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.
Coconut Pudding Pie
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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. …
Hope Away From Home: Q&A with Elizabeth Clogston of 20th Century Club
The 20th Century Club of Little Rock has been providing “Hope Away from Home” for more than 35 years in central Arkansas. Their annual fundraising gala, the Hope Ball, raises 100% of their Lodge’s operating costs. Corporate sponsorships are an integral part of its continued success. As part of At Home in Arkansas‘s sponsorship of the 2022 Hope Ball on March 12, we had the opportunity to speak with the 20th Century Club’s executive director, Elizabeth Clogston, about this incredible organization. Read on for more information about the nonprofit’s mission, its services, and why community support means so much to the families who benefit from it.
Elizabeth Clogston, Executive Director
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Behind the Design: Q&A with Ashley Childers on Belle & Blush’s new Heights location
Materials selection moodboard for the interiors of Belle & Blush’s Heights location. Image courtesy of Ashley Childers
In June, Belle & Blush announced a second location would be coming soon in the Heights. Owned by Merry Kline, the skincare and cosmetics store also provides makeup and esthetician services. Merry opened Belle & Blush in The Promenade in 2013 and expanded that store in 2018. Now, the additional location will be housed in the historic Heights Theatre, with Ashley Childers at the helm of interior design and Ashley’s husband, Garrett Childers of Wiggins and Childers, on board as the contractor….
Southern Floors and Blinds acquires Advanced Kitchen & Bath to form Southern Interiors
After 22 years as the owner of Southern Floors and Blinds, Brian Hagewood has acquired Advanced Bath & Kitchen to create a true one-stop shop for home improvements. “We started out offering flooring and blinds, and as we grew we started to get into remodels and expand our services,” Brian says, noting the opportunity came out of his working relationship with the bath and kitchen supplier’s previous owner. “This will allow us to do everything in-house, from shower glass to hardwood floors to granite countertops—basically every solid surface you can imagine. It was a natural fit.” …
Shayla Copas’s Orchard Fizz cocktail
Prepare a pitcher of the Orchard Fizz for your next fall gathering
In our October issue, designer Shayla Copas shared her tips for entertaining outdoors in the fall. One of those was suggestions was to serve a batch-made cocktail. Here, she gives us the recipe for the crowd-pleasing Orchard Fizz, a crisp, fruity drink perfect for enjoying with friends. …
