Sophisticated Woman - May 2019

Enterprising Woman Taylor Alfonso

Stella & Grace Boutique Mother's Day Cocktails Fashion

Fly Me Away

Home Feature

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W The Northshore’s Best

On the Cover: Enterprising Woman

Taylor Alfonso.......................................................... 24 Fashion Fly Me Away............................................................ 16 Home Feature Peaceful Sanctuary. Personal Style....................... 28 Mother's Day Cocktails Marvelous Mixers for Mom.................................... 32

M A Y 2 0 1 9 ENTERPRISING WOMAN

HEALTH

Behind the Scenes

Dr. Lisa Marie Pate

Taylor Alfonso

Astric Bratcher, DDS

BUSINESS PROFILES: SPAS AND SALONS

BUSINESS PROFILE

Cleanse Medspa....................................................... 7

Susan Iseman Cramond......................................... 34

Our Enterprising Woman Cover Shoot................... 5

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The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree........... 24

Sick and Tired...............................................................33

Botox in Dentistry for TMJ Disorder.......................36

Eleven Eleven Wellness Solutions.......................... 8 The Blow Dry Bar...................................................... 9 Salon 51................................................................... 10 Bella Style Salon..................................................... 11

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FASHION & LIFESTYLE Mother's Day Coupon Specials

Outstanding Offers from Local Businesses........... 12 Travel Chic Fashion Picks Fly Me Away............................................................. 16

LEGAL Christie Tournet

Payable-On-Death Accounts.................................. 14

HOME & GARDEN

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Gardening

Rhizomes and Tubers and Bulbs–Oh My!.............. 15 Home Feature

Peaceful Sanctuary. Personal Style. ....................... 28

FOOD & ENTERTAINING Mother's Day Cocktails Marvelous Mixers for Mom..................................... 32 Foodies and Friends

My Mother................................................................ 38 Recipe Crawfish Frittatas and Mother's Day Mimosas..... 39

COMMUNITY Publisher’s Note........................................................ 6 Mandeville Mayor's Note...................................... 40 Northshore Humane Society................................. 41 Hats Off Event Recap............................................. 42 May Calendar.......................................................... 44 Ribbon Cuttings...................................................... 46

Sophisticated Woman Magazine

Behind the Scenes Enterprising Woman Taylor Alfonso We met with our Enterprising Woman, Taylor

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Alfonso, at Bella Style Salon in Slidell where she prepared for her photo shoot by having her hair

Publisher Lorie Hollis

styled by Kayli Bonnet. Her makeup was done

Art Director Pam Hendrix

by Brittany McGowan. While she was getting

Associate Editor Jan Windhorst

pampered, we asked Taylor some personal questions

Production Coordinator Suzanne Lucido

so we could get to know her a little better.

Administrative Manager Emily Warder Fashion Stylist Kylen Alleman

SW: What did you eat this morning?

Sales Manager Stephanie Norman

TA:

East St. Tammany Account Manager Barbara Doyle

Starbuck’s coffee with a protein bar.

Account Executives Amy Green, Suzanne Lucido SW: If you could get an autograph from a celebrity,

who would it be?

and Devin Walsh Contributing Writers Ellis V. Lucia, Susie Kaznowitz,

TA: Anna Wintour, Editor of Vogue Magazine.

Casey Perrin Robert, Donald Villere and Jan Windhorst SW: Are you a cat or dog person?

Contributing Photographers Pam Hendrix,

TA: Dogs definitely.

Michelle Preau, Kiki Randon, Steve Randon and Jan Windhorst

SW: Where would you like to travel?

Production Gallinghouse Marketing + Creative

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Ellis Lucia was a history and journalism major who worked for 33 years as a photojournalist. His passion for cooking began at the knee of his maternal Cajun grandmother. He is currently a freelance writer and photographer, and lives in Covington with his wife and two dogs.

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Cover Photography: Steve Randon Photography, SteveRandon.com Hair: Kayli Bonett of Bella Style Salon 2265 Carey Street in Slidell | 985-639-1602 Makeup: Brittany McGowan Brittany Lee Artistry | 985-259-0063

Casey Perrin Robert holds a bachelor’s degree in interior design from LSU and has been a practicing designer for over 10 years. She owns Chaleureux, a custom home décor boutique in Ponchatoula.

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publisher's note

Living in the Moment

MOTHER'S DAY IS

upon us—a time which

makes many women feel loved and appreciated.

However, it’s a bittersweet day for me. It’s been 21 years since my mother died of lung cancer at the early age of 53. I was an only child and very close to

The Northshore’s Best

her. Every year is a constant reminder of the things her death stole from my past and my future.

I had my own child without a mom for help and guidance and have had to rely on myself for more than I ever thought possible. Although my heart is heavy, I believe having my daughter was my saving grace and can’t imagine my life without her in it.

As I go through the different phases of my life with my daughter, it reminds me of the things I once shared with my mother and that brings peace back into my life.

This month our Enterprising Woman Taylor Alfonso also shares her story of the special bond she has with her mother and her daughter. As a child she watched her mother successfully run her own business, setting an example for Taylor to become a headstrong and heartstrong entrepreneur. Her

It's All About

Mom

dedication and perserverance allow a balance between worklife and homelife, wherein Taylor continues to carry on the family tradition. It is heartwarming to witness the love, lessons and

other–it's a word that has many meanings.

inspiration passed down from generation to generation of strong, capable and caring women.

So whether our time with those who gave us life and guided us through it is short or long, let us remember to live in the moment because tomorrow is never promised.

Caretaker, provider, nurse, personal chef, chauffeur, teacher, comforter...the list goes on. The role of being a mother is not always an easy one, but it's always one to cherish.

In this month's issue, we are focusing on gift ideas and special services for Mom. From salons and spas to health and wellness, the Northshore offers a wide variety of options to help Mom relax, rejuvenate and restore.

Also, check out our special coupon section for outstanding offers on great products and services from the area's best local retailers and service providers.

To all you mothers out there–enjoy your special day.

You deserve it!

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business profile

Cleanse Medspa: A Better Version of You THERE’S A FRESH, new place in Mandeville to rejuvenate. New Orleans native Dana Naccari opened Cleanse Medspa less than six months ago and it’s already taken off, giving clients state-of-the-art procedures and happy faces. While the facility is new, it’s Dana’s experience that sets her apart. “I trained with a leader in medical esthetics and worked with highly renowned doctors and plastic surgeons here for 13 years.”

Top of mind for Dana while designing her new environment was comfort. “I wanted the spa to be inviting , so I designed it to look like my home. It’s warm and soothing, not like a doctor’s office. My staff makes everyone feel welcomed and comfortable. Two popular offerings are HydraFacials and LED Light Therapy which is definitely the most relaxing.” The latter treatment stimulates collagen resulting in smaller pores and less wrinkles, lightens brown spots and melasma, and kills bacteria that causes acne.

