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From the Ground Up with Jill Lawrence: A Personalized Mural

September 8, 2022 by ark_admin

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 the At Home in Arkansas blog. Follow along as we chronicle each stage before the big reveal in our October 2022 issue.

At Home in Arkansas: While you’ve been building your new home, you’ve been sharing some of the behind-the-scenes info with us on materials, space planning, and organization. Before the big reveal in our October issue, we wanted to give readers a glimpse at one of the most dramatic decorative designs in your home—a large-scale mural in your kitchen and dining space. What inspired you to go big with this kind of feature?…

From the Ground Up with Jill Lawrence: Organization Zones

August 25, 2022 by ark_admin

At Home in Arkansas: When people are building one of the biggest considerations for individual spaces has to be organization. How did you address this for the common and work areas of your new house?

Jill Lawrence: When I was drawing the plan I knew I wanted to experiment with organization and zoned functions of a house. There are workhorses in a house—the laundry room, kitchen, and pantry— and I wanted those to each have a very specific function. Most of the time we have one dishwasher and one refrigerator. What I wanted to do was experiment with a smaller main refrigerator and zoned refrigeration drawers in other areas….

From the Ground Up with Jill Lawrence: Material Selections

August 11, 2022 by ark_admin

At Home in Arkansas: The walls are up and it’s time to turn your focus to some of the interior selections—which I’m sure you’ve been thinking about for months. Can you tell us about some of the overarching choices you’ve made?

Jill Lawrence: Sure! One of the biggest things is the cork flooring. We only have two types of flooring in the house: cork and limestone. Because this is an open-concept house and because we are empty nesting here, I wanted flooring that would absorb acoustic energy and also be easy on our joints. We landed on cork for both those reasons. We used it for all the main spaces, and we have loved it so far! A room the size of our kitchen/living/dining area would typically echo; if you were listening to the TV the sound quality would be bad or you wouldn’t be able to hear a conversation. These really absorb the background noise and, along with the fabrics, have made it so quiet because they take in so much sound….

From the Ground Up with Jill Lawrence: Getting Started

March 30, 2022 by ark_admin

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.

At Home in Arkansas: Why did you decide to build?…

Behind the Art: Holly Tilley

November 19, 2021 by ark_admin

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.

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Behind the Art: Vonda Rainey

August 23, 2021 by ark_admin

Little Rock native Vonda Rainey loves to paint scenes of the city as well as her travels. Today, she’s sharing some of the inspiration and stories behind her oil on canvas works. Read on to learn more about four of her recent pieces available through Art Group Gallery….

Sweet Greens Vegan’s Spinach Dip recipe

August 11, 2021 by ark_admin

Get ready for tailgate season with Sweet Greens Vegan’s Spinach Dip recipe

Shakayla Scott of Sweet Greens Vegan

In our August issue, Shakayla Scott talked with us about her passion for creating delicious and healthy meatless dishes and shared the recipe for her Vegan Philly Cheesesteak Sliders. Now, she’s delighting us with another recipe perfect for tailgates and fall gatherings: a vegan spinach dip. Read on for the ingredients and instructions to whip up a batch in your kitchen….

Behind the Art: Shirley Anderson

July 7, 2021 by ark_admin

After retiring from a telecommunications company, Shirley Anderson found her passion for art. She now spends her days creating beautiful representational-style landscapes with pastels. Here, she shares the story behind three of her recent works.

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Get to Know: Realtor Catherine Young

June 14, 2021 by ark_admin

Our June issue features the Little Rock home of Catherine and Dan Young. After much consideration, the couple chose to build new—Catherine, a local realtor, has a passion for helping Arkansans buy and sell property. In particular, she has an eye for envisioning the possibilities a space holds. Read on to learn more about her expertise and how she can help you find your dream home. | Sponsored Content

At Home in Arkansas: You haven’t always been in the real estate field. Tell us a bit about your early career. How did this lead you to discover your passion for homes?

Realtor Catherine Young: I moved to Little Rock in the summer of 2009. I had just finished graduate school and landed my dream job at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). Through my tenure and various professional roles at ACH, I discovered I had a passion for construction. This led me to building my second residential home in the Chenal Valley area in 2015. As the story goes, life changes and a few years later, I was newly married and needed a new home to start a family. This led my husband, Dan, and me to build a custom home in the neighborhood he had lived in for 18 years. Through all of these experiences, I realized my continued interest in homes and residential real estate was more than just a hobby….

Behind the Art: Michelle Moore

June 2, 2021 by ark_admin

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From the Ground Up with Jill Lawrence: A Personalized Mural

From the Ground Up with Jill Lawrence: Organization Zones

From the Ground Up with Jill Lawrence: Material Selections

From the Ground Up with Jill Lawrence: Getting Started

Behind the Art: Holly Tilley

Behind the Art: Vonda Rainey

Sweet Greens Vegan’s Spinach Dip recipe

Behind the Art: Shirley Anderson

Get to Know: Realtor Catherine Young

Behind the Art: Michelle Moore

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