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Hot Picks: Summer Skincare Essentials

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Pamper yourself with these practical and pretty must-haves

1/ Get the results of a professional peel without skin irritation. Darphin’s L’Institut Youth Resurfacing Peel refines texture, minimizes signs of photo-aging, reduces fine lines, and promotes a radiant appearance. Feinstein’s, Little Rock, (501) 664-7330, feinsteins.com

2/ Protect your skin from harmful rays with Coola’s Farm to Face® sourced Classic Sport Sunscreen, which is made from 70% organic ingredients. This unscented, hypoallergenic suncare is also water resistant for up to 80 minutes—making it perfect for all ages. Radical Recovery After-Sun Lotion also available. Pout, Little Rock, (501) 224-8222, poutoflr.com

3/ Bond No. 9’s “Nolita” is touted as the world’s first perfume-lipstick duo. Named after one of New York’s hottest neighborhoods, the scent features notes of fressia and tangerine. Powder & Smoke, Little Rock, (501) 225-5353, powderandsmoke.com

4/ Wipe away the day’s makeup—along with pollutants and impurities—using La Mer’s Cleansing Micellar Water. The brand’s signature marine nutrients will hydrate, soothe, and renew your skin in the process. cremedelamer.com

5/ Made in the Ozarks, CreekBaby’s Coco-Olive Facial Crème is an all-in-one product that can be used as a makeup remover, moisturizer, beard and hair conditioner, or makeup primer. It is unscented and made from organic products. Haus Werk, Little Rock, (501) 663-5251, shophauswerk.com

6/ Keep your color and protect your pout with Supergoop! Shine-On! Lip Screen. Apply this clear top coat over your favorite lip color to protect from harmful rays. supergoop.com

Local Favorites: Boutiques

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Each month we ask readers to share their favorite local sources in a variety of categories from renovation professionals to eateries. This month we’re sharing your most-loved locally owned boutiques. Here’s a look at who topped the list:

 

Accessory Gallery, Hot Springs
B. Barnett, Little Rock
Beige, Little Rock
Bell & Sward, Conway
Bella Boutique, Little Rock
Bella Jacks, Fayetteville
By Request, Fayetteville
Ciao Bella, Hot Springs
E. Leigh’s, Conway, Fayetteville, and Little Rock
Elysians, Bentonville
Euna Mae’s, Springdale
Fringe, Little Rock
Hipsway, Conway
Indigo, Little Rock
J. Duke, Little Rock
Jeans & Java, Hot Springs
Kristen Chase, Little Rock
Lola, Bentonville and Fayetteville
Proposals, Little Rock
Reinvented Vintage, Little Rock
Riffraff, Fayetteville
Ropa, Rogers
Simply Dixie, Little Rock
Steamroller Blues, Jonesboro, Little Rock, and Rogers
The Full Moon, Little Rock
Tulips, Little Rock
Vesta’s, Conway, Little Rock, and Rogers
White Goat, Little Rock

 

Be sure to vote in our other Local Favorites categories, which will be revealed in future print issues of At Home in Arkansas. 

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Artistic Inspiration

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Recently, while looking for the perfect watercolor floral fabric for a client, I ran across a new fabric from Black Edition by The Romo Group. It was so interesting – this fabric that looked like it was pulled straight from a canvas – that I had do to a little research. I learned that this new line was titled “Desire” by British artist Jessica Zoob. 

 
The line consists of digitally printed linens, velvets and wall coverings using images and patterns pulled directly from Zoob’s contemporary impressionist paintings. These buttery velvets and breathtaking wall coverings would add just the right amount of softness to an “industrial chic” interior – or they could give a traditional look a bit of edge. Either way, they are definitely amazing.

 

 
 
 

 
 As you are aware, I cannot discuss something new and hot in the interior design world without showing the similar trends from our sister industry, the fashion design world!  Here are some fabulous looks from Resort 2015 that immediately came to mind while I was looking at these beautiful fabrics and wall coverings:
 
Michael Kors, Resort 2015

Lenny Niemeyer, 2015 Collection
 
Fausto Puglisi, Resort 2015

Happy Shopping!
 