Because best results come from regular skin care, Dana created the Cleanse Medspa membership program. “I want to be affordable. People go to the gym regularly to take care of their body and they need to take care of their face every day too. It shouldn’t be priced like a luxury, it should just feel like one. We have four packages for almost everyone’s budget.”

All membership levels include unlimited LED Light Therapy, discounted Botox and discounts on all other services.

Another popular service is the Non-surgical Facelift/Skin Tightening. Microcurrent technology stimulates muscles in the face and neck and around the eye for a lifted, firmer appearance. Dana says the results are amazing, “It’s great to do before a special event because the results are immediate. And you can get longer lasting results with consecutive treatments in as little as five weeks.”

Natural looking results are most important to Dana and her staff. “Our procedures stimulate your own natural collagen and with Botox no one leaves looking pulled or frozen. We help our clients walk out looking like a fresher, younger version of themselves.”

Cleanse Medspa is located at 1011 N. Causeway Blvd., Unit 26 in Mandeville. For more information, call 985-789-7551 or visit cleansemedspa.com.

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business profile

Eleven Eleven Wellness Solutions: Healing Energy IN NUMEROLOGY, THE number 1111 is often considered to be a wake-up call and indicates a connection with the angelic realm, God, or Source Energy that determines your ability to manifest your desires and achieve your full potential. It signifies being on the verge of transformation and transition. Ashlie Boteler founded Eleven Eleven Wellness Solutions in 2019 with the intent of being a catalytic portal to guide individuals towards identifying and reaching the next level in their purpose.

Ashlie has always had a passion for the human condition. For 16 years, her career has been helping others achieve their goals and reach for a greater version of themselves. From personal training, health/nutrition coaching, life coaching, and energy healing, she has assisted others on their journeys to betterment in all areas. No matter the goal, Ashlie realized that the obstacles that hindered her clients’ true potential were because of undone inner work healing. The body achieves what the mind believes, so if the mind-work has not been done, the outward goals will only go so far before failing.

Ashlie is the product of this premise and a fan of self-development. She knew that if she were to impact clients that she would need to personify this lesson. In 2016, she began seeing a holistic healer to destroy her own limiting beliefs. Some things came up that she didn’t realize were holding her back in her relationships, career and self-esteem. She allowed herself to release those beliefs so she could excel. In 2018 Ashlie hired a life coach and for seven months did inner work and formed new beliefs launching new ideas, providing clarity in all areas of her life and even helping her financially.

From the immense success she was having, she broadened her credentials from a certified personal trainer/wellness coach to a certified life coach and Usui Reiki practitioner, aiding others in their own healing work and transformations. In her office, she works with women who want to get unstuck and find clarity in their business, life and relationships. She helps them feel like they are living their life on purpose and learn to feel confident in asking for what they want.

Coming from a holistic approach, her services highlight the fact that all change comes from within self. Initially, she consults with clients to discuss the value her guidance will give in reaching their goals. She teaches how to quiet the mind, hear from spirit, and act using tools that work best with one-on-one coaching, group sessions, and in-person or distance reiki.

Eleven Eleven Wellness Solutions is located at 1795 W. Causeway Approach, Suite 102 in Mandeville. For more information, call 985-236-1111 or visit www.ElevenElevenWellnessSolutions.com 8

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The Blow Dry Bar: A Unique Beauty Experience THE BLOW DRY BAR of Slidell is an all-inclusive salon for beauty and personal care needs. This beautiful location in the heart of Olde Towne Slidell is perfect for customers from the busiest enterprising women to tired new mothers and everyone in between. Guest are invited to indulge in a wide array of hair, skin and nail services with their drink of choice from the full-service bar. The only catch is—they do not offer cut and color hair services.

Guests will be treated to a unique experience at this luxury, boutique salon, which is the only in Slidell to carry the high-end product brands Oribe hair line and OPI Pro Spa. The elegant interior design features a customized marble hightop, fully ventilated manicure bar, a luxury pedicure platform equipped with stone sinks and plush leather chairs, as well as custom-built blow out stations and spa rooms.

Anyone can enjoy a day of pampering with a wash and style chosen from one of the six signature styles, or a customized updo perfect for a wedding or formal event. The House Special is a round brush blow out. The Va Va Voom features curls, curls and more curls—loose and red carpet ready. The Executive Sleek is a smooth, straight style perfect for a date. The California Girl offers perfectly tousled, sultry beach waves. ‘There’s no such thing as too much volume,’ is The Dollywood’s philosophy. The High Society is for the person on the go with a perfect pony, high or low. There’s even The Shirley Temple, an angelic blow out for little ones under 10.

Indulge your nails with anything from a simple polish change to a full-service nail treatment from their lavish array of services. Finish off a perfect look with custom brow contouring and individual lash extensions by their talented professionals. Also enjoy personalized makeup application, brow tinting, lash lifts, full body waxing and customized spray tans.

The Blow Dry Bar of Slidell also offers bridal, pre-event, or party packages for hair and makeup as well as group manicure and pedicure options. These event offerings include gourmet appetizers, refreshments and the libations of your choice, all while invited guests exclusively enjoy the space and services.

The Blow Dry Bar of Slidell is located at 2048 Front Street Slidell. Visit www.theblowdrybarslidell.com to book an appointment online or call 985-201-7324.

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business profile

Salon 51: Where Service Meets Style EXPERIENCE MATTERS AND Kristie Raborn of Salon 51 in Hammond has it. Kristie is a native of Hattiesburg, but after 30 years in Tangipahoa she feels right at home. She considers each client special, personally welcoming everyone through the door. Kristie began in the business 22 years ago with milestones in 2005 when she bought Salon 51, and again in 2011 when she built her new building. The award-winning salon, which won Northshore’s Best in Tangipahoa for both Best Hair Salon and Best Day Spa, is home to a great variety of services. Along with hair care and styling including updos, keratin and extensions, they also offer massages, waxing, facials, microblading, lashes and makeup. Kristie laughingly adds, “We even still do perms!”

Because Salon 51 can also do their magic on location, they are a favorite for weddings, proms, homecomings, sorority socials and other special events. “We can set up almost anywhere and roll with it,” says Kristie. “We’ve done people’s hair and makeup in homes and up to the highest end event centers.” Salon 51 also exclusively provides services for The Oaks on 22 Wedding and Event Center in Ponchatoula. Since Kristie has made the surroundings so comfortable and inviting, many people still choose to prepare for their big event at the salon. “If a group wants to come in and have a pre-party while we prepare them for the main event, they have access to our kitchen. They can bring in food and drinks for the bridal party. And my husband Chuck and daughter Charlee will come in and be the hospitality makers setting up punch, sandwiches and fruit for the group.”

