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HOME FOR THEHOLIDAYS7 expert tips to dressup your house

GIFT IN A BOTTLEThe right wine makesthe perfect present

* GUEST EDITORMONIQUE BREAUX

2 L M A G A Z I N E DECEMBER 2013

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9 HOME: Get expert advice on decoratingyour house for the holidays. And yes,there is still time

18 BUSINESS: Celebrate to your heart’scontent, then call ‘Designated Drivers’ fora ride home

30 FASHION: Looking to add another pair aof boots to your wardrobe? We’ve got theboots for you

38 FAMILY: Grandmothers have a way ofmaking Christmas even more special.Meet three women who live to spoil theirgrandchildren for the holidays

A SPECIAL THANKSto this issue’s guest

editor Monique Breaux

SPECIAL FEATURES

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CONTENTSWINTER 2013

6 Meet our guest editor

7 Splurge: What is splurge- worthy these days?

16 CALENDAR: Lights, music and the best of holidayevents

20 Ask Jan: What to do about a chilly grandmother?

21 In Your Stocking: Nice things can come in smallpackages

22 Your Health: What are GMOS?

24 Getaway: A tropical island trip or snuggling in bed.You decide.

46 PARTY PIX

On the Cover:Model is wearing tan rustic ankleboots with a buckle. Available at Brother’s.

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M A G A Z I N EWINTER 2013


A crisp, gentle breeze is blowing,the scent of cinnamon candles isburning throughout the house and thegumbo pot is simmering.

The holiday season has magicallyarrived, and once again, I wonder,“How does this sneak up on us everyyear?”

We plan to have the gifts wrapped,the tree decorated to perfection,homemade sweets displayed in ourkitchen and holiday music playing.But, when will I have time to do all ofthis?

I am a wife, mother of two amaz-ing boys, the president and principaldesigner of POSH Exclusive Interi-ors, a nationwide design firm, and myfeet aren’t on the ground long enoughin one place to make this happen.

With weekly trips to New YorkCity to work with Trump Interna-tional Realty, along with my amazinglocal clientele, my list of demands isas tall as I am!

My darling grandmother, AgnesHardy from Cecilia, would often say,“Your first chance is your bestchance,” and this is mymantra. Inthe 20 years that I have been design-ing, I have applied vital tips to keepme on track for the hectic but festiveholidays.

First, always plan ahead. I beginplanning for the holidays in earlyOctober. This includes deciding onwhat gifts I will buy, what I want ourfamily Christmas tree to look like andwhat foods will be prepared. I havefound that this planning method isvery effective.

Second, it is wise to select a holi-day theme early on, including a color

theme as well as dining room andtable decor. Buying fabulous ribbonto decorate the Christmas tree anddining table and complementing thetable with fruit, like red or greenapples and/or cherries, is a quickbudget-conscious way to produce agreat look with little effort.

Third, I wrap all presents at thetime of purchase. Wrapping a few ata time and storing them is a greattime-saver. When wrapping, I oftenuse the Tiffany blue box and whitesatin ribbon as a perfect example.That familiar blue box is attractive,and the white ribbon is très elegant,yet not overdone. I always use onlyone type of Christmas wrapping pa-per or box and just a few differentribbons on the packages. This thememakes for a greater impact under thetree.

Finally, after decorating is done, Ifocus on hosting parties and familygatherings at our home. If you have awelcoming, organized home with alovely Christmas tree and presentsneatly wrapped and prominentlyplaced, you can serve your guestsjust about anything, and they willenjoy the company and surroundings.

In my world of design, properplanning and presentation are vital.The holidays are like any other largeevent I host. I plan ahead and alwaysremember this time is for reminisc-ing and creating amazing memorieswith your loved ones.

Remember, Christmas comesaround only once a year, and life isshort.

Happy holidays,Monique

FROM THIS MONTH’S GUEST EDITOR

Plan ahead for the holidaysMONIQUE BREAUX

At one time, my answer would have beenhandbags or vintage jewelry, but lately, I havebeen splurging on real estate. It doesn’t go outof style, my friends can’t borrow it andmy kidswon’t have to garage sell it when I’m gone.

Recently I splurged onIsabel Marant bootsand a fur infinity scarf.

SPLURGE

It’s the holidays.Another reason totreat yourself. Whathave you splurged

on lately?

Tiffany Chaisson, Realtor

Food. My mother is in from Lebanon, and wehave been having homemade Lebanese foodtwo to three times a day. She cooks for meevery day, and the food is very rich.

The last splurgewas probably on acollectible antiquegun that I boughtfor my husband.He was amazedthat I found it andbought it for him.

Mohamad Bahlawan, Realtor

Michelle Griffith, Realestate sales for TrumpInternational Realty

Lori McCarthy,Realtor

Kibbeh, or kibbe, is atradtional Lebanesedish that can beserved raw or cookeddifferent ways. GETTYIMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO



Bold reds on the door help make an impact on this largeHouston home. Monique Breaux of POSH ExclusiveInteriors used oversized decorations tocomplement the large scale of thehome. PHOTO BY CHIPPER HATTER

HOLIDAY DECOR


Too busy, too expensive, too late toget started. There are plenty ofgood excuses for not already hav-ing your home decorated for theholidays.

If your reason for delayingdecorating is about finding timeto dress up the entire house,

there’s a solution. Think about creating just oneor two “wow” factors in your home.

How about one door done up with spectacularholiday garlands and decorations? Or the greatroommantel, trimmed with stockings and orna-ments?

Consider an awe-inspiring Christmas tree. Oreven a staircase decked out in holiday splendor.

By taking one area and decorating it in anextra special way, you can have that holiday lookand feel without as much fuss and expense ofdoing your entire home.

Monique Breaux, owner of POSH ExclusiveInteriors and this month’s guest editor, offersthese tips to get started.

1. Welcome guests at the door

For getting others into the holiday spirit,Breaux suggests decorating your front door.

“It is always nice if you can see that (door)driving up to your home. If you can get that holi-day feeling, it makes a nice impression,” saidBreaux.

HOLIDAY DECOR


HOLIDAY DECOR

A Christmas tree adorned with magical elves and vibrant reds and greens was the theme for thisHouston home decorated by Monique Breaux and POSH Exclusive Interiors. PHOTO BY CHIPPER HATTER

7expertdecoratingtips to trythis season

Yes, there’s hope even forprocrastinators

By Kris [email protected]


2. One focalpoint

If you can only doone spot, the mantel isit. In many homes, itis the focal point ofthe room, so (if deco-rated) it puts you inthe holiday spirit.

