Since opening last fall, BRIKA—which offers an array of apparel, art, home wares, and more—has become a much-talked about (and oft-Instagrammed) fixture of the Bentonville shopping scene. This can be attributed in no small part to its artful, inspiring interiors. Ever wanted to know more about the creative responsible for the store’s eclectic look? Enter interior designer and Wynne native Ryan Lawson. “I have known the owner of BRIKA for almost 20 years. When she was approached to open a store in Bentonville, she said she knew a designer who might fit the bill, and it all fell into place from there,” Ryan recalls….
From the Ground Up with Jill Lawrence: Getting Started
Ever wonder what it’s like to build a house from the ground up? As the owner of J. Lawrence Design, Jill Lawrence has had the opportunity to walk-through the process with numerous clients. Now it’s her turn, and she’s giving us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look here on At Home in Arkansas blog. Follow along as we chronicle each stage before the big reveal in our October 2022 issue.
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Sponsored: Home Tour of 170 North St. Andrews Drive
Luxury meets comfort in this custom-built home in El Dorado’s Mystic Creek Golf Community. Situated on a cul-de-sac in one of the community’s “estate” lots, 170 North St. Andrews Drive is surrounded by the piney woods and rolling hills South Arkansas is famous for. Read on for a tour of this exceptional residence (listed with Blaklee Ramsey, GRI, of Southern Realty Group, 870-881-9011, [email protected]) or click here for more information. …
Sponsored: Home Tour of 66 River Ridge Road
This beautiful 7,771-square-foot home located in Little Rock’s River Ridge neighborhood is perfect for the family who loves to entertain. With a backyard pool and lounge area, decks overlooking the Arkansas River, open living spaces, and a game room, opportunities for gathering abound. Read on for a tour of this exceptional Little Rock residence (listed with Casey Jones of The Janet Jones Co., 501-944-8000, [email protected]) or click here for more information.…
Give the Gift of Hope Away from Home
When most people think of cancer treatment, a place to stay is not top of mind. However, for the many patients who travel from both near and far to Little Rock for chemotherapy and radiation, the 20th Century Club’s Lodge is a God-send….
The Muddy Pig to offer pottery wheel instruction in Little Rock
The owners of The Painted Pig, a paint-your-own pottery and DIY studio in Little Rock, have announced the opening of a sister studio offering pottery wheel instruction. Located in west Little Rock’s Pleasant Ridge shopping center, The Muddy Pig will offer group classes and private lessons for a variety of skill levels. “We’ve always been asked if we would offer pottery wheel classes at The Painted Pig, and when we moved to a larger location in 2019, the plan was to start it there,” says co-owner Allie Nottingham….
Weathered Goods to reopen in Lowell
After temporarily closing to relocate, Betsy and Michael Pugh are re-opening their furnishings store Weathered Goods at a new, larger location. Michael originally opened the shop in Fayetteville in 2017 with a focus on his handmade wooden furniture. “I’ve always had a passion for making and building things, and my wife has a passion for home décor,” he says….
Kelli Marks’s Coconut Pudding Pie
In our November 2021 issue, Kelli Marks shared the recipe for her Hazelnut Sandy Sandwich Cookies along with the inspiration behind her first cookbook, Easy One-Bowl Baking: No-Fuss Recipes for Sweet and Savory Baked Goods. Here, we delight in another mouth-watering recipe from this book: Coconut Pudding Pie. Read on for the full recipe, and check out all 60 recipes in Easy One-Bowl Baking, available wherever books are sold.
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Behind the Art: Holly Tilley
Little Rock’s Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center is home to a unique local treasure: Art Group Gallery. Founded and operated by area artists, it is a true working gallery where area artists have a studio to paint and can display their works to sell in the front of the shop. Follow along as we feature different artists each month who will each share the inspiration and stories behind a few of his or her pieces.
As one of the founders and co-owners of Little Rock’s Art Group Gallery, Holly Tilley is a well-known name on the Little Rock art scene. “Artists are storytellers; we try to evoke emotion,” Holly says. “A good painting stops you to explore what’s there and what might happen next. We’re trying to take you to that place that made us want to connect with you.”
In her current direction, Holly is exploring abstracting subjects and focusing on the subtle color shifts that create these forms. “I tend to paint from life and nature; paintings are literally everywhere I look,” she says. Holly notes local art has a place in everyone’s home, and knowing what inspires the artist can allow collectors to create a connection with a piece. Here, in her own words, she shares the story behind four of her recent works, several of which are available through Art Group Gallery.
…The French Cottage opens in Fayetteville
Four years after Chris Bronson closed the doors on her beloved antiques and interiors store, her daughter-in-law picked up the torch for the family business. Jennifer Bronson’s The French Cottage opened this fall featuring antiques imported from France as well as gifts such as soaps, candles, gourmet food items, and home décor. Jennifer worked with her mother-in-law at French Quarters & Feather Your Nest in downtown Fayetteville for almost 20 years, learning the ropes of the antiques market while accompanying Chris on buying trips to Europe and developing relationships with vendors there. …