Kristie humbly praises her staff who range from their 20s to their 60s. Their experience provides a range of expertise in different styles that can satisfy clients’ every wish. “I have to give them so much credit. I couldn’t do this without them.”

What are their summer favorites? Kristie says keratin treatments are helpful for the hot, humid months, and because they offer extensions, clients don’t have to go out of the area for that specialized service. “And our younger girls are great at doing balayage, a French coloring technique similar to ombre where the color is applied freehand.”

Salon 51’s professionally trained massage therapists offer standard services such as deep-tissue massage, specialty treatments such as pre-natal massages and sugar scrubs. No matter what the service, Kristie invites everyone to enjoy the friendly atmosphere of her salon where she says clients will feel as though they are being welcomed into her living room.

Salon 51 is located at 41601 Veterans Ave., Suite #100 in Hammond. Visit facebook.com/SALON-51-163679646606/ or call 985-419-2727 for more information.

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Bella Style Salon: Modern Style In Historic Slidell JEN BELLAU BAUDIER has “Bella” in her name and seems destined to be right where she is—in the business of beauty. Jen has been in the industry since she was 13 years old and opened Bella Style Salon in 2009. Jen says, “I decided to start my own place so I could take care of my guests with a high level of customer service. I opened in a 900 square foot space and stayed there for six years before making the decision to purchase a beautiful 100 year-old historic building in the preservation district of Slidell.” The Carey Street location in Olde Town Slidell has prospered since its 2015 debut and offers a full range of services including haircuts, color and style, makeup, manicures and pedicures, hair removal services, lash treatments, facials and spray tans.

‘Shaped by beauty. Refined by style,’ is the chic salon’s motto. Jen explains, “At Bella Style our commitment to excellence and service leaves our guests with the ultimate beauty experience. Our team's participation in continuing education arms us with the latest trends and innovations in haircuts, beauty, hair color and fashion. Our exclusive alignment with Aveda allows the guest to maintain their look with a premier line of products that are both great for them and the environment.” Jen’s commitment has been rewarded for three years running with recognition in the elite Salon Today 200 for top performance and growth by this national industry publication. Their loyal customers agree with reviews such as, “Best salon experience I’ve ever had. Things were super professional, clean and everyone was so kind. I’ll definitely be returning for any of my hair needs!”

Jen recently retired from behind the chair after 15 years and became fully focused on running all aspects of the salon to make Bella Style exceed all expectations. She is comfortable leaving the styling to her many talented hair professionals, makeup artists, estheticians and customer experience team members. Her staff shares her vision of delivering exceptional service and is rigorously trained in the Aveda system which Jen says is very structured and detailed. “Aveda is a very disciplined company in the way they train their people. They provoke us to think about the smallest details to please our guests.”

And the Bella Style artists work in-studio and out. On location services are also offered for weddings and special events. “On the day of your wedding or special event, we’ll come to you with everything needed to make you look and feel your best. We cater specifically to you and provide the luxury of getting ready in your own space without any additional stress."

Bella Style Salon is located at 2265 Carey Street in Slidell. For more information call 985-639-1602 or visit mybellastyle.com.

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legal

Payable-On-Death Accounts And Your Estate Plan WRITTEN BY CHRISTIE TOURNET

PROBATE ASSETS ARE

assets that must go

through a succession for purposes of re-titling: transferring title/ownership from a deceased owner to the rightful beneficiary. The most familiar probate assets include real estate and vehicles. However, some assets like retirement accounts, some annuities, and life insurance are non-probate assets, meaning those assets typically do not go through succession.

Instead, non-probate assets are paid via a contract to a “designated beneficiary.”

Customarily, bank accounts are also considered probate assets that must go through succession to correctly update ownership of remaining funds on deposit for someone who has passed.

A Louisiana statute, La R.S. 6:314, permits a depositor to turn a probate asset into a “designated beneficiary” type of asset, where a beneficiary can access funds on deposit without having to first formally open succession. The Louisiana statute permits a depositor to provide an affidavit, or an act executed with a bank officer to designate named beneficiaries of remaining funds at the depositor's death. The bank may conclusively rely on the affidavit or act for disbursement of the funds. The bank will update the name of the account as a “payable-ondeath to” account. Upon the bank’s receipt of the death certificate, the bank releases the depositor’s funds to the named beneficiary.

In practice, we see widowed clients that want to provide an easier route for children to access funds and pay for final and ongoing expenses without having to first open succession. In addition, clients with limited assets try to plan so their beneficiaries

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may forego a formal succession process. Both cases lend to favorable circumstances for considering a payable-on-death account. Consider if the Louisiana “POD” statute might coordinate with your estate planning needs and intentions.

Christie Tournet & Associates, LLC, provides estate planning, estate administration and commercial law services.

The practice is located at 1795 W. Causeway Approach, Suite 103A in Mandeville.

985-951-2177, tournetlaw.com.

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Rhizomes and Tubers and Bulbs – Oh My! WRITTEN BY SUSIE LATHAM ANDRES, ST. TAMMANY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION

MANY GARDENERS ENJOY planting a variety of rhizomes, tubers and bulbs throughout the year.

Collectively all of these plants are considered “bulbous.” Spring and summer bulbous ornamental plants are very popular in the South and are among the easiest flowers to grow successfully. Favorites include iris, amaryllis, caladiums, gladiolus, gingers, lily, spider lily and daylily. Most of these are considered perennials, meaning they will rebloom year after year.

Rhizomes – also called rootstocks – are thickened stems that grow horizontally as they travel on or just below the soil surface and send stems above ground. Tubers are underground stems that store food. A true bulb is a complete or nearly complete miniature of a plant encased in fleshy, modified leaves called scales which contain food reserves.

Most bulbous plants like at least six or more hours of direct sunlight. Adequate drainage is critical as these plants do not like wet feet, although some (especially lilies) will tolerate somewhat moister conditions. Specific information on planting times, growing conditions, and other considerations is available on the LSU AgCenter website (lsuagcenter.com).

Once the blooms have faded, don’t trim back the foliage immediately. Bulbous plants use the foliage to produce food which is stored for growth next season. Leave the foliage attached until it begins to yellow, then cut and toss it into your compost pile. Some bulbous plants can remain in the garden while dormant over the winter but others do best when dug up and stored in a cool, dry place. If the plants are getting crowded, divide them and spread them across your garden or pass along to neighbors; do this while plants are dormant in early spring.

With proper planting and minimal attention these herbaceous perennials will be a great addition to your garden for years to come. Happy gardening!

