Minden, Louisiana. The name evokes a sense of Southern charm, a whisper of history on the breeze, and a quiet promise of warm hospitality.  Minden is more than just a place on a map; it’s woven into the fabric of my being. I was born and raised in Webster Parish but left after high school, […]

A collection of abandoned villas comprises the subject of our Project House 2022. Follow along as this historic property gets a second life in Minden, Louisiana. This year’s project house isn’t a house at all! Rather, it’s a series of historic 1930s villas that were abandoned and overtaken by the slow crawl of nature. Enter Sara […]

Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage in Minden, Louisiana is our partner for the 2022 Project House-a restoration of a former apartment village, abandoned in the 1980’s. Sara’s heart for her community along with her skills in renovation and design, made her an easy choice. You’ll know Sara McDaniel by the bright yellow door on […]