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Hot Picks: Summer Skincare Essentials

June 30, 2017 by ark_admin

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

June 5, 2017 by ark_admin

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

August 27, 2014 by ark_admin

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

June 25, 2014 by ark_admin

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,

Top 10 Finds at KBIS

February 26, 2014 by ark_admin

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!

Stripes: Get In Line and On Trend

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

The other day, whilst internet shopping, I noticed that at least half of the items in my online cart were striped…interesting coincidence or definite trend? I decided to research this topic a little further.

I decided it’s a major trend…in fashion and in the home. Here are a few of my favorite new nautical-esque pieces from top designers.

MICHAEL Michael Kors

ACNE

Dolce & Gabbana

MICHAEL Michael Kors

Oscar de la Renta

Christian Louboutin

Marc Jacobs

Arteriors

Dash & Albert

Jonathan Adler

Serena & Lily

Terrain

Sunbrella Contract for Robert Allen

Happy Shopping!

Deco Delight

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

I am behind…I’m way behind. At least, that’s how the people who have already spent over $133 million worldwide to see The Great Gatsby have made me feel.

I’m not sure if my love for this era began when my high school literary instructor assigned F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel to read and dissect – probably not. However, I find it entirely fascinating now. The people, the art, the music, the fashion and the interiors were evolving tremendously during that period and that evolution had a major impact on the world of today.

I was beside myself when I heard that Warner Bros. was taking Fitzgerald’s novel, an excellent 1920’s character study, to the big screen. I don’t care what the reviewer’s say – “too glitzy” “more sparkle than substance” – I am going purely for the eye candy. No, not for Mr. DiCaprio, but for the recreation of the design, art and fashion.

I couldn’t blog about the design of this era without including a pic of the Empire State Building lobby!

What do you think about these “inspired” rooms:

And the “inspired” fashions of today… *drool!*

Cheers!

Photos courtesy of Houzz and Net-A-Porter

Tulip Louise: One Girl, Five Spring Looks

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

Itâ€™s officially spring, ladies! Time to peel back the bulky sweaters, exfoliate that winter skin and soak up the extra hours of daylight. Yes, spring comes with a ton of great perks but the clothing transition can be totally daunting. Anna Chatelain of Tulip Louise is here to help take the pressure off and get your wardrobe prepped + ready.

The Spring 2011 Trends You Need to Know:

Look A:

Want to channel your inner Chloe or Isabel Marant? Then itâ€™s time to hop on the sheer trend bandwagon. Hint: Always pair your sheer item up with an opaque article of clothing underneath for adequate coverage. Look A also plays with colorblocking, which has become a huge sensation via the likes of Jil Sander! Hint: Make sure all pieces are solids; either in the same color family or in complementary hues.

Top, Masons // Skirt, Grey Dog // Footwear, Masons // Jewels, Maeâ€™s Emporium // Sunnies, Lola Boutique

Look B:

You donâ€™t have to be a world traveler to embrace the tribal trendâ€”whether you choose to experiment with a blouse or a necklace, try mixing fun patterns and colors together. Itâ€™s also no secret that high-waisted pants are back in a big way. Donâ€™t fight it. Begin by pulling out interesting tops and start tucking in already! Hint: Go for bright and/or patterned blouses, paired with solid pants.

Top, Masons // Pants, Grey Dog // Jewels, Maeâ€™s Emporium // Sunnies, Lola Boutique

Look C:

Celebrate fringe this spring! When used properly, the unexpected texture can add a really nice addition to an otherwise simple outfit. Hint: This works best in moderation, so limit yourself to one fringed piece per look {i.e., skirt OR handbag}. Please also note that Look C is featuring yet another sheer top!

Top, Masons // Footwear, Masons // Handbag, Masons // Sunnies, Lola Boutique

Look D:

Summon the flower child within, because this seasonâ€™s star of the show is definitely the 70s trend. Super flared jeans, floppy hats, platform wedges and loads of bangles are all welcome!

Top, Masons // Pants, Grey Dog // Jewels, Maeâ€™s Emporium // Sunnies, Lola Boutique

Look E:

What is spring without flowers? Boring. Inject a touch of floral into your wardrobe with either a flirty dress, a pair of high waisted shorts or subtle accessories!

Dress, Masons // Footwear, Masons // Jewels, Maeâ€™s Emporium // Handbag, Masons

Which look are you most excited to try for spring?

Yours truly-

Photography: The Hudsons Modern Photography

Styling: Anna E. Chatelain of Tulip Louise

Wardrobe provided by the following Northwest Arkansas boutiques: Masons, Grey Dog, Lola Boutique and Maeâ€™s Emporium

Trends at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, or KBIS, is one of the largest trade shows in the nation. Held yearly in conjunction with the National Kitchen and Bath Association conference, it is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest industry products, trends and technologies.
As a member of this industry, I look forward to this show every year! I adore looking through all of the inspiring designs, old and new. Here are my top ten favorite new products and designs that were introduced a few months ago at this year’s show held in New Orleans.