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Fly Me Away

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Patricia: Side-Striped Top and Pants - $65 | $78 Stella & Grace Boutique Mirrored Sunglasses - $22

Laura: Kelly Green Jumpsuit - $68 Stella and Grace Boutique

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Photographer: Michelle Preau | Special thanks to: Creating U, Covington - 985-893-2218 | Photographed on location at Au Darling, Mandeville

Saving Grace Boutique

Katelyn:

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TAYLOR ALFONSO A little girl stands on the threshold of her mother’s interior decorating business. She looks out into the quaint, wide streets of Olde Town Slidell as neighbors walk dogs and a couple sips coffee at a corner cafÊ

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in the area that is reminiscent of Magazine Street.

Little does young Taylor know that the building she beholds right across the street will, in 20 years, be home to her own budding boutique.

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The Apple Doesn't Fall From The Tree WRITTEN BY JAN WINDHORST PHOTOS BY STEVE RANDON

NOW, TAYLOR ALFONSO

sits in the chic surroundings of her Stella and Grace

Boutique recounting her journey so far. She points through the Robert Street display window, “I grew up right there watching my mom run her shop. She’s the smartest businesswoman I know and I learned how to treat customers from her. She was made to be her own boss and I knew I wanted the same thing.” Amidst the high ceilings and large glass windows that make for a bright, open showplace where colorful fashions pop against dark walls, Taylor continues, “I knew I wanted to be in Olde Town, on this corner, in this building.” The timing was right as the previous tenant retired just as Taylor began the endeavor of her dreams. But following that road wouldn’t be easy.

Taylor graduated from Loyola in Political Science and was considering law school when she was diagnosed with a heart condition. “My doctor said if I wanted to have children, I needed to do so as soon as possible.” Taylor and longtime boyfriend Bradley Alfonso accelerated their wedding plans to start their family. Taylor’s face lights up as she describes daughter Stella Grace for whom the shop is named. “She has the self-confidence at three that many people never have. She puts outfits together, insists on picking out her own clothes – and she’s good! She’s spunky and sassy and loves to chase and catch the chickens on our farm.”

If Stella Grace is strong and independent, the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree.

Taylor’s not afraid to be different. “When I wanted the shop to have black walls, my mom wasn’t convinced but I had a clear vision and it worked.” Her husband, who owns Alfonso’s Pharmacy, also knows Taylor’s sense of self and fearlessness. “When I went shopping for my wedding dress, Bradley only asked that it be white. But the moment I saw the pink dress in the store, I had to have it. All he could do was shake his head as I walked down the aisle. He also wasn’t thrilled when I jumped in and swam with the lemon sharks on our honeymoon in Bora Bora, but I just had to do it.”

Family has taught Taylor to be true to herself. She appreciates her mother’s example and the work ethic that both parents instilled in her. “My dad always said, ‘What you put in is what you get out,’ and that has served me in my business and in my life.” When Taylor’s first child, son Brady, was diagnosed with autism, she put everything else on hold, determined to find help for him. “It took a year to get him in the stem cell treatment program at Duke University but we’ve seen a big change. He’s blossoming now.”

With Brady’s condition improving, Taylor felt the time was right to open Stella and Grace but she knew she’d need help. Bradley works long hours at the pharmacy and Taylor was dedicated to being a hands-on owner. She is grateful for her “village” of five generations of family that all agreed to help with the kids so she could devote the necessary time to the business and to her mom who also helps her every day in the shop. “My customers come to me for the personal attention I give them. I want them to be comfortable, feel good and look great.” Taylor says clothes have always mattered to her and that she remembers life events by what she was wearing. “Clothes are art. Your clothes tell your story. When I go to market I have certain customers in mind and I buy for them. With the help of my family, I’m able to live and breathe this store and that comes through to my clients.”

In the six months since Stella and Grace opened, Taylor has already expanded into the next building and looks forward to more growth. “In five years I hope this place is booming. I hope my son is talking more and that my family is happy.” And in 20 years, a grown-up Stella Grace may find herself standing on the threshold of the store that bears her name, and like Taylor before her, be ready to continue the adventure her mother began.

Stella & Grace Boutique is located at 2260 Carey Street in Slidell. For more information please visit shopstellagrace.com or call 985-265-4412.

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Physician driven and patient centric, Cypress Pointe is committed to excellence and growth. Currently under construction, adjacent to the hospital is a new, two-story, state of the art, class A, medical office and outpatient building with covered patient drop off and pick up. The building is approximately 35,000 square feet and connects to Cypress Pointe Hospital with completion scheduled for December of 2019. The project offers custom designed suites to meet each tenant’s specific need with generous allowances allocated towards the design and construction of the tenant improvements.

A Master Plan Glenda Dobson, president and chief executive officer stated, “Currently, the physicians working at Cypress Pointe Hospital have offices all over the community. The medical office building will offer them closer accessibility next to the hospital so they can provide comprehensive patient care in one location.” Eighty percent of the building is currently leased, with an urgent care and a retail pharmacy as anchors to the first floor. Other build-outs are Ortho-spine and Orthopedic suites with Cypress Pointe Pain Management on the second floor. There is also interest in Physical Therapy and Behavioral Health for suites in the complex. “As we have more physicians wanting office space in Hammond, we will have space available for them on our Cypress campus.” said Dobson. “There is room on the property to build another building if there is a need for additional office space in the future.” The medical office building is the first step of the overall master plan as it will strategically benefit the hospital by providing a convenient one-stop shop for physicians and patients.

The Cypress Pointe master plan details even more growth in the future including a major name hotel that will be open to the public. The facility will fill a need in an area that has two sports parks, an airport, and Interstate 12 nearby and will also provide a destination for patients’ families to stay overnight if they are from out of town.

Other Amenities Additional master plan elements have mixed use developments incorporated into the hospital campus footprint with unique amenities targeted specifically to Cypress clientele. Restaurants will be needed to support the hotel guests and other residential growth in the area. A 300-unit apartment complex and Providence Ridge, offering single-family movein-ready homes, have also been developed east of the hospital campus. “We want to make this an all-encompassing medical complex,” said Dr. Chad Domangue, Member Manager of Cypress Pointe Hospital and Board-Certified Neurologist and Pain Management Specialist.

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Peaceful Sanctuary.

Personal Style.

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WRITTEN BY CASEY PERRIN ROBERT PHOTOS BY KIKI RANDON

IT IS OFTEN said that our homes should be our sanctuaries, and for

The consistent mood of the home is something that is only achieved

Covington designer Patti Brondum and her husband Doug, it could not

purposefully. Elegant wood flooring and cast stone mantels dress up the mix

be more true. On a tree-shaded area of land on the north side of town,

of textures that enrich the light color scheme. Patti’s hallmark approach to

they have built their fourth home together as their respite from the

design is a neutral-toned mix of rustic warmth and contemporary lines—

hectic pace of daily life.

and this on-trend yet timeless mix flows throughout the entire home. Here,

Now that their daughter is grown, it’s just the couple and their two

there are no mass-produced reproductions. The antiques are as authentic as

dogs in the house on a daily basis. They’ve been on the Northshore for

the Old St. Louis bricks that grace the home—adding a patina that newer

more than twenty years working towards this milestone. Built just under

pieces only hope to represent.

five years ago, Patti considers this house a reflection of her signature style of interior design and an extension of her personality.

