The concept behind Fayetteville’s recently opened City Supply Homestead Provisions & Goods is one that husband-and-wife team Kirsten and Chase Morman have had for “well over a year,” Kirsten says—it was just a matter of waiting to find the perfect spot for it. “We didn’t want to venture too far away from the downtown square,” she explains. When the location next door to Kirsten’s first brick-and-mortar store, Riffraff, became available, the Mormans pounced on it. Kirsten describes City Supply as a “modern-day mercantile” that carries gifts and home goods inspired by a sense of nostalgia, from T-shirts to candles to frameable prints. Exposed brick and a “media wall” featuring classic ’80s and ’90s movies adds to the store’s throwback vibe. “The Sandlot, Princess Bride, and 8 Seconds have been three of our top crowd favorites so far,” Kirsten says. For more information, visit citysupplyfayetteville.com.…
Behind the Design: Belle & Blush
When owner Merry Kline decided to open an updated location of her beauty and cosmetics boutique, Belle & Blush, she approached one of her customers known for her design savvy to help with the project. “Tobi and her daughter actually shopped in our store before this project,” Merry says. “Because we cater to women and so many mother-daughter duos love our store, I felt like Tobi would really understand Belle & Blush and the experience we want to provide.”
“We really wanted to create an inspiring and comfortable shopping experience rather than just another store,” Merry adds. “We also focused on making sure that it felt fun and interactive but, at the same time, upscale.”…
Cobblestone & Vine Introduces Visual Comfort & Co. Gallery Wall
LET THERE BE LIGHTS: The west Little Rock location of Cobblestone & Vine is the first store in Little Rock to offer clients a Visual Comfort & Co. lighting gallery wall, allowing them to see the styles in person before making an order and stocking more fixtures available to buy off the floor. Stuart Thalheimer Davis, a designer with Cobblestone & Vine, says the store has stocked all their favorite styles from Visual Comfort’s best-selling collaboration collection, including fixtures by Kelly Wearstler, Aerin Lauder, Suzanne Kasler, Thomas O’Brien, and E.F. Chapman. Cobblestone & Vine, 11525 Cantrell Road, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com
This post originally appeared in the March 2018 issue of At Home in Arkansas. Image courtesy of visualcomfort.com.
Art of Design’s New Showroom
BIGGER IS BETTER: Little Rock designer Sha Davari recently moved her store, Art of Design, in Capital Park’s Design District (in front of Cajun’s Wharf) into a larger, air-conditioned showroom within the same complex. “I wanted more space, and now I can carry a lot more of everything,” Davari says of the update. “I’m so excited that I can display my things in vignettes. I finally have room to display merchandise in a way that helps people say, ‘Oh, this and this could all go together.” Davari’s store showcases a range of styles, from traditional to contemporary with transitional pieces that fall in between the two. “We can work with a lot of different styles, needs, and price points,” she adds. Art of Design, 2200 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, (501) 425-3776
This post originally appeared in the March 2018 issue of At Home in Arkansas.
Mark Your Calendar: 24th Annual Arkansas Flower and Garden Show
Spring is quickly approaching, and–if you’re like us–you’re happily anticipating being outside enjoying your garden, deck, or patio in the warmer weather. On February 20-22, the Statehouse Convention Center, in Little Rock, will play host to a gardener’s dream weekend that is sure to inspire you. Featuring speaker presentations, display gardens, how-to demonstrations, silent auctions, floral competitions, shopping, and more, the event is a perfect way to prepare for spring. Don’t miss family day on Sunday, which includes special activities and workshops for children. Tickets, $10; 3-day pass, $15; Children 12 and under, free. To learn more, call (501) 821-4000, or visit the show website at argardenshow.com
Behind the Scenes with IO Metro
The Fall 2014 IO Metro catalog is out this week, and their team invited us to have a behind-the-scenes peek as they staged and photographed the furnishings and home accessories for this season, many of which are customizable to your own home. It was a home decorating inspiration fest! It was a lot of hard work (5 shoot days at 9 hours each, 18 prep days at 8 hours each, 9 takedown days at 4 hours each, and planning time was about 20 hours!), but they sure looked like they were having fun.
The always-stunning Local Art section now also includes Buddy Whitlock, a self-taught Arkansas artist who finds inspiration in color, and interesting shapes. Have a look at some of his work:
Are you as excited as we are about all of these eye-catching offerings? You can visit IO Metro stores (Arkansas locations include Little Rock, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Jonesboro) to browse and bring the looks into your own home (ahem, they also have free design services if you’re not a diy-er), or you can check out their website and follow them on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest news. (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram)
High Point Market Instagram Roundup, Part Three
April 5-10 was spring High Point Market, and a number of Arkansas designers and manufacturers were on the scene sharing with us all of their favorite finds via Instagram. We’re offering you a multi-part roundup of the items and trends they spotted.
Today’s installment? Vignettes of console tables, desks, and chests.
