Inside of the August 2009 Issue

Homes and Gardens

On any given day of the week, the Bell residence in Little Rock’s Pulaski Heights neighborhood bustles with activity. Between Ray and Carrie Bell, their 9-year-old daughter...
“How many kids that are wheelchair users ever get to go up in a treehouse?” asks Sarah Wacaster, executive director of Camp Aldersgate. Thanks to students from the...
In contrast to daughter Isabella's dress-up inspired room, graphic designer Sandra Marbaise had a maritime theme in mind for her son Ethan's space. “My husband grew up with...
Creating bedrooms for her twin son and daughter that were unique yet equally inviting was the top priority when graphic designer Sandra Marbaise, co-owner of Little Rock-...
  Eden Moody may be only 17 months old, but she’s already developed an appreciation for original art. “We’ll peek in her room and find her awake in her crib, looking at the...

Fashion and Beauty

Connecting the Dots Polka dots add interest to Cecelia's classic Juicy Couture trench and Ses Petites Mains brown dress, while her yellow “Cinderella” Mary Janes by...

Last Look

The recent opening of their new public library has helped put Gentry, Arkansas, located in the northwest corner of the state, on the global map. This year, the American...
Jennifer Lewis can honestly say that she spends most of her time in the kitchen.  As a mother of two, avid entertainer of family and friends and a cooking instructor who...
Walking into Tuck & Cover in West Little Rock is like stepping back into childhood. Colorful art, comfy beds, inviting armchairs and intriguing toys await, all the goods...

Travel

Known as the home of the Arkansas State University flagship campus, Jonesboro is more than just a college town. In eastern Arkansas, it stands out as a major...

Collections

Some of the best-loved children's books, from a 1941 edition of Peter Rabbit to a first edition Madeline from the same era, line the shelves of antiquarian bookseller Myra...