Antique European doors are hung on barn-door tracks, serving as a beautiful architectural focal point that welcomes you through the breezeway

As a life-long design enthusiast, her passion for homes and decorating

into the master suite. The privacy of the master bedroom, which is uniquely

is evident in her attention to detail in the home. Now, she and her

situated like an attached cottage to one side of the home, is one of her

daughter Courtney co-own the downtown Covington-based Southern Luxe

favorite features. It adds an old-fashioned charm that is hard to come by

Interiors, in sharp contrast from how she began her career.

in newer homes, alluding to additions of more rooms over time. The New

“I was a hairdresser!” she laughs, “and I broke my wrist skiing and I

Orleans style courtyards that define the landscaping are filled with more

couldn’t do that anymore. I had always dabbled in decorating and had

traditional features of this region, such as slate tiles and water features

helped friends with their homes over the years, and so I finally went for it.”

highlighting tropical plantscapes.

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home feature

Antique European doors are hung on BARN-DOOR TRACKS, serving as a BEAUTIFUL ARCHITECTURAL focal point that WELCOMES YOU through the breezeway into the master suite.

Patti has always been a lover of churches

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elements. Four old church windows are incorporated into the home along with her custom-designed doors, which are heavily influenced by cathedral-style entryways. The doormaker, Woodwright in Covington, was so enamored with the design that they are now available to order as part of their catalog. This custom touch provides distinctive character inside the residence, and adds a bit of personal flair with special meaning to the people who live there.

Another inviting place in the home is the brick screened-in porch where they begin each day listening to the world awaken. “It's my favorite place to sit and pray,� says Patti of the peaceful, cozy seating area that faces a stunning floorto-ceiling fireplace. Like the interior of the home, this indoor/outdoor space is comfortably furnished and perfect for visiting with friends or enjoying a quiet moment alone. As a refuge from the outside world, this home is truly a luxurious and peaceful haven.

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¾ ounce simple syrup 8 fresh mint leaves plus 1 sprig for garnish 3 lemon wedges 2 ounces bourbon Mint leaves for garnish

2 cups watermelon, cubed 1 lime ¾ cup ginger ale 1½ ounces gin Lemon and lime slices

Muddle the simple syrup, mint leaves and lemon wedges in cocktail shaker until the lemons are broken down. Fill the shaker with ice and add bourbon.

Stir vigorously until very cold. Strain the drink into an ice-filled tall glass, garnish with a mint sprig and serve.

Puree the watermelon in a blender and strain the pulp. Pour the watermelon juice into a glass filled with crushed ice, then squeeze the lime juice into the glass. Add the gin and ginger ale and stir well. Add lemon and lime slices.

Garnish with a mint leaf

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1½ ounces gin ½ ounce dry vermouth ½ ounce sweet vermouth ½ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice ½ ounce fresh pineapple juice Edible flowers and goldleaf

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Add all ingredients to martini shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and fine strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with edible flower and goldleaf.

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Add the ingredients to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake until combined and then strain into a salt-rimmed chilled glass. Add a grapefruit wedge and a slice of jalapeño if desired.

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There’s a magnitude of ways environmental toxins can lead to fatigue: toxins can interfere with nutrient absorption, suppress the immune system, inhibit mitochondria, disrupt hormone balance and can cause direct damage to the brain, liver, kidneys, and digestive tract. Common exposures include the food supply, personal care products, housing, environment and water. One common toxin is plastic. There are several compounds in plastic making it dangerous, including BPA and phthalates. Many BPA free plastics contain BPS or BPF, which may actually be worse than BPA. The American Academy of Pediatrics released a statement expressing concerns about chemicals from plastic leaching into food and harming children. Avoiding plastic is one great way to start decreasing your overall toxic load.

Other than avoidance, which can sometimes be difficult, a yearly or quarterly detox can be incredibly helpful to lower the total body burden of these chemicals. When done properly, a detox may help with many symptoms including fatigue, joint pain, irritability, skin health, constipation, poor concentration, digestive issues, headaches and more.

If you think toxic exposure might be part of what is keeping your energy low, consider talking with a doctor who is trained in environmental medicine.

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business profile

Susan Iseman Cramond: Double Agent Woman WRITTEN BY JAN WINDHORST

HELPING PEOPLE IS what she does. Whether it’s settling clients into a new house or sending them off on the get-away of a lifetime, Susan Iseman Cramond has the connections to make their dreams come true at home and far away. Susan is both a real estate agent with K2 Realty and the owner of her own travel agency, Create a Trip, LLC. “The common denominators are personal service and knowledge of the industries,” says the well-travelled Pennsylvania native. “K2 isn’t a big box realtor, we’re a boutique agency with so many local connections. And on the travel side, I’m right here for the local clients I assist - a person with real experience they can see and talk to.”

Susan moved to Louisiana 18 years ago and landed a job in travel due to her proficiency on the computer. Her sister worked for Delta so the love of travel ran in the family. Susan has been all over the world including Italy, Scotland, Ireland, England, the Caribbean and more. For clients who want a getaway but don’t have a particular destination in mind she suggests a cruise. “It’s all there for you on a cruise so you can just relax and enjoy. An Alaska cruise is my favorite. I’m always ready to go back for the scenery and the wildlife. European river cruises are also very popular. You can be in a different city every day and see three to four countries.”

With the growing popularity of internet booking sites, Susan is often asked if travel agents are a thing of the past. “Not at all – we’re coming back. Many people call because the web is so overwhelming, and we have the experience to sort it out for them. Also, it’s hard to know what you’re actually getting. What’s represented on the internet isn’t always the reality once you get there. I specialize in destination weddings, honeymoons and family reunions and many people need the help of an experienced professional in order to bring those big, all-important events together perfectly.”

What are the most sought-after destinations? Susan says Sandals continues to be a hot ticket. “And Hawaii is less expensive than you’d think. As an agent, I can use wholesalers to keep flight and accommodation prices down.”

Along with her successful travel business, Susan speaks fondly of her 20-year marriage to husband Gary and their two teenaged daughters, Abby and Sophie.

Home life also includes artistic passions. Susan has painted for decades favoring realistic, fun and whimsical New Orleans themes. And her clothing designs range from practical to charitable. Susan designed Create A Trip Fun Fashions which features palazzo-style pants that don’t wrinkle, so they are great for traveling. And as the Dress a Girl Around the World Louisiana Ambassador, she shares her creative gifts with those less fortunate by crafting homemade dresses that are distributed in other countries through mission trips.