3. Two focalpoints

“If you do a treeand mantel, the im-pact of those twoworking together willhelp pull off a beauti-ful Christmas,” saidBreaux “If you pickone of something(pretty) and just load(a tree or an area)down with it, it will bevery effective.”

4. Color, colorandmore color

This year, we areseeing a lot of red and

HOLIDAY DECOR

Thered-and-greenthemecarried overto thestaircase,alsohighlightedwith elves.PHOTO BY

CHIPPER

HATTER


green, going back tothe traditional Christ-mas look. You alwayshave the fun, festivecolors like the whiteand blues, but I’mseeing a lot of peoplegoing back to red andgreen. It could be alldifferent shades ofgreen from deepgreen to electricgreen. You can mixthat with red to give ita new fresh look.

5. Smells likethe holidays

I have to have thescent of Christmas inthe house. I don’t do areal Christmas tree,so I like the candlesor the spray to get mein the holiday mood.

6. Ribbons andornaments

Twomust-haveitems are ribbon and

HOLIDAY DECOR

Vibrant reds, electric greens and more magical elves add beauty and detail to this wreath in thisHouston home. PHOTO BY CHIPPER HATTER


Christmas balls. Themore the better.

7. Somethingfor everybudget

Decoratingdoesn’t have to costa lot. If you scoutout what you wantahead of time andwatch the specials,you can get a greatstart (Think nextyear.) However, ifyour budget allowsand you want spec-tacular, hire a pro-fessional who offersdesign and deco-rating services forthe holidays. It isalways nice to beable to walk in thehouse and haveeverything done soyou can have theChristmas of yourdreams.

HOLIDAY DECOR

The diningroomdecorationswere scaleddown withjust a littlered andsubdued huesshowcased onthechandelier.PHOTO BY

CHIPPER HATTER


DEC. 5

Noel Acadien au Village. 5:30p.m. Noel Acadien au Village willfeature half a million lights, in-cluding the fully lit Open DoorChapel, themed Acadian homeporches, , live entertainment,photos with Santa, holiday shop-ping and more. Acadian VillageTourist Attractions, 200 GreenleafDrive, Lafayette. Advance ticketsare $7 at Acadiana Shop Rite storesor $9 at the gate or at acadianvilla-ge.org. Children 4 and younger getin free. 337-981-2364. acadianvilla-ge.org.

DEC. 7

Carencro Country Christmas. 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Event will includearts, crafts, food, music and enter-tainment. The Carencro Children’sChristmas Parade will roll at 2 p.m.,sponsored by the Carencro LionsClub. Call JoAnn Lee, at 337-986-4147, for details. CarencroCommunity Center, 5115 N. Univer-

Holiday Calendar Deck the halls andhave some fun

Noel Acadien au Village will feature half a million lights, including the fully lit Open Door Chapel,themed Acadian home porches and lighted holiday displays. ADVERTISER FILE PHOTO


sity Ave., Carencro. 337-896-6686.

Chorale Acadienne’s “Christmasby Candlelight.” 7:30 p.m. Cathe-dral of St. John Evangelist, 515Cathedral St., Lafayette. $25 adults,$20 seniors (65 and older), $10students with valid ID. 337-349-5342. choraleacadienne.com.

“Trouble in Toyland.” 4 p.m. TheBayou Blend Chorus presents itsChristmas show, directed by John“JP” Poirier, featuring quartets,double quartets and special guests.The Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St.,New Iberia. $10. 337-519-4006.bayoublendchorus.com.

DEC. 11

Christmas with Aaron Neville.7:30 p.m. The voice of the CrescentCity returns to Acadiana Center forthe Arts with his full band in aspecial Christmas performance.Acadiana Center for the Arts, JamesD. Moncus Theater, 101W. Vermil-ion St., Lafayette. 337-233-7060.

DEC. 14

2nd Saturday Artwalk. 6 p.m.Artwalk will be part of Arts Expoevent. Acadiana Center for the Arts,101W. Vermilion St., Lafayette.337-233-7060.

“A Drive-Thru Bethlehem.” 6p.m. The Children’s Ministry ofAsbury United Methodist Churchpresents “A Drive-Thru Bethlehem.”Asbury United Methodist Church,101 Live Oak Blvd., Lafayette. 337-349-7276.

TheMet in HD: “Falstaff.” Noon.“Falstaff” is a lyrical comedy byGiuseppe Verdi based on the Shake-spearean character first seen in“Henry IV” and “The Merry Wivesof Windsor.” Acadiana Center forthe Arts, 101W. Vermilion St.,

Lafayette. 337-233-7060.

Lafayette Ballet Theatre pre-sents “The Nutcracker.” 7 p.m.Heymann Performing Arts Center,1373 S. College Road, Lafayette.337-291-5540.

Yuletide on the Bayou. 10 a.m.Bouligny Plaza, 100 W. Main Street,New Iberia.

DEC. 19

“Disney Junior Live on Tour!Pirate and Princess Adventure.”3:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale atTicketmaster outlets and atticketmaster.com. Cajundome, 444Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette. 800-745-3000.

ASO presents “I’ll Be Home forChristmas.” 6:30 p.m. HeymannPerforming Arts Center, 1373 S.College Road, Lafayette. 337-291-5540.

DEC. 20

TheMavericks. 7:30 p.m. Frontedby the vocals of Cuban-born RaulMalo, The Mavericks have won bothcountry and Grammy Awards.Acadiana Center for the Arts, JamesD. Moncus Theater, 101W. Vermil-ion St., Lafayette. 337-233-7060.

Aaron Neville returns to the Acadiana Center for the Arts Dec. 11for a special Christmas performance. ADVERTISER FILE PHOTO


Between the constantfestivals, a fleet of drive-through daiquiri locationsand a well-earned reputa-tion for bon temps, La-fayette’s a leading candi-date for sobriety check-points.

But where there’s a prob-lem, there’s a solution, andDesignated Drivers of La-fayette is an idea whosetime has come.

“Mymother’s side is allentrepreneurs, and my dadwas an accountant,” said25-year-old Joshua Thi-beaux. “All I ever wanted tostudy was what would helpme start my own business.

“My dad’s more suppor-tive now that I have fourjobs and ownmy own com-pany,” he said with a smile.

Open now for nearly a

year, Designated Drivers ofLafayette was more fatethan inspiration. “I was ableto follow through, and thecapital and resources werealready in place. They werealready operating, but theyneeded me,” Thibeaux said.

What Thibeaux sells issafety, but what customersget is convenience, first andforemost. A client calls andmakes a reservation, and ateam comes in a chase vehi-cle (one to drive the client,one to drive his/her car).The owner must provideproof of insurance and signa liability form before beingtaken to their destination.

