Make a statement in your outdoor area with container plantings that will thrive through the summer and fall
“Containers are one of the most under-utilized garden features,” says David Munsey III, general manager of Little Rock’s Better Lawns & Gardens. “You don’t need a lot of them to start with; you can make a big impact, colorwise, with just one or two plantings. Plus, they are less expensive than planting a bed and can be used in small spaces or apartments,” he adds.
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Designer Chris Goddard creates a worldly experience for shoppers at Hubbard Clothing Co. in Rogers
Donnie Hubbard had only two simple requests when he hired his friend Chris Goddard of Goddard Design Group to create the interiors of his Rogers men’s store: A place to hang clothes and lockers in the private lounge area. Known for his expertise in high-end and luxury design, Chris created a story that tells the tale of Hubbard Clothing Co. “When you walk in the door, you feel like you’ve been transported to Madison Avenue or a shop in Europe,” Chris says of the design that started with antique oil paintings, which can be seen in a number of applications throughout the space. Here’s how he designed three distinct areas that function together for the ultimate luxury shopping experience.
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New to town and quickly becoming a crowd favorite, Little Rock’s Fassler Hall is a German pub featuring local and European brews and house-made sausages along with a weekend brunch. “Fassler Hall is all about bringing the community together. It’s why we have communal seating—so you can grab dinner with your all of your friends or sit down with someone from the community that you may not know and have a beer,” says general manager Ashley Price.
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Designer Jill White shares the black-and-white and loved all over beauty of her Little Rock home
Jill White’s interest in interior design started at an early age, and for it, she has grandparents on both sides of the family to thank. Growing up on a farm in rural Arkansas, Jill spent a lot of time at her paternal grandfather’s hardware store, Altheimer Lumber Company. “I’ve been around builders my whole life,” Jill says. “My first job was at my grandfather’s hardware store. Every summer my sister and I worked there. We answered phones and mixed paint. I’ve always been around that scene and interested in it.” These days, Jill’s the one on construction sites, checking boxes off her list on a new build that might include scalloped millwork in a daughter’s bathroom or the perfect black-and-white tile for a master bath.
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The designer behind Emporium Home creates a dream house for her family that offers an expression of her style at every turn
Ashley Childers is not a typical first-time homebuilding client. As the creative director and former owner of Emporium Home, a fashion-forward collection of lighting, furniture, and accessories available through market, she knows the trends and she knows what she likes. “It’s information overload when you are a designer yourself. It’s an amazing thing, actually, that I have the job I have because I get to see so much,” she says. “In my travels, I get to see beautiful architecture and spaces that are dedicated to gracious living and so many different materials and applications,” she adds.
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Natural elements and a cozy color palette create a nursery that parents and baby alike can enjoy
When Kathryn LeMaster started planning for the arrival of her son, Liam, there was one question she remembers hearing over and over again: “The biggest thing everyone seemed to ask was, ‘What theme are you going to do in the nursery? Is it going to be cars? Is it going to be elephants?’” she says.
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One couple’s passion for locally sourced food continues to grow in downtown Little Rock.
Corri Bristow-Sundell’s interest in growing her own food was piqued at her grandparents’ homestead in east Texas. “They raised chickens, and they had a small kitchen garden where they grew food for themselves and enough to sell. It was a very Southern place,” she says. “I always remember sitting outside shellin’ peas and gabbin’,” she adds with an accent that alludes to her own native Little Rock roots. “I think visiting them really gave me a lifelong love for these experiences.”
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There’s nothing subtle about this season’s look-at-me accessories
Shades with bold frames and technicolor lenses double as conversation starters
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The ceramicist behind Julie Holt Studio and Small Batch Pottery creates whimsical pottery pieces from her charming home studio in Little Rock
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Textile Trends: From natural to bold (and every step along the way), these fresh fabrics are sure to bring life to your design
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