Julielle Sears teaches us how to make a fresh floral wreath to brighten a loved one’s day

Julielle and Ben’s two children, Eli and Elle Harper, search for fresh blooms.
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A palette of pastel hues sets the scene for this al fresco fête

With the arrival of spring comes numerous opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, whether gardening, dining, or—one of our favorites—entertaining. For this backyard gathering, Chris Norwood, vice president and lead floral designer at Tipton & Hurst, designed a cheerful spring party scene. The bright color palette, playful balloon installation, paper table runner, and outdoor setting lend the scene a casual air, while china at each place setting and a sophisticated floral arrangement elevate the design.
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Shop owner Heather Wardle celebrates a few of her favorite things—hosting loved ones, the great outdoors, and the South—in this autumn-inspired gathering
Coastal inspiration and Southern air come together in a patriotic lobster boil designed by Jessie Gillham of Festive Haus

“In Arkansas and in the South in general, when we think of the fourth of July, we think of barbecues and cookouts—and we all love that—but for this party I wanted to elevate it a little bit,” says event designer Jessie Gillham of Little Rock’s Festive Haus. Her inspiration? A coastal lobster boil with Southern influence and a patriotic palette.
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Conway local Kim Lane hosts a Scandinavian-inspired summer solstice soirée

When you first meet Kim Lane, there are a few things you’ll figure out right away. For starters, she loves her home—the city of Conway, her neighborhood surrounded by parks and trails, and the white brick house she shares with her husband, Aaron, and her stepson, Gabe. She’s also passionate about connecting with people, which she gets to do in her day-to-day role as CEO of The Conductor, an entrepreneur-focused program based at the University of Central Arkansas. So it goes without saying that she’s happiest when she gets to combine the two and spend long hours with loved ones at her home.
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Inspired by Mother’s Day gatherings, Lilias & Olive’s JoBeth McElhanon pairs timeless china patterns with contemporary finds for a fresh spin on setting the table
Just in time for Easter, blogger and mom of five Jennifer Maune invites us into her home for a kid-friendly party that every bunny is sure to love
Valentine’s Day Soirée: Wine, cheese, and fondue set the scene for a laidback couples gathering

For the final installment of her yearlong party idea series with At Home in Arkansas, Little Rock designer Tobi Fairley invites us into her dining room for a Valentine’s Day get-together. Fittingly, the room is adorned in pink while red roses, berries, and wine fill the table, a color combo ideal for the holiday. “I wanted this couples dinner to be a little dramatic yet romantic. When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think roses and diamonds, and more of a luxe occasion,” the designer says. Read on to see how she created a small gathering that seems to invite guests to linger over both food and conversation.
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Tobi Fairley invites us into her kitchen for one of her favorite holiday traditions

Hosting a mother/daughter party is one of designer Tobi Fairley’s favorite holiday traditions. She and her daughter, Ellison, enjoy inviting Ellison’s classmates and their moms to their home—whether it’s for an ornament exchange or, this year, for a cookie swap. “I love a reason to get her friends together,” Tobi says, “and I also love to bake, so this is a perfect holiday party in my book.”
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