“We have to have theirsignature, and not to say afew haven’t been, well,sloppy,” he said as helaughed. “We’re working onan electronic signature.We’re all about convenience

— credit card information,pickup time and, for thoseplanning to continue usingour service, a customer IDnumber.” Thibeaux is alsobuilding a website and app.

There is a $15 reserva-tion fee and $45 service feefor anywhere within La-fayette city limits. Outside,Thibeaux charges $2 permile but also has studentrates. He has a staff of sixincluding himself, and zerotolerance for drugs andalcohol among his drivers.

Surprisingly, his cli-entele are early- to-mid-30s, mostly female and

young mothers. Males aremore reluctant to give uptheir keys, but according toThibeaux, the age and gen-der jump considerably atMardi Gras.

Clients can contract formore than just a ride home.Private drivers and chauf-feur service are availablefor those who are uncom-fortable with taxis.

“It’s a thrill to have yourown company,” he said. “Istill get excited when I go topick up a customer— justto know they believe in me.”

Hitchin’ a rideIf Joshua Thibeaux offers you a lift, take it

By Patricia Gannon

Joshua Thibeaux,co-founder ofDesignatedDrivers ofLafayette, andhis driverstransportwould-beimpaired driversand theirvehicles home toprevent drunkdriving. PAUL KIEU,THE ADVERTISER

» DEAR BACK HOME, This is a tough situation. Knowing a limited amountabout your situation, my initial thought is that her reaction is probably notabout your son—maybe he reminds her of something else. She may not beaware of her reaction to him. On the other hand, perhaps he offended her insome way that he is unaware. And still a third option would be that, dependingon her age and health; she may be struggling with something else entirely.However, what I would recommend is that your son go to speak with her. Iwouldn’t advise that he go alone — if you have another child who could accom-pany him, that would be my first recommendation.

If he is willing to have that conversation with her and even apologize forsomething if necessary, then he is a mature 18-year-old young man. If shedoesn’t respond positively to him, chances are that something else is going onand the situation may not be resolved easily.

—XOXO, JAN

» DEAR JAN,Where is Breaux’s bridge in Breaux Bridge?— LOST IN ST. MARTIN PARISH

» DEAR LOST, According to Breaux Bridge’s official website, back in 1771,Firmin Breaux began buying land which eventually became Breaux Bridge.Guess what happened next? Yep, he built a bridge across the Teche. First, it wasjust a rope and wood suspension bridge for his family and friends to use. Thebridge was tied to small pilings located at each end of the bridge and a pair oflive oak tress on either side of the bayou. The bridge was a local landmark andused frequently when giving directions. “Go to Breaux’s bridge....” In 1817, hisson built the first bridge suitable for wagons and allowed Breaux Bridge togrow on both sides simultaneously. Eventually, the transportation landmarkwas adopted as the city’s name.

—XOXO, JAN

ASK JAN

Q We have been living in another state for over 10 years and have recently moved

back to our hometown. Our children didn’t grow up having their grandparents

around. Our 18-year-old son has not been welcomed back by his grandma as

warmly as he or we would have expected. She has been very, very cold and

short with answers toward him. None of us know why. What should we do? Does

my husband need to speak with her about this? (She is his mom.) Or should our

son talk with her?— BACK HOME AND A LITTLE HURT

Back home, a little hurtraises question about son andgrandmother’s relationship

DEAR JAN is not your typicaladvice column. Jan wants toknow what happened next.Did you take the advice? Howdid that work out for you?Send your questions [email protected]


» BET YOU THINK THIS SONG IS ABOUT YOU, DON’T YOU?In August, ‘Ready to let this one go’ wrote asking about the best way to deal with a narcissistic family member — specifically regard-ing a good strategy for the relationship and if there comes a point when one should one cut bait.My advice was centered on the need to lower expectations for relationships with narcissists and, when approaching narcissists withnew propositions, to frame them so that the narcissist is always in the best light.‘Ready to let this one go” says she’s continued the relationship for now but has definitely lowered her expectations. She’s also triednew techniques as she poses questions or situations to the narcissist in her life and says her efforts have been met with positive, al-most laughable, results.And we’ll leave it at that — any more info would create a scenario that requires the rest of us to sing the chorus of a 1972 Carly Simonsong (reportedly written about Warren Beatty).

Nice gifts can comein small packages.What is the best giftyou ever received in

your stocking?

One of my most memorable stocking stuffers I received wasfrom Tim and my boys. It is a beautiful red patent leather LouisVuitton clutch. The fabulous color reminds me of the holidayseason, which is my favorite time of year!

Two kittens res-cued from a shel-tershleter. Theywere a great com-fort to me after myfather’s passing.

Best gift in myChristmas stockingwas a gold andemerald heirloomring from mymother.

Monique Breaux, designer

Michelle Griffith,Real Estate Salesfor TrumpInternationalRealty

IN YOUR STOCKING

Lisa Hanchey, attorney



If I asked whether you’dlike a nice, delicious cup ofRoundup (yes, the weed-killer), what would you say?If I told you that almostevery time you eat corn,soy, rice or wheat you areeating Roundup, would youstill want to eat thosethings?

The truth is that about 90percent of the corn, soy,rice and wheat grown in theUnited States is geneticallymodified to be Roundupresistant. Most Europeancountries consider geneti-cally modified food unfitfor human consumption,even for people who arestarving in Third Worldcountries. But we are eatingit here every day.

We also feed geneticallymodified corn and grains tothe animals we raise forfood. We shoot them up withgrowth hormones and anti-

biotics. We raise them insuch awful, crowded andinhumane environmentsthat they are given antibiot-ics to fight diseases that arerampant under such deplor-able conditions. We drinkwater from plastic bottlespolluted with phthalates andbisphenols. We line canscontaining food with thesame chemicals. The ef-fects of all these things arepassed on to us in our food,causing such things as earlypuberty in our children andunprecedented antibioticresistance.

What are GMOs?

Genetically modifiedorganisms are defined as“any living organism thatpossesses a novel combina-tion of genetic materialobtained through the use ofmodern biotechnology.”

GMOs are the source ofgenetically modified foods,as well as tools for scien-tific research, drug treat-ments, even flower colors.

The genetic manipulationof crop seeds — namelycorn, soy, rice and wheat —began commercially in1996. Seeds were geneti-cally altered to be resistantto diseases, but more impor-tantly, to be resistant toglyphosate (Roundup) andother herbicides. By mak-ing the plants resistant toRoundup, an entire field canbe treated, crops and weedsalike, killing weeds withoutkilling the crops.

