Inside of the July 2010 Issue

Style

Collections

It’s not simply the quilts that North Little Rock collector Jan Smith loves. It’s the stories behind them as well. Hand stitching and unique patterns are a reminder that...

Design

Kitchens and Baths

The Goal: Transform their outdated master bathroom into a functional and relaxing retreat. “It had a small shower, country blue whirlpool tub and the original plush carpet...
The Goal: Create an efficient kitchen that's welcoming and attractive within an open great room setting, and includes cooking and work zones, ample storage, plus seating for...

Homes and Gardens

The Goal: Maintain a Southern-style shade garden on the one-acre grounds surrounding their 1905 house, which has been in Joe’s family for more than four decades.   What they...
The Goal: Create a family-friendly dining room in the cottage she shares with her husband, Nathan, and sons, Wylie and Miles, updating the space with minimal expense.   What...
The Goal:   Unify the main living areas of their Little Rock home--the living room, dining room and kitchen--to create one large open room. The Mangans wanted the ability to...
The Goal: Build a comfortable, customized residence as a gathering place for their family of five, which includes two sons currently deployed to Afghanistan and their...
The Goal: Build a new residence on a narrow site in the heart of downtown Fayetteville, making use of an open area between an existing structure and the Fayetteville Town...

Travel

The city of Eureka Springs can officially claim it was born on the Fourth of July. Founded and named on July 4, 1879, Eureka Springs is an ideal place to celebrate summer by...

Fashion and Beauty

Last Look

A warm pie cooling on the windowsill embodies the essence of home: comfort, beauty and a heart-felt offering from the pie maker to loved ones, sharing his or her skills in...