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….
Get to Know: Realtor Catherine Young
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 Stills with Fox Trail Distillery
A spirited discussion on how this Rogers company takes each product from grain to bottle | Sponsored Content
Have you ever wondered how the main ingredients of your favorite cocktails are made? Brad Haj, operations director at Fox Trail Distillery, spoke with us recently to unlock some of the mystery behind spirits production. Read on to learn how Fox Trail creates its three currently distributed products, what makes them unique, and how the company—which celebrates its second anniversary this spring—is continuing to grow.
At Home in Arkansas: When some people hear “distillery,” they might automatically think bourbon, but Fox Trail produces much more. Tell us about some of the company’s different brands.
Fox Trail Distillery: We currently have three different spirits in production: Boxley Vodka, Artanical Gin, and Oak & Bean, our cold brew coffee liqueur. Boxley Vodka is made with 100 percent non-GMO Missouri-grown corn. One thing that sets it apart from other vodkas is the water we use to proof down our vodka called reverse osmosis. This allows us to provide the purest, cleanest water possible. You can kind of control what your mineral content is in the water and remove flavors that might be undesirable. Clean water plays a significant role in the finished product.
…Before and After: Bold Collab
The January/February 2019 issue features the home of Andrea Brooks, an interior designer herself who teamed up with Ashley Cardiel Interiors to makeover her Fayetteville home. “We challenged each other to always push ourselves creatively and at least share ideas aloud,” Ashley said of the collaboration. Throughout the process, the two coined the turn “aristo-boho” to describe the project: “It’s the marriage of preppy, aristocratic colors and textures with the art and accessories of a more bohemian traveler,” she said. Scroll below to see the before-and-after photos, and click here to read the full story.
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Home Show Revisits North Little Rock
The Home Builders Association of Greater Little Rock hosts its 67th annual Home Show on February 23–24 at Simmons Arena (previously Verizon Arena) in North Little Rock. The event is an opportunity to visit hundreds of vendors, interact with professionals, and learn about products that could improve your building or remodeling experience. The Home Show is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. February 23 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. February 24. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and members of the military, and free for children 12 and under. Visit hbaglr.com for more information.
Save the Date:
Arkansas Flower and Garden Show, March 1–3
Arkansas State Fair Grounds, Little Rock // argardenshow.com
Northwest Arkansas Home Show, March 29–31
Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, Springdale // nwahomeshow.com
This post originally appeared in the December 2018 issue of At Home in Arkansas.
More to Love at Our Boho Picnic
In our May issue, we shared inspiration for a boho-inspired picnic. Here are even more local finds to help inspire your own laid-back al fresco experience this season—just add Prosecco
Table and pillows | HOWSE, Bentonville and Little Rock
Scarf | Jimmy Was tasseled scarf available at Haus Werk, Little Rock
Book | The New Bohemians by Justina Blakely available at Anthropologie, Little Rock
Bocce ball set | Ken Rash’s Arkansas, Little Rock
New Shop on the Square
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.…
The High Point Journey
As we get back from fall High Point Market, I am more anxious than usual to unveil the latest in home trends. It seems that 2018 has a lot in store for homeowners. I want to take you along on my “High Point” journey so that you can see “a day in my life” at market. Along on the trip, was what I consider my “design family” from Alaska. We met Jeremy Bauer and Jason Clifton of Bauer/Clifton Interiors at an Interior Design Society conference several years back and we have been tackling markets together ever since.
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Color Psychology (Part 3 of 3)
As we enter summer, more of our clients are ready to redecorate. Color selection is a topic that most consumers struggle to overcome so we thought it would be helpful if we delve into how color has a psychological impact in interior design. Color is such a broad subject, so we are wrapping up our three part series and hope you enjoy learning about color psychology.
RED– A color well known for excitement and intense feelings; red is a color that should be specified with great thought. Because it increases appetite, it is utilized in culinary design frequently. A few fun facts about this passionate color are listed below.
• Creates feelings of excitement and intense emotions
• Can create intense anger
• Is known to create warmth, comfort, and love when warmer shades of red are utilized
• Increases heart rate and blood pressure
• Increases appetite
BROWN– A beloved neutral that provides warmth, safety, and comfort, Brown is one of the most favored of neutrals. Take a look at this color’s characteristics below.
