Dr. Heather Vinet What do you get when you combine a love for science, athleticism and competitiveness with a creative side that is drawn to solving puzzles and connecting with people? Well, in Dr. Heather Vinet’s case, you get a unique combination of skills, compassion and drive that brings a fresh perspective to healing. “I’ve […]
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It’s Mardi Gras season here in Louisiana and boy do we know how to have a parade! This year, we unofficially kicked off Mardi Gras in Pasadena, California when the Louisiana Office of Tourism float represents the state in the 135th Rose Parade® on January 1, 2024. For a third year, Louisiana paraded across the
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I love the holidays! For me, that includes planning and decorating for family events, frantic deadlines at the magazine and last-minute shopping. As I get older though, I find that those things aren’t as important as they once were. The holidays are truly a time of giving and reflecting. It’s an opportunity to be grateful
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Planning your dream wedding? See what the Northshore has to offer. Meet with wedding planners and travel agents Taste the offerings of venues, caterers and bakeries See the latest trends in wedding decor, fashion, hair, makeup and accessories Take a look at transportation options, jewelry, wedding favors and gifts Visit with photographers, videographers and DJs
2020 Bridal Expo – Postponed Read More »
She shows up in my mind unannounced, especially in May, the month for mothers. With her hand on her hip and head cocked in a question mark with its slight tilt and hair piled high, her soft smile betrays the set of her body. My mother loved strays and tall flowers. We never bought a
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SENSIBLE MEALS IS continuing to take the south and nation by storm! It’s the fastest-growing and largest meal-prep company in the country, and it’s based here in our area. Creator Ingrid Rinck calls both Mandeville and New Orleans home, as well as the corporate headquarters for her over 1,200 employees. The 38-year-old entrepreneur is a
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WHEN YOU MEET Sharron Fabiani Newton you are immediately struck by her embracing smile and contagious energy. If you have attended any of the numerous events at which she volunteers, be assured you have crossed her path and experienced her positivity. Sharron attended LSU Nursing School with her career spanning disciplines and locales across the
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NORTHLAKE ACADEMY OF MUSIC has been praised for the innovative education it provides to its students. Founder and owner Leslie Domingues has always been passionate about working with children and creating new programs for music development. The seeds of Northlake Academy of Music were planted by the preschool music program, Tots-N-Tunes, created in 1998. The
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SPIRIT CAN MEAN one thing in the arena of cheerleading and another in the development of a young person, but at Spirit Professionals, home of the Spirit Xplosion All Star Cheerleaders, the two are definitely intertwined. Their focus is to build champions in the sport of competitive cheerleading and in life by fostering the values
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SPLENDOR IS DEFINED as ‘having magnificent features or qualities’ and Splendor Farms delivers—not in the gold and fine jewels kind of way, but in the treasures-of-nature fashion. The 75-acre country retreat, located in Bush, LA, is home to an inviting bed and breakfast amidst a menagerie of animals. Cozy cabins and guest rooms boast amenities
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IN 2006, AFTER graduating college at Nicholls State University and working in customer service at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Crystal Reese was hired into her first position in the mortgage industry with HSBC bank. Times were tough in the mortgage industry between 2006 and 2008 when the market crashed. Sitting at home one evening watching the news,
Northshore Lending Group: Helping Pave the Path to Home Ownership Read More »
A BRIGHT BLUE building with fresh flowers and herbs in the front garden sits near the Lake Pontchartrain shore and unassumingly houses a feast for the senses. Patrons are enamored with the smell of freshly baked bread, lively chatter layered with native Italian, the feel of crisp linen tablecloths, flickering candles next to brimming wine
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