Living

ON THE MARKET A MID-CENTURY MODERN MANSION OFF ELLERBE ROAD BY ADAM BAILEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF MILLER, PELICAN IMAGING Patience and persistence—wood, stone and glass dominate the exterior and give the interior a touch of the rustic. This gem of a home is designed to both reflect and blend in with its surroundings through its [...]

Modern Antebellum A Greek Revival Residence BY ADAM BAILEY   In the universe of possibility, a couple with a vision and a team of design experts artfully designed a new home for their family to resemble a mid-19th-Century Greek Revival home. The scale, and the spaces within it, are as generous as Southern hospitality itself. [...]

Being Thankful & Grateful BY ELIZABETH DEAL As the leaves fall around us and Thanksgiving approaches, we will likely begin thinking about what we are thankful— and grateful—for. But we should all try to stay on this road past November. Practicing gratitude has been touted for increasing overall well-being, from improving health, sleep, and relationships [...]

EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE the SHREVEPORT AQUARIUM SHARKS, STING RAYS, AND PIRATES—OH MY! BY ELIZABETH DEAL The Shreveport Aquarium has been open downtown since 2017 and is home to over 1000 creatures made up of over 300 different species of marine life ranging from turtles and eels to seahorses and sharks. Regular exhibits and special events [...]

Growing DAHLIAS in Louisiana by BECKY CUNNINGHAM In the gardening world, dahlias have become the most coveted flower in the last few years. The wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes raise the average garden to another level. Last year I gave dahlias a trial run by purchasing a potted plant from a local nursery. [...]

Having access to a plethora of options in life is a blessing that many people are not granted. Just imagine what life would be like without a proper education, a livable wage, or people who believe in you, just to name a few. Children with no ambition or misguided ambition are more likely to grow [...]

Cross Lake—one of northwest Louisiana’s prized waterways— is an 8,575-acre man-made lake built in 1926, and is the major water supply for the City of Shreveport, Barksdale Air Force Base, and many other surrounding communities. Partially surrounded by forest and wetlands, moss covered cypress trees line the banks of this popular open lake with an [...]

Weddings in 2021 are booming, from both recent engagements and the pent-up demand after 2020 postponements. Many 2020 couples who chose elopements, Justice of the Peace, or intimate affairs are planning fullblown receptions in 2021. Weddings or receptions with an outdoor element are in high demand. Many couples are having elegant farmhouse events and selecting [...]