• Provides warmth, strength, and security
• Reduces stress and conflict
• Soothes tense muscles
• People tend to “open up” when surrounded by brown
• Comforting
• Provides credibility and reassurance
BLACK – Elegant, bold, and ideal for highlighting key pieces in a room; black absorbs all light in the color spectrum and is often regarded as a color of power and strength.
• Sophisticated and elegant
• Provides a feeling of trustworthiness and feels friendly
• Creates enthusiasm and excitement
• Increases heart rate
• Increases appetite and is therefore used in the restaurant industry frequently
• Improves lung functioning and is specified in bedrooms for children with asthma
• Utilized in workout rooms because of it’s energizing effect
• Provides a feeling of being “grounded” in the space
• Bold and strong
I hope you enjoyed the last post of our color psychology series. It’s fun to learn how the mind responds to color!
Shayla
Photo courtesy of Janet Warlick
Shayla Copas, owner and principal designer of Shayla Copas Interiors is an award winning Arkansas designer who has been voted by numerous publications as a favorite designer in the state. Her work has graced the pages of AT HOME IN ARKANSAS and other statewide and national publications throughout her 20 year career. Most recently, her work was featured on the cover of a Christmas interior design book, featuring several top designers across the nation including, Christopher Radko and HGTV personality Joe Ruggiero. Shayla is a member of the Interior Design Society and National Kitchen and Bath Association. Her new blog EN VOGUE with SHAYLA COPAS focuses on trends in home design and entertaining.
Color Psychology (Part 2 of 3)
As we slide through spring, more of our clients are ready to redecorate. Deciding upon color is a topic that most consumers struggle to overcome. We thought it would be helpful if we delve into how color has a psychological impact in interior design. Color is such a broad subject, so we are going to tackle this as a three-month series.
GREY – This favorite color for executives across the world is one of the most popular neutrals. Grey tones tend to remain timeless as a result.
Take a look below at this color’s characteristics
• Attracts clients with high spending habits
• Increases creativity dramatically
• Serves as a timeless backdrop
• Works with a number of color combinations
• Considered incredibly stylish
• Flexible color that can work in a formal or casual setting
PINK– Pink is soft and romantic and is personally one of my favorite colors. Psychologically speaking, pink reduces stress and can reduce anger significantly.
Look below for tidbits about this soothing color.
• Reduces anger
• Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
• Slows the endocrine system
• Soothes tense muscles
• Increases craving for sweets
• Comforting
• Those wearing pink appear to be approachable
ORANGE – I adore this happy, inviting and exciting color. Orange just happens to be one of the most popular colors lately, and we have been specifying it frequently. Look below for a few fun facts!
• Happy
• Provides a feeling of trustworthiness and feels friendly
• Creates enthusiasm and excitement
• Increases heart rate
• Increases appetite and is therefore used in the restaurant industry frequently
• Improves lung functioning and is specified in bedrooms for children with asthma
• Utilized in workout rooms because of it’s energizing effect
WHITE – Fresh, crisp and youthful yet it should not be over-utilized as it can appear sterile. Take a look below for this color’s effects.
• Innocent
• Clean
• Sterile
• Airy
• Creates a sense of space
• Represents new beginnings
• Quiet
• Fresh
I hope you enjoyed part two of our color psychology series! It’s fun to learn how the mind responds to color and we can’t wait to share part three next month! Happy Spring design friends.
Shayla
Photo courtesy of Janet Warlick
Shayla Copas, owner and principal designer of Shayla Copas Interiors is an award winning Arkansas designer who has been voted by numerous publications as a favorite designer in the state. Her work has graced the pages of AT HOME IN ARKANSAS and other statewide and national publications throughout her 20 year career. Most recently, her work was featured on the cover of a Christmas interior design book, featuring several top designers across the nation including, Christopher Radko and HGTV personality Joe Ruggiero. Shayla is a member of the Interior Design Society and National Kitchen and Bath Association. Her new blog EN VOGUE with SHAYLA COPAS focuses on trends in home design and entertaining.