Why are GMOsdangerous?

One way Roundup killsplants is to chelate theplant’s minerals, making theminerals unavailable foruse in the plant’s growthprocesses. It also chelatesminerals in the soil, render-ing them unavailable to thecrops that depend on soil-based minerals to grow andthrive. So in addition toeating the chemical thatwas sprayed on the plants,we are eating nutritionallydeficient food when it isgrown in this way. As aresult, many of us are nutri-tionally deficient in impor-tant minerals. Roundup alsohas an estrogenic effect onour bodies. It disrupts theendocrine system, which-manage all our hormones —including brain, digestionand sex hormones.

GMOs are dangerous to your healthYOUR HEALTH

Dr. ElizabethMcLainYour health exploresnontraditionalhealth-relatedtopics.


In recent years, I havenoticed a bit of hesitation inpeople when gifting wines. Ioften hear people say that itis a little overwhelmingwhen it comes to choosingthe right one.

Many people don’t real-ize that there are plenty ofgood bottles of wine in ev-ery price range that can bepurchased locally.

With the holidays ap-proaching, I have made alist of wines that I haverecently enjoyed (leavingoff the years intentionally).

We all have our prefer-ences, but don’t limit your-self; celebrate a new year!

Once you’ve made yourselection, store your wine at55 degrees and alwaysserve it slightly chilled.Although temperature is animportant element to theenjoyment of your choice,stemware is something notto be overlooked.

As strange as it mayseem, the shape of the wineglass is used as an enhance-ment to each particulartype of wine. You may wantto consider giving stem-

ware to match the type ofwine given.

One brand of stemware,which I would recommendis Riedel; it can be foundhere in Lafayette. Choosingis easy. The box will in-dicate the right choice ofglass to pair with the wine.

CAUTION:Never washyour stemware after enjoy-ing too much wine. Waituntil the next morning…trust me about this.

Always remember, you

can never go wrong with abottle of Champagne!

Cheers!Peter John’s

Christmas List1.Graham’s Vintage Port

— Portugal2. Peter Michael Les

Pavots cabernet sauvignon— California

3. PerryMoore Beck-stoffer cabernet sauvignon— California

4. Clos Vougeot GrandCru Red Burgundy—France

5.Gevrey-ChambertinRed Burgundy— France

6. Moet & ChandonWhiteStar Champagne— France

7. Chateau Gruaud-La-rose Bordeaux— France

8. Chateau Lynch-BagesBordeaux— France

9. Chateau Palmer Bor-deaux— France

10. Gaja Sperss piedmont— Italy

Don’t hesitate to give the gift of wineChoose the rightstemware toenhance the flavor

By Peter John

WINE

Peter John SUBMITTED

My favoriteholidaygetawaywith myhusband isthe Amanin Turksand Caicos,and withmy hus-band anddaughter isthe Viceroyin Anguilla!

GETAWAY

Holidays areabout home. But

sometimes they’re alsoabout getting away.What is your favoriteholiday getaway?

Michelle Griffith,Real Estate Salesfor TrumpInternationalRealty

Although I usuallyspend the holidaysin Lebanon, myfavorite holidaygetaway is Hawaii.Blue is my favoritecolor, and the lightblue water and thewarm sands of thebeaches are veryrelaxing. Chillingout and living eachmoment is a greatway to escape thestress normallyassociated with theholidays.

TiffanyChaisson,Realtor

MohamadBahlawan,Realtor

Depends on theholiday but youreally can’t beata weekend atmy parents’house. Momstill serves mecoffee in bedand dad isalways pouringa cocktail.


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Looking for a simple andelegant Christmas greetingor note card?Why not makeone? Chet Pourciau, a NewOrleans based-designer whogrew up in New Iberia, hasthis DIY holiday project.

What youwill need:• Block printing kit, cardstock,acrylic paint, paint rush andscissors

Instructions:• Get a block printing kit fromany arts and crafts store.• Create your design on a pieceof tracing paper.• Transfer your image onto thewood block.• Carefully carve your design.Once your design is all carvedout, you can start printing.• Lay your block down so thatthe design is facing upwards.• Lightly dab acrylic paints ontoyour block.

Handmade greetingcards easy to make

Creating unique wood blockChristmas cards is a funholiday DIY project. SUBMITTED

• Use enough paint to cover theblock, but make sure not to getpaint in the crevices• Place a piece of card stock overthe wet paint and use a roller totransfer the paint• Let the paint dry. You can evenuse you block print on fabricsand walls


{ }1. YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION INVOLVES:a. Warmth – Cozy scarves and boots, crackling fires and hot cocoa cankeep you warm in even the coolest weather. And it never feels quite likeChristmas time without the cool weather and the cozy items that comewith it.

b. Light – Whether it’s the twinkly lights that decorate homes and treesor the candles that light the church during an acapella rendition of“Silent Night,” it’s hard not to experience joy through light during theChristmas season.

c. Community – Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or strang-ers, Christmas brings together people in a way few other holidays can.After all, what good are gifts, cookies and decorations if they aren’tshared?

2. YOUR FAVORITE WINTER ACCESSORY IS:a. Boots, boots, boots!

b. Scarves

c. Coats

3.WHICH CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY DO YOU ENJOYMOST?a. Attending Acadian Village’s Festival of Lights – What could be morebeautiful than a million lights in a historic village, except that the pro-ceeds benefit a charity?

b. Attending the Lafayette Ballet Theatre’s performance of “The Nut-cracker” – It wouldn’t be Christmas without this holiday classic.

c. Attending the Academy of the Sacred Heart’s Christmas at Coteau –Historic grounds, shopping, a gourmet luncheon – What more could awoman ask for?

4.WHEN IT COMES TO CHRISTMAS PARTIES, YOU:a. prefer to be an attendee. All the fun, none of the work!

b. prefer to be the host. You love everything about party planning.

c. prefer to skip them. The holiday season is busy enough.

5. YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE IS DECORATED:a. Traditionally: white lights, green and red ornaments.

b. Modern: Glittery, feathery birds are perched on branches.

c. Sentimentally: Handmade childhood ornaments and souvenirs fromvacations.

QuizWhat new holiday traditionshould you start this year?

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THE QUIZ

Answer key: 1) a. 1, b. 2, c. 3; 2) a. 2, b. 1, c. 3; 3) a. 3, b. 2, c. 1; 4) a. 2, b. 1, c. 3; 5) a. 2, b. 1, c. 3

IF YOU SCORED 5-8 POINTS:

Joy through sensesYou find the Christmas spirit through your senses – the beauty of holiday lights, the warmth ofyour favorite coat, the harmony of voices singing a Christmas carol. You’re likely to already host aChristmas party and get others into the spirit. Start a new tradition by painting your own holi-day dish set at a spot like Clayfish Bisque. Start by painting a platter and choose a new item topaint and add to the collection each year.

