Olivia Deffes

3 weeks ago | inregister.com | Olivia Deffes |Sally Grace Cagle

Experienced potters can get behind custom-made wheels to create their own clay masterpieces at the new Mid City Mud, BellyFire Studios’ 24-hour membership-based workshop that opened this past Sunday, June 1. Owner David Rollins says the space will fill a need for local potters while also creating a “third place” in Baton Rouge. Before it became Mid City Mud, the 900-square-foot spot at 3121 Government St. housed a barbershop, though Rollins says it sat vacant for some time.

3 weeks ago | 225batonrouge.com | Olivia Deffes

Shawn Gee has helped plenty of Capital Region residents find their forever homes. But, you won’t find his face plastered on benches or billboards around town. And he won’t be knocking on doors or cold-calling. It’s just not his style. Rather, Gee’s clients find him through word of mouth—and his growing social media accounts. “I was thinking if I make (posts) about the city … if 0.01% reach out to me, I’d rather have that than to call 100 people a day that don’t want to talk to me,” Gee laughs.

3 weeks ago | 225batonrouge.com | Olivia Deffes

Alabama gets a bad rap from Baton Rouge’s legions of Tiger fans. But with miles and miles of white sandy beaches, Orange Beach and its sister town Gulf Shores totally get a pass. Swimsuit up, grab a few towels and trot out to this tried-and-true vacation destination for sun-soaked days slightly cooled down by the salty breeze. Beaches may be the highlight at these neighboring towns, but there’s plenty to do away from the shore, too.

3 weeks ago | 225batonrouge.com | Olivia Deffes

Louisiana is home to many travel-worthy destinations. Some are just outside Baton Rouge city limits, while others warrant a mini road trip from the Red Stick. With so much to do, see and, of course, eat, nothing beats bopping around the Boot. Drive time: 35 minutesStaycation at The St. Francisville Inn or Hotel Toussaint. Feeling adventurous? Explore rumored-to-be-haunted The Myrtles. Find treasures at West Feliciana Antique Mall, then dive into lunch at Basel’s Market.

3 weeks ago | 225batonrouge.com | Olivia Deffes

It’s spring break in Baton Rouge, but Raegan Bowman is busier than ever. Kiddos and their parents file in and out of her Jefferson Highway shoe shop, Oh Pair, in pursuit of kicks to last through the summer. Bowman expertly measures petite feet and rings up parents. In the background, short shoppers beg for coins to ride a big mechanical sneaker at the front of the shop. For Bowman, it’s business as usual.