From assistant art director Laura LaRue: “Love the dress! And such a fun chair! Brightened up my day for sure!” (“This and that” from Oh Joy!)
From marketing coordinator Megan Lindsey: “I would just like to somehow transport myself to this spot. It looks like heaven on earth. A little guesthouse, a mini pool and the beach just feet away. Sounds like perfection to me! I hope you get to spend your weekend at the beach. And if not, you can just daydream like me! Happy Friday!” (“Vacation” from ZsaZsa Bellagio)
From editor in chief Diane Carroll: “I’ve been enjoying the summery looks on this blog from the South. Especially love this one with bee skeps…instant texture indoors or out, and so fun when used as light fixtures.” (“French bee skeps” from Under Spanish Moss)
From account executive Stevi Jackson: “It has been HOT, HOT, HOT here in Arkansas this week – too hot to go outside. I’m feeling a little claustrophobic, so these beautiful GREEN outdoor spaces have stolen my heart!! No dead grass in any of these shots. SO refreshing…” (“Inner gardens” from Desire to Inspire)
From associate editor/online editor Paulette Pearson: “It’s the details that make a house a home. Have long loved minerals, and this idea for turning them into customized knobs is definitely one I would like to try. So rustically elegant and unique.” (“Custom hardware knobs” from Full House)
From account executive Catherine Barron: “In honor of the October Fall Fashion issue we’re currently working on, in combination with the biggest heat wave Arkansas has seen, I’m still thinking skirts for fall. Especially since it stays warm in Arkansas ’til November some years! (“Summer skirts to take you into fall” from Second City Style)