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Renew
Angela Duke’s Glenwood house stands as her family’s home base, yet it’s been in a design transition for years. “The house originally belonged to my grandparents,” she says. “Throughout the years, it’s gone through several remodels, but I never felt like it was finished.” With her son Clark living in Los Angeles and her other son, Chandler, soon to be graduating high school, she felt it was time to rethink the house. She contacted interior designer Tobi Fairley of Tobi Fairley Interior Design in Little Rock, with whom she had worked on many previous projects. “I know Tobi gets my style,” Angela says, “and I was ready to start from scratch.”
The 1960s ranch-style house has a comfortable atmosphere, thanks to the large rooms and numerous windows that offer views of the Caddo River, and Fairley’s goal was to complement the mid-century architecture with the furnishings. “She wanted a space that was both relaxing and beautiful for her, and one that would remain functional when her family visits,” says Fairley, who began her design with the color scheme. “Every woman looks beautiful in warm peach, coral and rosy hues, and I pulled the blues from the river and nature views,” she says. “I kept each space primarily monochromatic, which lends a more calming atmosphere, and I incorporated lots of original artwork.” As an avid collector, Angela enjoyed outfitted the home with works from Arkansas artists. “I joke that if I had to choose between art and furniture, I would pick art,” she says.
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Cottage in the City
Cottages have played a significant role in the lives of Nancy and Charles Vines, who have been remodeling and building them for the past 25 years. Their latest project in Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood is a new house with all the trappings of a historic home. “People are always surprised when I tell them it’s new construction,” Nancy says. “The original house had already been removed when we purchased the lot, and we loved the neighborhood of quaint bungalows.”
Real estate is Nancy’s true line of work, and it has led to her passion for interior decorating and landscaping. “Over the years, my husband and I have both enjoyed remodeling and living in cottage-style homes,” she says. “It’s very rewarding, and we have learned so much from each house.”
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Expertly Designed
A Beloved Architect’s Own Home
Built in the mid 1950s in the organic, Ozark-inspired style for which he’s well-known, the home that the late architect E. Fay Jones designed for his own family served them well for decades and continues to be a place of comfort for his wife, Gus. A few years ago, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, cementing its spot in architectural history. This year, Jones’ place in history was further secured when the University of Arkansas rededicated its architecture program as the Fay Jones School of Architecture.
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Southern Chic
“I wanted the space to be light and bright like the people who live here,” says interior designer Kevin Walsh, describing a home in Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood that he refurbished for a young family. While the 1990s home they purchased had the classic lines and gracious rooms they were looking for, the dark colors throughout it were a sharp contrast to the serene style they sought.
“They’re both outgoing and lively, but they’re also peaceful, so we simplified the design and lightened the color palette to reflect that,” says Walsh. Doing so, he adds, showcased the home’s structural beauty, including the window casings and crown molding. “The house has such strong architecture that I didn’t think it needed a lot of decoration,” he says.
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Cross Creek
Last year, a little house in Fayetteville set a new record for the state. It first won an American Institute of Architects (AIA) honor award for Arkansas, then one for the Gulf Region, and ultimately moved on to the big prize: a national AIA honor award—one of only eight given across the U.S.—for a single-family custom home.
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Holiday Wish List
From At Home to Your Home, Happy Holidays
The At Home in Arkansas team (first row, from left) Account Executive Katie Rawlings; Associate Editor Paulette Pearson; Publisher Kelly Fraiser; Marketing Coordinator Lauren Quick Strother; Senior Account Executive Jennifer Hay; Account Executive Kathy Condrey; (second row, from left) Advertising Coordinator Laura LaRue; Northwest Account Executive Shannon McMasters; Art Director Mandy Keener; Editor in Chief Diane Carroll.
The At Home in Arkansas team (first row, from left) Account Executive Katie Rawlings; Associate Editor Paulette Pearson; Publisher Kelly Fraiser; Marketing Coordinator Lauren Quick Strother; Senior Account Executive Jennifer Hay; Account Executive Kathy Condrey; (second row, from left) Advertising Coordinator Laura LaRue; Northwest Account Executive Shannon McMasters; Art Director Mandy Keener; Editor in Chief Diane Carroll.
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South for the Winter
El Dorado was one of just five towns across the country to receive a coveted Great American Main Street award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation this year, prompting us to stop by and see what the buzz is all about. What we found is that friendly people and a delightfully slow pace make this south-Arkansas gem ideal for a family weekend getaway, especially during the hectic holidays. Visit www.GoElDorado.com for more information about holiday celebrations, including Cookies with Santa and the Toys for Tots Bike Run, both on December 5.
Friday Evening
Begin the weekend with a family dinner and movie date. The Laredo Grill (200 E. Main St., 870-875-1722) serves up Mexican food and hearty steaks in a relaxed atmosphere, a good primer for candy and popcorn at Stars Cinema (2620 W. Hillsboro St., 870-862-1919, www.starstheaters.com). Other more elegant dinner options are Fayray’s (110 E. Elm St., 870-863-4000), offering gourmet food and an impressive wine list, and Mel’s Seafood Restaurant (707 Timberlane Dr., 870-863-9950). Turn in at the Union Square Guest Quarters (234 E. Main St., 877-864-9701, www.usgq.net), where reservations include breakfast in a train car overlooking a courtyard and fountain.
Saturday Morning
Bundle up for a stroll on the square. First stop: Elm Street Bakery (116 E. Elm St., 870-881-8844), serving specialty coffees and teas, as well as pastries and fresh baked breads; the kids will love the marble soda fountain. House of Wylie (232 E. Main St., 870-862-6372) is another option for warming up with coffee.
Next, browse a large selection of adult and children’s books tended to by a knowledgeable, friendly staff at Jefferson Street Books (117 N. Jefferson Ave., 870-862-8123); indulge in shoe therapy at Shelly’s Shoes, Etc. (115 N. Jefferson Ave., 870-875-1233); and window shop at Murphy-Pitard Jewelers (201 N. Jefferson Ave., 870-863-8818, www.murphy-pitard.com). For a home-style lunch, we love the vegetable soup and cornbread at The Old Towne Store (113 N. Jefferson Ave., 870-862-1060, www.theoldetownestore.com), which has a bakery and deli, and sells wholesome foods and supplements. Or make the short trip to Morgan’s Florist (320 W. Thompson St., 870-862-8933, www.morganflorist.com), a must-visit destination offering a deli with famous chicken salad, as well as an eclectic mix of gifts that includes hand soaps, picture frames and gift baskets—you can even pre-order and customize your own holiday wreaths to bring home.
Saturday Afternoon
Spend the afternoon marking off your holiday shopping list. On the square, Backwood’s Art and Frame Gallery (209 E. Main St., Ste. A, 870-863-5254) specializes in regional art; Murphy Long Design (111 E. Main St., 870-863-6625, www.murphylongdesign.com) offers unique accessories, furnishings, china, linens and more; and Too Cute (103-D E. Main St., 870-862-7979) will keep the kids entertained with toys and accessories. Further afield, Sports Alley (107 E. Cedar St., 870-862-8151, www.thesportsalley.com) is the place to buy gifts for the sports fanatics in your life; Especially for You (522 W. 19th St., 870-863-9292) stocks jewelry, baby gifts, bags and more, all of which can be personalized with monograms; and Blewster’s Antiques (1603 W. Hillsboro St., 870-862-2903) is brimming with antiques, gifts and decorative accessories for the home. The Slaughter House of Gifts (1803 Sumac Dr., 870-863-4273) has a new location where you’re also sure to find a unique gift or two, whether it’s a kitchen gadget or tableware.
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