Top (L to R): Emporium Home, spotted by @bethdavisint; Worlds Away, spotted by @harperhoweyinteriors Middle: Oly, spotted by @harperhoweyinteriors; Hickory Chair, spotted by @cobblestoneandvine; Mr. Brown, spotted by @harperhoweyinteriors Bottom: (L to R): Hickory Chair, spotted by @cobblestoneandvine; Mr. Brown, spotted by @kevinbearhill
Many thanks to Harper Howey (Harper Howey Interiors), Cobblestone & Vine, Kevin Walsh (Bear Hill Interiors), Beth Davis (of Beth Davis Interiors), Ashley Childers (of Emporium Home), Johnna Dobbs (of Mastercraft International), Tobi Fairley and Cheminne Taylor-Smith (of Tobi Fairley & Associates), and Katie Henry (of Katie Grace Designs) for sharing these images with us! More #HPMKT inspiration from these and more Arkansas design industry experts to come.
High Point Market Instagram Roundup, Part Two
April 5-10 was spring High Point Market, and a number of Arkansas designers and manufacturers were on the scene sharing with us all of their favorite finds via Instagram. We’re offering you a multi-part roundup of the items and trends they spotted.
Today’s installment? Fabulous lighting finds. Just look at all of the purple, the agate, and the brass (swoon!).
Top (L to R): Ro Sham Beaux, spotted by @johnnasdobbs; Ro Sham Beaux, spotted by @kevinbearhill Middle: Aerin Lauder for Visual Comfort spotted by @kevinbearhill; Emporium Home, spotted by @emporiumhome; Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort, spotted by @katiegracedesigns Bottom: (L to R): Louise Gaskill, spotted by @bethdavisint; Couture Lamps, spotted by @johnnasdobbs
In the next installment of the HIgh Point Market Roundup…Eye-Catching Vignettes!
Many thanks to Kevin Walsh (Bear Hill Interiors), Beth Davis (of Beth Davis Interiors), Ashley Childers (of Emporium Home), Johnna Dobbs (of Mastercraft International), Tobi Fairley and Cheminne Taylor-Smith (of Tobi Fairley & Associates), and Katie Henry (of Katie Grace Designs) for sharing these images with us! More #HPMKT inspiration from these and more Arkansas design industry experts to come.
High Point Market Instagram Roundup, Part One
April 5-10 was High Point Market week, and a number of Arkansas designers and manufacturers were on the scene sharing with us all of their favorite finds via Instagram. We’re offering you a multi-part roundup of the items and trends they spotted. Today’s installment? Chairs, stools, and casegoods!
Top (L to R): Stilnovo, spotted by @kevinbearhill; Taylor Burke Home, spotted by @bethdavisint; Emporium Home by @EmporiumHome. Middle (L to R): 214 Modern Vintage, spotted by @kevinbearhill; C. R. Laine, spotted by @bethdavisint; Palecek, spotted by @katiegracedesigns. Bottom: Century Furniture, spotted by @bethdavisint.
Top (L to R): Mastercraft, spotted by @johnnasdobbs; Mr. Brown, spotted by @kevinbearhill; Lee Industries, spotted by @bearhillinteriors. Middle: Palecek, spotted by @cheminnets. Bottom: (L to R): Bernhardt, spotted by @tobifairley; Bojay, spotted by @kevinbearhill; Century, spotted by @bethdavisint.
In the next installment of the HIgh Point Market Roundup…Lighting!
Many thanks to Kevin Walsh (Bear Hill Interiors), Beth Davis (of Beth Davis Interiors), Ashley Childers (of Emporium Home), Johnna Dobbs (of Mastercraft International), Tobi Fairley and Cheminne Taylor-Smith (of Tobi Fairley & Associates), and Katie Henry (of Katie Grace Designs) for sharing these images with us! More #HPMKT inspiration from these and more Arkansas design industry experts to come.
At Home in Arkansas Holiday Guest Blogger Series
It’s finally here! The At Home in Arkansas Holiday Guest Blogger Series debuts next week.
We’ve rounded up a strong cast of experts from around the country to give you the 411 on all things holiday-related. Remember our favorite bloggers? Several will be stopping by to show you how to create festive tablescapes, holiday decorations, and beautifully designed rooms within your home. They’ve all been so lovely, and we can’t wait to introduce them to you!
We’ve also lined up a local chef who lets us in on his favorite holiday recipes. You’ll meet a florist with a step-by-step approach to creating holiday florals that will last all season. A talented stationer shows us how to impress friends and family with handmade holiday cards. A local jewelry designer shows us how easy making fabulous jewelry can be, to keep or give away. And a makeup artist, hairstylist, veteran fashionista, and wardrobe stylist, who created an artistic montage of holiday looks just for you, will help get you through this season’s parties with confidence and style. To top it all off, Pittsburgh Paints will check in with a color forecast, featuring 2010/2011 color trends!
But we don’t want to give it all away…
Look for the holiday banner above each Wednesday and Thursday to see what else we have in store. See you right back here! Oh and… Happy Holidays!
