Spring is here and business is blooming! The Northshore is home to a wide variety of businesses and services. Every month there are new places to go, more places to shop and a tremendous selection of top-notch professional services that offer the best of the best to our community. Each month, Sophisticated Woman connects you …
An Abundance of Blessings Through Changing Seasons AS WARMTH AND color bloom in the spring, so too are people inspired to seek their own new beginnings. And the end of one season of life can hold the promise of new growth and beauty in the next. But when a hand injury ended Patti Brondum’s long …
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Ingredients: Directions: 1. Place whole poblanos rubbed with vegetable oil on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes in a 450 degree oven. Turn every five minutes until evenly charred. Cover with plastic wrap in a bowl for 15 minutes. Then peel, seed and chop. 2. Peel the shrimp, put tails aside in fridge …
The beautiful, historic Mackie House was the scene of a recent White Party sponsored by Art + Design and hosted by Jennifer Rice & Team. The Mackie House was once owned by Covington’s founder, John Wharton Collins, and was the site of Sophisticated Woman’s July cover photo. [huge_it_gallery id=”17″]
Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West held a Women Accepting the Challenge of Housing (W.A.T.C.H.) Kick Off Reception for Women Build 2016. W.A.T.C.H. ensures Women Build continues to thrive in western St. Tammany. Members donated $38,000 toward building two homes in 2015 and hope to surpass that in 2016. [huge_it_gallery id=”11″]
The Professional Women of St. Tammany awarded 17 deserving women a total of $20,000 in cash scholarships at their annual luncheon held at Tchefuncta Country Club. Scholarships, based on financial need, educational objectives, and community involvement, allow area recipients to continue their educational goals. Funds are raised through various fundraisers throughout the year, including Lakeview …
The 2015 Kickin’ Parkinson’s party and twilight run hosted at Stone Creek Club and Spa, in support of Team Fox, was its most successful event to date. Milestones included its first live auction and a record 550 guests in attendance. The first Michael J. Fox Foundation Research Roundtable was also held, along with a new …
The Exchange Club of West St. Tammany held its Ultimate Tailgate Party and Auction at Tchefuncta Country Club. The event furthers the Exchange Club’s mission to prevent child abuse. This year’s charities include Hope House, the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Louisiana Covington Unit and Danielle Inn.
St.Tammany West Chamber of Commerce hosted more than 200 guests at its second annual fundraising event, Southern Nights. Chaired by Phoebe Whealdon of Coldwell Bankers TEC, the event celebrated the works of the local business community over the last year.
The Hospice Foundation of the South, with the help of Park Provence Assisted Living & Memory Care, marked the one-year anniversary of its Hospice House. This fully-equipped home provides a comforting environment for patients in need of 24-hour care. With the goal of building a second hospice house, the foundation is introducing a new fundraiser, …
Nola Southern Grill hosted the Emerging Young Professionals’ (EYP) After Hour Social last month. The event was sponsored by First Castle Federal Credit Union. Please add your event photos on our social media pages and hashtag #sophisticatedsocial
A beautiful summer moon helped light the night at this year’s Sweet Soirée at Stone Creek Club & Spa. The fundraiser, which is held annually by ACCESS, helps provide financial grants and other services to LOCAL children with disabilities and their families. Please add your event photos on our social media pages and hashtag #sophisticatedsocial …
