Editor’s Note

After several years of expanding the home section by adding a kitchen feature, last year we decided to create an entire home issue. Between the positive feedback from you and the amount of fun we had putting it together, we decided to make it an annual offering.

This year, we’re exploring bigger and better kitchens, a residential designer’s take on creating uniquely Acadiana spaces, plus some of the best neighborhoods in the region. The beauty of the neighborhoods feature is that there are so many wonderful places in Acadiana to be a mover and shaker as a young professional, live the single life, raise a family, retire and every phase of life between, that we have a heck of a time narrowing it down.

By no means is this an exhaustive list, but it is a data-driven snapshot of neighborhoods with lots to offer people in various demographic groups. We consulted with real estate agents across the region as well, to find out which neighborhoods are hot and why. Plus, we got tips from them for buying a new home.

Speaking of agents, if you are looking to buy or sell, our real estate list should be your first stop. Find a professional to do the heavy lifting and help you navigate the sometimes-confusing process.

As always, we have delicious recipes, as well as restaurant coverage, art, a cocktail recipe and our column in French (or you can read it online in English if your French needs a little work). Also, don’t miss our peek into the St. Jude Dream Home. It’s a fabulous way to rasie money for a great cause and we are thrilled to partner with them for this feature.

We want this issue to be your go-to each year for home ideas, inspiration, information and eye candy. More than anything however, it’s a celebration and exploration of what home means to Acadiana. Which is probably why it all started with kitchens — doesn’t it always begin and end with food in these parts? After all, we all know that when friends and family gather, everyone ends up in the kitchen.

Settle in with a snack and a beverage and join us in coming home.

Lafayette interior design photographer Haylei Smith was an integral part of making this issue look spectacular. We’re always in awe of her eye for lighting and composition.

Cheers!

Melanie Warner Spencer
Managing Editor
Melanie@AcadianaProfile.com

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Awards
International and Regional Magazine Association

2022
Winner Magazine
of the Year
Gold Overall Art Direction
Gold Art Direction
of a Single Story
Gold Portrait Series
Silver Food Feature
Bronze Reader Service Article
Bronze Special Focus
2021
Gold Art Direction
of a Single Story
Silver Covid Related Story
Silver Food Feature
Bronze Overall Art Direction
2020
Gold Overall Art Direction
Silver Art and Culture Feature
Silver Recreation Feature
Bronze Food Feature
Bronze Profiles
Bronze Art Direction of a Single Story
2019
Winner Magazine of the Year
Gold Overall Art Direction
Gold Art Direction Single Story
Gold Photo Series
Silver Photographer of the Year
2018
Gold Overall Art Direction
Gold Magazine Photographer
Gold Art Direction of a Single Story
Gold Food Feature
Gold Department
Silver Magazine Writer of the Year
Silver Hed & Dek
Silver Photo Series
2017
Gold Overall Art Direction
Gold Magazine Photographer of the Year
Gold Art Direction of a Single Story
Gold Food Feature
Silver Cover
2016
Gold Overall Art Direction
Gold Magazine Photographer of the Year
Gold Art Direction of a Single Story
Silver Photo Series