CONTRIBUTORS WRITERS Tara Bullock Mandy Byrd Mark Crawford Jo Ann Garner Katie Kilpatrick-Gata Dianne Glasgow Myron Griffing Katie Ho Lynn Laird Stephanie Jordan Susan Reeks Betsy St. Amant Sara Thomas Brittney Trahan Mary Ann Van Osdell Karen Wissing.

It went beyond a demographic or a stereotype to identify the structure of the personality we sold the most to. “Who is the girl who buys our brand and what is she trying to say?” I started buying more of the products I sold. I was their target, and essentially, I started working retail for free.

I had taken three years off to stay home with our girl, Gracie, but now she is in a preschool program full-time, so I decided to head back to the classroom. I was lucky enough to be offered a wonderful position at Airline High School teaching civics and whatever other class they ask me to, and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made in a while.

Love is in the air in the month of February and hopefully all year long. But Feb. 14 gives us an extra boost in our efforts to shower love on the special people in our lives. It is actually the second most card-sending day of the year with approximately 150 million Valentine’s cards exchanged each year.

I had no idea talking with Jazmin Jernigan would lead to me testing out an electric bike (known on the pavement as an “e-bike”), much less meeting someone who builds them locally. The e-bike I rode on Common Street in downtown Shreveport was a tandem e-bike to boot.

Over the last few years, I have acquired a small collection of tools, and I consider them quite useful to my growing tool collection. As I contemplated what to write about this month, I thought it might be beneficial to some readers to hear about what tools I consider useful in my collection.

One thing I see a lot is matching sets of furniture (sofa/love seat/chair or coffee/ end table packages). This to a designer is the equivalent of buying a pair of pants with a belt included or a shirt/ tie combo pack. And this is the exact reason clients have called for help – because they’re also tired of the look.

After a year of writing about my favorite lunch spots, there was a brief moment of concern that I wouldn’t know what to cover next; then a mental list of more than 20 interesting places we’ve yet to explore flashed before my eyes. That’s enough promising lunch locations for two years of CityLife issues, and the list still grows.

“While Shopping for a Cause has held many names and locations throughout the last 15 years, what has remained the same is the wonderful shopping experience. Each year, the community looks forward to shopping with their favorite vendors as they prepare for spring,” Person said.

Dr. Sandra McCalla and Captain Shreve High School are synonymous in Shreveport. Serving as principal from 1979 through 2015 with a six-year hiatus at Northwestern State University, McCalla has seen many changes during her time as principal, but one thing remains the same – the love she has for students.

With heart disease consistently named as the No. 1 leading cause of death in the United States, there is an urgent need to educate as many people as possible about the condition’s risk factors and symptoms. The annual Go Red for Women Luncheon, which will be hosted by the Northwest Louisiana American Heart Association on Feb.

STYLE PROFILE Shanice Henderson, a graduate of Northwestern State University, works in a Shreveport clinic as a radiologic technologist. Although she is in the medical fi eld, her true passion is fashion. As a freelance fashion stylist, she has produced numerous fashion shows and photo shoots in Shreveport-Bossier City under her alter ego “REDiva.

In a medium pot over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour a little at a time. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes whisking the entire time. Whisk in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add the beer continuing to whisk until well combined.

FEB. 11: FOR THE LOVE OF BEER, a night of romance, love and beer. Flying Heart Brewing’s newest creation, Chernyy Dym, a Smoked Russian Imperial Stout, will make its debut. For $20, patrons will get a choice of unique meats and cheese, a sampler flight of beer to pair perfectly with each and finish with a dessert.

Line Avenue’s Wine Country Bistro was transformed into a swanky casino Dec. 12 for the Deaf Action Center’s fundraiser Las Vegas Night. There were a collection of silent auction items as well as live auction items up for grabs..

After styling women for 35 years, Knox Goodman announced her retirement and closed her boutique. A celebration was held Nov. 30 at the store in Shreveport. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres were served from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. honoring Knox and her achievements..

Forty young professionals under the age of 40 were honored by the Young Professional Initiative. The award, presented by The Forum, honors leaders for service in their career, education and community involvement. During the gala, Pete John, managing partner of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, was named the Young Professional of the Year.

She gives real-life accounts of her clients’ and her own struggles to ditch your excess and tchotchkes to have the home and lifestyle you’ve always drooled over in home magazines. Step 1. Visualize the home life you’ve always wanted. Think of the gorgeous homes on TV shows where everything is tidy and perfectly curated.