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An Open and Shut Case
1. From Cobblestone & Vine in Little Rock, the antiqued fleur-de-lis hook works in a variety of spaces thanks to its form and function.
2. The Lalique crystal collection by THG includes the handcrafted Metropolis, square knob, which boasts a raisin motif on its crystal inset and a sterling-silver finish.
3. From PC Hardware in Little Rock this rectangular drawer pull from Atlas Hardware would work perfectly in a bathroom thanks to its soft, blue-green glass inset.
4. Achieve a slightly more masculine feel with this drawer pull offering a black finish and bronze detailing. Available at Lewis Lighting and Home in Benton.
5. Creations by Alno offers this festive Swarovski crystal knob for a true touch of elegance. Available at PC Hardware in Little Rock.
6. This petite square pull offers understated style with its embossed flower petal image. Available at Lewis Lighting and Home in Benton.
7. For a feminine touch, choose these ceramic flower pulls from Vesta’s in Little Rock, with their variety of colors and soft detailing.
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The Year Ahead
We may only think about gardening when the weather is warm and the sun is bright, but keeping up with seasonal changes in your outdoor areas will promote healthy and vibrant plantings. We spoke with Kristi Wright of Eminent Terrain in North Little Rock, and she created a month-by-month gardening guide to ensure a well-planned and maintained landscape.
January
Recycle your live Christmas trees and plant them in your garden.
Plan a spring garden or sign up for a spring garden seminar.
Look for new varieties of seeds in garden catalogs.
February
Keep an eye on houseplants for pests.
Keep your bird feeders full.
Prune back roses and transplant shrubs before they leaf out.
March
Check for weeds in your beds.
Edge your flowerbeds with a one-inch trench to prevent sod from creeping in.
Divide perennials.
Make labels for new plants.
April
Plant spring annuals and top off mulch.
Stake perennials before they become too tall.
Fertilize trees, shrubs and perennials.
May
Prune spring flowering shrubs that have finished blooming.
Cut back yellowing foliage from bulbs
Spray roses with fungicide. You can make your own fungicide by mixing 1 to 2 teaspoons of baking soda with two to three drops of dish soap in a one-half gallon of water.
June
Pick up a container of ladybugs at your local nursery and add them to your garden to fight insects. Be sure not to spray pesticides!
Fertilize heavy blooming shrubs once a month until frost.
Deadhead spring bulbs that have faded.
July
Supplement water in containers and baskets.
Harvest fruits and vegetables regularly.
August
Deeply water beds and sod every few days to promote root development, as opposed to lightly watering every day.
Cut back dried plant tips and spent blooms to promote healthy new growth.
September
Remove dead potted plants, if disease free, and chop up to add to compost pile. They will biodegrade and provide rich soil for next spring.
Cut back overgrown trees and shrubs.
October
Plant fall annuals and bulbs for next spring.
Top off mulch.
November
Winterize sprinkler system and disconnect water hoses to prevent freezing.
Store clay pots in your garage.
December
Clean gardening tools and store.
Decorate for Christmas!
Carefully knock any snow or ice off shrubs and ornamental trees.
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Colorful Coats
Spring Furniture Update
Curb Appeal – 2008 in Review
 Architect Jason Landrum, a partner with The Wilcox Group, and his wife Dana worked closely with Tina Boyd of Boyd Homes, Inc. to design and build their Craftsman-style home in downtown Little Rock. The rooflines and the shed dormers pair perfectly with the exposed rafter tails and oversized porch columns to create a true Craftsman-style gem. The taller corner posts of the quaint picket fence are a nod to the team’s attention to detail, and their placement doesn’t obstruct the views from inside the home. The detailed woodworkings of the door and the unique house numbers stay true to the period of the home. |
 Originally in desperate need of repair, the Rogers home of Bob and Bonnie Crafton has experience a resurgence of attention thanks to their diligent remodeling. “It was dull both inside and out,” Bob says. Along with new landscaping, fencing and driveways, the Craftons also repainted the exterior and added welcoming furniture to the two-level front porches. The home is now a testament to its rich Southern plantation-style roots with its bright red door, porch swing and all-white columns and railings. |
 The sharp angles and juxtaposition of natural elements and time-tested design make the home of Wes and Keri Morris a true standout. Referencing aspects of Prairie School and Arts and Crafts designs of the 1920s and 1930s, architect Albert Skiles crafted the façade of this northwest Arkansas home utilizing stone and cedar from the property. The multiple low-pitched and layered rooflines and the exposed timber framing are complemented by the stained-glass front door, designed by Keri’s father. “I wanted to incorporate local artists whenever possible, as well as regional forms that recall rural Ozark structures,” Skiles says. The landscape design by All Around Landscaping in Springdale completed the overall look. |
 The French Country style is one of classic design and regal details. The exterior of the Little Rock home of builder Fred Lord and his wife Karen offers layers upon layers of intriguing aspects, including the lush ivy, which winds its away across the front and sides of the house. Architecturally inspired accent pieces from the tall clay fountain to the topiaries flanking the front door make this a very inviting home. The Old-World feel is heightened with the manicured hedges, circular courtyard and exquisite iron railings and door.
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Crafts Go to Class
When Professor Mia Hall first visited the site of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Applied Design workshop, located in a strip mall on Asher Avenue south of the main UALR campus, she wasn’t sure what to think. “When they brought me here for my interview, I thought, ‘What is this?’” she jokes. “But when I saw the inside of the facilities…I’d never seen anything like it.”
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Lip Service
A Natural Combination
After four years of working together, homeowners Elise and Raye Mitchell and interior designer Christopher Todd Hall are quite a cohesive team. “The Mitchell family is one of the busiest families I have ever met,” he says. “My goal for their overall home was a place of comfort, practicality and organization.” When it came time for Christmas, the Mitchells again enlisted Christopher for the holiday design. “I worked on every aspect from the placement of the Christmas village and trees to the ornaments and accessories. For their outdoor spaces, I recommended Daniel Keeley of DK Design in Fayetteville. He and I had worked together on a previous Christmas installation, and I knew he could make the outdoor spaces really come alive.”
The structure of the home affords a Tuscan flair, and Elise wanted the furnishings and decorations to continue this feel with an updated, modern twist. “I used deep colors throughout the home, and I used modern and minimal prints,” Christopher says. For the holiday design, Christopher and Daniel continued the home’s color scheme and feel, focusing on lots of fresh greenery and arrangements to provide great texture and shape without distracting patterns or colors. “We incorporated natural influences,” Daniel says. “Lots of branches, berries and greenery.” Christopher continues, “The downstairs of the home keeps with the Old-World design, while the upstairs, including the kids’ rooms, is a bit more hip, youthful and fun.”
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Home for the Holidays
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