Meridith Hamilton is principal and founder of MLH Designs, a full-service interior design firm specializing in highly custom residential interiors and select corporate projects. Learn more about her and her firm at mlh-designs.com.

Dwell on Design Recap

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Last weekend I returned from the American Society of Interior Designer’s Chapter Leadership Conference which was held in conjunction with Dwell on Design in Los Angeles. 

 
 
Not to miss an opportunity to see a trade show, especially one in such an influential location as LA, I made a point to visit during my down-time, between the ASID meetings.  Although several exhibits were a repeat from previous shows, I did see a few things that I was very excited about!  Here are a few that I had to share: 

Castellan Parquet Porcelain Tile from Classic Tile and Mosaic 

 

This new porcelain tile design follows the wood-look trend, but the addition of the oversized parquet look makes this product stand out from the others I’ve seen.  The tiles are available in Brun, Creme, and Gris and, as you can see from the photos above, they are suitable for the interior or the exterior.  

New Color Availability from Miele

Miele appliances shown in Brilliant White.

Miele appliances shown in Havana Brown.

You may already be familiar with Miele’s Brilliant White glass front option, introduced in 2012 and the winner of  Interior Design Magazine’s Best of 2013, which is a pretty fabulous choice when planning a sleek kitchen.  Due to the popularity of that, they are now adding two new glass colors to the line, Havana Brown and Obsidian Black.  As if the glass colors weren’t cool enough, the operating panel works as a touch screen – similar to an Apple product.  Not too shabby, Miele. 

Shimal’e-Light in Art

Shabbat Candles in White

Drops in White

This was the first time I’ve seen product by Shimal’e – Light in Art in person and I was impressed.  The designer, Shimon Peleg, creates one-of-a-kind light fixtures, windows, art and sinks.  My favorite designs from the show utilized rectangular panels of stained glass to create a truly unique chandelier.  All of Peleg’s creations may be customized to create the right look for your project.

 Smith & Fong Plyboo Carved and Textured Panels

 

These textured architectural panels, newly introduced by already-popular “green” manufacturer Smith & Fong, were pretty exciting.  Available as prefinished or unfinished sheets in three different styles, Reveal Collection, Plyboo Sound and Linear Line, my mind soared with all the possible applications – cabinetry, furniture, backsplash, or simply a highlighted panel on a statement wall!  

These are merely a few of the exciting new products and finishes that I discovered at Dwell on Design.  Stay tuned to my blog where I will unveil even more cool new products and designs from the show! 

Until next time,

Meridith Hamilton is principal and founder of MLH Designs, a full-service interior design firm specializing in highly custom residential interiors and select corporate projects. Learn more about her and her firm at mlh-designs.com.

Top 10 Finds at KBIS

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The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, or KBIS, is THE show for kitchen designers like myself and was held in conjunction with the International Builder’s Show earlier this month.  This combo made for one heck of a show and a whirlwind couple of days spent in Las Vegas.

 
Here is my list of the top ten newly released products that stood out to me as I scoured the show floor:
 
 
Available later this year, the beautiful Whitehaven Hayridge was created when Kohler took one of their most popular cast iron sinks and added a simple yet stunning detail to the apron front.  
 
Kohler‘s new Tailored Vanity Collection is a versatile one.  It is available in five different styles, ranging from Craftsman to Contemporary, and in a variety of wood stains and species.  Some styles in the collection have the option of adding furniture legs or a toe kick – for those remodeling projects – along with customizable door and drawer configurations.  Love the interior organizers you can chose from!  They include roll out trays, electrical outlets, make-up trays and much more.
 
 
“Mousharabia” is the Arabic word for the intricately carved screens that adorned the windows of middle and upper class houses and other historic buildings in the old medina. The Mousharabia Collection by Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Ann Sacks Tile & Stone was inspired by these wooden and metal screens.  The high relief ceramic Agidar field tile is shown here.
 
 
This little contraption by Glideware took Silver in KBIS Best in Show’s Kitchen category and I can see why.  It is another one of those now-why-didn’t-I-think-of-that gadgets that will increase functionality and decrease headaches!  Glideware will install in any new or existing standard depth cabinet and, while it is most useful reducing pot and pan clutter, it can also be used for small utility cabinets (shown at left).
 
