Is it a coincidence that Mother’s Day falls during the peak of blooming gardens? We think not. To celebrate the leading ladies in our lives, three local florists put together meaningful arrangements that are sure to delight them on their special day
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From bright whites to dark, rich veining, refresh your countertops with the latest offerings
Enjoy the durability of quartz with the look of cool and warm marble veining in MSI Surfaces’ “Calacatta Castana.”
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Finds from and inspired by a bygone era add retro cool to your collection
Vintage amber glasses (set of 6) and oval mirrored tray from Ruth Hanna’s and orange Viking ashtray from Front Porch Patina. South Main Creative, Little Rock, southmaincreative.com
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The best of both worlds combine in a new build helmed by designer Nikki Hastings
It’s no secret that renovations rarely go exactly as planned. However, for this young Little Rock couple, plans for an update turned into plans for a new build. “They were having issues with the structure; and once we got in, we learned the plumbing and electrical weren’t up to code and would have to be ripped out,” explains designer Nikki Hastings. Weighing their options, starting afresh seemed to be the most viable path. “I know there are people who are quick to pull the trigger on just level it and go, but I really feel like we did the due diligence to not have to do that,” Nikki says.
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For a family’s forever home in Fort Smith, interior designer Melissa Hall Simmons creates a fresh take on tradition
Melissa Hall Simmons of Studio MH helped her Fort Smith clients create a lasting home for their young family by mixing traditional bones with contemporary flair. “These clients have two young girls, and their first house was a smaller space,” Melissa says. “They were thinking, Long term, we want to raise our children in this home.” Having worked with the designer on a previous project, these homeowners were eager to collaborate again. “Melissa does a great job of introducing new ideas while at the same time narrowing down the amount of decisions throughout the process,” the homeowner says. “She would listen and evaluate our styles and wants and then present a few options, allowing us to feel very engaged but not overwhelmed.”
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Garry Mertins breathes new life into a Heights home with structural updates, meaningful pieces, and an infusion of color
Having lived in her Heights home for 20 years, Dawne Vandiver knew the time to renovate had come. “I almost decided to sell, but I talked with Garry and he had a vision,” she says of local interior designer Garry Mertins. “He is unique in that he knows as much about building and the mechanics of a home as he does decorating,” she adds.
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Introducing our semi-annual arts guide highlighting the state’s cultural offerings—including visual arts, music festivals, and everything in between
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The middle of the Fayetteville Square has always been a hub of sorts. Originally the lot for the Washington County Courthouse, the structure that now occupies the intersection of Block Avenue and Center Street served as the town post office from 1911 to 1963. Falling vacant after the post office was relocated, the Neoclassical Revival building was slated to be razed as part of an early 1970s Urban Renewal Plan. Fortunately, its value and character didn’t go unnoticed, and a group of local citizens stepped in to petition for it to remain. They won out, and by 1974 the building had not only been saved but was even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Nature photographer Tim Ernst shares memories and insights from a career spent exploring his favorite region of the state
Since he started photographing the Arkansas Ozarks in the early 1980s, Tim Ernst has published 20 coffee table books and more than 15 guidebooks detailing the region’s wilderness. Originally from Fayetteville, he followed his camera lens to Newton County, building a log cabin outside Jasper where his favorite subjects—the hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenery of the Ozarks—are just steps outside his front door.
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Enough of that tired sofa you’ve been meaning to replace forever—find pieces you truly love in this round-up
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At Home in Arkansas offers you a look inside the state's most inspiring homes. The magazine features monthly advice from the experts to help you plan your next remodel or redesign, entertain at home, or find Arkansas's best kept secrets. It is your definitive guide to the state's finest homes and gardens, design professionals, fashion and entertaining essentials, and premier shops and showrooms.