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NOVEMBER 2010

SURVIVING FASHION

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HOLIDAY SECTION

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CUT IT OUT

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Fran HAMPTON

More than 35 years ago this Lafayette mother gave up her son for adoption.

Why she always knew they would meet again. And how a mother's love never fades no matter how long the road.

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ACADIANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Mariusz Smolij, Music Director Presents

Cirque de la Symphonie Saturday, November 13, 2010 7:30 PM Heymann Performing Arts Center Sponsored by Mrs. Kathleen Entes in memory of Dr. Kenneth Entes J.C. Moss Memorial Fund for the Arts and Humanities

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HANK YO

Healing House would like to say “Thank You� to the many people and businesses for their help and support during our 2010 events.

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CONTENTS

70 l THE FACE

NOVEMBER 2010

In 1975, Fran Hampton told her newborn son goodbye. She believed then they would meet again. This spring they did. Her incredible story of hope against all odds.

13 l FALL INTO BEAUTY Our resident makeup maven gives us the can’t-miss trends in beauty from smoky eyes to minimalist nudes. And some tips on when to say buh-bye to beauty products.

24 l GOOD FOOD Our undercover foodie gives a Lafayette institution – La Fonda – a taste.

27 l HOLIDAY SECTION Festival of Lights Festival of Trees Easy decorating on a budget Can’t miss gift guide Unique recipes for Thanksgiving Tree trimming that’s out of this world

50 l HOME(S) BEAUTIFUL Full coverage of the Acadiana Symphony’s Decorator Showhouses in River Ranch.

56 l DISCERNING PALATES Lafayette’s best in art and food marry for a delicious affair.

58 l SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

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… I told him ‘You have to find me one day. I love you dearly.”

– Fran Hampton

Shannon Elkins of Survivor fame roughs it in style for our fall fashion spread.

64 l UNRULY ROMANCE The beautiful Sara Brooks – Miss Louisiana – lends us her modeling skills for a romantic look at lace.

IN EVERY ISSUE 08 l EDITOR'S DESK 16 l FAMILY MATTERS 20 l HEALTH MATTERS 22 l COOKIE'S CORNER ON THE COVER Fran Hampton Photography by Penny Moore Makeup by Geena LeCorgne with Riverspa 6 FACE Magazine

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hat a difference a year can make. As we prepared this issue my mind went again and again to the happenings as we prepared the November issue in 2009 and our dear photographer (and friend) Penny Moore.

It was just this time last year that a 28-week-pregnant Penny gave birth to her precious second child – Kennedy Raymond – weighing in at two pounds and six ounces. One day we were discussing photos and the next morning her husband called to say she had endured an emergency C-section.

The days, weeks, months that followed (55 days in NICU) were a testament to a mother’s love (and father’s) The incredible Kennedy Raymond and God’s Moore at birth (weighing in at grace.

It was two pounds and size ounces) . . . a time unlike any I’ve experienced and those days of fervent prayer and thanks as Kennedy grew by leaps and bounds resulted in thanksgiving in the truest sense of the word. And I think I can speak for the Moore family when I say that this Thanksgiving will be a sweet one for them as they spend it together with their healthy son at home.

Penny is not the only mother brimming with thanks at her first

A year later healthy and strong.

holiday season with her son.

Fran Hampton, for the first time, will have the chance to spend this season with her son as well. Our November cover girl is nothing but thankful these days after being reunited with her firstborn, who she gave up for adoption more than 35 years ago.

There is a beautiful quote about motherhood that says to give birth is to forever have your heart walking around outside of your body. After meeting Fran I’m sure this is true.

At the tender age of 16 Fran chose adoption for her son. It is her hope that by sharing her story now, other young girls might see the blessings that can come from choosing adoption. And while it was a choice that was no doubt painful – it is one Fran is thankful she made. It was a great fit for the November issue where we celebrate National Adoption Month and (of course) Thanksgiving.

And so as the holiday season begins, whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned mom or sans children, take a good look at those in your life for whom you are thankful. We each have a host of people walking around out there that make up our hearts. There’s no better time than the present to bring them close and let them know. You’ll both be thankful.

Amanda Bedgood is the editor of FACE Magazine. Send your fashion inspirations, interesting stories and other musings to amanda@ facelafayette.com.

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Boogie fund, which provides Acadiana musicians with access to lung cancer screenings and information. The evening will also include a mini health fair with free basic health screenings available. This event is smoke free, in partnership with The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living/ The Great American Smoke-Out. For more information call Kathy Richard with LCEF-HI at 337-233-7060 or go to culturaleconomy.org.

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NOVEMBER ...WEDNESDAY, 17 Palates and Pate to benefit The

Outreach Center, 7 p.m. Cajundome Convention Center, a feast for the senses including amazing art, culinary masterpieces and exotic vacations. Call 337-237-7618 for more information.

.......ThursDAY, 18 .......SATURDAY, 20 Festival of Trees Cocktail Brunch to benefit The Children’s Shelters of Acadiana Youth, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Crown Room on Johnston Street with a furs and formals fashion show, holiday demonstrations and table top trees.

Reserve tickets by calling 337-237-1320 or purchase at the door.

19 ..WEDNESDAY, 17 - .............FriDAY, Festival of Trees Holiday Gala to ThursDAY, 18 benefit The Children’s Shelters of Festival of Trees Family Night to Acadiana Youth, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. benefit The Children’s Shelters of Acadiana Youth, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Crown Room on Johnston Street.

Tickets are $8 per person while children two and under are admitted free. Go to acadianayouthinc.org for a $1 off coupon.

Crown Room on Johnston Street. Bid on fully decorated trees to be delivered to your home as well as live and silent auction items. For more information call 337-237-1320.

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Holiday Style Open House, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vanessa V. Boutique, including refreshments and tips on hassle free shopping. vanessavboutique.com

.......SATURDAY, 20 .........THURSDAY, 2 The Children’s Museum of Acadiana hosting 6 FOR 6: A Focus On Art Forms, An Interactive Guest Artists Exhibition and Workshop Series featuring six artists specializing in six different art forms; each featured in a six week gallery exhibition in the CMA’s Cypress Gallery. The featured artist will conduct a two-hour workshop on two Saturdays during the gallery exhibit. Daily art projects in the CMA Reuseum Gallery will focus on the featured art media in the Cypress Gallery. Workshop prices range from $2 to $5 (with paid museum admission.) Future sessions to include: Session II: Nov. 16 through Dec. 31, 2010 Zachary Gonsoulin – Sculpture Workshops: Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. For more information call 337-232-8500 or go to childrensmuseumofacadiana.com

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The Miss. Teen and Mrs. Lafayette Christmas and Baby Contest will be held in Lafayette at The Hilton. Contestants from Louisiana can participate in this event. Visit misslafayette.com for an application. Winners will ride in the Lafayette Sonic Christmas Parade.

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Camellia Crossing 5K and Family Fun Run to benefit Miles Perret Cancer Services, Town Square River Ranch, 5:30 p.m. After the races, join the celebration back at the Town Square.

Enjoy live music featuring Jaryd Lane, dancing, great food, and kids activities.

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Silver Bell Soiree, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Hilton Lafayette with live and silent auction.

Cocktail attire. Tickets can be purchased at Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic. For more information call or email Carol McManus at cmcmanus@ lchcc.net or 337-257-0864.

Benefit the Boogie at Blue Moon Saloon, 5 to 9 p.m. A night of fun with a purpose: the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation – Healthcare Initiative presents event featuring the New Orleans Radiators. Tickets are $15 and proceeds support the Benefit the

The Alexandre Mouton House Museum patron’s party for Christmas, 6 to 9 p.m. Each beautifully adorned room of this beautiful circa 1800 home will showcase local florists’ talents. Third grade art students from Our Lady of Fatima School will specially decorate the parlor Christmas tree. An exquisite buffet will be prepared by members of Les Vingts Quatre. Admission is a $50 donation per person. Checks can be mailed to The Lafayette Museum Association at 1122 Lafayette Street, Lafayette, LA 70501.

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Festival of Light 2010, Oil Center, 5 to 10 p.m. Celebrate as the switch is pulled to light the colossal Santa, sleigh and reindeer over Coolidge Blvd. Enjoy music, food and fun and shopping.

Santa will be on hand to take pictures.

Listen to traditional holiday music and carols. Behold the live nativity. For more information call the Oil Center office at 337-232-1267.

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Music and Merriment, River Ranch Camellia Boulevard, 5 to 8 p.m. Visit three beautiful and festively decorated homes in River Ranch. Guests may attend all three homes and enjoy music by ULL students and Faculty.

Call 337-993-9733 for tickets and more information. Tickets are $65 per person.

All proceeds go to the Friends of Music scholarship program for UL Lafayette music students.