 
I adore this not too brassy, not too gold, new Champagne finish by Atlas Homewares.  
 
 
If you can’t see it already, the streamlined look of Brizo‘s new Sotria lavatory faucet was inspired by aeronautic architecture – sleek and purposeful with wing-like levers. When it is turned on, the faucet releases a ribbon-like stream of water.
 
 
And on my “Need This ASAP” list is The Docking Drawer.  Created by J Tech Solutions, this in-drawer mobile device charger can be easily installed in a slightly modified drawer.  I would love to hide my family’s myriad of cords and connectors in their own drawer!
 
 
Available in July 2014, the delicate pattern and veining of CaesarStone’s Calacatta Classic is as close to marble, while still having the benefits of quartz, as I’ve seen.
 
 
The Adorn Vanity and the V14 Vanity both have that sleek look you have come to expect from Robern.  The Adorn is the freestanding version and the V14 version can be ganged horizontally or vertically to customize your space.  Pictured above in one of their new Digital Wood patterns, Charcoal Ash.
 
 

The Per Se Collection by Kallista is another extremely streamlined and linear vanity fixture that caught my attention at the show.  Available in three finishes, this faucet’s thin design gives it a sleek, classy look.

Hope you enjoyed seeing these new products as much as I enjoyed finding them!

 
 
 
 
 

Mad Style

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We’re so excited about our newest guest blogger! Fashionista-turned-interior designer Meridith Hamilton will be offering up a monthly dose of style in her new guest blog column. Take it away, Meridith!

I don’t know if it was the fabulous pair of Tom Ford Cat Eye sunglasses I purchased on my recent trip to NYC…



 ….or the fact that I am catching up on past seasons of Mad Men (thank you, Netflix)…


…but I am all of a sudden inspired by anything Mid-Century Modern.  Whether it be fashion or interior design, I am loving this particular era as well as the clean lines, classic appeal and simplistic form that goes along with it.

One of my favorite things about the 1960’s era in which Mad Men is set is that the design was simple and the colors were bold.  This was a time when “Modern” was still fresh and new, but a little more progressed than its early years.  Therefore, some of my recent fashion and furnishing finds have obviously been influenced by the Mad Men era.

First, the interiors:

Just in case you don’t know – the star of the show is the dashing Don Draper.  While Draper’s home (this is a photo of the space before his wife, Betty, hired a designer in a later season) was a mix of styles, the angular sectional and throw pillows are quintessential of the era.  Draper’s office from Sterling Cooper, however, is a beautiful example of early Mid-Century Modern.

Check out some current installations that pay homage to this era…

 

 

Now, for the fashion:

The above collage shows Joan Harris (née Holloway), the curvy, Monroe-esque vixen of the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce offices, Don Draper, the mysterious yet charming leading man, and Elizabeth “Betty” Draper, the archetypal frustrated housewife of the 60’s.

The fashion of the era was stunning and extremely similar to the interiors – simple designs that hinted at the structure beneath and bold color.  Women were seen with bold patterned accessories and modest hemlines.  Men donned sleek tailored jackets and narrow lapels with skinny ties thanks to the Italian influence.

Here are a few of today’s inspired pieces…  

Banana Republic

John Galliano, Fall 2012

Oscar de la Renta, Resort 2013   

 J Crew

Oscar de la Renta, Resort 2013

 Dolce & Gabbana, Fall 2012 

 Banana Republic

Disclaimer: As with all things Mad Men, the scotch in one hand and cigarette in the other are optional.

XOXO,


Please welcome Little Rock fashion expert Sharon Mosley!

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Rounding out our week of style tips, Sharon Mosley has prepared a Top 6 list, so to speak, of her favorite (and surprisingly affordable) holiday pieces. They’re for the woman who wants to stand out from the bunch, who wants to put a unique twist on how she dresses for those special occasions. After all, who doesn’t mind being the center of attention every now and then? (See more of Sharon’s tips here.)

