Editor's Note
If HGTV shows, home magazines and niche social media channels are any indication, a favorite pastime for many of us is viewing other people’s houses. I’m certainly in that camp and always get a thrill out of our regular featured…
Acadiana Profile - August-September 2023
Where to Live Next
Across its almost two dozen parishes and nearly 700 cities and towns, Acadiana is comprised of a rich tapestry of histories, cuisines and landscapes. Whether you’re searching for a small town steeped in Cajun culture, a tight-knit neighborhood with kid-friendly…
Saving Spaces
Do you want to know a secret? One of the best improvements you can make in your home doesn’t require buying anything. In fact, it’s the exact opposite, say organizing experts. “It’s a competition between stuff and space, and you…
Bringing Paintings To Life
The famed Mexican muralist Diego Rivera once said a mural “is like a poem in colors.” Artist Connie Harris of St. Gabriel in Iberville Parish has gained a large following, painting her own poems “in colors” on the walls of…
Palate Pleasers
As far…
Dream Weavers
Details Builder McLain Companies Designers Jodi Bolgiano and Gabrielle Bolgiano, Bolgiano Interiors Leslie Maxwell Wooters Paige LaVergne Home S Clare Design Studio Paige Gary Sold by Design Dona Designs The 2023 Acadiana St. Jude Dream Home in Broussard’s Langlinais Estates…
Dog Hill
In south Lake Charles, on Common Street, there was a neighborhood the likes of which we may never see again. An exception now, tight-knit communities, by necessity and choice, were pretty much the norm back then. Sometimes linked by kinship,…
Summer Scoops
Lake Charles Fabulous Foodie Fun The Louisiana Food and Wine Festival (Sept. 14-17) offers a plethora of delectable events epitomized by Saturday’s Grand Tasting that showcases top chefs including New Orleans chefs Meg Bickford (Commander’s Palace), Ryan Hacker (Brennan’s)…
Summer Seafood
When I was a youngster, my family celebrated Labor Day weekend by gathering for what we considered was the last holiday of the summer. Mama and Papa’s menu for the day never changed. Barbecued chicken, cooked long and slow on…
Haunted History
1 | Crowley Moton Co. & Ford Building History Lesson The old Ford Motor Company building, built in 1920, is now home to four city-run museums: The Ford Automotive Museum, the Rice Interpretive Center, History of Crowley and J.D. Miller…
Top Real Estate Professionals
Methodology The agents in this feature were selected through a submission process analyzed and vetted by Professional Research Services. Agents were asked to submit their sales volume over a specified 12-month period. Sales volumes were required to be accompanied by…
Kindred Cocktails
The enticing Enzoni cocktail, created by bartender Vincenzo Errico of Milk & Honey in New York in the early 2000s, is…
LARC
For over 60 years, LARC has been a pillar of support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the Lafayette community. Since their inception, LARC has been committed to fully integrating the people they serve into the mainstream…
Meet the Designer: Stacey Arceneaux
Stacey’s business, S Clare Design, offers premier interior design services in Lafayette and beyond. With a passion for fashion and design and expertise in construction, Stacey helps create stunning and functional spaces. Stacey’s journey began organically by assisting clients with…
Meet the Designer: Robin Thibodeaux
This Southern Home brings together beauty with classic style and workmanship. Suzette Fowler owner of Camp Bow Wow worked with Robin Thibodeaux owner of DBR on the details of her home. The custom built home is located in a gated…
Krystal Jones
My clients’ satisfaction and happiness are my driving force, and it brings me great joy to know that I have been able to help so many families reach their goal of homeownership. Building genuine relationships with her clients is…
Arla Slaughter
I want to be your real estate resource— not just your realtor. Wanted for her punctual and professional real estate expertise, Arla has spent over 15 years helping homebuyers and sellers meet their goals. Arla’s pursuit of being the highest…
Turnkey Title and Escrow
Each day we are excited to help our clients unlock their dream of homeownership. Our top priority is to ensure our clients make it to the closing table in a timely manner, allowing them to start creating cherished memories as…
Yvette Naquin-Guidry
Home should be your happy place, and I can help get you there. Impassioned by the unique offerings of Acadiana, Yvette’s expertise lies in both residential and commercial real estate. With the help of her extensive experience in property marketing…
Teresa Hamilton & Team
Years ago, we adopted our core values that we take very seriously: servant’s heart, dedication, mastery, collaboration, grit, and reflection. As a prominent real estate team committed to exceeding expectations, Teresa and her team are a force to be reckoned…
