LOCAL INSIGHTS

Meet Paige Vidrine Mother of two & owner of Buffi's Peaux Boys

This single mom seems to never sleep. If she is not taking care of her family or the restaurant, she is busy creating art, pop-up festivals, or pursuing writing, life coaching, or leading meditations at the Edgemont Healing Center.

When asked what she loves about Southwest Louisiana, Paige does not miss a beat: “The people. I’ve lived in South America, Texas, Mississippi and traveled all over the world. There is nothing like Southwest Louisiana because of the community. The love we have for each other goes beyond the concept of community.”

Spring and summer months are perfect for soaking in the sunshine. Paige said that she loves riding bikes downtown with her kids. Going to festivals, experiencing local culture, and going kayaking on Big Lake. Other kid-friendly things that Paige recommends are Altitude Trampoline Park, Sam Houston Jones State Park, or SPAR Waterpark in Sulphur.

Paige believes the best way to experience Southwest Louisiana’s culture is through the food: “People talk up New Orleans food, but I believe there’s nothing like Southwest Louisiana food. Every time I travel, I look forward to getting back to the food of Southwest Louisiana!”

Paige’s favorite quote is to “bloom where you are planted.” She said that for so many years, she moved around from city to city.

“I lived in Argentina. I traveled. I thought I could create a better life outside of Southwest Louisiana. Although there is so much more to see in the world, I found that Southwest Louisiana offers so much to the soul if you’d just allow it. I chose to find ways to appreciate the area that built me and shaped me into a better human being. I love the idea of being the best you can be right where you are,” Paige explained.

She has planted her roots firmly in Southwest Louisiana with her family, and she invites you to experience the magic of what makes the culture, the people, and the experiences transformative in this area of Louisiana that she calls home.