IF YOU SCORED 9-11 POINTS:

Joy through traditionYou find the Christmas spirit through tradition. Whether your traditions involve carols,cocoa or cookies, there’s always room for a new tradition. Start a holiday village displayin your home and add a new house or shop to the display every year.

IF YOU SCORED12-15 POINTS:

Joy through othersYou find the Christmas spirit through bringing it to others. Although most soupkitchens and charities see a large influx of volunteers and donations around Christmas, theremay be other ways to bring joy to people on Christmas. Many people work Christmas Day andwould likely love a surprise meal or present. Call your city’s government to find out what you cando for police officers, fire fighters and other emergency staff who have to work on Christmas.


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Face it. Even though you al-ready own several pairs, youcan’t help shopping for onemore pair of great lookingboots.

You want to make sure you haveall the different heights, colors andtrends. And, no matter howmany youhave, you love them all. Ever wonderwhy that is? So did we.

We asked some the ladies of theDaily Advertiser newsroom to weighin on that question.

Let’s start with me and my bootchallenge

x KRIS WARTELLE“I never seem to have just the

right shade of brown in a boot. It’seither too light to go with somethingor too dark to go with something else.When I find it, I have to have it. Un-less its a flat boot. I’m short so I needa heel.”

Can’t find just the right shade ofbrown? Try a natural or camel coloror even these cognac colored bootsthat will go with anything. This pairof goldstar ankle boots is available atBrother’s for $74.

w CAITLIN JACOB“Even when you think you’ve got

all the boots you need, you find theperfect pair. I still remember I hadthese houndstooth ankle boots and Iwore them into the ground and theheel broke off and I wanted to cry. ”

For Caitlin, we found the newsuede leopard ankle boot, the numberone boot of the season, to be just thething to lift her spirits. These areavailable at Brothers for $145.

yMAGGIE SHIPLEY“I am still haunted by a pair of boots I didn’t buy. I would

have built outfits around them.”Take heart Maggie, you can still have these adorable

boots that will go with just about everything. The “Sugar”byMe Too is avalilable at Shoe La La for $172.99.

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Matisse “Crypt”Combat Boot-Stay on trend inthese leather laceup combat bootswhich have aninside zipper foran easy fit.Available at ShoeLa La, $169.99.TERRI FENSEL

x CLAIRE TAYLOR“I always wanted cowboy boots. In

fact I was on my way to dinner and Isaw a new boot store and I was like“oooohh I have to go there!” I willhave a pair of cowboy boots before Idie.”

OKay, Claire, here you go. Checkout these “Nevada” aqua cowboyboots by Old Gringo available atBrothers, $450.

v SUNDRA HOMINIKI have an amazing pair

of plum-colored kneehigh stiletto heel bootsthat my husband gave meone Christmas. They arefierce. And even though Ican only wear them onoccassions when I know Iwon’t be walking orstanding for long, theyare a perfect addition tomy shoe wardrobe. Acouple of years ago, Ibought a pair of snake-skin cowboy boots in alittle town in North Caro-lina and now I wantmore. I’m looking for theperfect pair of red cow-boy boots. If you seethem let me know!

Well Sundra, we’veseen them at Brothers.These “Nevada” redcowboy boots are by OldGringo and they are todie for at $450.Here are some othergreat looks you can findlocally this season.

yMatisse“Conquest”crafted inpremium leatherwith subtle studdetails, theseclassic ridingboots have justenough edge.This is thegray-and-blackknee-high ridingboot. Availableat Shoe La La,$262.99. TERRIFENSEL

w Jeffrey Campbell“Andros” in black,$239.99. This trendsetting designer coversevery fashionstatement in this latestankle boot. It combinesthe elements of blackpony hair with a blackpatent laser cut leatherand adds a slightwestern flair to make atruly unique statement.Available at CrazyCharlie’s. TERRI FENSEL

x Steve Madden “Rockiie.” Blackw/brown straps Boost your confidencein these. The crisscross straps look bothedgy and elegant, while the moderatestacked heel is perfectly practical. Thisover-the-knee boot channels utilitarianchic. Availabel at Crazy Charlie’s,$245.99. TERRI FENSEL

x Kenneth Cole “Test Time” in leopardnatural/brown. A leopard peep-toe platformbootie features animal magnetism at its best witha lustrous calf-hair finish for scene stealingglamour. Availabel at Crazy Charlie’s, $169.99.BCBGeneration Genie, “Barley.” Flirtatious fringeswings at the side of a trend-right, open-toe bootiein rustic suede. Available at Crazy Charlie’s,$119.99. TERRI FENSEL

v “Freebird” bySteven Drover.Tan Artisanallaces and strapslend renegadeattitude to afierce Western-Inspired bootthat's hand-distressed tolook extraauthentic.Available atCrazy Charlie’s,$249.99. TERRIFENSEL



Kenneth Cole “Test Time” in leopardnatural/brown. A leopard peep-toeplatform bootie features animalmagnetism at its best with a lustrouscalf-hair finish for scene stealingglamour. Available at Crazy Charlie’s,$169.99. TERRI FENSEL



These blackbooties add justthe right amountof sassy andclassy to yourwardrobe andyour closet.Available atBrother’s, $149.Leopard printankel boots wornby AllisonLavergne. (Seepage 31 fordetails about theleopard ankleboots.) TERRI FENSEL


Mary Ann Mirianwith her grandsonWolfgang AndaniDelcambre


Over the river andthrough the woods, tograndmother’s house we go.

Nothing says holidayslike grandmothers, and thefamiliar refrain still echoesthe same sentiment nearly175 years later.

Grandmothers are stillthe keepers of holiday histo-ry and ritual, and bothadults and children turn

toward one’s maternal mec-ca this time of year.

Although the destinationmay not have changed,grandmas certainly have,and those we’ve collectedhere are excellent exam-ples.

One grandmère is aworld traveler and businessowner, while two more areRealtors — grandmother’shouse hasn’t changed, it’sjust that grandmother sells

them now.Fortunately, grandmoth-

er’s job of spoiling thegrandkids remains un-changed.

Mickie Ainsworth,business owner

“For years we’ve cele-brated Thanksgiving at ourhouse,” said Mickie Ains-worth, owner of Avenues toTravel. “We’re home base,

and we play a mean game ofcroquet.”

