June 2009

A Little Rock couple’s years of home design experience culminates in the construction of their ideal cottage, nestled on a quiet street in the heart of the city

This Searcy interior decorator uses her eye for style in her new retail location

In Eureka Springs, an enterprising pair uses classic cottage details to makeover a lackluster 1970s house

In Conway, a designer creates a new kitchen that combines high efficiency with vintage cottage charm

In hundreds of households around the state, artisans have launched their own home-based businesses. They’re creating goods and selling them through etsy.com, a Web site dedicated to all things handmade. Here’s a sampling of items for the home, each custom crafted by Arkansas artists.

A North Little Rock couple uses stone walkways and colorful perennials to create an inviting garden around their cottage home

Shop owner Sara Ward mixes and matches vintage porcelain, crystal and silver to create a unique table setting

While you’re playing outside use these products with built-in protection

Our guide to the latest surface materials and treatments will inspire you to update your most-used rooms

Oversized circular earrings are all the rage this summer, and these selections easily move from day to evening