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BayouLife Magazine, distinctly Southern in focus, brings to our readers the essence of fine living from outdoor pursuits to artistic endeavors, fashionable adventures to authentic cuisine. Designed to appeal to both women and men, BayouLife Magazine will feature sporting news, a column by noted author and television star P. Allen Smith, exceptional weddings and homes, spotlights on artist and chef

s, coverage of the essential non-profit organizations, interesting travel destinations and timely features. Marketers are assured delivery of the most affluent audiences through home delivery and magazines available for pick-up at high end retail establishments though out vast distribution area.

02/01/2025

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: A collection of perfect gifts from area retailers to show that special person in your life how much you truly care.

01/31/2025

All Purpose Cleaner: Say goodbye to toxic household cleaners.Create your own with natural ingredients like castile soap and essential oils for a safe, eco-friendly alternative.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
16 oz spray bottle
Distilled or filtered water
Unscented castile soap
Essential oils

Add 20 drops of your favorite essential oils to the spray bottle. Fill with distilled water (leaving room for soap). Add 2 tablespoons of castile soap. Screw on nozzle and shake well.

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01/30/2025

Bayou Fashion | Comfort Mode: These fashionable looks from area boutiques effortlessly combine comfort and style, proving that cozy can still be chic.

PALETTE HOUSE & PLUME
This chocolate top is cut for an oversized fit with long, exaggerated sleeves for a voluminous silhouette. Pair it with a slim, tailored fit pant that flatters your figure. Accessorize with a happy face hat and these fashion-forward, mid-top sneakers from Oncept.

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01/28/2025

Making the Mark: BayouLife Magazine asked the community of talented makers to submit their hand-crafted goods for our Making the Mark competition. In the following pages, you will meet this year’s winners in each category: Craft, Art, Jewelry, Fashion, Instrument, Food and Drink. Thank you for all the wonderful submissions.

Meet the Maker: Matt Morgan
INSTRUMENT CATEGORY
With a history degree from ULM and a juris doctorate from William and Mary Law School, Matt serves as in-house counsel for an energy company by day. However, most people know him from playing with bluegrass group No Mojo in the corner of Enoch’s for over a decade. More recently, he performs with the musical collective Mandolin State, often at Flying Tiger. Fulfilling his passion in and around the music world extends to instrument design and construction. As a hobby, Matt has built many instruments over the years. In 2020, he began prototyping and building instruments commercially under the label Talker Guitar Co., although at this stage he treats building as more of an artistic exercise. Each is made by hand, taking three to six months from start to finish.

Website: mandolinstate.com
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01/27/2025

Wonderful Succulents: As the new year begins, consider introducing succulents into your life. These low-maintenance plants are perfect for those seeking a touch of nature without the hassle. Their ability to thrive on minimal care—requiring only occasional watering and plenty of sunlight—makes them a great choice for beginners or anyone looking to add a bit of life to their surroundings in 2025.

THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITES:
Echeveria is a popular genus of succulents known for its rosette-shaped leaves and vibrant colors, making it a beautiful and easy-to-care-for addition to any plant collection.

Kalanchoe tomentosa, also known as “Panda Plant,” is a striking succulent with fuzzy, silvery leaves and distinctive brown-edged tips, adding texture and charm to any plant display.

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01/25/2025

Making the Mark: BayouLife Magazine asked the community of talented makers to submit their hand-crafted goods for our Making the Mark competition. In the following pages, you will meet this year’s winners in each category: Craft, Art, Jewelry, Fashion, Instrument, Food and Drink. Thank you for all the wonderful submissions.

Meet the Maker: Kay Walker
FOOD & DRINK CATEGORY
Sometimes life forces us in new directions, and no one knows that better than Kay Walker. At 60, Kay found herself divorced and in need of a business venture. Ever the party host, Kay knew how to make a mean Bloody Mary and decided to try her hand at a Bloody Mary mix to sell locally. Her concoction was a hit. And six years later, Kaybaby’s Smokin’ Fine Foods is featured in restaurants, markets, and boutiques all over the Southeast, from North Carolina to Florida, and back in her home state of Louisiana.