Killer croquet to be moreexact, as it involves takingserious bets, 17 trees, a hilland a fish fry. There’s evena going-away breakfast onthe last morning.

“I serve turkey gumboand sandwiches; guests eatall day. And there are cos-tumes. One year it was thetraditional white, the next itwas camouflage, then came

Debbie Foreman with granddaughter Evangeline Babineaux, 2, and newborn grandson Deano Babineaux at her home. PAUL KIEU, THEDAILY ADVERTISER

Aren’t They Grand?The holidays are a perfect time for grandmothers to spoil their grandchildren

By Patricia Gannon


Hawaiian print — even thebabies had little printshirts. We froze that time,”she said.

“Then people startedmoving away. It just wasn’tthe same at another house.”

Ainsworth said she andher husband Jack visit thegrandchildren at Christmasso they won’t have to leavetheir new gifts.

“It gives us a good rea-son to go hang out in NewOrleans, and we’ve beenable to go to the bowl gamesfor the past two years,” shesaid.

Mary AnnMirian,Realtor & LouisianaBest-Dressed

Little Wolfgang AndaniDelcambre will spend hisfirst Christmas with grand-mother Mary AnnMirian,or “GG” as she prefers tobe called.

“He’s doing everythingthat’s expected and more,”Mirian said. “Very intelli-gent, and he’s training up.We dropped him off at daycare the other day, and hegave me a look that wentright through me.”

With the important in-formation out of the way,“GG” describes familyholidays as typical. Theyrotatewhere holiday din-ners are held?, everyonebrings a dish, and the guyswatch sports. Then the realtruth comes out. “I decoratethe entire house. My hus-band’s already complainingabout my three Christmastrees.”

“It’s my favorite time ofyear,” she said withouthesitation. “Ever since Iwas little, I’ve loved Christ-mas.”

Debbie Foreman,Realtor

Debbie Foreman’s al-ready spent two Christmaswith 2-year-old Evangeline,and will add just-arrivedDeano, bearer of her maid-en name, this holiday sea-son.

“We’re expanding thetradition,” she said.

She calls her Christmastradition a mix, but deco-rating begins at the exactmoment the Thanksgivingdishes are cleared away.Then it’s off to the tree lot.

“We choose it that night,”Foreman said. “A big, hom-ey Frazier fir, not glitzy —homemade kindergartenornaments, cross-stitchdone by the girls in juniorhigh, completely eclectic. Itwon’t win prizes. It’s the

memories.”Then the children fly in,

and there’s cooking fordays. Foreman’s a baker,which means there arealways sweets. ChristmasEve finds her dressing forchurch and a family outingat a nice restaurant.

“I relax the rules onChristmas Day,” she said.“My four adult childrenfrom (ages) 27 to 33 all loveit. We play games, my hus-

band Randy’s always incostume. They answer tri-via questions for monetarygifts. They really get intoit.”

Foreman won’t say onrecord what the surprisesare this year, only thatthere are some. “I don’twant to spoil it,” she said.

That’s the first grand-mother we’ve known whodidn’t want to spoil some-thing.

Mickie Ainsworth picturedat Victory Silks & Interiors.


For 33 years, staff andvolunteers have trans-formed LARC’s AcadianVillage into a yuletide ex-travaganza.

There’s plenty time tovisit and enjoy the holidaytradition. It features half amillion Christmas lights,festively decorated frontporches and doorways,carnival rides and live mu-sic at the rustic 19th-centu-ry south Louisiana village.

The celebration this yearis keeping with its tradition-al holiday light display withthe addition of new attrac-tions including a ginger-bread house, 20-foot-long

animated alligators, Santa’ssleigh, oil rig displays andChristmas trees that floaton the bayou.

Last year, about 35,000people visited the villageduring the celebration.

“It’s become an Acadianafamily tradition,” saidJeanne Lousao, LARC assis-tant director.

Droves of tourists fromneighboring states alsomake a special trip to visitthe village during the holi-day season, she said.

Every year each Acadi-an-style house is decoratedin a different theme fromMardi Gras to “Santa’s hel-pers.”

This year carolers willgreet guests on the porch ofthe Castille home, one of themain buildings in the vil-lage.

Along with new lightdisplays on the bayou, the

park has been improved toallow better access forcrowds on its busiest eve-nings, Lousao said.

“We’ve improved walk-ways and our entrance tocut down on the wait timeon our busy weekendnights,” she said.

Dec. 6 is expected to bethe Christmas village’sbusiest night as ChubbyCarrier and Cupid join thefestivities.

No matter what nightyou go, there will always be

a chance to meet Santa.He’ll be there each night forphotos and to hear Christ-mas present requests fromyoungsters.

“It just a really wonder-ful experience,” Lousaosaid. “I always tell moms tobring their young childrenMonday through Thursdayso they can get to experi-ence the whole park.There’s so much to see.

“This is really specialbecause everything goes tosupport LARC,” she said.

Visitors enjoy Christmas lights, music and food during Noel Acadien au Village in 2011 at Acadian Village in Lafayette. LESLIEWESTBROOK, THE ADVERTISER

Lights, music and displays createfestive feel in Acadian VillageAnnual eventcontinues throughDecember 23

By Jessica Goff

WANT TO GO?The final night of Noel Acadi-an au Village is Dec. 23.Advance tickets are $7 at eachAcadiana Shop-Rite and $9 atthe gate or online. Childrenyounger than 4 get in free.For more information, visitacadianvillage.org.

MORE INFONoel Acadian au Village is a keyfundraiser for LARC, an organi-zation dedicated to providingservices, housing and employ-ment to Acadiana residents withmental and developmentaldisabilities. All proceeds fromticket sales and sponsors godirectly to LARC.


From a sunset ceremonyoverlooking the PacificOcean to a South Africanadventure, Acadiana nativeJohnny Chaillot and Olym-pic diver and gold medalwinner Greg Louganis arestarting their married lifetogether in a way many ofus would envy.

Chaillot and Louganiswed in October during abeautiful sunset ceremonyat Geoffrey’s in Malibu,Calif.

Chaillot said the couplechose Geoffrey's becauseevery seat in the house hasa panoramic view of theocean.

“The weather was per-fect,” elder sister and La-fayette costume designerSuzanne Chaillot-Breauxsaid. “We spent the day atGreg’s house. It is perchedon a hill overlooking the

Pacific Ocean in Malibu.There was a brunch thatfeatured classic Greek andCajun cuisine. The food wasfabulous and there werehair and makeup artists onhand to ensure everyonewas picture perfect.”

Breaux said the weddingparty wore blue lace inhonor of the grooms whohad chosen Greek blue andwhite as their colors.