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Not one to stand still, Susan ventured out to add real estate agent to her list of accomplishments. “It’s something I’ve wanted to do since high school and seven years ago, I just went out and did it. I help buyers, especially first-timers, to do their homework. We fill out worksheets to sort out all their options. It’s a huge step so the more educated they are the better the result.”

And results are Susan’s bottom line. “In both the travel agent business and the real estate business, success is defined by how the client feels at the end of the transaction. It’s their reaction when we finalize their home sale or when they get home from their trip and tell me how it went.” And customers are quick to sing her praises. “Thanks for all your help with our amazing trip to Italy!! Everything was seamless and perfect thanks to you!” and “If there’s an award for an agent who is diligent, patient, thorough, amiable, and goes above and beyond the call of duty, it would go to Susan Cramond. She didn’t hesitate at our list of demands. She researched…and was able to find us everything we wanted and we could not be any happier with the outcome of all her hard work.”

Susan says she is happy to do double agent duty along with enjoying her family and charity work. “The seasonality of real estate and travel balance each other out and feed off each other. Real estate customers come back to plan a trip, and travel clients come back to list their houses. It all comes full circle.”

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My Mother WRITTEN BY ELLIS V. LUCIA

SHE SHOWS UP in my mind unannounced,

is a seizure pup and my mom had a soft heart for a

especially in May, the month for mothers. With

hard luck story. Maddy would come to me via my

her hand on her hip and head cocked in a question

equally kind and generous wife, partially explaining

mark with its slight tilt and hair piled high, her soft

my choice in mates.

smile betrays the set of her body.

My mother loved strays and tall flowers. We

when I need her or that she’d show up without my

never bought a pedigree pet and there always

dad. It might be that she was always there for me

seemed to be wild lilies, irises and ginger around.

even when she wasn’t. I miss her. As the compass

Pound mutts and homeless cats coachable enough

for a young boy’s North Star, she was a constant,

to learn house rules were given names and entered

reliable and fierce defender.

the fold.

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It’s curious that my mother Eula seems to know

I’m not much for wearing jewelry–wedding ring,

Recently I was in my backyard cutting a tall

watch, that’s about it. But occasionally, in moments

flowering stem of fragrant ginger to take as a

of solitude, I’ll wear my father’s neck chain with the

dinner party gift when Maddy, my rescue dog,

attached St. Christopher medal and looped with my

comes bowling into the stand leaving a trail of

mother’s delicate high school ring. It’s my anecdote

bent and broken stalks. ‘Hi Eula, you taking all of

for wistful affection.

this in?’ My mother, descended from a long line

Sleeping in was the most decadent behavior my

of practical jokers, is also the reason I have had a

post World War II parents would indulge. Their work

lifetime of adopted shelter or homeless cats and

ethic was a virulent strain. But on Mother’s Day

dogs. She would appreciate this arc of irony. The

my mom got to do whatever she wanted and that

delicate flower meets Maddy, the affectionate,

included breakfast in bed. Take this opportunity

sensitive, amped up, mixed breed of impatience

to make your mom’s day special and serve her this

and terrier, that she would have embraced. Maddy

brunch frittata and include mimosas.

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Crawfish Frittata Ingredients:

Directions:

8 large eggs

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

¼ cup whole milk or half and half

2. In a large bowl whisk eggs with milk and spices.

½ teaspoon sea salt

3. Melt butter in a cast-iron or oven proof pan over medium

¼ teaspoon black pepper

heat, then add the onion and potatoes cooking until

¼ teaspoon hot sauce

¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

4. Add the tomatoes and spinach and blend. Pour eggs over

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 small onion, diced

5. Add the crawfish and cook for a few minutes.

4 small red new potatoes, diced small

6. Use a spatula to pull the set eggs away from the side

2 cups Louisiana crawfish tails

of the pan allowing the liquid egg mixture to flow to the

2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped

cooking surface. When the eggs are half set transfer the

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

Garnish: sour cream, pico de gallo,

7. Bake 10 minutes until puffed and slightly browned.

potatoes are barely done. the mixture.

pan to the preheated oven.

green onion tops

Mother's Day Mimosas ⅓ cup Champagne or sparkling wine ⅓ cup fresh orange juice, chilled 1 tablespoon orange flavored liqueur.

Serve in a champagne flute.

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mayor's note

Mandeville Sets Sail for the Future WRITTEN BY DONALD VILLERE, MAYOR OF MANDEVILLE

THE CITY OF MANDEVILLE is proud to announce that the Port Marigny Project has been settled and the City is looking forward to a beautiful development enhancing our lakefront landscape.

The Port Marigny permit was originally filed in our Planning Department in 2015 and went through two years of public meetings with our Planning and Zoning Commission prior to being recommended to the City Council. After many meetings, the City Council identified areas of concern that the owners addressed, and the project was returned to Planning and Zoning for review and recommendation; however, the City Council eventually voted the project down. It then ended up in federal litigation for two more years. Recently, the City Council passed an ordinance to provide mixed uses for property at lower density levels. The City was then able to negotiate a settlement that will provide a future development that will deliver appealing architecture and a lifestyle for which our citizens can be proud.

The City of Mandeville was also recently recognized at a St. Tammany Parish Council Meeting for garnering several awards, including “One of the Top 100 Places to Live” by Relocate America, “Tree City USA” by The Arbor Foundation, “Safest City in the State” by SafeHome.org, “One of the Best Places to Retire” by Niche and “Best Place to Escape in Louisiana” by Expedia. According to Expedia, “Louisiana is made for slowing down life to a drawl. Located on the placid shores of Lake Pontchartrain, Mandeville is the right setting for sailing off into the sunset." We are blessed to live in a city filled with history and resources that can be enjoyed by all.

For more information, call 985-626-3144 or visit cityofmandeville.com.

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Northshore Human Society GiveNOLA Day

A Full-Service Veterinary Hospital Including:

WRITTEN BY SUSIE KAZNOWITZ, NORTHSHORE HUMANE SOCIETY

ON TUESDAY, MAY 7,

Northshore Humane

Society will participate in another GiveNOLA Day, a day that has raised over $250,000 for the no-kill, nonprofit animal rescue and community veterinary clinic.

Hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, GiveNOLA Day is the community's one-day, online giving event to inspire people to give generously to the nonprofit organizations that are making our region stronger.

Last year was Northshore Humane Society’s best year! Out of 700+ participating charities from across the state, NHS was among the top three

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in donations raised. Scott Bernier, CEO of NHS, stated, “GiveNOLA Day has become a significant fundraiser for our rescue having a direct, positive impact on our lifesaving work. We’re hoping for another successful year!�

Many dogs, like Winnie, come to Northshore Humane Society suffering from heartworm disease, a disease if left untreated is always fatal. The treatment is costly, but NHS makes sure every dog with the disease is cured and adopted heartworm free. Donations from GiveNOLA Day help to find lifesaving treatments for dogs just like Winnie.