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01/24/2025

Bayou Fashion | Comfort Mode: These fashionable looks from area boutiques effortlessly combine comfort and style, proving that cozy can still be chic.

HEMLINE MONROE
This lux crinkle terry dress features a quarter zip mock neck, an elastic waistband, and a pleated tennis skirt. Effortlessly chic, this is the perfect on-the-run dress. Pair it with a sling bag, sunglasses, silver hoops and a slip-on sneakers with shearling and metallic details.

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01/23/2025

Making the Mark: BayouLife Magazine asked the community of talented makers to submit their hand-crafted goods for our Making the Mark competition. In the following pages, you will meet this year’s winners in each category: Craft, Art, Jewelry, Fashion, Instrument, Food and Drink. Thank you for all the wonderful submissions.

Meet the Maker: Gaiten Howard
JEWELRY CATEGORY
For Gaiten Howard, accessories are a means of self-expression, and designing unique pieces alongside her customers fulfills her artistic heart. While obtaining a bachelor of arts degree in photography in New Orleans, Gaiten expanded her creative endeavors by making her own jewelry. Gaiten knows the essence of a look is how you style your outfits. She proudly displayed her pieces to the envy of her friends, eventually making pieces for them. After college, Gaiten maintained a photography business in New Orleans shooting fashion and runway events, as well as contributions featured in ART + DESIGN magazine. Gaiten would also sell her pieces at the Frenchmen Art Market on the weekends. She loved mingling with her fellow creatives and speaking with repeat customers.

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01/22/2025

Pecan and Pear Salad: This pear salad with balsamic vinaigrette is a January favorite, blending fresh pears, cranberries, and pecans. Tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, it’s a refreshing, winter-perfect dish.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
H2Greaux lettuce
3 pears, any variety
4 to 5 oz goat cheese
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup pecans, toasted and cooled

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and toss in a balsamic vinaigrette. Top with extra goat cheese, pecans and dried cranberries.

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01/21/2025

Greauxing for Good: H2Greaux has managed to grow into six greenhouses full of herbicide and pesticide-free lettuce hydroponically, meaning no soil is involved and the resulting crop is cleaner than most grocery store offerings.

It’s easy to go without thinking too deeply about the food you put into your body. You may consider whether or not you like how it tastes, but you may not think about where it came from and the nutrients it contains. Amie Janes admits she didn’t give much thought to what she consumed until she saw firsthand how powerful good, healthy food could be.

“My sister got sick,” Janes says. “As soon as her baby was born, she suddenly couldn’t brush her hair. Her arms wouldn’t work. She’d be walking, and she’d just fall. She was 29 years old. It made no sense.”

Numerous tests resulted in a myasthenia gravis diagnosis for Janes’ sister. Treating the autoimmune disorder took a toll on her body, Janes remembers, “It was a lot of really hard years there. One year, after I’d spent Christmas with her, I thought I was going to bury her. She was so sick.”

A month later, though, determined to turn things around, her sister made a choice to change her diet, and that decision ultimately changed her life.

“She called me and said, ‘I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired. I’m about to go all-natural, all-organic, all-clean,’” Janes says. “She did that, and the turn-around was almost immediate. I would not have believed it, but I saw it with my own eyes. She’s now off all of her medicine.”

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01/19/2025

Soothing Bath Soak: This oat and milk bath soak gently exfoliates while soothing inflamed and irritated skin. Packed with natural ingredients, it nourishes and calms the skin for a relaxing experience. Ideal for sensitive skin, it leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

WHAT YOU NEED:
1/4 cup powdered milk
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup oat flour
15 drops lavender essential oil
8 drops bergamot essential oil
4 drops lemon essential oil

In a medium bowl, blend all ingredients together. Add bath soak directly to a hot bath or keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

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01/18/2025

Making the Mark: BayouLife Magazine asked the community of talented makers to submit their hand-crafted goods for our Making the Mark competition. In the following pages, you will meet this year’s winners in each category: Craft, Art, Jewelry, Fashion, Instrument, Food and Drink. Thank you for all the wonderful submissions.

