“Don’t waste time waiting for inspiration. Begin, and inspiration will find you.”
– H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
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Out & About: Searcy
History-lined streets and natural landmarks abound in this Central Arkansas town. While you’re visiting the charming locale, stop in at a few of our favorite places.
The Boutique
112 N. Spring Street, (501) 268-3434, searcyboutique.com
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Community Couture
It was only a few years ago that Northwest Arkansas native and fashion fanatic Anna Cottrell decided to begin documenting her clothing creations on her blog, Tulip Louise. What began as a creative outlet soon grew to epic proportions for the budding fashion blogger-turned-stylist. Thanks to lots of hard work and Tulip Louise’s ever-growing readership, Cottrell has emerged as one of Arkansas’ top authorities on style. “One of my wildest dreams came true last year when I was asked to cover backstage at New York Fashion Week for Revlon in February and September,” she says. “Being in the same room with so many of my style icons was truly remarkable and an experience I will not soon forget.”
This month, Cottrell is applying her style know-how closer to home as the fashion correspondent for Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week, which is set to take place at Fayetteville’s Chancellor Hotel March 11-16. Designers and boutiques from Fayetteville and the surrounding areas will gather to celebrate local style with a handful of parties and runway shows featuring clothing for men, women and children. “The designer showcase on Thursday night promises to be a creative and eclectic mix,” Cottrell says. “I love seeing what Northwest Arkansas creatives can dream up for all of us to enjoy.”
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Pleasantly Provincial
Walk into Julie and Ben Pruet’s west Little Rock backyard and you may think you’ve entered a European provincial garden. Manicured shrubs, benches for lounging and classic sculptures and art forms abound in the idyllic setting. However, the space hasn’t always looked like this. For years, it remained an untouched canvas before the couple embarked on the renovation. “It was Julie who had the vision for the garden,” says Ben. As a nature lover and garden enthusiast she sketched her ideas and began working with a group of professionals to pull everything together.
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Lakeside Tropics
Julie Shaw fondly recalls the day she and her husband found their dream home on Hot Springs’ Lake Hamilton just six years ago. “At the time, there was nothing available. The economy was booming and people were purchasing property right and left. But then we found this house. It was in the perfect location—on the lake, yet close to town,” she says.
When the Shaws purchased their dream vacation home it had been neglected for quite some time and they knew it would be a lengthy renovation. “Since we spend most of our time outside, we decided to start the renovation there,” says Shaw. The first priorities were to create an outdoor kitchen, cabana area for sunning and an outdoor shower. The couple often travels to the British Virgin Islands, and as a designer Julie drew her inspiration for the renovation from these trips. “I wanted to bring all the color and casual simplicity of the tropics to this home,” she says.
While the stone and lakeside decking existed when the Shaws bought the home, they wanted to add their own touch and did so with the addition of a cedar cabana. Four Smith & Hawken teak lounge chairs coordinate beautifully with the cabana and offer a spot to relax in the shade. To bring in a bit of the tropical flair, Julie added orange-and-red throw pillows to contrast with the furniture’s off-white cushions. The family and guests alike enjoy soaking in the sun on the teak deck chairs that flank the cabana.
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Botanical Bash
For this garden party, Haynie juxtaposed a rustic wooden table with an eclectic mix of glassware and ceramics. Traditional “Blue Willow” china feels updated when paired with preppy grosgrain ribbon and modern glass champagne flutes. A mix of indigo-hued flowers, lavender Fuji chrysanthemums and fuchsia heather spills from the center of the table. “We love to mix traditional and non-traditional pieces,” Haynie says. “That’s what we are all about.”
Spring days are the perfect excuse to put your china to good use, cut fresh flowers from the garden and invite a few of your dearest friends for an afternoon of fun. To put a fresh spin on seasonal entertaining, floral designer Tanarah Haynie of Tanarah Luxe Floral created a lush tablescape, inspired by the indigo shades of Madame Pompadour dendrobium orchids, blue belladonna and classic blue-and-white china.
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In & Out
The Chic Family Escape
This spring Stephen and Wendy LaFrance are trading cold nights, heavy layers and hot chocolate for sunshine, swimsuits and lemonade, all to be enjoyed literally within feet of their own back door. Their playful, yet refined outdoor living space lends itself to a relaxing, resort-like ambience with scenic vistas from a variety of angles. Built in 1929 and originally designed by the highly regarded Max Mayer, the LaFrances’ Georgian-style residence is steeped in Little Rock’s architectural heritage and exudes the presence of the historical gem it is—making it the perfect backdrop for this invitingly pristine backyard oasis.
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While Kevin Walsh of Bear-Hill Interiors originally set out to design the home’s interior spaces, he couldn’t help but notice the potential for the backyard. Once an unrealized extension of the home, Walsh was eager to create an indispensable area for recreation and relaxation. He also wanted to make the space meet the family’s needs as well as their wishes. “A smooth transition from interior to exterior was priority,” he explains. “After that most of the inspiration was drawn from the family’s favorite vacation spot in Cabo San Lucas,” he adds.
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Get to Know…Paul Michael
Reclaimed materials, classic Americana style and whitewash paint techniques may be showing up on your radar as current home trends. However, they aren’t a newfound love for Paul Michael. Instead, they are a lifelong passion. He has been a champion of handcrafted pieces, salvaged materials and the creative process in general since the early 1970s when he founded Paul Michael Company in Lake Village.
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At Home with Sarah Ridgley
How did Pheasant Press come to be?
I discovered letterpress printing when I was planning the invitations for my wedding. I knew it was something I wanted to get involved in, so I found a press on eBay and bought it. It had belonged to a Minnesota couple that traveled to Tunica several times a year. They were willing to bring the press with them on their next trip, so one night my then-fiancée and I left Fayetteville and drove across the state to pick it up. It was very random to meet some strangers in Tunica and pick up an antique Kelsey printing press! The press was from an old pharmacy shop and it came with a cabinet full of type and cuts. I printed my first design, “Note From an Outlaw,” using the skull and crossbones from the poison labels.
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