Bernier urges you to donate to your favorite charity on this day. Your donation on May 7th (midnight to midnight) will not only directly benefit the charity of your choice, but every dollar raised during that designated time will also be increased with additional "lagniappe" dollars.

Gospel & Jazz

Benefitting

Extravaganza JUNE 21, 2019 ¡ 7 PM FEATURING:

CITY WIDE CHOIR OF SLIDELL ST. PETER CLAVER GOSPEL CHOIR THE LEGENDARY RONNIE KOLE

Since 1953, Northshore Humane Society has been serving the community's homeless, abandoned and neglected animals. The no-kill rescue saves over 1,000 lives each year, providing the best quality veterinary and compassionate care to each animal saved. Learn more at givenola.org.

For more information, contact the Northshore Humane

Society

at

985-892-7387

or

visit

St. Luke The Evangelist Church Auditorium 910 Cross Gates Blvd ¡ Slidell La Tickets available at cccjazz.eventbrite.com Adults $10 Advance $15 at the door ¡ $5 Children 12 & Under

northshorehumane.org.

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A PARADE OF empowered women smartly outfitted from head to toe, inspiring speakers with moving stories, and a bounty of bid-worthy auction items benefitting a supportive sisterhood all united at Sophisticated Woman’s Hats Off Luncheon, held on April 5 at Vintage Court in Covington.

Ingrid Rinck, owner of Sensible Meals, was voted 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year by readers’ popular vote. Runners up were Missy Hymel of Accelerated Hand Solutions and Celeste Hart of Creating U Academy. Lisa McKenzie, Founder and President of You Night and Ooh La Bra, delivered the keynote address sharing the life-changing experience that You Night provides for women facing life beyond cancer. Gina Pausina Cherry offered a poignant testimonial for You Night detailing her personal challenges and the uplifting support that she received from the community of survivors, and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jules A. Walters explained the importance of treating the whole patient when going through breast reconstruction after cancer treatment.

A runway show presented the 2018 Enterprising Women paired with the You Night ladies as they proudly sashayed down the aisle. Proceeds from the silent auction went to You Night.

The day’s festivities culminated in a colorful balloon release celebrating the inspiring life of Sophisticated Woman Magazine’s founder Joanne Gallinghouse.

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Thank You To Our Sponsors Accelerated Hand Solutions Air Salon & Blow Dry Bar Cashe Coudrain & Bass Dynamic Physical Therapy Nonna Randazzo's Bakery Orangetheory Fitness Patriot Title Resource Bank Sensible Meals

Thank You To All Of Our Raffle Donors Abby Photo Accelerated Hand Solutions Air Salon & Blow Dry Bar Allure Dental Au Darling Bayou Booksellers Bella Salon Bleu Beauty Aesthetics Brady’s Bra Genie Bra la Vie Gina Pausina Cherry Cleanse Medspa Columbia Street Mercantile Shelly Deynoodt Don’s Seafood Dorothy Flory Egan Wellness & Med Spa Georgia Gras Stephanie Gras H2K Nail Spa Hammond Florist by John Michael Holmes Impastato Cellars J. Renee’ Color Studio Keller Williams Realty Services Kirin Japanese Cuisine Kismet Cosmetics Kristyn Kemp La Carreta

Lisa McKenzie Lisa Simons Art Mandeville Animal Hospital Maddy Goff Art Mariner’s Inn Nicole Matherne Mélange by KP Joy Newhouse Painting with a Twist Paradise on Columbia Petals & Stems Florist Neil Pierson Jane Rauch Redoux Home & Market Tammy Riley Salon Nuo-Vo Serenity Home & Gifts Shoefflé Simply Chic Boutique Susan Lange Designs Susan Stewart Shannon Wilson The Healing House The Rustic Ranch LLC The Venue Timeless Beauty Day Spa Deborah Tonguis VetNaturally Dr. Katherine Williams Karen Ziebarth

Table Arrangements and Flowers: Florist of Covington Gifts for Enterprising Women and You Night Ladies: Kendra Scott Wine & Champagne: Bronco Wine Company Sophisticated Woman | May 2019 43

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M AYC A L E N D A R 3

Olde Towne Crawl Block Party. 5–10 pm, Free, 2200 Block of Carey Street, Slidell, 985-285-5613.

Mandeville Live!: B Street Benny. 6:30 pm–8:30 pm, Free, Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, 985-624-3147, cityofmandeville.com.

3-5, 10-12

The Great Big Doorstep. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm, Sundays, 2:30 pm, $21-adults, $19-Senior/Military, $16-student, 30 by Ninety Theatre, 880 Lafayette Street, Mandeville, 985-843-3090, 30byninety.com.

Sister Act. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm, Sundays, 2 pm, $28-adults, $17.50-student/child, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive., Slidell, 985-641-0324, slidelllittletheatre.org.

3-5, 10-12, 17-19 Beyond Therapy. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm, Sundays, 2 pm, $20-adults, $10-students, Playmakers, Inc. Community Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road., Covington, 985-893-1671, playmakersinc.com.

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Q50 Races–Cinco de Mayo 2019. 7 am–12 pm, $3 park entry fee for spectators, racers’ entry fees vary, Fontainebleau State Park, 62883 Hwy. 1089, Mandeville, 504-523-2116, q50rqces.com.

Standing Events EVERY 2ND & 4TH MONDAY SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group. 6:30–8 pm, First Baptist Church, 1895 Highway 190, Mandeville, 985-237-5506, stops-la.org.

EVERY LAST MONDAY St. Tammany Democrats—DPEC, 6:45–8:30 pm, 21490 Koop Dr., Mandeville.

EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY Northshore Table Tennis Club, 6:30–9:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm on Saturdays, 22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Covington Farmers Market. 10 am–2 pm, Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

EVERY 3RD TUESDAY LIFE Lab Lecture Series, presented by Avanti Senior Living. 6 pm, free, 2234 Watercross Parkway, Covington, avanti-sl.com/events.

EVERY 1ST THURSDAY

Jazz’n the Vines Concert: Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue.

6:30–9 pm, $10-18+, Free-17 and under, Pontchartrain Vineyards Winery, 81250 Old Military Road, Bush, 985-892-9742, pontchartrainvineyards.com.

Mandeville Republican Women's Club, 11:30 am, Beau Chene Country Club, 602 N. Beau Chene Dr., Mandeville, 504-782-2920.

Bayou Lacombe Cardinals Minor League Football vs.

Walker Warriors. 7 pm, $10 adults, kids 12 and under free, Lakeshore High School, 26301 LA 1088, Mandeville, 985-869-2802, BayouLacombeCards@gmail.com.