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The Gift of Music Festival to benefit Bridge Ministry of Acadiana, River Ranch Town Square, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will include a Gumbo CookOff, arts and crafts booths, a live nativity scene, carnival-style games and live music from local musicians including: the Lafayette Community Choir, Nathan Sam Band, Broussard Middle School Choir and the Ecumenical Choir. www.facelafayette.com

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With a minimal budget, the Community Pharmacy provided nearly 5,000 people with prescription medications valued at $772,000 in 2009. The Community Pharmacy is supported largely by grants from United Way of Acadiana and the Franciscan Ministry Fund, a charitable program of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady religious order.

Residents of Acadiana can also help support this program by dropping checks, cash or coins into the large Pennies 4 Pills donation “bottles” at any of the following retail locations: Towne Pharmacy, Acadiana Prescription Shoppe, Jefferson Street Pharmacy, Scott Pharmacy, Rosser’s Pharmacy, Teche Pharmacy, Thrifty Way Pharmacy on Moss, Lemaire’s Pharmacy, Professional Art Pharmacy, Farmers Drugs and Gifts, Melancon’s Pharmacy, Cashway Pharmacy in Parks, Northside Pharmacy, Begnaud’s Gift Shop, Corner Pantry, Southern Tire and Appliance Center in Crowley, Family Food Mart in Scott, Dr. Jay Culotta’s office, Dr. Jerome Alesi’s office, Thrifty Way Pharmacy in St. Martinville, Rayos de Luz Church and Lourdes Cafeteria. For more information on the Community Pharmacy and medication access call 232HELP/LA211. Donations can also be mailed or dropped off at the Community Pharmacy of the Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic, 1317 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA 70501.

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Hearts of Hope will roll out a month-long campaign in December to raise money for the worthy cause.

Lights of Hope includes a bevy of events and happenings about town to bring back the spirit of Christmas. To show appreciation to their generous sponsors and community, they plan to decorate their business or home door fronts with white Christmas lights in addition to an official Lights of Hope window decal.

Lights of Hope calendar of events include: December 9 – Agave Night, December 10 – Jingle Bell Jubilee (includes free pictures with Santa) plus a jambalaya sale all held at First National Bank on Camellia, December 17 – Christmas Carnival in River Ranch and Santa can visit you from December 6 through 9 and 13 through 16.

Proceeds will benefit Hearts of Hope--Children’s Advocacy Center, Sexual Abuse Response Center and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

For more information about Hearts of Hope and/or these events, please visit www.theheartsofhope.org or call Tiffani Kimball at 337269-1557.

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utumn is a season that brings beautiful changes to virtually everything around us. The leaves change colors, the weather is cooler, and even the night skies come out earlier in the evening.

It's a time of transformation for the earth, and for us girls, an opportunity to try a few different looks from head to toe.

Fall Cleaning We often make time to go through our closets, getting rid of clothes we won’t be wearing until next year or maybe ever again. When was the last

time you did the same thing with your makeup? In order to maintain healthy, beautiful skin, it’s important to know the shelf life of your makeup.

“Consider deeper colors to add more depth to the eyes …”

The shelf life depends on the type of cosmetics that you purchase. But, there are a few simple tips that can tell you how long you should keep your cosmetics. If it smells and has a distinct odor that wasn’t there before, do yourself a favor and throw it out. A good rule of thumb – if you

don’t remember when the item was purchased, trash it!

Cleaning makeup brushes goes hand-in-hand with cleaning out your makeup. Brushes will obtain bacteria, and every time you fail to clean it, you’re re-applying it back onto your skin the next time it’s used. This can lead to clogged pores and breakouts, so if you find yourself suffering from a series of pimples, take a good look at your makeup brushes. Another good reason to keep your brushes clean is to ensure that they last longer.

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Cleaning them regularly will help to keep the bristles fresh and prevent them from caking together, drying out, or simply just falling apart. The best thing to keep on hand is a makeup brush cleaner. BeingTrue Cosmetics sells a great cleaner called, “Brush Care +”. It’s a unique formula that helps to clean and condition using natural citrus oils, while gently and thoroughly disinfecting and eliminating any harmful bacteria.

Once you have the brush cleaner, make sure you use a towel that you don’t mind getting dirty. The size of the brush you’re cleaning will determine

how much you’ll need to spray onto the towel. From there, you gently sweep your brush back and forth until the color has diminished. It’s simple things like this that will help to keep your skin in the best condition possible.

“ …bold colors of crimson red lipstick on full lips … eye shadows in plums, forest green, grays with a hint of shimmer …”

Out With The Old, In With The New Now that you’ll be getting rid of old makeup, you’ll have plenty more room for the newest and hottest makeup for fall. Makeup trends this fall are so diverse that there's one bound to suit just about anyone’s taste.

The bold colors of crimson red lipstick on full lips, strong and audacious eyebrows, eye shadows in plums, forest green, grays with a hint of shimmer, and the always sexy smoky eyes were seen on the runway this year. And for all you minimalist makeup wearers, don’t feel left out. There was a huge trend in “barely there” makeup, where the goal is to bring out the natural beauty of women.

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Here are a few easy tips to follow when wanting to achieve one of these looks: Remember, red lipstick is a fashion statement in itself. If you choose to wear red lipstick, be sure to keep your eye makeup minimal, especially if it’s during the daytime.

Plums and forest greens are two hot color options this fall. Try using a deep forest green with a little touch of gold shimmer and get immediate sex appeal.

Consider deeper colors to add more depth to the eyes when shopping for eye shadow.

Smoky eyes will always remain fashionable. Start with applying a brown shadow over the lid of the eyes, followed by a dark plum over the rest

of the lid area into the crease, then smudge. Apply a lighter burgundy or a plum shimmer onto the brow area and over the lid to set up a fabulous finish.

“ …trends this fall are so diverse that there's one bound to suit just about anyone’s taste.”

For the minimalist look, the key is a flawless complexion. Make sure to use a good foundation and concealer that will cover up any flaws. Next, apply a blush or bronzer to make the cheekbones pop. Eyebrows should be

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shaped almost to perfection and any sparse areas should be filled in. Finish off with some mascara and a nude lip, and you’re set.

To embrace change at any age, any time, any season is what makes life interesting. Don't be afraid to try a new shade of lipstick or the hottest fashion color this fall. The smallest changes may be subtle to the rest of the world, but the impact of doing something positive for yourself is everlasting.

Geena LeCorgne is an easthetician and professional makeup artist working at Riverspa. E-mail her your makeup questions at geenalecorgne@aol.com or give her a call at Riverspa for a lesson on the best look for you - no matter how little time you have each day.

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Meeting in the Middle

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he holidays are here again, and for many couples and families, discussions are already being had about who is going where and when and for how long. Before these discussions get heated (as they often unfortunately do since they involve traditions and family and strong feelings), consider the following thoughts about successfully negotiating your way through the holidays:

“Learn the wisdom of compromise. For it is better to bend a little than to break.”

–Jane Wells

may be able to set aside specific days for your partner’s family that don't interfere with your own special holidays with your own family.

Analyze schedules. If you both have spouse or significant other. Some to be at your family gatherings on the

holidays and traditions are more important than others to people.

Although Christmas is one of the most popular holidays you may be surprised to learn Thanksgiving or the Fourth of July is where most of their family traditions lie. Before jumping First, talk (and LISTEN) to your to conclusions or waging war, you

same day, look at each schedule. If your family eats at 12 p.m. and opens gifts at 2 p.m., and his family eats at 5 p.m. and opens gifts at 7 p.m., you may be able to hit both parties. Eat at one and share dessert at the other, making a quick exit from the first and missing the first part of dinner at the

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the whole family second.

Ask your families to adjust time schedules. For example, ask your

to families, sometimes we forget that reschedule a holiday party, opt to do the we are no longer the “children” in our every other year route. If you choose this option, each family will see you every “ …sometimes we forget that other year. You can rotate the holidays so one gets you at Thanksgiving and the we are no longer the “children” other at Christmas, and vice versa the in our family of origin, and next year.

parents if they would be willing to celebrate the day after Christmas.

Explain that you want to be able to spend extra time with them and you'd feel less have grown into adults with rushed. If you have a large family, ask if it would be possible to move the party our own unique families.” up an hour or two if it doesn't conflict with anyone else's schedule. family of origin, and have grown into adults with our own unique families.

Understand that times and You must be willing to compromise relationships change. When it comes with your spouse. If your families can't

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if you have infants or very young children. However, for some people, it’s just not the holidays if they don’t get to see extended family. Options for compromise include: inviting extended family to visit you or visiting on another holiday or right before or after the holiday to celebrate and exchange gifts.

A third option besides staying home or visiting family is to go on a vacation, maybe even a destination vacation with extended family.

