Baton Rouge's #1 lifestyle magazine since 2005

Olivia Deffes

Olivia Deffes

Olivia Deffes started with "225" as an intern during her senior year at LSU, polishing off her part-time gig with her first-ever cover story on Garth Brooks' iconic visit to Tiger Stadium. After graduating, she took a 10-day summer break before starting full time with the magazine as its digital staff writer before taking on the role of digital editor, and now, managing editor. Besides being a journalist, she's a self-proclaimed sweet treat enthusiast and One Direction historian. Find her hunting down celeb interviews, perfecting our social media pages or gabbing about Harry Styles.

Posts by this author:

White Light Night returns to Mid City this weekend. Here’s where to shop, eat, drink and more.

Judas Priest will perform in Baton Rouge this month after long-awaited Hall of Fame induction—here’s how they’ll be celebrating

Unlocking the secrets of Elsie’s signature Fall Harvest Pie

First Look: Mimosa Handcrafted makes a big move without going too far

November 2022’s must-attend events around Baton Rouge

10 restaurants to celebrate Taco Tuesday around Baton Rouge

Emo Night Baton Rouge founder talks about the music and vibes at the popular Chelsea’s Live events

The new Obscure Art Market’s makers bring an eerie beauty to taxidermy—for Halloween (and beyond)