Great ideas, Sharon. Personally, we can’t wait to get our hands on those red shoes……

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Fall Runway Trends to Use in Your Home

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Black and Blue

This color combination appeared on nearly every runway and created a notably edgy feel.  To integrate this look into your home, be sure to keep the overall feel very monochromatic.  A little will go a long way!

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Bold, Overall Patterns

I felt a little retro theme amongst several designers.  Bold, richly colored patterns were seen usually on a pantsuit; however, Valli threw in a twist using a bold pattern over the majority of a sheer dress.  (Notice the cropped hem on the pants…another trend.)  Duralee Fabrics just released the John Robshaw Collection which, if used correctly, can create the same look.

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Fur and Leather

Whether it was a fur shrug, a leather corset belt, or a full garment of the material, these were everywhere.  The look varied from vampy (think Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) to ladylike.  For the home, fur throws and supple leather pillows are on-trend additions.  As well as one of the newer leather tile collections from Ann Sacks.

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Sheers

This is a look which was popular in the summer, and shows no signs of leaving.  From tops to dresses to leggings, this material popped up on almost every runway.  Many interior fabric manufacturers have released tons of new sheer options for the windows.  A more edgy version of this “sheer” look is the resurgence of acrylic furniture.

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Overall Winter White

I love this look, so pristine and angelic, and it is an obvious trend for Fall.  While it’s not the most forgiving in interiors, it can be absolutely breathtaking.

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Until next time, blog readers!  Happy shopping!




XOXO,

Fifty Shades of Gray

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I am sure you have heard many people reference the word ‘grey’ recently. Most are referring to Christian Grey, the antagonist/protagonist of the E. L. James best-selling trilogy beginning with Fifty Shades of Grey. I must confess that I have read the first two books (in record time) and have the last in my reading queue…Oh my!

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However, I am going to show you another ‘gray’ today…the color.  Most people who know me, know that my most used or worn color is some shade of gray.  I can’t imagine going a week without that hue somewhere in my life!  I think what I love most is that you can immediately turn something colorful and busy into something classy and sophisticated by adding gray.

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A few of my favorite interiors are centered around that color scheme:

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You’ve probably seen this space in At Home’s latest kitchen & bathroom issue.  I loved the challenge of creating this modern kitchen, while keeping a warm, inviting feeling.

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Love the simple elegance of this space.

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The warm taupe floor tile in this kitchen ties the grays in the backsplash, glass cabinetry and countertops together with the deep espresso cabinetry.

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Most people see grays as cold and austere; however, such as in this bedroom, they can be rather soothing. Don’t get me wrong, I love color as well.  While most of my base pieces are neutral, I will bring in color with art and accessories.  I do this because so many people tire of a certain color and it’s easier to change out the smaller things in a room instead of the big ticket items.

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Here are a few examples:

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Ok, ok…as much as I love the interior usage of gray, the color is more near and dear to my heart when it comes to my wardrobe.  Here are a few looks from this year’s Fall Ready-to-Wear Collections:

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Love these.  Want these.  Yes, even the glitzy silver hidden-wedge high-top from Blumarine.

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Armani and D&G know very well that a man is irresistibly dashing in head to toe shades of gray.

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I think a gray (faux) fur and a pair of cute little pageboy knickers will be high on my must-have list this Fall.

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Still not sure you can pull off the entire monochromatic look?  Here are a few accessories for fashion and home that will make it easy to integrate this hue into your life:

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Laters, Baby.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

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Bordeaux, oxblood, burgundy, whatever you want to call it, it’s hot…it’s now….and it’s slightly vampy.  The perfect color to blog about on All Hallow’s Eve! Here are a few inspirational frocks from a few top designers’ most wicked styles from Fall 2012:

Two fabulous little dresses from Christian Siriano

Gucci.

I took this inspiration and translated it into a few key purchases for my own wardrobe.  These three items have successfully satisfied my craving for this trend!

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If you read my regular blog, then you know that I recently returned from Paris. While I was there, I was able to visit one of my favorite European home shops, Zara Home. I managed to snag up a few of their newly released Bordeaux pieces to ship back to the States!

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Happy Halloween Everyone!


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