Embrace new tradition. Rather than feel resentment towards your loved one, embrace the change and instead decide to build new memories. Set aside time to do things with your family a day or

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two in advance. If you can't be there to make each other's family resentful. Any celebrate Christmas volunteer to help disagreement you have regarding the holiday, keep to yourselves.

“ … embrace the change and instead decide to build new memories.”

No matter what you do for the holidays, don't let the season make you crazy. If the travel, traffic, shopping, family members, cooking, or sugar and Santa-hyped children start making you your mom decorate the Christmas tree want to pull your hair out, just take a or decorate cookies. deep breath. Put it all in perspective.

The holidays only last a little while, and Present a unified front. This is then you have 364 days before you have possibly the most important point. to endure it (or enjoy it) all over again.

Whatever you and your spouse decide Cavanaugh, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with to do must be a unified decision. By Amy Center for Psychiatric Studies and the infant mental labeling the other person as “the bad health consultant for the Healthy Start Program of guy,” you will only hurt each other and the Family Tree.

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Eat like a Man (without the waist Special Men’s Edition: Tips for Belt Loop Maintenance during Hunting

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his month I am going to highlight some tips and tricks for the guy’s guy who is trying to maintain his waistline, but does not want to eat like a girl. You may be laughing right now, but there are a few tricks you can pull to get through the next two months without going up a notch or two on your belt loop.

The best part is, no one even needs to know you are reading this—it’s our little secret!

For you ladies reading this, feel free to pass this along to the man in your life. and take heed as well. We all find ourselves in places where it can seem impossible to make the right food choice.

Your How-to Plan: At the Camp: I have talked with a few hunters and asked— “What do you eat at the hunting or fishing camp?” Of course I received the same response, first a little laughter then “Certainly not healthy! We eat eggs, biscuits, bacon, gravy; it’s all about the gravy! Oh, and at night we may fry what we kill and of course there is the alcohol, lots of it!”

Here are 3 simple tips to slash hundreds of calories during your next hunting trip.

• Avoid going to the table starving, which means no meal or snack skipping. When • Be a wise guy at the breakfast table. you arrive at the dinner table starving, will Make an egg sandwich with toast and 2 power tends to go out the door and you will eggs instead of the bacon, egg, and biscuit probably over indulge. platter. This can easily slash 300—500 • Politely say “no thank you” to the free calories. stuff. If it is free at your dinner table then • Water down your scotch—or whatever it is probably no good for your waistline. If your beverage of choice is. Instead of you are not careful you can easily consume drinking your beverage straight up or an extra 300—500 calories just while waiting mixing with sugar loaded soda, use water for your actual meal to arrive. instead. This will not only help prevent a • Be cautious of the before dinner salad. big hangover, but it will also save you from While I cannot argue with the benefits of eating some roughage to ward off hunger, consuming too many empty calories.

• Stick with grilled game. Most game the truth is that those fancy before dinner is actually low in fat and high in protein, salads can be loaded with extra calories. therefore just by making a decision to grill The dressing, cheese, bacon bits, nuts and your game instead of frying it can save tons dried fruit can really add up. If you are really looking for a before meal appetizer of extra calories and fat. then consider ordering a shrimp cocktail or For the Dinner Meeting: This is plain salad without fancy toppings. always a popular topic among business Yvette Quantz, LD, RD, CLT, is a Lifestyle and Sports professionals. How do you manage dining Nutritionist and owner of Food Therapy, LLC. out while still managing your weight? Here E-mail her at yvette@foodtherapyonlin.com and are three simple tips that can help save get more information about Food Therapy at www. thousands of calories over the course of a foodtherapyonline.com. few meals.

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Thanksgiving: A Year

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s Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, I wanted to share with you a story that I read quite awhile back that is entirely appropriate with this special holiday we celebrate only once a year. Frankly I believe that all of us should ‘give thanks’ and show our gratitude for the blessings in our life all year long and not just on one specific day.

Living in a state of gratitude or thankfulness does take effort, but the benefits are truly tremendous.

We become happier, more content human beings, and as a result our

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relationships and every day interactions flow more easily.

1. Egypt's Great Pyramids

"Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons."

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3. Grand Canyon

Wonders of the World A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders of the World." Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes:

2. Taj Mahal 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire State Building 6. St. Peter's Basilica 7. China's Great Wall While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not finished her paper yet. She asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list.

The girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind

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Long Celebration because there were so many."

The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help."

The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the "Seven Wonders of the World" are: 1. To see…

2. To hear…

3. To touch…

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The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop. The things we overlook as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted are truly wondrous!

en with goodies, surrounded by those you love, ask yourself what YOUR personal Seven Wonders of the World would be.

“ …the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.”

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4. To taste…

5. To feel…

6. To laugh…

7. And to Love.

Let this story be a gentle reminder to you that the most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.

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Undercover Connoisseur La Fonda

Each month FACE highlights the best in dining in Lafayette with an unnamed foodie. To ensure we get the most authentic experiences about town, we’ve decided to keep our connoisseur under wraps.

Read on to learn about the area’s can’t-miss delectable dishes.

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t was one of those Thursday evenings that felt like an early beginning for the weekend. Homecoming celebrations were already underway and I was in a festive mood. I wanted to go someplace that would compliment my disposition and a friend recommended La Fonda, located at 3809 Johnston Street in Lafayette.

Upon entering I was embraced by the din of people in the

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“… you could feel the energy of its 53-year-old tradition and immediately become a part of it …” throes of having a good time. The place was quite crowded (especially for a Thursday), so I settled in to enjoy the experience with the rest of our party. The more experienced of our band seemed happy that a table wasn’t immediately available, as it gave us a chance to experience more of the restaurant.

We shuffled through a door to our left and entered the bar where I was directed to have a margarita or “half and half” (traditional frozen margarita mixed with sangria). I opted for the mix and enjoyed the sweet and salty libation. We made our way through the bar and exited into a foyer where a mural along the wall caricatured the local “celebrities” that regularly frequent the establishment.

It was one of those places where you could feel the energy of its 53-year-old tradition and immediately become a part of it. The staff was immaculately attired, cordial and ready to please.

In due course, we made our way to the table and I began to peruse my menu. I was amazed at the great variety. There was a plethora of traditional Mexican dishes (nachos, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, etc.). In addition to the Mexican fare were multiple choices more akin to that found in a steakhouse.

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As I sipped another wonderful beverage, I was treated to crispy corn tortilla chips and with complimentary salsa and bean dip. The salsa was zestfully spicy with its tomato base and the bean dip richly creamy and robust in flavor. My dinner companions convinced me that it was quite customary at La Fonda to mix the two dips, which we did. The blend provided an awesome compliment to the chips, which was hard to stop eating.

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While I continued to ponder the menu, I ordered the fried rabbit appetizer. This dish was a hearty serving of bite-sized pieces of rabbit, fried to perfection and served with a garnish of guacamole and sour cream and a con queso dip on the side.

The rabbit was certainly delicious enough without anything, but the assortment of accompanying options made this dish a real wow and something I would definitely order again and recommend.

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On the heels of the chips and the appetizer, my appetite was already somewhat satisfied. As such, I targeted something a little lighter than usual for my main course. I happened upon the stuffed avocado on the menu and had to give it a try. This www.facelafayette.com

LaFonda Restaurant & Bar 3809 Jonhston Street, Lafayette 337-984-5630 • lafondarestaurant.com was an elegantly simple dish that was beautifully prepared and positively delightful.

It was a good-sized avocado, halved and stuffed with a re-

the Flan de Almendras (almond flan). This rich and creamy custard was delicately sweet, laced with almond flavor and provided a very nice ending to a won-

“… an elegantly simple dish that was beautifully prepared and positively delightful.” markable shrimp salad. I love the flavor and texture of a nicely ripened avocado and was very pleased with the one on my plate.

The shrimp salad was unlike any I had sampled before. The shrimp were much larger in size than the usual “baby” shrimp variety so often found in shrimp salad and the base had a spicier kick than most. It was lightly garnished with chopped pecans, which provided a lightly sweet and crunchy contrast to the balance of the dish. I can highly recommend this one. I will have to go back to LaFonda and try their steaks and Mexican dishes, but if I get the notion for a good shrimp salad, I also know where to go.

derful meal. It went extremely well with my coffee and wasn’t shared with anyone at my table.

Overall the evening was exactly what I had hoped for – lots of laughter with good company, sharing a wonderful meal in a festive and fun environment.

If you get a notion for such an evening, by all means head over to LaFonda and, when you get there, be sure to tell them that I piqued your interest.

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Dreaming of a Bright Festival of Light fills the Oil Center with lights;

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here are certain Christmas time traditions that the folks up north enjoy and that those who choose Acadiana for their home never will.

