Rayne Photographer Creates Farmhouse of Her Dreams
Early in their marriage, Marc and Haylei Smith were on the…
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Realtor Lulu David’s Youngsville Home is a Sustainably Minded Family Oasis
For three years, Lulu David worked on the design of her new home in Youngsville’s Sugar Mill Pond neighborhood. Owner of Lulu David Real Estate Co., the seasoned Realtor had a clear vision. “From the beginning, we wanted the house…
Pools, Patios and Outdoor Spaces Around Acadiana
Summers in Acadiana are brutal, but fun in the sun is a must. This quandary leaves sunseekers in search of resort-like pools and outdoor spaces that ensure time in nature year-round. Enter the pools, patios, pavilions and pro-level outdoor kitchens…
Where to Live Next in Acadiana
One of life’s significant, yet fun, challenges is deciding what city and neighborhood to live. The region offers many places to build and grow, depending on where a person or family is in their life path. Here are three areas…
The Acadiana St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Celebrates 30 Years
The 2025 St. Jude Dream Home, located at 628 Greyford Drive in Lafayette’s Greyford estate subdivision, is valued at over $1 million dollars. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the dream home in Acadiana, the…
Lafayette Parish Master Gardeners Spread Horticulture Knowledge Throughout the Community
Some people may think they just don’t have a “green thumb” when it comes plants, but the origins of the phrase tells us something different. One theory says “green thumb” came out of the reign of King Edward I in…
'Star Wars' Fan's Home in Acadiana
In a long, gallery-style hallway not so…
Crowley Home's Timeless Transformation
The design team, which included the original builder, Ray Istre Construction, Sara Vincent Designs for the interiors and Chad Cormier as the lead carpenter, enclosed the once-underutilized patio creating a formal dining room. Vincent chose natural…
Newly Redesigned Southern Cottage Lafayette Home
When it came time to remodel their home to accommodate a growing family,…
Kitchen Upgrades from No Budget to Full Reno
Any realtor or home designer will say that time and money used for upgrading a kitchen is well spent, but what if there’s not much money or it’s spent on the wrong things? Kitchens not only impact your home’s resale…
Where to Live Next: Three Acadiana Neighborhoods to Explore
YOUNGVILLE’S SUGAR MILL POND Best community for families The City of Youngsville is the rock star of family communities; it’s growing at a record pace and was recently named one of the Best Places to Live in America by 24/7…
Dreaming Big with The 2024 St. Jude Home
The 2024 St. Jude Dream Home — a fundraising project that benefits the children’s research hospital — features special touches throughout. Located in Broussard’s Magnolia Trace subdivision, the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home flaunts traditional architecture by Lafayette-based Jarod A.…
Farmhouse Feels
Jade and Matt Ledoux, a couple who met in college while attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, knew they wanted to settle on property…
Pattern Players
Francis and Cathi Pavy grew their family and their creative ventures together…