CityLife March 2016
Inspiration from the Women of Shreveport-Bossier City | The Wedding Issue.

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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.

Taking on the Wilderness
We packed up on Friday, along with the five other families planning to attend, and met at Camp Caney in time for dinner. Caney is located just north of Minden. Its cabins sit on the edge of Caney Lake, nestled in the pine forest, and unlike most camp facilities, these beds have Tempur- Pedic Memory Foam mattresses.

'A Peaceful, Easy Feeling'
It could be a song I haven’t heard in 20 years, but as soon as I hear those first sounds, the words come flooding back, always accompanied by a memory as well.

Blooming in Beauty
What I like most about spring and Easter is the idea of rebirth and new beginnings. It is like God is saying, “You get a second chance.” Just like the flowers that muster the strength to start over every year, we too have the chance for new beginnings.

Electric Energy
After talking to Jazmin Jernigan last month about the electric bikes she had come to know and love and actually getting to ride one myself thanks to her, I had to know more.

Spring Planting
One way I brought some plant life into my home was through buying a pair of small green/grass-like plants from Ikea. I found a pair of matching pots to keep them in and put them on my mantle for an easy decoration that could stay up year round.

Reclaimed Rooms
Business owners are starting to realize it is increasingly important to make their work place inviting, since so much time is spent there. Also, it is impressive to customers or clients you may see on a regular basis. Everyone, to some extent, wants to stand out especially in business.

Enhancing Commercial Spaces
Improving the look of your business will draw in more clients and customers.

Food Truck Fun
These rolling restaurants can be a great opportunity for up-and-coming entrepreneurs to share their culinary skills and specialties. Plus, you will find several featuring some of our favorite caterers and restaurants. Discard any preconceived notion you might have of cheap greasy barely edible food, and prepare to be delighted.

The Antique Mother Goose
Some of her warmest recollections relate to the annual Pilgrimage events. Bianca’s mother, a self-taught seamstress extraordinaire, would sew exquisite costumes for antebellum presentations in which actors portrayed characters from that era.

Breastfeeding
There are so many benefits to breastfeed like lowering health risks later in life, protecting against sudden infant death syndrome, supporting baby’s brain development, reducing the risk of diarrhea, ear infections and asthma, in addition to the bonding and cuddle time the mom gets out of it.

Merging Money
It all starts with honesty. If a woman can tell her fiancé his furniture looks like it came out of a frat house, then she should also be willing to share her thoughts on spending habits and outstanding debts.

Sweet Expectations
Little did Leah Smith and Lily Storer know that a mutual friend’s baby shower was about to change their lives. The two friends bonded over both having twins and their love for candy, and shortly after that, Gumdrops and Lollipops was born.

Wedded Bliss
Move away from traditional, and think outside of the wedding looks you’ve seen through the years. Create a day that puts personality into your big day. Two wedding photographers captured these brides with looks that are unique and will revolutionize plans for a special day.

WeddedBliss
Model: Jules Smith Clothes and accessories designer: Scarlett Proverbs by Melanie Scarlett including the outfit, belt, cape, necklace and hat More accessories: rings by Luther Mathis.

WeddedBliss
Photography by Brittany Strickland Dress and accessories by Happily Ever After Makeup and hair by Rachael McCoy Cake by Georgie Ann Cakery.

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WeddedBliss
Cover and photo by Jennifer Robison, www.jrobison.com.

WeddedBliss
Makeup by Carol Hines Furniture and rug by Kings Antique Mall Model: Mary Catherine Cantrell Dress: Bella Bridesmaids of Shreveport Art: John Wagoner Madeoutofpaint.com.

WeddedBliss
Photography by Jennifer Robison Makeup by Carol Hines Flowers by Eufloria Floral Designs, Page Porter Furniture and rug by Kings Antique Mall Models: Mary Manno, Joe Bluhm Dress: The Dress Theory in Nashville.

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Q&A: Debbie Hunt, Timeless Fashion
Debbie Hunt is the owner of The Spotted Zebra Boutique. Hunt is a true trendsetter in embracing and loving yourself as you are..

Spring Forward
The lawn is slowly turning green, buds emerge waking plants from their winter slumber, and birds weave nests in preparation of new family additions, all in celebration of spring.

March [ AGENDA ]
MARCH 1: SHREVEPORT ART CLUB MEETING, featuring plein air watercolor demonstration and hands-on participation with Brenda McCart. The meeting will be at the Randle T. Moore Center, located at 3101 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport. For more information, call 798-0697.

Red Carpet: Krewe of Justinian
An animal theme brought out some of the best fashion from the Krewe of Justinian on Jan. 15 at the Shreveport Convention Center. Here are some of the looks that caught our eye..

Red Carpet: Krewe of Centaur
Celebrating 25 years caused everyone to dress in their best Jan. 23 for the Krewe of Centaur’s Grand Bal. Take a look at some of the fashions we spotted..

Red Carpet: Krewe of Gemini
The Krewe of Gemini brought the magic along with glamorous style during their Grand Bal on Jan. 30. Check out the ladies who graced the red carpet..

Gemini Grand Bal
"Mardi Gras Magic,” Gemini’s Grand Bal, was Jan. 23 at the Shreveport Convention Center. The ballroom was magical as all the tables were top-notch. The captain, king and queen tables were decorated by Mike and Richea Corbin. To start off the night, princes and princesses were introduced.

Centaur Grand Bal
The Krewe of Centaur hosted their 25th Grand Bal on Jan. 16 at the Convention Center in downtown Shreveport. A delicious dinner provided by Silver Star Steakhouse was served before the royalty tableau began. Capt. Randy James presided over the precession of royalty, which included King Larry Ryan and Queen Diane Aillet.

Adopting a life
Erica, a perfect heiress, disappeared at the age of 4, and the Silverman family has been searching for their missing daughter ever since. The community is eerily captivated with the Silverman’s story and remains hopeful and fascinated in the missing girl’s case.