Chief among them are the joys (and hassle) of ice. This holiday season, however, one Lafayette festival is bringing the cold stuff to you.

“We’ll have an outdoor ice skating rink,” says organizer Johanna Villarreal, Oil Center Executive Director. “We’re going to blow it out of the water this year.”

Festival of Light in the Oil Center is upping their game this year with a skating rink that will let event goers enjoy the feeling of skating on a pond – something that just doesn’t happen around these

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parts. And a short hop from the rink will years ago for use at Tavern on the Green be the Hot Cocoa Café for holiday treats to in New York City. keep skaters warm. The rink is slated for “It was too big. It didn’t fit and Jan Heythe Grant Mollet Medical Plaza at Lafay- mann donated it to the Oil Center and it ette General.

Every year the “It’s Lafayette’s most iconic, loved Christmas Festival of Light tradition …” kicks off a season of beautiful – Johanna Villarreal, twinkling lights Oil Center Executive Director in the Oil Center. At 6 p.m. on Friday Dec. 3 a selected child along with became our iconic Festival of Light piece Santa himself will flip the switch at the and we’ve had it for 17 years,” Johanna Lafayette General main stage bringing to says noting it’s time for Santa to get an life a gargantuan Santa who sits atop the upgrade. skywalk.

She said they’ll have to work on a Save The light-decked Santa was designed the Santa campaign because the creation

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Christmas adds ice this year has fallen into disrepair.

“He needs refurbishing,” Johanna says.

LUS has partnered with the festival for the Santa piece this year and Johanna says they would like to refurbish it with LED lights that are friendlier to the environment noting the existing lights require a tremendous amount of energy.

In addition to the real Santa and the light covered one, festival goers are treated to entertainment on four stages. The main stage is with Lafayette General and the other three are from Home Bank, the Oil Center and the Heymann Foundation. The GTO band is slated for the Heymann Stage and Taste of the Oil Center can be found in the food court.

It all adds up to a can’t-miss holiday experience.

“It’s Lafayette’s most iconic, loved Christmas tradition,” Johanna says. “ You came when you were young and people bring their children now. It’s a sense of community. You can enjoy all the open houses. It kicks off the Christmas shopping season in the Oil Center.”

That kick off includes open houses at local boutiques and great eats from restaurants.

The entire boulevard will be decked out with elves and candy canes. Performances at the festival run the gamut, which is part of the its charm.

“What’s so great about Festival of Light is there are a lot of things to do and it’s inclusive of the whole community – kids from all different schools and every different walk of life,” Johann says. “It brings the whole com-

munity out and is a true representation of Lafayette.”

Johanna says the goal is to create an “unmatched holiday experience in Acadiana” and it’s something that doesn’t happen by accident or without the generous help of backers, sponsors and volunteers.

“Not only stakeholders here (Oil Center) but the community at large has really stepped up to take it to the next level this year,” Johanna says noting support from LUS, Lafayette General and Party Central.

“We’re so grateful to all the people that support it and keep it going.”

For more information about the festival call Johanna at the Oil Center office, 337232-1267.

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Decking the Halls For those who have little money and even less time to spend on holiday décor we have the answer. Read on to learn how one Lafayette decorator extraordinaire decks her halls with a bit of ingenuity and a whole lotta sparkle.

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"Less is more” – not an adage heard often around the holidays. We’re encouraged to decorate and decorate and decorate in all that is green and red until we’re covered in glitter and overflowing with poinsettias. This time of year it often feels that unless we’re buried under piles of tinsel and twine we’re being a bit of a Scrooge.

Judy of Dunn’s Designs has spent years showing Acadiana how to work with the items already in their homes. And while Dunn’s Designs can certainly bring in nothing but new, they offer the option of working with what you already have. And so it is with this approach that we headed to Dunn’s to find out how Mrs. Judy Dunn herself prepares her home for the holidays.

For Judy that means zebra ornaments, a lot of camel in the way of color and feathers. With the bevy of options in ornaments and tinsel it’s not too tough a task to deck out a tree that’s truly your own.

“Your personality – that’s what makes it interesting,” she says.

Other than the tree, most other décor can simply be a modification of what you already have around the house.

And while there’s not a thing wrong Starting with Judy’s tree, she aims to with those who choose to deck the halls “A floral arrangement that’s already from top to bottom, FACE thought it keep the same look and feel of her home beautiful in your house – add glitz to it. might be nice to offer an alternative. We throughout the holiday décor.

And then it can be taken out when the turned, naturally, to the décor guru Judy “I want the tree to look the way my holidays are over,” Judy says.

Dunn who perfected the art of working home looks,” she says.

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A beautiful bowl filled with simple gleaming ornaments makes a statement with little effort.

Instead of an intricate wreath try a more avant-garde door arrangement with your favorite holiday items and colors.

Ribbon that sparkles or is red or green makes a quick addition to candlesticks. already established arrangement and you’ll have little in the way of set up time (and storage later). For floor plants, Judy suggests sticking in some poinsettias.

“It’s practical,” Judy says of this method of decorating.

Swap out the usual candles for glittering varieties in gold or red.

Tie gorgeous wide ribbon on dining chairs for a festive meal.

A few ornaments and ribbon can also go a long way in changing the look for the season.

The goal is to spend money wisely.

And with just the right glittering additions in the right spots it’s not a difficult task. After all, Judy says when it comes to holiday decor “sparkle is really what Christmas is all about.”

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Rockin’ around the Christmas Festival of Trees decks the halls with loads of

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magine not having to untangle twinkling lights or drag out the ladder for that tree topper. Imagine your guests arriving for Thanksgiving to a home already displaying a beautiful Christmas tree loaded with lovely ornaments. Imagine no more. In Lafayette, Festival of Trees offers event goers the chance to bid on a bevy of finely decorated trees that are then delivered to their homes.

“The main thing is the trees,” Leslie Briscoe Latch with the Children’s Shelters of Acadiana Youth says. “That’s what it’s about. We’ll have it delivered to the home before Thanksgiving and it’s done by a local designer. It always has a theme and we bring them to your house and set them up for you.”

a first, ladies will have a chance to check out the finest in furs and formals.

“The brunch is definitely different with the style show,” Leslie says.

And then there are two nights designated just for the little (and big) kids in town. Family nights include a host of activities for kids from making reindeer food Sounds like a plan. For those who need and cookies for Santa to writing letters to not a tree, however, there is still plenty to the big man himself, which can be put in do during the festival. Amongst all those the mailbox at the event. And, of course, The annual event to benefit the Chil- trees are also decadent wreaths and for Mr. Claus will be on hand for photos as dren’s Shelters of Acadiana Youth, Inc. of- the ladies who brunch there are mini- well. The family nights on Wednesday and fers a little something for everyone dur- trees.

Thursday are filled with arts and crafts for ing their three-day extravaganza. But, the The festival includes a ladies brunch kids of different ages as well as a chance cornerstone of it all is, of course, those where “tree-tinis” are up for bid. And in to ride the Polar Express. fantastic trees.

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Tree(s) exquisite trees On Friday night, it’s all about the grownups during the Festival of Trees Gala. Lafayette Jazz Authority is providing live entertainment with area restaurants supplying the good eats. The gala, which is cocktail attire, includes a live and silent auction.

The auction items include several trips and prints from George Rodrigue and Ramsey Ayers along with sky box passes for the Louisiana Open Tour. That night, of course, is the final bidding on those coveted trees.

The Festival of Trees is slated for the Crown Room Nov. 17 through 19. For more information and to buy tickets (and get a coupon for $1 off family nights) go to acadianayouthinc.org.

Festival of Trees events at the Crown Room on Johnston Family Nights Nov. 17 and 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person and include all activities, children two years old and under are admitted free.

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'Tis the Season . .

Young or old. Boys. Girls.

Moms. Dads. There’s something for them all in our Gift Guide this month.

From every price and persuasion, each and every one of these gifts can be found at a store right here in Acadiana.

So, kick back with a glass of cider and check out 53 ideas for gifts for the whole crew.

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A tape dispenser like no other. This super posh Jay Strongwater piece is handmade in the states and boasts Swarovski crystals. From Jody's of Lafayette, 923 Harding St., Oil Center.

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Rustic fleur de lis tray from Fleur de Lis, 2916 Johnston St.

Beautiful Versace plate for the holidays from Natalee, 331 Heymann Blvd., Oil Center.

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Cake Stand Notepad and Silverware Piece set of two, “Italian Scroll” – pad of 50 paper placemats, etiquette training or elegant entertaining – pad of 50 paper placemats. From Swags & Tassels, 1416 S College Road, Oil Center.

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The perfect wall hanging for the holidays (that is beautiful year round) and yummy candle from Initials, 340 Kaliste Saloom Road.

