THE WONDER of the Christmas season is most often reserved for children. It is something most of us outgrow as we get caught up in managing lists, coordinating holiday visits, decorating and wrapping. Every now and then you find a special someone who embodies the joy of Christmas—not just during the holidays but all the […]
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ONE OF BEVERLY BROWN’S favorite places is City of Rocks State Park in New Mexico. An avid outdoorsperson and camping enthusiast, Beverly vividly remembers her delight when upon entering the park as a young girl, she read the signs that said, “Please play on the rocks.” “I had expected the signs to tell us what
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We met up with Dr. Liza Ledet at Paris Parker Salon and Spa in Mandeville to prepare for the photo shoot where Erica Lee styled her hair and Stephanie Zeller applied her makeup. When we arrived at Maison Lafitte for the photo shoot, we were able to speak with Liza and get to know her
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Unleashing Innovation in Pet Health WHETHER YOU LIVE in Old Mandeville or frequent it on a regular basis, you’ve undoubtedly seen people walking or running, sipping coffee or grabbing a beer or cocktail—many of them accompanied by their four-legged friends. Nestled along the main thoroughfare of this pet-friendly community, among historic residences, boutiques and restaurants,
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Legal Savvy with a Personal Touch THE MINUTE YOU WALK into the 100-year old Covington cottage, you know it is not your ordinary law office. Founders Buddy and Annie Spell of the Spell & Spell Law Firm recognized the tumult that people go through when they are in need of legal services so they created
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Flip, Flip Hooray! Teaching Life Lessons through Gymnastics WHEN CHELSEA SEGURA walked into The Little Gym in Baton Rouge during her sophomore year of college, she was looking for a part-time job. Never in her wildest dreams did she think she would find her career. Yet, the concept and teaching philosophy was such a natural
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Behind the Scenes with our Enterprising Women Amberleigh Carter & Christina Carter SW: What did you eat for breakfast this morning? AC: A hard boiled pasture-raised egg, uncured bacon, and a cup of fruit (all organic, of course). CC: Grapefruit, eggs, bacon, yogurt, and coffee, all organic! SW: What were you doing before you arrived
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Back to Basics SIMPLICITY. PURITY. CLARITY. Sisters Christina and Amberleigh Carter do more than live by these words—they work by them as well. Because both women experienced certain health ailments as children that were exacerbated by prescription medications, their mother Bonita sought out alternatives. With the interest and support of their father Gary, their parents
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WHEN KATHY LOWREY helped open the Northshore Harbor Center in 2005, she saw the event as a culmination of a dream. Ten years later, Kathy understands that it was only the beginning. Since the Harbor Center opened, it has played a vital role—providing a gathering place for Northshore residents as well as spurring the local
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There’s No Place Like Home WHEN ANGEL OAK Home Loans LLC (AOHL) decided to expand into the Louisiana market, it is no surprise that the company looked to Mandeville native Raynah Cullen. Raynah’s proven track record of successfully assisting in the expansion and launch of their Northeast territory, coupled with her success in the local
OCHSNER ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS Dr. Shawn Johnson and Dr. Nicola Corbett do not consider themselves trailblazers for practicing in a specialty traditionally dominated by male physicians. They pursued orthopedics because growing up both as sports fans and as active participants, they wanted to be able to help athletes recover from sports-related injuries. And, while they share
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Cover photographer Steve Randon.
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