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Paisley Print

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You may have heard this print referenced as a teardrop, shell, or even a comma. Whatever the comparison, paisley has a distinctive curved form that dates back to the 1800s. During this time, patterned cashmere shawls imported from India were all the rage in Europe. In an effort to meet demand, a factory in Paisley, Scotland, began producing machine-made versions. Here, they tried to mimic the handmade Mogul motifs found on the originals, which led to the invention of a new pattern. Taking its name from the factory town, paisley became widely popular and continues to be a classic print for everything from menswear to upholstered goods.

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Discover Conway

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No one descriptor can contain this central Arkansas town | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion


A larger-than-life monarch butterfly takes flight in a mural painted by artist Jessica Jones at the corner of North and Front streets.

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Defining Features

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Inspired by cozy, organic elements, Storybook Homes reinvents a Conway bath

More space and a streamlined style were top of mind when homeowner Tiffany Keathley called Niki Thompson of Storybook Homes to help renovate her master bath. Having seen Niki’s work around Conway, Tiffany admired her ability to start a project with a theme and carry it throughout a home.

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Seasons of Change

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Fall Containers: An expert shares quick updates to make summer containers last into autumn


While the start of school signals the changing season in many people’s minds, summer heat often lingers for several more months in the Natural State. Because of our slow fade to autumn, we turned to David Munsey, III, of Better Lawns & Gardens for advice on how to best transition current container plantings into fall. “For autumn, we lean toward colors like orange, maroon, burgundy, and some deeper greens,” David says. “If you have more tropical flowers in bright colors left over from summer pots, you can replace those with ornamental cabbages or pansies as they start to wilt.” Read on for David’s picks for transitional plantings along with tips for care and maintenance.

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New Direction

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Layered neutrals and bold accents bring character to a new-construction home

As they say, timing is everything. That’s why Vicki and Terry Burnett waited 12 years before breaking ground on their new home in Roland. “We had a lot of time to dream and imagine. We just wanted the timing to be right,” Vicki says. When the perfect opportunity finally did come, Vicki called on a dear friend, Mona Thompson of Providence Design, to guide the home’s interior design, and builder Bill Parkinson of Parkinson Building Group to bring the team’s vision to fruition. Mona had worked with the couple on their previous residence, which had a more traditional style than the open, transitional feel they desired for their new home. “They wanted something completely different and more casual this time,” the designer says.

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Beauty in Unity

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Before & After: Underused areas become favorite spaces thanks to a cohesive, decorative update


The living room, dining room, and entry of this Little Rock couple’s home have a story common to houses built in the mid-1900s: The front rooms weren’t living up to their full modern-day potential. “These spaces were dated, and we had kind of piecemealed the furnishings but never really pulled it together,” one of the owners says.

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Key Components

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Kitchen & Bath Must-haves: Beauty and purpose unite in the latest offerings for sinks, tubs, faucets, and appliances


Handcrafted in the USA, the new “Bowie” freestanding tub from MTI has a chic, pleated design. Offered as a soaker tub or air bath. Available in eight exterior colors with a choice of matte or high-gloss finish. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, ferguson.com; Kitchen & Bath Ideas, kitchenandbathideas.biz; Plumb Perfect, springdalewinnelson.com; Southern Pipe & Supply, southernpipe.com.
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A Warm Welcome

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In Sherwood, Sha Davari helps a longtime client perfect her new-construction kitchen and bath

Art of Design owner Sha Davari and her client, Nancy Miller, have a history together; the two initially met during their high school years, and the designer has now helped Nancy and her husband, Bob, with three homes. “When we decided to build, we knew we definitely wanted to use Sha. This is going to be our last home, and we wanted to get it right,” Nancy says. While Sha helped with the overall design, the kitchen and master bath were two spaces where her expertise proved invaluable. “I tend to like more tans and taupes, and Sha really went with that and made it work,” Nancy says. “She is so good at getting a vision of what you want and then making it happen.”

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In Contrast

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Designer Sarah Smith lightens the moody hues of her home with a clean backdrop and chic finishes

With three young children, days spent on the water and nights in a calm, natural setting sounded pretty perfect to designer Sarah Smith and her husband, Cody. After selling their Fayetteville home, the family moved into a house they were originally building as an investment property on Beaver Lake near Rogers, making the dream a reality. “When COVID hit, we knew we’d be doing virtual school and thought it was the perfect time to live here and create these memories with our kids,” Sarah says.

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