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Marc Jacobs bag from Clothing Loft, 115 Arnould Blvd.

>> Brighton purse and accessories in a vivid teal from Brother's on the Boulevard, 101 Arnould Blvd.

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>> Vera Bradley purses in every shape, shade and size from Caroline & Company, 113 Arnould Blvd.

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A sassy black bag with metal details from Little Town, 1116 A-1 Coolidge Blvd., Oil Center.

Supple grey handbag and hat with vibrant red gloves. From La Mode Shoes, 414 Heymann Blvd., Oil Center.

>> Sequins that can go from gold to warm rust by Marc Jacobs.

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In The Details

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Must have watches with rubber bands by Technomarine From Paul's Jewelry, 600 Silverstone in River Ranch and 325 Oil Center Drive in the Oil Center.

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Chamilia jewelry lets the giver pick from dozens of beads and charms that perfectly suit the recipient. From Bevo's of Lafayette, 715 Bertrand Drive.

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One-of-a-kind handmade necklace and earrings from the Chains of Love Collection at Sky Blue, 3810 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy.

A vintage tie for him that can also be worn by her from Sky Blue, 3810 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy.

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Chamilia bracelet created with dazzling beads of sterling silver, 14k gold, Swarovski crystal, colored stones, Italian Murano glass and an exclusive Disney Collection. From J & R Educational Supplies, 3123 ½ Johnston Street.

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Thanksgiving Dinner.

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ot a meal to be taken lightly.

It is a task that strikes fear in the hearts of novice cooks.

And often leaves veterans looking for something new after years of the same fare.

For those who accomplish the turkey sated feat year after year it often means using tattered old index card recipes passed down from generation to generation. And while we’re all about some tradition here at FACE, we love to shake things up a bit. And so this Thanksgiving we propose a twist on the traditional.

(Don’t panic ladies. You’ll still need turkey, pecans, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and cinnamon to get the job done.)

In search of a fresh take on turkey day we headed to the ladies of the Junior League of Lafayette. Who better to turn

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to when it comes to honoring the tradi- cook,’” Adrienne says. tional while infusing new blood? We took The recipes featured in this issue pay four recipes from their “Something to Talk homage to the traditional holiday fare About” cookbook that are both doable and with a fresh twist guests are sure to love. delicious.

(Even your mother-in-law will be im“These are tried and true,” cookbook pressed with this cheesecake.) public relations chair Adrienne Guidry “It has a new wave flair to it,” Adrienne says. “They are tested by Junior “ … Definitely a new take on the traditional League members and submit- meal.”

– Adrienne Guidry on ted by members and their family.

"Something to Talk About" recipes It goes through a strenuous process.” says of items like the fried turkey and What results are cookbooks that span sweet potato concoction. “Definitely a 42 years and cover every area of the pal- new take on the traditional meal.” ate. And every level of ability.

And there are two bonuses to the JLL “My motto is ‘if you can read you can books. Many of the recipes carry with

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Proceeds from the cookbook sales go straight back into the community. And for the holidays the ladies of JLL are running a $20 special through Christmas. Go to their website juniorleagueoflafayette.com to check out all four books and read on to learn how you can impress the masses this holiday season without breaking a sweat.

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Wonder & Whimsy Deanna Head gives FACE a sneak peek into her Christmas tree-decked home. And with 22 decadently decorated delights thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sure to be a tree to please every one.

Turn the page and prepare to be inspired.

Photography Penny Moore

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To say Deanna Head likes Christmas trees is to say Elizabeth Taylor likes jewelry. The Lafayette woman and owner of Unitech has a total of 22 peppered throughout her home this year.

(Twice as many as she completed in 2009.) And while she intended to only (only?) have 14 this holiday season, she says with a laugh that she was simply having too much fun. And fun they are.

From Mickey to Alice in Wonderland, from the LSU tigers to Vivian Alexander eggs, one thing is clear – Deanna is serious about her

Christmas trees and yet the trees are anything but serious.

Each tree is a unique and whimsical creation and even the most sophisticated amongst them is anything but boring. Deanna searches for ornaments year round and often finds items to add to the trees in the most unexpected of places. Check out her arsenal of ideas for trees sure to please every person in your house. Trees decorated by Margaret Sonnier of Margaret’s floral designs.

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Movie Mania

media << Perfect for a decked room. This tree is and filmstrips with homage ornaments paying emed to yummy theater-th snacks

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For the Fishies >> Bold fish of the tropical variety adorn this tree as well as a dramatic net

Special Treasures

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Elf Delight << Try an unexpected combo like thi s vivid turquois e with red

Blue Christmas >> A flocked tree pops with the addition of but one color

Mickie Madnenassting this one << *Deanna’s do s! to Festival of Tree

In the Wild

>> This outdoor tree is decked with acorns ornaments

House Divided >> Please all the Louisiana fans in the house with a tree that’s split right down the middle

For the Birds

>> An outdoo r tree decked with feathers and nests

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mo >> Nothing is for appropriate an Christmas th g yin pla dis a tree other crosses and t ris symbols of Ch

Tree Tips

Take a cue from Deanna’s unique trees with these easy ideas To each his (or her) own

Honor individual family members with ornaments that reflect their professions and hobbies

Unexpected garland

Divalicious >> Nothing says diva like shockingly fabulous hot hot pink paired with fresh lime – check out the feather boa-trimmed skirt

In addition to ribbon or popcorn, try something unexpected like a strip of film or feather boas

Quirky toppers

Forget stars and angels to top the tree and go for sprays of flower, feathers and branches or dare to crown the tree with a book or hat

For the boys Designate a tree with items beloved by the men in your family whether it’s a favorite sport’s team, fishing, hunting or golf

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Home(s) BEAUTIFUL Three homes, all alike in dignity, In fair River Ranch, where we lay our scene …

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When it came time for year five of what has fast grown into Lafayette’s can’t-miss showcase home, organizers took a fresh approach. The results were in a word, beautiful, in both concept and execution.

The Acadiana Symphony Showcase 2010 brought to Lafayette three homes rather than one in October with a total of ten designers who worked together in each home to create a cohesive design. And while the time to tour has passed, each and every room surely offers a hefty dose of inspiration – whether you’re looking for the traditional, the transitional or the contemporary.

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Traditional Home 410 Biltmore Builder/LaFosse Builders Landscape Design/Michael Cullen Designers

Jeffery McCullough and Emily Svendson Jodi Boligiana Gerilyn Lytal Roth and Laura Netterville Paige Gary

Girl’s Bedroom Jeffery McCullough Design and Fine Art Consulting Expect a sense of casual elegance thanks to a mix of contemporary art, antiques, luscious fabrics and passementerie that are a signature of a Jeffery McCullough project.

Dining Room and Living Room Gerilyn Lytal Roth Interiors The primary objective at Gerilyn Roth Interiors’ is creating a comfortable and functional interior.

Kitchen and Breakfast Area Paige Gary Designs, LLC Paige’s design philosophy means mixing classic antiques with new more modern furnishings, which means rooms look like they have evolved over time.

Girl’s Bedroom Bolgiano Custom Finishes Jodi designs with a decidedly European flair, favoring elements of French Country and Tuscan.

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Landscaping LAND Architecture, LLC Michael designs specifically for the area’s semi-tropical climate while drawing on his study of landscapes around the world.

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Transitional Cottage 110 Levison Way Builder/LR Mitchell Builders Designers

Nina Ward Mike Albarado, Don Richard, Jody Flippin and Jennifer Billeaud Jeffery McCullough and Emily Svendson Mallory Page Chastant

Living, dining and kitchen W. Home Furnishings W. Home Furnishings offers a modern, classic style to make your home beautiful, inviting, comfortable and warm for family, friends and gatherings.

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Art Studio Mallory Page Chastant Mallory, who graduated with a degree in interior design, is primarily a painter whose work is a colorful reflection of water, storm scenes and a “nontechnical” approach to modern landscapes.

Master Suite Guest Bedroom Jeffery McCullough Design and Fine Art Consulting Expect a sense of casual elegance thanks to a mix of contemporary art, antiques, luscious fabrics and passementerie that are a signature of a Jeffery McCullough project.

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Albarado’s The Albarado’s team was inspired for this project by the cool watery blues and greens of a Mallory Page Chastant piece, which hangs to the right of the bed in the master suite.

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Contemporary Condo Carriage House, 605 Silverstone Road Builder/Ketteringham Builders Designers

Judy Dunn, Amy Meyers, Dianne Foote, Brady Latiolais and Courtney Dugas Stephen Rogers

First Floor Dunnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Designs Dunnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Designs may have perfected the concept of accessorizing with what you already have, but their take on the contemporary is as fresh as it comes.

Second Floor The Living Room Stephen holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and in addition to interior design, he manufactures window fashions and bedding.

