Al Fresco Update: A team of central Arkansas professionals reimagine a couple’s backyard while adhering to the style of the existing home
Lakeside Entertaining
Outdoor Soirée: Jonathan Parkey shares his recipe for a chic, laid-back weekend on the water

During the months of June, July, and August, you don’t need to look far to find Jonathan Parkey and Chris Marsh. The couple head to Chris’s parents’ waterfront home on Lake Hamilton every chance they get. “Chris grew up coming here, and it’s a special place for us,” Jonathan says. “His mother, Janice, is a wonderful hostess, and his dad, Randy, loves to fry up catfish for a crowd. It’s fun.”
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A New Shine
Before & After: Katie Grace Designs updates a master bath with pattern, polish, and practicality
Making a room feel larger doesn’t necessarily have to be about added square footage. When designer Katie Rees came to this project, the owners wanted their bathroom to feel more spacious and open but knew it still had some functionality that worked well for them. “We were able to keep the footprint of the bath, but open
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Take the Floor
Flooring Updates: Explore new options for rugs, carpet, tile, and more
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Shelling Out
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Elements of Style
MLH Designs helps a nature-loving couple design a contemporary dream home on the banks of the Arkansas River

Look around the home of Catherine and Dr. John Sims in North Little Rock and you’ll notice nods to nature everywhere. The biggest, of course, is the view outside of the Arkansas River. In fact, seeing this lot in the city’s Rockwater community was one of the couple’s biggest motivators to build rather than buy when relocating from Manhattan back to their home state. “We were moving from the city, and a home in the suburbs just didn’t feel right,” Catherine says. With its proximity to Argenta and downtown Little Rock as well as trails and a view of the river, this location hit the perfect balance of city living and natural appeal.
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From the Start
A newly married couple builds a west Little Rock home as they begin the first chapter of their lives together
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Crewel Intentions
Dimension, texture, and an abundance of color are just a few of the qualities you’ll find in crewel fabric. Defined as intricate stitch work completed exclusively in wool yarn, crewel work has a slightly bulkier, richer appearance than its counterpart embroidery, which uses thread. Traditionally crafted on a linen background, scenes of nature, such as vines and flowers, are often depicted. In its earliest manifestation, crewel work appeared frequently on decorative tapestries, the most famous of which is the Bayeux Tapestry. Spanning an impressive 230 feet, this tapestry was completed in the 11th century to portray the Norman Conquest.
Today, the delightful technique makes excellent fabric for tablecloths, chair backs, and drapes.
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Discover Hot Springs
Winter, spring, summer, fall—for every season of the year, this resort town has it all | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion

Hot Springs is a city steeped in tradition. Visit the historic lakeside town any time of year and you’ll find experiences that draw you back again and again. For example, the start of the horse racing season at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort (oaklawn.com) in January brings thousands of patrons to the track to enjoy the sport—as well as the atmosphere, camaraderie, and corned beef sandwiches that go along with it—well throughout spring.
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