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The Epitome of Elegance
Rural roads and pastoral landscapes mark the path to Spring Hill, Arkansas, a small community located just outside the Hope city limits. It’s here in this idyllic setting you’ll find the home that Jamie Pafford and Ben Gresham share with their young son and teenage daughter. Part local after-school hangout, part refined entertaining parlor, the home overflows with a mix of laughter, grace and gentility.
“The home was meant to have different areas for different purposes,” says Little Rock-based designer Kaki Hockersmith, who not only designed the interiors, but also oversaw the initial plans for the home. “Because they love to entertain on many different levels, we wanted them to have a place for everyone to feel comfortable,” she adds. The home does just that while still staying true to the family’s fondness for the regal Georgian style.
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Clutter Cure: Closets
Take everything out. Begin by emptying your closet completely. Things tend to migrate there that don’t belong—don’t let those things go back inside. Donate or toss anything you haven’t worn in two years. Hang items from the back of the rack as you replace everything. When you wear that item, turn the hanger back around to face the front. This makes it easy to keep up with what you do and don’t wear.
Go vertical. Look at the space in your closet with a new eye and see what isn’t being utilized. Store out-of-season clothing in containers on very high shelves or move them to another storage space, while keeping the items you wear the most in accessible spots.
Use like hangers. The quickest way to make a closet seem organized is to toss out all those mismatched hangers and replace them with one type of hanger. Suit jackets need wider hangers to support the shoulders, but a hanger with a slim profile is great for blouses, shirts and pants, and will save you lots of space.
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Pretty and Neat
Clear clutter and save space with household helpers that are as attractive as they are functional.
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Artful Aesthetic
At Home in Arkansas: When you relocated to Arkansas to become the executive director of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, what were you and your partner, Dan Feder, looking for in a family home?
Don Bacigalupi: We have always been attracted to houses with architectural integrity, those that clearly evidence the style of the period in which they were built. Among the homes we have owned, we’ve most enjoyed mid-20th century modernist styles, so we were immediately attracted to this 1954 home designed by architect Cecil Stanfield. And, of course, we hoped to have ample play space for our very active son, Guston.
What was it about this particular house that caused that immediate attraction?
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Just Say “Glow”
1. Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Cream. B.Barnett, Little Rock, (501) 223-2514, bbarnett.com
2. Kiehl’s Rosa Arctica Youth Regenerating Cream with Rare “Resurrection Flower.” Bella Boutique, Little Rock, (501) 603-5373
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Out & About in Eureka Springs
Handmade Holiday
The holidays tend to bring out a bit of creativity from even the most reluctant crafter. This year we asked four skilled designers from the Northwest Arkansas chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers to share their top ideas for handmade holiday décor. Read on to see how they spruce up for a naturally gorgeous season.
Julie Wait Fryauf, ASID, is the owner of Julie Wait Designs in downtown Rogers. These handmade projects were a perfect opportunity to utilize all the corks she has collected from many great bottles of wine.
Sarah Savage Jaynes, ASID, of InsideOut Designs was inspired by vintage books and the appeal of a natural holiday rich in heritage. Her take on stockings, garland and gift wrap showcase this inspiration.
Angey Lyons, ASID, drew inspiration from her Southern surroundings. Her beautiful moss-covered wreath and floral spray can add a touch of evergreen beauty to any home.
Aubrey Mitchell Pate, ASID, is an adjunct professor with the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She worked with students in the school’s interior design program to produce a holiday tree from sheet music.
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Architectural Outerwear
For personal stylist and closet consultant Lori Snyder, keeping a chic, structured look is a year-round priority. Lori’s advice on creating a hot look for chilly winter days? Beware of bulky layers that add unwanted inches, and stick to more architectural, streamlined looks that flatter your figure and add nothing but warmth.
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Get to Know…Ashley Childers
While her children were young, Ashley Childers spent years designing jewelry, furniture and home accessories in her spare moments. By the time her youngest child started school, Childers had a sketchbook full of ideas and a passion for home design that would become Emporium Home, a line of lighting, accent tables and accessories, each designed by Childers and handcrafted by traditional artisans, ensuring that each piece is one-of-a-kind.
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