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Thank You Acadiana The Childrenʼs Shelters of Acadiana Youth Inc. appreciate the support of our community and sponsors in making the first ever Masquerade Ball presented by Unitech a success!

Special Thanks to Presenting Sponsor

Along With FACE Magazine • Event Rental • Phillip Gachassin, MD Delhomme McDowell & Associates, LLC • Teche Drugs Mr. Kyle Gideon with Davidson, Meaux, Sonnier & Mcelligott Educational Compliance Management Beauties & Beaus Salon • Copy and Camera Mr. Harvey Glick, CPA

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Far and Away P

Palates and Pate celebrates year ten with exotic trips and exceptional art alates and Pate has long been a feast for the senses, sweeping event goers into a world of decadent food and stunning art. As they celebrate ten years, Palates and Pate takes it to another level with their Ports of Call theme allowing bidders to truly be swept away to far-flung locales from Italy to the Cayman Islands.

“It’s going to be really exciting. It’s our tenth year and we’re going with more of a travel theme – we’ll take our guests to the different hemispheres of the world,” Jill Meaux, the Community Relations Director for Acadiana Outreach Center says.

The event to benefit Acadiana Outreach will include 20 restaurants paired with artists. The duos work together to create

art and dishes that are cohesive and in apply to the décor and bevy of trips, acsome instances will also be paired with an cording to Jill. It also ties into the mission of Acadiana Outreach Center, which is the exotic trip.

“There will be a total of 12 trips,” Jill safe harbor in the storm of life for many. says.

There will “Everyone is so generous and comes togethbe eight arter and gives and gives to make this the event ists’ pieces for the live auction that it is.” along with sev– Jill Meaux, Acadiana Outreach Center eral in the silent auction. Local artist extraor“It’s where people can find safety and dinaire Hope Hebert took honors as the Best of Show artist. Best of Show honors resources,” Jill notes.

The event will include testimony from include a chef’s coat, which is a work of art that the top chef can display for years a woman whose life was changed thanks to the center along with a performance by to come.

The Ports of Call theme doesn’t only the Voices of Recovery choir.

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Another new (and creative) artistic piece of the Palates and Pate event will be a “chairity auction.” Artists will be given chairs create beautiful art pieces.

“Those will be really cool and will be displayed around town,” Jill says.

The chairs will be available for purchase through the silent auction at the gala. And Palates wouldn’t be complete without a one-of-a-kind custom piece created just for the event by P.J. Naomi of Paul’s Jewelry. The five-plus carats worth of diamonds and unique design carry a meaning as interesting as the piece is beautiful incorporating the recovery program of Acadiana Outreach.

Another highlight of the evening will be a piece from world-renown artist Hunt Slonem.

“Everyone is so generous and comes together and gives and gives to make this the event that it is,” Jill says.

The cocktail attire event is slated for Nov. 17 at the Cajundome Convention Center. For more information and to purchase tickets go to acadianaoutreach.org.

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Palates and Pate’ Art Ch Agave at th air Jeffery M e chef and cCullough artist meet and greet be with artist Hope He bert and ch fore the even ef Tiney He t. nderson of to

The Three Graces one-of-a-kind necklace to be auctioned at Palates and Pate “Inspired by the Three Graces recovery program of Acadiana Outreach, I chose the three main symbols based on the Grace of Charity, represented by the diamond pave’ heart, the Grace of Nature and Beauty, unique to our culture, featuring a diamond incrusted Fleur de Lis and the Grace of Spirit and God, using the diamond cross. The necklace itself has three diamond wave designs on each side taken from the logo of the Three Graces Treatment Center. Over 5.20cts of brilliant cut diamonds were used in this year’s piece along with 18kt and 14kt white gold findings.” – P.J. Naomi Photo by Ken Romero

Design by P.J. Naomi Crafted by Stephen Credeur, Brent Leblanc and P.J. Naomi

Artists, chefs and trips slated for Palates and Pate • A Spot for Tea, an Acadian Tea Room Dana Romero paired with Dana Manly • Agave, Tiney Henderson paired with Hope Hebert • Bayou Bistro at Crowne Plaza, Trey Kraemer paired with Lake Como, Italy • Blue Dog Cafe, Collin Cormier paired with Hawaii • Charley G's, Holly Goetting paired with Ramsey Gardes Ayers • Collage Café, Dean Mitchell paired with Aspen, CO • Crawfish Town USA, Colt Patin paired with Smokey Mountains, NC • Guamas, Rubens Mesa paired with Cayman Islands • Jolie's, Paul Mudge paired with Burgundy, France • Masala, Shashi Gupta paired with Louise Guidry • Poseidons Greek Restaurant, Aristos Anastassiades paired with Greece • Poor Boys Riverside Inn, Nolan Batiste paired with Lake Tahoe, CA. • Randol's, Mitch Arens paired with Napa Valley, CA • Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Mike Davis paired with Lue Svendson • Sage Italian, Mike Fredrick paired with Florence, Italy • Sophi P Cakes, Jennifer Melancon paired with Jill Tauzin Broussard • Trynd Café, Dean Mitchell paired with Monaco, France • Zea Rotisseri & Grill, Leonard Louvierre paired with Erin Chance Fenstermaker • Zeus, Henry Akroush paired with Kyle Braniff NOVEMBER 2010

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MAD FOR PLAID

A plaid sweater dress pairs with the season’s must-have boot – a hybrid of the hiking boot and a sexy peep toe heel. On him, it's all about the layers.

Pair warm brown with a neutral easy hoodie and dark denim. Dress and necklace on her from Partners' LTD, 102 Arnould Blvd. Shoes from Shoe La La, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., No. 3010, River Ranch. Clothing and shoes on him from Partners' LTD, 102 Arnould Blvd.

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IN THE ARMY NOW

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s must have militaryinspired jacket. Try over a simple cocktail dress. Pair greens with reds and other warm hues. Clothing and shoes from Bevo's of Lafayette, 715 Bertrand Drive.

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OLIVE LOVE

The seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s must-have shade of muted green seen in a party dress and paired with a tough-girl jacket.

On him a soft leather jacket with colorful button down and dark jeans.

All from Brother's on the Boulevard, 101 Arnould Blvd.

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LUX LEATHER

Try fall’s go-to pant for her – skinny cargos – and pair with a bomberinspired jacket. On him a distressed leather jacket is casual and sharp.

Clothing from Moseley & Hollard, 1200 Camellia Blvd., Suite 103, River Ranch. Lug-soled heels on her from Shoe La La, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., No. 3010, River Ranch.

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LAYER UP

Try look-at-me leggings with a tall sock and flat boots for a weekend looks thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s casual and anything but boring.

Clothing and shoes from Vanessa V. Boutique, 5520-E Johnston Street.

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LBD Gone Wild

The little black dress gets attitude when covered in lace, topped with a fur vest and paired with chain-decked booties. All from HerringStoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2 Sistersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Boutique, 111 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.

Lace is the order of the se ason. Try pieces with a vint age vibe and pair with an unexpected ve st, tough-girl booties or an tique jewelry.

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In the Details

An unforgettable hat, vintageinspired watch, pale dutch-toed booties all add up to drama. From Vertigo, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.

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Brilliant Back

A dress thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful at 360 degrees. From a draped front to a beautifully laced back. Pair with booties that have a sweet touch with a bit of ruffle. From Knotting Hill, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch

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Antique Olive

Lose some of the sweetness of lace with a muted olive green hue. From Belle Amie, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.

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Skirt the Issue

A demure pleated skirt pairs with a taupey blush lace top. From Little Town, 1116 A-1 Coolidge Blvd., Oil Center.

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found More than 35 years ago, a then 16-year-old Fran Hampton gave up her son for adoption. Months ago they met again. The incredible story of one womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey of strength and hope no matter how unlikely the outcome.

Story Amanda Bedgood â&#x20AC;˘ Photography Penny Moore

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never thought I had any rights to intrude on his life.

I had faith in God that he would find me at the right time ...â&#x20AC;?

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Every woman has that defining moment in her life. The one in which she prays, hopes, begs. It is in these moments – no matter how brief – that lives are changed and often girls become women. They shape us, set us on a new path and become a part of who we are not only today, but for years to come.

Fran Hampton had such a moment more than 35 years ago when she held her newborn son.

At the tender age of 16, Fran made a simple request to her new baby – “find me” – before she let him go. More than 35 years later the mother of three (actually four unbeknownst to most) received a letter that she had been found.

The decision Fran made decades earlier to give up her baby for adoption was known only to a handful of people. In a matter of weeks Fran Hampton would share her secret with her children, friends and family and be reunited with the son she may have given up for adoption but whom she never let go of in spirit.

