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…
Now that we’re rolling into the holidays, it’s time to think gift-giving, but how about saving the earth at the same time? Antiquing, thrifting and perusing consignment shops are the ultimate recycling, not to mention finding that elusive item your…
The stylish living room now features a sofa in a custom fabric by Kelly Ventura, chairs in an antique chocolate velvet and a custom locally made ottoman on castor feet. Homeowner and interior designer Kennedy Williams…
Twelfth Night Revelry | Lake Charles Carnival season makes its flamboyant entrance with the Twelfth Night Parade Extravaganza (January 4) at the Lake Charles Event Center. Revelers hail the kings and…
When it came time to remodel their home to accommodate a growing family,…
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…
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…
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.…
Congrès Mondial Acadian, an international Acadian (Cajun) celebration, happens every four years. August is the month for Congrès, coinciding with National Acadian Day on Aug. 15. If you can’t go to Nova Scotia this year, visit St. Martinville for all…
Stepping into a museum is like entering a portal that transcends time, space and culture. The hushed reverence of its halls, adorned with masterpieces and artifacts, invites visitors into a realm where history, art and human creativity intertwine. Acadiana has…
When residents in Lake Charles decided to update the interiors of the nearly 5,900-square-foot home they built nine years…
LAROSE, THIBODAUX Of Decoys, Ducks and Suds The 47th annual Cajun Heritage Festival (June 7-9) celebrates hunting and hunters with hundreds of unique duck decoys, carving demos, decoy and shotgun raffles and duck calling contests in the Larose Civic Center…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Junior League of Lafayette assisted this community garden hub in establishing a family-friendly insect composting and recycling facility, which will demonstrate sustainability in the community through education. JLL secured needed supplies and helped paint the…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Downtown Lafayette Unlimited (DLU) is proud to announce the official Grand Opening of the Playground at Parc Sans Souci. The nearly $1,000,000 privately funded project is a key component to a family-friendly experience in Downtown…
It’s rodeo night in Sulphur and despite temperatures just above freezing, a crowd of local cowboys and southern Louisiana families are steadily filling up the…
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…