I love the sleek lines of Blanco‘s Modex kitchen sink workstation. As part of the Silgranit II Collection, it is highly durable and available in three finishes: Cinder, Anthracite and White. It is also available with an integrated ash cutting board.

Available later this year, Delta Faucet introduced a contemporary collection of fixtures for the bath with the Ara Product Suite. Satisfying the growing trend of the modern, linear shape, Delta continues to round out it’s product availability.

Let me just say that it is about time! I am so glad that Brizo has stepped up and integrated several new floor mount bath fillers into their line-up. From left to right: Virage, Odin, Siderna, and the Traditional Two-Handle styles will all be available later this year.

It is no secret that I adore New Ravenna Mosaics and their latest introduction, the Miraflores Collection by Paul Schatz, did not disappoint. The line was inspired by Schatz’s travels throughout the Latin countries of Spain, Portugal and Mexico and is created from natural stone that can be used on walls and floors, both inside and out.

One of the most flexible faucets for the kitchen was introduced by Dornbract. Part of the Tara Ultra Series, the Pivot faucet has an arm that will turn 360 degrees and has a reach of over 21″. A simple twist knob at the spout makes it even easier to be used from one side of an island to another.

I am so excited about this simple design! I don’t know how many times my clients have been interested in the dual-flush technology, but the ultra-modern designs of the dual-flush toilets turned them off. Kohler finally created the solution and added this option to a couple of their best selling toilet designs, the Wellworth and the Highline. The trip lever is designed just like traditional toilets, on the side, and has two options – the longer green lever for a light flush and the full lever for a complete flush.

Read about another favorite Kohler introduction, the Moxie showerhead with wireless speaker in one of my earlier blog posts.

I absolutely love this faucet by Brizo. The Solna kitchen faucet not only has the option of the SmartTouch technology, it also has a completely hidden pull-down spray and a sleek design…Yes, please! Oh! It is also available in White – one of the hottest modern color trends in faucets today.

Tired of losing what could be valuable storage space in your bathroom by building in a small television and mounting a two-way mirror over it? Robern has given you the answer. A discreet LCD television can be integrated into the popular M Series recessed medicine cabinet. With the TViD technology, you can keep up-to-date on events while getting ready in the morning and still have hidden storage space behind the mirror.

Rohl, a company known for beautiful farmhouse style sinks, has added a new design to the Shaws Fireclay Collection. The simple, bowed front of this apron sink can lend itself to any kitchen design, from traditional to modern.

The creators of Wine Logic Wine Rack introduced a now-why-didn’t-I-think-of-that insert for a standard base cabinet. This preassembled accessory is available in sizes that will hold 18, 24 or 30 bottles of wine and can be designed to fit into your new kitchen or will fit into existing cabinetry.

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

tulip louise: spring cleaning {wardrobe style}

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

Remember how effortlessly Anna Chatelain of Tulip Louise styled and modeled these top looks for spring? Well, we certainly do, and we were so impressed that we snatched her up to be a monthly columnist on the At Home blog!

Stints in the fashion district of New York City and the corporate division of Neiman Marcus make her a top choice for wardrobe styling in our state (visit Tulip Louise to marvel at her eye for fashion). We believe in living a well-styled life, and you can bet we’ll be anxiously awaiting Anna’s posts each month, featuring everything you need to know to get your wardrobe in tip-top shape.

Have you spent countless hours daydreaming of the perfect closet to hold your perfectly curated lovelies? Wow, we have so much in common! In days past, the simple thought of organizing my wardrobe exhausted me. Limited square footage {and cash flow} can leave a fashionista feeling downright discouraged. â€œInspiringâ€ images of sprawling wardrobes only made the task seem that much more daunting:

1: Mariah Carey / 2 & 3: Jenna Lyons / 4: Domino Magazine

Worry not! Below is a clientâ€™s closet that I recently helped tackle for spring:

Are you inspired yet? Wonderful. Here are four simple steps explaining how we did it:

1.Â Â Â Â Switch out mismatched hangers for the same style throughout. TIP: Wooden hangers out of your budget? Opt for something like this!

2.Â Â Â Â Separate your pieces by style {i.e. slacks, skirts, shorts}, then via colorway.

3.Â Â Â Â {Space allowing} Store all shoes and clutches in individual rubbermaid containers. TIP:Â Take inventory photos of each item, then tape photo to exterior of coordinating container for quick reference.

4.Â Â Â Â Place occasional pieces {i.e. swimsuits, belts} in storage bins to cut the clutter.

Now that youâ€™re armed with the necessary steps, go forth and organize!

Yours truly-

Hot Picks: Summer Skincare Essentials

Local Favorites: Boutiques

Artistic Inspiration

Dwell on Design Recap

Top 10 Finds at KBIS

Stripes: Get In Line and On Trend

Deco Delight

Tulip Louise: One Girl, Five Spring Looks

Trends at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

tulip louise: spring cleaning {wardrobe style}

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