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Fran was like most 15-year-old girls. The light- had to do before choosing adoption. eyed Italian teen was preparing for her junior “I held him and I told him ‘You have to find year of high school, thrilled to be a Buckerette me one day. I love you dearly,’” she says. during the upcoming football season at her Shortly after, Fran signed the adoption school in Baton Rouge. She had a boyfriend of papers and within two weeks her son was more than a year and they were in love. adopted. And Fran returned to high school Then, in June following Fran’s sophomore able to fit into her old clothes. year she realized she was pregnant. The year Back at school there were some rumors, was 1974 and the family was devastated. but most students believed Fran had been “I started high school in September and absent due to an internship. Her boyfriend didn’t tell anyone. I went through Buckerette was older and had joined the military and Fran season and after Thanksgiving to St. Vincent confided in one friend. For the most part, the de Paul,” Fran says. pregnancy and adoption remained a secret She was seven months along and had yet and was not spoken of within her family. Over to really show – in total she only gained 18 the years Fran confided about the experience pounds throughout the pregnancy. The special with very few people. It was something that home where Fran spent her last six weeks of she spoke of rarely and thought of often. pregnancy was “At times I would get very low and think of filled with other him. His birthday, Christmas, Easter … “ Fran young pregnant says. “Every Mardi Gras was very difficult.” girls, many of She eventually met Mark Hampton (to whom had tragic or traumatic whom she has been married for 22 years) and e x p e r i e n c e s confided in him months into dating. When leading up to their their first child together was born – a son – it pregnancies. Fran was another reminder that Fran had another notes one 12-year-old who was there as a son as well. Most assumed Blake was her first result of rape. So while it was a difficult time, son followed by her daughters Hannah and Fran believes she was lucky compared to many Carly. other girls.

There were times over the years Fran questioned whether she made the right choice “I was fortunate,” she says noting she had when it came to the adoption. parents and a boyfriend who loved her.

“It was a chapter in my life that made me who I am today.”

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“There was never a point I didn’t have that But, it was a different time and in the 1970’s “going away” was simply the norm for most struggle,” she says. “Wondering how he was.” pregnant teens. During her months there And it was in these moments of wondering without family near Fran says she grew. She that her thoughts would go to the moment she kept up with schoolwork. She prayed – a lot. held him.

And she changed.

“I prayed he had a good family,” she says.

“It was a chapter in my life that made me Fran hoped and prayed that her son had a who I am today,” she says. good life. He remained in her heart year after Fran says as the pregnancy wore on she year and in spite of the brief time she held him knew in her heart she would have to give her and the fact she had not laid eyes on him, she baby up for adoption. And on Feb. 11, 1975 – says her connection to him was no less.

Mardi Gras Day – her son was born. She named “There’s not a stronger bond,” she says of him Michael Frances. that of mother and child.

“Until you have him it doesn’t hit you that And so over the years Fran wondered and you have to give him up,” she says. hoped she would see her son again. And while And making such a task perhaps more heart she dabbled in looking for him, she did not rending was the policy that if Fran chose truly search. During that time a supportive adoption she was not allowed to hold the baby. Mark would encourage her again and again to It was a decision Fran made. But, by the next find her son. But, as desperately as she wanted day she knew, no matter the consequences, to see him, Fran insisted it was not her time. she had to hold her son.

Not her place to show up – to interrupt his life.

It is a choice that she believes, in retrospect, “I never thought I had any rights to intrude was a moment of divine intervention. The on his life,” she says. “I had faith in God that adoption, if she held him, would be null and he would find me at the right time and he did.” void. But, Fran believed it was something she »

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Fran believed her son’s adoption sent him out of state. Little did she realize he was under her nose all along. In fact, two months after the adoption he was baptized in her church. She would later learn her son lived down the street from Mark’s brother, whose girls babysat him. Her own mother worked in the building next to him. Fran later dated a boy whose parents owned a drycleaners where she would visit on weekends handing out suckers to children – her son’s parents went often to the drycleaner.

“I’m sure I gave him a sucker at some point,” she says.

In these days Fran, for the first time, truly realized the kind of weight the adoption had laden her with for so many years.

“I was really, extremely happy. That burden – you don’t realize how much you suppress and how deeply it goes down. I was just happy. I could feel it was going to be a positive thing,” she says.

The social worker, Fran says, did a phenomenal job of preparing both Fran and her son for their meeting. Such reunions can be complicated at best in some situations and it can be difficult to know the expectations of either parent or child.

There are pages upon pages of such coincidences Fran was given a CD full of photos of her son that could have easily landed Fran’s son directly in – Stephen. The 35-year-old medical sales rep looks her path unbeknownst to her. like Fran – more so than any of her other children.

He is punctual to a fault – like Fran. They both have a “God kept him in my realm,” she says. love of the medical field – Fran was a nurse. Both are Over the years her son searched for Fran but workout fanatics. there was little way for him to find her because of “It was very surreal,” she says of the photos. scant records. By the time he was in his 30’s he was searching in earnest. But, Fran’s maiden name was The social worker also gave Fran a letter, which she listed on the papers and she had been impossible to let us read, from Stephen to his birth father. It is a find. simple heartfelt letter of a man looking to connect Last year, however, a family friend of Fran’s died from her college days.

She went online to leave a condolence signing it with both her maiden and married name. As a social worker dug on behalf of Fran’s son she came across the website.

with his roots. It’s touching and noninvasive and after reading it, one can’t help but want to meet this man.

“There was never a point I didn’t have that struggle – wondering how he was.”

And so on Friday, April 16 Fran headed to Baton Rouge alone to meet Stephen for the first time.

She drove around “saying the rosary a million times.”

The social worker sent Fran a simple certified letter in March asking her She had thoroughly to make contact – there psyched herself up, were no references to the prayed herself up and was adoption. The letter listed Fran’s maiden name and determined the experience would not be tearful. It was from Catholic Charities, which was how the would be, she says, positive. Period. adoption was done.

Fran remained dry eyed. The social worker did not “I pulled out the letter and I knew immediately fair so well. and called her immediately and she immediately “She was overwhelmed by the love I had for a child answered and asked if I had a son and she said, ‘he’s been looking for you.’ I’m in shock. I’m thinking ‘this I had never even known,” she says. is finally happening.’”

The mother and son hugged and each shared how Fran drove around Lafayette for an hour and a half. nervous they were for the meeting.

“We sat on the couch and held hands. The next “I was a bundle of nerves,” she says. “We scheduled hour I spoke to him from my heart.” to meet on that Friday in Baton Rouge.”

The two, Fran realized, were very much alike in Fran had yet to tell her children and so tried to appear normal in the days leading up to her meeting their personalities. with the social worker.

“I said, ‘Stephen, I love you as much as Blake, Hannah and Carly – not any different,’” she says.

“I’m freaked to the max,” she says with a laugh at the memory only months ago.

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Pizza Kitchen where they talked for three and a half hours.

Stephen asked what he should call her. Fran said it was up to him. And a thrilled Fran left their meal to share the news with her mother, who lived in Baton Rogue.

Shortly after leaving Stephen sent a text asking if he could call her Momma Fran.

“I felt very honored and privileged that he wanted to put mom in there,” she says.

The fam at the bea and Carly ch – Fran, Stephen, – are one b M ig, unconv ark, Hannah, Blake entional c rew.

They realized they had forgotten to take a photo together and met up again where they sat and talked for another hour. Fran shows me the photo from that day. Both mother She and son seem to carry a look of relief on their looked at him faces. before they walked into the house for the Fran then had the task of telling her own first big meeting of the family and said “Our mother that Stephen found her. She cried and lives are about to change.” her first question was to ask whether Fran “Yep,” he agreed. had told Stephen how much she was loved by In that weekend there were hours upon his birth father. hours of talking and catching up and It’s an important point for Fran. In a time connecting. Fran was able to meet the family that carried with it guilt and shame, a young that adopted Stephen. They are people for Fran always knew her son was conceived out whom Fran is forever grateful. of love. Then it was time to tell her son Blake, who is in school at LSU before heading back to Lafayette. He had but one question: “What about Dad?” “I told him that Mark knew before we were married and he said ‘cool,’” Fran says.

They called Stephen that night and the two talked for the first time. Fran headed back home to Lafayette to share the news with her two daughters.

“I told them that when I was 16 I had a son and he’s a great guy now,” she says.

The girls asked about what Fran’s own mother thought. Then compared their mother to the MTV show “Teen Mom.” “This is crazy. No way!” were the responses before they asked if they could tell friends and soon found Stephen on Facebook.

Fran and Stephen then planned a kind of family weekend in Baton Rouge in which the Hamptons would meet him and Fran could meet Stephen’s family.

That weekend in Baton Rouge Fran told Stephen she wanted him to be a part of the family.