Meet the Maker: Sarah Beth Howard
ART CATEGORY
Sara Beth Howard’s “gateway to imagination” emerged while watching old shows and cartoons on early black and white TV screens. Her vivid memories include her sitting in the dark in a child-sized chair mesmerized by the black and white values dancing on screen. That initial passion for art was lit and eventually crystallized when her father, a bricklayer and amateur photographer, put an old film camera in Sara Beth’s hands. She captured the beauty and oddities in her life, tickled by the sound of the box camera, a full-on sensory experience.

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01/16/2025

Tea and Cookies: Need a relaxing way to unwind this January? Chamomile tea with lemon shortbread cookies is the perfect comforting duo.

WHAT YOU NEED:
8 ounces unsalted butter
3 teaspoons lemon zest
4 ounces granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
12 ounces all-purpose flour

HOW TO MAKE:
Place sugar in electric mixer. Zest lemons directly onto the sugar. Place butter and salt in the bowl and mix on medium speed around 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl, add egg yolk and lemon juice and mix again. Add flour and mix on low speed (the dough will be crumbly at this point). Increase speed and mix until dough is formed. Turn cookie dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thick. Cut out cookies and shape them in a tea bag shape. Next, punch a small hole in each one. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Prick each cookie int he center with a fork. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. Pre-heat over to 300 degrees F. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes until lightly golden brown. Top with a lemon glaze if desired. Once cooled, tie twine in the punched hole and decorate with edible flowers. Enjoy with a hot cup of chamomile tea.

Recipe from bakesbybrownsugar.com

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01/15/2025

Bayou Fashion | Comfort Mode: These fashionable looks from area boutiques effortlessly combine comfort and style, proving that cozy can still be chic.

MATERIAL THINGS
This set is the perfect option for layering in the cooler months. This beautiful light blue hoodie features a kangaroo pocket and is paired with a coordinating lounge pant. Accessorize with a floral bag, printed scarf, blue gemstone earrings from Capucine de Wulf and an embroidered floral belt.

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01/13/2025

Making the Mark: BayouLife Magazine asked the community of talented makers to submit their hand-crafted goods for our Making the Mark competition. In the following pages, you will meet this year’s winners in each category: Craft, Art, Jewelry, Fashion, Instrument, Food and Drink. Thank you for all the wonderful submissions.

Meet the Maker: Rhonda Neal
CRAFT CATEGORY
For Rhonda Neal, it’s all in the details. As a young mother, Rhonda delved into custom stationery when her friends began having children. What started as a creative itch, designing birth announcements, birthday party and wedding shower invitations, Rhonda found herself with a full time creative business. Having worked from her home and offering her designs in a local retail shop, Rhonda then launched an Etsy shop that focused solely on social stationery. The shop exploded during Covid, and Rhonda knew she had yet another viable business model. She also enjoys creating custom wedding suites and day-of details; cocktail napkins, cups, signage and menus. She enjoys working with brides and creating a brand for the special day using details that make it unique to that couple.

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01/12/2025

The Tarver Braddock Foundation: After the loss of their son, Lindsey and Brett Braddock founded The Tarver Braddock Foundation to honor Tarver’s memory and to continue his legacy of random acts of kindness.

There are times when an entire community catches its breath upon hearing truly tragic news. Such was the case one year ago this month when we learned about a tragic fire at a hunting camp in Mississippi that claimed one of our own – Tarver Mickel Braddock, age 16. A junior at Neville High School, Tarver was a beloved young man whose good humor and good heart touched many during his young life. Today, one year later to honor Tarver’s memory and to continue his legacy of random acts of kindness, Stephanie Hay – herself a recipient of one of those random acts from The Tarver Braddock Foundation (tarverbraddockfoundation.org) this past year – and a group of friends are launching a special month-long social media blitz designed to raise awareness of the Foundation’s good work through random acts of kindness that were started shortly after Tarver’s death. We encourage our readers to learn about this very special celebration of TB’s life and to support it if you are able.

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