Women of Infinite Possibilities. 10 am–noon, St. Anthony’s Gardens, 601 Holy Trinity Dr., Covington, 985-867-5234, womenofwip.org.

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Some Enchanted Evening with the LPO. Art Walk 4–7 pm, Music starts at 6 pm, Free, Slidell Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, 985-646-4375, myslidell.com.

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Northshore Food Bank Annual Golf Tournament. Registration 10 am, Shotgun start 11:30 am, Beau Chene Golf and Country Club, 602 N. Beau Chene Drive, Mandeville, 985-893-9958, northshorefoodbank.org/golf-tournament.

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Junior/High School Cotillion Program Parents’ Reception.

7 pm, Tchefuncta Country Club, 2 Country Club Park, Covington, 504-884-6575, catherine.lagarde@nljc.com.

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Friday Nights on the Square-SugarBomb. 5:30 pm–8:30 pm, Free, TerraBella Village, 141 Terra Bella Blvd., Covington, 985-871-7171, info@terrabellavillage.com.

Red, White & Blue Masquerade.

8–11 pm, $75-Individual, $65-Military, $750-Table sponsor, Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-290-1587, bringithomens.org.

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Northshore Picnic with a Purpose: Benefit for Safe Haven.

1–5 pm, $25-adults, $15-kids 6-18, Free-kids 5 and under, Fontainebleau State Park, 62883 Hwy. 1089, Mandeville, safehaven@stpgov.org.

Dew Drop Jazz Hall Concert: Lost Bayou Ramblers.

6:30–9 pm, $10-adults, Free-students and children, 430 Lamarque Street, Mandeville, 985-624-9604, dewdropjazzhall.com.

Fidelity’s Concerts in the Park: LPO Swing in the Pines.

6 pm, Free, Bogue Falaya Wayside Park, 213 Park Drive, Covington, 504-523-6530, lpomusic.com.

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EVERY 3RD THURSDAY

EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY Lafitte Street Market. 4–8 pm on Thursdays; 9 am–1 pm on Saturdays, 698 Lafitte St., Mandeville.

EVERY FRIDAY “Legacies for All” Estate Planning. 9 am–3 p.m. $500 per basic estate plan that includes a will, power of attorney and living will, Christie Tournet & Associates, 1795 W. Causeway Approach, Suite 103A, Mandeville, 985-951-2177.

Free Wine Tastings at Martin Wine Cellar.

4:30–6:30 pm 2895 Highway 190, Mandeville, 985- 951-8081.

EVERY SATURDAY Covington Farmers Market. 8 am–noon, 609 N. Columbia St. on side lawn of the Covington Police Department, covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

Hammond Farmers Market. 8 am–noon, corner of W. Thomas St. and S.W. Railroad Ave., downtown Hammond, 985-277-5680, dddhammond.com.

Camellia City Market. 8 am–noon., 1808 Front St., Slidell, 985-640-7112, camelliacitymarket.org.

Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. 9 am–1 pm, Mandeville Trailhead Cultural Interpretive Center, 985-624-3147, mandevilletrailheadmarket.com.

Pearl River’s Honey Island Art and Farmers Market. 10 am–2 pm, 64378 Highway 41, Pearl River, 985-807-4447.

Covington Brewhouse Tours.

11:30 am and 12:30 pm, free, 226 E. Lockwood St., Covington.

EVERY SUNDAY Abita Springs Farmers Market. Noon–4 pm, Abita Trailhead, 985-807-4447, mrnmedic@gmail.com.

Ponchatoula Farmers Market. Noon–4 pm, 10 E. Pine St., 504-390-5769.

community 12 10th Annual OMHA Mother’s Day Home Tour.

2–5 pm, Old Mandeville, starts at Jean Baptiste Lang House & Gift Shop, 605 Carroll Street, Mandeville, 985-626-4975, oldmandevillehistoricassociation.org/home-tour.

16 Onstage at the Fuhrmann: Joshua Kane’s Borders of the Mind. 7–9 pm, $20 advanced, $25 at door, Fuhrmann Auditorium, 317 N. Jefferson Ave., Covington, 985-892-1873, covla.com.

17 Anchor Classic Golf Tournament: Maritime Museum Fundraiser. 11 am-Registration, 12:30 pm-Tee-off, $125 per player, Carter Plantation, 23475 Carter Trace, Springfield, 985-845-9200, woodenboatfest.org.

Sunset at the Landing Concert. 6–9 pm, Free, Columbia Street Landing on the Bogue Falaya River, 100 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-1873, sunsetatthelanding.org.

18 2019 NAMIWalks St. Tammany 5K. 9-11 am, Free, Mandeville Lakefront, starts near Pontchartrain Yacht Club, 140 Jackson Ave., Mandeville, 985-626-6538, namiwalks.org.

Louisiana Veterans Festival.

1–11 pm, $15, Free-Veterans/12 and under, Slidell Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, 985-639-0656, laveteransfestival.com.

Abita Opry Concert. 7–9 pm, $20, Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs, abitaopry.org.

Jazz’n the Vines Concert: Michot’s Melody Makers.

6:30–9 pm, $10-18+, Free-17 and under, Pontchartrain Vineyards Winery, 81250 Old Military Rd., Bush, 985-892-9742, pontchartrainvineyards.com.

23 Up Close & Musical at the Lobby Lounge: John Friday.

7–9 pm, $16-$100, The Lobby Lounge at Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, 985-781-3650, northshoreharborcenter.com.

24 Columbia Street Block Party. 6:30–9:30 pm, Free, Downtown Covington, 200-500 Block of Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-1873, covla.com.

25 Dew Drop Jazz Hall Concert: The NOLA String Kings.

6:30–9 pm, $10-adults, free-students and children, 430 Lamarque Street, Mandeville, 985-624-9604, dewdropjazzhall.com.

"Splash Into Summer" Street Fair and Craft Show.

9 am–1 pm, Free, Summerfield Senior Living, 4104 Dauphine Street, Slidell, 985-646-4676, lifeatsummerfield.com.

Northshore Cajun Dance at Abita Town Hall.

Dance lesson 7–7:30 pm, Live music 8–10:30 pm, $11-non-members, $9-members, Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs, 504-583-8603, northshorecajundancers.com.

26 Mandeville Family Reunion.

10 am–7 pm, Free, Lakefront, Lakeshore Dr., Mandeville, 985-966-0851, mandevillefamilyreunion.com.

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C U T T I N G S

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HOTWORX 2735 Highway 190, Suite A in Mandeville

Sweet Rolls 1337 Gause Blvd. in Slidell

Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys 901 W. Thomas Street in Hammond

Saltgrass Steak House 1202 Town Center Pkwy. in Slidell

Bienvenue Mon Ami 20181 East Bell Rd. in Amite

El Bethel Worship Center 57361 Allen Rd. in Slidell

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