Chaillot said Louganisdesigned the intricate wed-ding rings that they ex-changed.

“He wanted somethingreally unique and spiritual-ly based,” Chaillot said.“This is a design that Gregcame up with himself thatrepresents love, justice and

peace. Greg is a true artistin every since of the word.”

During the ceremony,Louganis was escorted byhis coach Ron O'Brien andlongtime friend, MaggieStern. Chaillot was escortedby his four sisters, Chaillot-Breaux, Mimi Chaillot, JaneChaillot-Zhara and JackieChaillot-Hanisee.

Chaillot is one of eightchildren. His family stilllives in Lafayette and theAcadiana area. For him, thewedding was a chance tohost Louisiana family alongwith California friends andcelebrities that includedBarbara Eden, FrenchStewart and fellow Olym-pians Janet Evans, NadiaComaneci and Bart Conner.

Louganis said he’s fittingin with the Chaillot family.

“It was wonderful tomeet Johnny's family,”Louganis said. “(It) kind ofreminded me a bit of myMom's side of the family. Iseemed to find my comfortwithin the group.”

Chaillot and Louganiswill take a trip to SouthAfrica when their schedulesallow. They plan to go to aleopard sanctuary andspend time volunteeringthere.

That spirit of giving alsodictated how they wantedguests to remember theirspecial occasion.

Rather than gifts, Louga-nis and Chaillot asked theirwedding guests to makedonations to the HumanRights Campaign, whichworks to ensure equalrights for the LGBT com-munity, andMending KidsInternational, which pro-vides surgical health care toneedy children.

“We’ve reached a certainage where we just wantedto give back to the commu-nity,” Chaillot said.

Greg Louganis and Johnny Chaillot and family. From left, Suzanne Chaillot Breaux, Mimi Chaillot Ortego, Janie Chaillot Zahra andJackie Chaillot Hanisee. SUBMITTED

California Dreamin’ and givingback make for perfect weddingChaillot andLouganis plan tripto South Africa

By Kris Wartelle

JohnCahillot andGregLouganiswith friendsBarbaraEden andher husbandJohnEicholtzSUBMITTED


Jewelry lovers, take note.The jewelry store that has cap-

tured the hearts and fingers ofmany soon-to-be brides and servedas the backdrop for movies (“Break-fast at Tiffany’s”), plays and bookshas made its way to Louisiana.

Tiffany’s has opened a new loca-tion in New Orleans just in time forChristmas.

The new retailshop, Tiffany & Co.,with eye-poppingjewelry, is locatednext door to SaksFifth Avenue in theCanal Place shop-ping center indowntown NewOrleans. The storeis approximately3,900 square feet.

It’s should be nosurprise that thespace is elegant.

Drawing fromthe iconic architec-tural elements ofthe New York flag-ship store, guestsare greeted at theNew Orleans storewith an illuminatedfacade of the Tiffa-ny wheat-leaf de-sign motif in Tiffa-ny Blue.

Much like theFifth Avenue flag-ship, the magnoliamotif is on displaythroughout the space in hand-forgedand hand-leafed sconces.

“In the tradition of the fashionsalon, the Tiffany design element offluting is apparent in a mirroredfeature wall and a dragonfly carpeton the ground below,” said DianeBrown, Tiffany & Company vicepresident. “Intimate jewelry salonswith contemporary seating andTiffany archival-inspired lightingfixtures create a gracious environ-ment.”

So now the Tiffany experience isjust two hours away. And of course,there’s always the catalog.

By Kris Wartelle

Tiffany’s bringsluxury, eleganceto New Orleans

A few baublesto considerfrom Tiffany’s» A 2.75ctyellow diamondring in platinumand 18k gold.$115,000.» A127.86 ctdiamond neck-lace for $2.8million.» A sterlingsilver braceletfor $125.

Aquamarines,diamonds andplatinum.

“Sorry for my delay, what wouldyou like?”

Sully Urbina is all Latin charmand exactly on time as we meet for acup of coffee. An industrial electri-cian and crew foreman, he generatesa considerable wattage of his own.And that’s just the son.

“When I was growing up, I wasreally impressed by his art,” saidUrbina of couturier and father RaoulBlanco. “I tried to figure out how hedoes it. I’ll never be able to. It’s likemagic.”

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico,35-year-old Urbina is also a drummeron the side and looks every bit thepart. “I love the Rolling Stones,” hesaid, unexpectedly old school.

Although he’s lived both east andwest, Urbina followed the economyand once he saw Louisiana, it was theGulf Coast for him. “I love it here,”he said, and has since acquired apretty wife, Jennifer Thibodaux.“Now I am here forever,” he saidwith a laugh.

It’s his father’s laugh. So are hishands, apparently.

“When I saw him for the firsttime, it was a click,” Raoul Blancosays of the moment his son arrived inthe world accompanied by a twinsister. “‘Look at his hands,’ I said,‘They’re mine.’”

Blanco has plenty of presence ofhis own on any given day along withthe same Latin manners. A model forValentino in his youth, he was muchmore than just a pretty face, and hisartistic talent caught the eye of sev-eral couture icons in both PuertoRico and the U.S.

He’s since had his own ateliers inNew York, San Francisco, Napa Val-ley, St. Charles Avenue in New Or-leans and now Lafayette, a place he’sadopted with the same enthusiasm ashis son.

“Wherever I am, he’s there,” Blan-co says and jokingly wonders if thefilial migratory pattern will con-tinue. It’s clear both father and sondo anything to support the other.

“He’s done a day’s work and thenbeadwork by hand for me until 3 inthe morning,” says Blanco with pat-ernal pride. And just as clearly, heconsiders fatherhood a lifetime occu-

pation. “He always has my focus, andhe doesn’t ask for it,” he said.

Then, like a sharp runway turn,Blanco’s all seriousness. “He’s notperfect, but he is to me.”

Both father and sonwere in-terviewed separately and neitherhas seen the other’s answers be-fore publication.

What’s the best advice yourfather ever gave you?

Sully: He said to never let myselfdown. Anything you want to do, don’tgive up.

Raoul:My father said, “Don’twaste your talent and respect peopletoday, because you don’t know whereyou’ll be tomorrow.” I miss him.

What has required the greatestacceptance?

Sully: I would never change him,but he used to be more into sports.I’d love to have him come back to thegymwith me.

Raoul: He’s impatient, and I haveto say, “be careful.”And he knows hecan get away with many things. Hehas my number (laughing).

What do you admire most abouteach other?

Sully:His love for me. He alwayschose well for me; he never lets medown.

