, the evidence is spread out before you. Azalea bushes surround the driveway and bromeliads line the parking pad. The colorful front patio garden offers a mere hint of what awaits you inside
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Minutes after the Saints won the Super Bowl in Miami in 2010, PJ Lailhengue boarded a plane to return to New Orleans. The flight landed around 2 a.m., but instead of going home to sleep, he went straight to a print shop on the Southshore. As the owner of Mike’s Den, Lailhengue needed to pick
FROM A PEACEFUL corner in the heart of Covington, a graceful home watches the world go by. The house has stood here since 1896, bearing both indoor plumbing and multiple hurricanes with equal fortitude. Now in the ownership of Gina Rowbatham and her daughters, the house and her gardens have become the elegant matriarch of
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AS A PHOTOGRAPHER for over 20 years, I’ve learned a lot about making the wedding day run smoothly, as well as what to avoid. Here are a few tips to help you on the photography area of your planning: 1. EXPECT HAIR AND MAKEUP TO RUN OVER. Between your sister asking four times which pair
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LORI ALFORD, chief operating officer of Avanti Senior Living, has Louisiana hospitality in her DNA. Growing up as an army brat, she witnessed her parents — both of whom were born and raised in the Baton Rouge area — share their love of food, friends and family as they relocated throughout the country. In a
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Joy’s new kitchen resource, “Joyful Cooking: In the Pursuit of Good Health,” provides more than 100 recipes for health-conscious cooks, along with with groundbreaking new information on the nutritional balancing program, a total healing system designed to restore and balance the body and the mind. With eight, easy-to-read chapters, this impressive new volume contains: Newly
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IF YOU’RE LOOKING for a breath of fresh air, look no further than the home of Christine Curtis in Mandeville. With plentiful natural light and a soft, cooling color palette, her home feels as though it should be beachside. For Christine, who grew up in California and practically lived at the beach during her early
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