“ …she immediately answered and asked if I had a son…”

his friends have spent time at the beach with the Hamptons and the crew is truly one big family. And while the family is anything but conventional, it is as it should be.

Fran says meeting Stephen and their growing relationship has brought to them both a kind of completion she did not realize was missing. For years she wondered whether things would ever fall into place. Today, they have. And with the puzzle complete Fran has found peace.

“I am happy with myself,” she says on a sunny warm fall afternoon. “I have a good marriage. Beautiful kids. I truly believe my being pregnant with Stephen put that path in my life. Putting him up for adoption was part of the pain. But, I evolved because of it and it was a blessing.”

And now Fran hopes to bless others by sharing her story and encouraging young “I could not have raised him. They have girls to not be afraid to choose adoption. In given him that life I could not have. I really retrospect Fran doesn’t know how, at 16, she wanted them to know how much I appreciate was able to make the decision herself. But, them and that they are a part of the family.” she did and became the woman she is today Fran and Stephen within days visited Fran’s because of it. mother where Stephen was able to see old In talking to Fran there is something family photos and connect with his heritage. unusual as she describes the pain of choosing Fran’s mother gave him her late husband’s adoption – it is not paired with regret. It was LSU ring, which was to go to the oldest a hard choice, a difficult road, to be sure. But, grandson. It was a powerful gesture. it is one that she knew was right for Stephen That Mother’s Day Stephen and Fran spent and right for her. There is no looking back the holiday together. He arrived with a floral with Fran. There is only tomorrow. There is arrangement including lemons – something only the future. And she hopes years upon Fran loves. It was a thoughtful gesture that years left to spend with her children – all four was touching – the kind of thing, Fran says, of them.

“He wanted to be a part of it too,” she says.

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Clothing Loft – 115 Arnould Blvd. On the Boulevard Caroline & Co. – 113 Arnould Blvd. On the Boulevard Brother’s on the Blvd. – 101 Arnould Blvd. On the Boulevard Partner's – 102 Arnould Blvd.

Bevo's – 715 Bertrand Dr. Fleur de Lis – 2916 Johnston St. J & R Educational Supplies – 3123 1/2 Johnston St. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center – 5611 St. Landry Christopher Hubbell, M.D., a Jeune Medical Spa – 913 South College Rd. Plastic Surgery Associates – 1101 South College Rd., Ste. 400 Dr. Ken Le Blanc – 202 Rue Louis XIV Dunn’s Design – 208 Rue Louis XIV Laser Skincare of La. – 1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Ste. 302 J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS – 1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Ste. 300 Initial's – 304 Kaliste Saloom Rd. Centre Park MPW Properties – 301 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Ste. 402 Angel Prints – 104 Kaliste Saloom Rd.

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showyourface SYMPHONY LEAGUE COFFEE Sept. 28 – Home of Ann Knight The lovely ladies who support the Acadiana Symphony were invited recently to the home of Ann Knight for a special gathering. The Acadiana Symphony Women’s League Membership Coffee recognized past presidents of the organization for their efforts.

LE PAW GRAND OPENING Oct. 4 – Le Paw Spa The spa has gone to the dogs. Le Paw in Youngsville hosted a delightful grand opening for their doggy-pampering spa located on Chemin Metairie Road. Four legged friends and their owners enjoyed tasty treats and tours of the facility.

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showyourface FENSTERMAKER ART OPENING

Sept. 17 – IBERIABANK Tower

Erin Chance Fenstermaker showed off her latest work at the sleek IBERIABANK lobby recently. Art lovers were treated to a private opening reception of Recent Paintings where pieces were up for sale and delectable treats served. Her work remained on display during October for public viewing.

AGAVE ANNIVERSARY

Sept. 30 – Agave

The Balbesi brothers and staff welcomed family and friends for a celebration of their third anniversary in September. Partygoers enjoyed the delectable dishes (and drinks) of the downtown eatery in an alwaysfestive atmosphere.

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showyourface JLL TINSEL & TREASURE PREVIEW PARTY Sept. 22 – Cajundome Convention Center Partygoers enjoyed a sneak peek at the Junior League of Lafayette’s one-of-a-kind marketplace during a fete that included a delish selection of food and drink along with a live and silent auction. The Tinsel and Treasures marketplace was filled with every manner of gift and goodie this year.

JLL TINSEL & TREASURE STYLE SHOW & LUNCHEON Sept. 24 – Cajundome Convention Center The ladies of the Junior League of Lafayette outdid themselves with a revamped Style Show and Luncheon during Tinsel and Treasures. The event presented by Moss Motors was decked out in chic black and white thanks to Event Rental. Ladies enjoyed lunch fare and feasted their eyes on fall’s best fashion from area boutiques.

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showyourface EDDIE ROSS COCKTAIL WELCOME

Oct. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carriage House hospitality suite

Lafayette welcomed celeb DIY guru Eddie Ross with a cocktail reception after he arrived in town for the Acadiana Symphony Showcase of Homes luncheon. Ticket holders for the ASO luncheon featuring Eddie (and his killer DIY decorating tips) were invited to the gathering in River Ranch.

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Ladies (and a few gents) enjoyed a luncheon with an easy fall decorating session with Top Design finalist Eddie Ross before they were swept away to tour the beautifully decorated homes.

Eddie gave a demonstration on simple (and stunning) decorating done with items he gathered in Acadiana.

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showyourface USING PEOPLE LAUNCH Sept. 30 – Lounge gallery Aileen Bennett launched her latest book “Using People” with a gathering in the gallery at Lounge. Complete with Aileen on hand to sign books and a photo booth for partygoers, the event celebrated her new read that “rethinks everything.”

MARCH OF DIMES SPONSOR PARTY Sept. 29 – Home of Dr. Jay Culotta Dr. Jay Culotta opened his home for a sponsor party leading up to the March of Dimes Phantom Chefs Gala. The gathering brought together chefs and sponsors before the annual affair that features Acadiana’s finest in food.

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Oct. 15 – Riveroaks

Riveroaks was the talk of the town Oct. 15 when MDA gathered for their annual fete. The event featured an olive pick where participants could buy a chance to find a diamond-stuffed olive. Silent and live auctions were also underway along with delicious eats and live music from Krossfyre.

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Oct. 12 – Village Café

Each year Paul’s Jewelry creates a unique piece of jewelry (art actually) for the auction at Acadiana Outreach Center’s big soiree and on Oct. 12 the lucky women who won them over the years were invited to a luncheon. The ladies were encouraged to wear their out-of-this-world pieces and P.J. Naomi delighted them when he arrived with a first look at the 2010 creation.

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Acadiana rolled out the red carpet Oct. 7 for the premiere of Disney’s Secretariat at The Grand on Johnston. Partgoers were ushered down a red carpet where they were greeted with cool libations, live music from Roddie Romero and Hub City All Stars and a festive atmosphere courtesy of the party gurus at Party Central. Inside The Grand’s lobby the party continued with delicious fare in a private area before a screening of the highly-anticipated flick.

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The Junior Leauge of Lafayette’s revamped Tinsel & Treasures Style Show & Luncheon presented by Moss Motors brought out ladies for a gathering of delicious eats and even more delicious selections on the runway. Area retailers provided stunning wares for dozens of models who worked the runway showing off fall’s best looks from casual and career to cocktail and tuxes.

Emily Rhinehardt – June 2010 cover girl

Sharon and Coury Moss shut down the show with their finale donning attire perfect for the holiday season of parties. And there were some familiar faces straight from the pages of FACE on hand to lend their modeling skills. A handful of former cover girls were transformed for the catwalk for the day.

Acadiana rolled out the red carpet for the Secretariat premiere at The Grand on Johnston with a fete a la Party Central.

City and state officials were on hand along with those who brought the film to Acadiana to tout the growing film industry and unique draw to this area. The film itself is a can’t-miss inspirational telling of the tale of Secretariat starring Diane Lane and John Malkovich, who were seen for weeks out and about in Lafayette as the movie was filmed on location at both Evangeline Downs and a Bendel Gardens home among other spots.

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The Symphony Showcase luncheon proved to be as delightful as it was informative with attendees taking away valuable tips from celeb décor guru Eddie Ross. The former star and finalist of reality show Top Design may call upstate New York home, but he acclimated quickly to South Louisiana managing to spend but a day in local shops gathering items for the luncheon’s fall décor demonstration.

Heather Cox – July 2009 cover girl

Sharon and Coury Moss Eddie Ross, left, and Jaithan Kochar, right, at the ASO Showcase luncheon where Ross showed off fall decorating ideas that were at once sophitiscated and simple.

Eddie, who has worked for the likes of Martha Stewart and House Beautiful, brought tips that were as simple and affordable as they were fabulous and dramatic. Ladies (and a few gents) were then treated to a private tour of the showcase homes with Eddie following lunch.

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