Raoul:His compassion and hisacceptance. His mother did a goodjob.

What do you dislike?Sully: (laughing) I guess it’s his

job, but he still tries to correct me.C’mon, I know what I’m doing; I’mgetting old. I knowmy limits.

Raoul:When he pinches me. I hatethat.

What would you like for theother one to know?

Sully: I want to go into businesswith him. His line or mine, it doesn’tmatter.

Raoul: I’m an open book, and nomatter what, I’ll always be here.

Raoul Blanco and Sully UrbinaFrom Puerto Rico with love

Blanco Urbina

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1. SallyBurdetteand AnnKnight.2. Pat Bou-dreaux, GayHopkins,JenniferHopkins,Denise Clary.3. Kyle andVirginiaJohnston.4. MarthaGrant, ColtPatin, AvaKopieczek.

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TheMarch of Dimes hosted its annual Signa-ture Chefs Gala, the better to honor its VIPpatrons. Lead Chef Colt Patin was ready on theline and event organizers Skeet and VanessaAnsemanmade sure it was standing room onlyat the Petroleum Club. Enjoying the fine diningand even finer silent auction that evening wereAnn Knight, Roz Kenny, Jay and Therese Culot-ta, Kyle and Virginia Johnston, Blue Rolfus,Dee Stanley, Mitchell and Sandy Landry, andCarlos and Bobbi Jo Mendez with daughterRosie.

Chefs Gala a delicious event

PARTY PIX

King Triton XXXVDr. Fernando Alemany honored his merry men with a cock-tail soiree at Café Vermilionville. His Majesty handed out his own beads at thedoor and the theme for the evening? Moustaches. “This gives me a lot of plea-sure,” said Alemany. “About a third of my guests said they’d never been to CaféV.” Experiencing the good life were Rocha and Laura Alemany, Randy Guliuzo,Queen Triton Kyla LeMaire and Chris Bishop, Sam Landers, and dukes BlaineGoodrich, Edward Turner, Patrick Doucet, Blake Ritchey, Tim Arceneaux andMike Casey—amanly bunch if there ever was one.

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Triton King honors court

1. First row, from left: Blaine Goodrich, Ed-ward Turner, Fernando Alemany, BlakeRitchey; Back row, from left: Patrick Doucet,Mike Casey, and Tim Arceneaux.2. Chris Bishop, Kyla LeMaire

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Prissy Whatley Wilson and Lawrence Svendson celebrated their reign over Rioat a cocktail bash in Broussard. Dom Pedro IX and Queen Isabel welcomed theirguests at TheMadison, while Mojeaux helped them dance the night away. Onething about Broussard parties: the police come and everyone has fun, includingGreg and Julia Gachassin, Jay and Therese Culotta, Katy Svendson and prettydaughters Clare, Courtney and Shea, Kiki and Rick Frayard, Chef Brian Blan-chard, and the Queen’s husband, David Wilson, the man paying for it all. Rio’stheme this year is secret agents.

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Rio Royalty hosts cocktail bash in Broussard

1. Clare, Courtney and SheaSvendson.2. David and Prissy Wilson.3. Rick and Kiki Frayard.4. Jay and Therese Culotta.5. Greg and Julia Gachassin,Brian Blanchard.6. Katy Svendson, Julia Gachas-sin.7.Prissy Wilson and LawrenceSvendson.

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There was no doctor white at La-fayette General Foundation’s annualgala and art auction, save for thewhite of tuxedos. The third event of itskind, the fundraiser invests its pro-ceeds not in repairs, but in medicaltechnology. “That’s what we want, thelatest and greatest,” said LGMC’sDaryl Cetnar. The Lafayette Generalfamily was there, including Presidentand CEO David Callecod, Dr. NickCavros, Carolyn and Clarence Huval,Foundation executive director GeoffDaily, and law-abiding Clay Allen andDanielle Cromwell. Sen. FredMillsauctioned the art, much of which wasdone by the doctors themselves.“They have good hands,” said Cetnar.

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LGMC goes black tie

1. Pat Olson,Kim Carter.2. DanielleCromwell,Tammy Heim.3. Jerry andBetsy White.4. Stephanieand WayneWeilbacher.5. Rae Brodnax,Ellen Gill,Jeanne Kramer.6. Ji and GeoffDaily.7. Carolyn andClarence Huval.

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The Lourdes Foundation held its cock-tails-for-a-cause in the Our Lady ofLourdes Meditation Garden, and theprayed-for weather was perfect. Doc-tors, donors and directors crowded theoutdoors where artist Michael Israellater performed a fewmiracles of hisown onstage. The event thanked majorsupporters but included a fundraisingelement, with all proceeds benefitinghealth care for those in need, such asSt. Bernadette’s Clinic. In the mix:Lourdes CEO Bud Barrow, executivedirector Jeigh Stipe, Sr. Betty Lyons,Drs. Lisa David and Patrick Welch,and Jim and PennyMcGehee.

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1. Richard Foard, Ted Viator, Mitch Reed.2. Richard Foard, Michelle Killeen, Tom Foard.3. Robert Foard, Dr. Patrick Welch.4. Jim and Penny McGehee.

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Apollo keeps the pre-parties glamorousYou know it’s close to Mardi Gras when Apollo says so. Ted Viator, Billy Evans,and Jimmy Pool hosted an elegant pre-party for royal pair Mitch Reed andKendrick Benoit. Their majesties ran late as majesties often do, and what bet-ter way to enjoy the cocktails courtesy of the Dynamic Trio. Putting on the ritzwere Apollo President Phillip LeBlanc, ball captain ShermanMire, formerkings Rusty Phillips, Michael Perioux and Robert Montgomery, Jamie Graves,Lillian Thornhill of Shreveport and Darrell Frugé.

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The Krewe of Bonaparte assembled atCity Club for its annual fall social, andincluded were a host of new faces.President Hunter Trahan explainedthe krewe has nearly a 100 percentretention rate but had been chasingthat younger crowd. “Everyone ac-cepted the offers we made,” said Tra-han. “Wemade a concerted effort torecruit and have a lot of good peopleto be involved with.” Among thosegood people were Anthony and An-gelle Adams, Patrick Poupart, Chal-lece White and Aristos Anastassiades,ball captain Andre Comeaux, Marshaland Patricia Montgomery, Kim Lan-dry and Junior Gonzalez.

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1. Dave and Cindy Comeaux. 2. Challece White, Aristos Anastassiades. 3. Patrick Poupart, Brian Blanchard. 4. Hunter Trahan, Kim Landry, Ju-nior Gonzalez. 5. Anthony and Angelle Adams.

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