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Friendship Blooms

September 1, 2023 by Laura LaRue

The owners of Fayetteville’s Meus Floral Studio create moody arrangements with pops of color to take you from summer to fall

Speaking to Faith Hundley and Molly Barnes, owners of Meus Floral Studio in downtown Fayetteville, one would guess they’ve been friends since childhood. However, they didn’t actually meet until working on the same freelance floral project in 2018; and in that meeting, something clicked. “That’s where Molly and I first started bonding, talking about our grandmothers’ gardens and the desire to work with our hands,” Faith says. “I remember telling someone right after I met Faith that we were going to be best friends,” Molly adds with a laugh….

Urban Escape

July 31, 2023 by Laura LaRue

DK Design transforms a downtown Fayetteville backyard into a three-season retreat

After relocating from Dallas, the owners of this home fell in love with the historic, walkable neighborhoods of downtown Fayetteville. They purchased a house that had been renovated by area entrepreneur Mark Zweig and desired to create a backyard that matched its distinctive style while offering plenty of amenities for their family to enjoy. Enter exterior designer Daniel Keeley of Northwest Arkansas-based DK Design. “They wanted a pool and a covered space where everyone could gather, and it was very important for this portion to look like it had been added during the home’s previous renovation,” he says….

The Hangout

July 1, 2023 by Laura LaRue

A Little Rock family turns to Better Lawns & Gardens to create an all-weather retreat

While the owners of this west Little Rock residence had spent years creating a home they love, their focus had always been on the interiors. Recently, they decided to turn their attention to the backyard. “Our yard was sloped and didn’t have a great flat area,” the owner recalls. “It was pretty but never really functional.” Additionally, as their two sons got older, they saw the boys wanted a bit more independence and separation, especially when friends visited. The pair began to dream about a backyard pavilion that could offer a solution in both cases….

Garden Glories

June 1, 2023 by Laura LaRue

The team behind central Arkansas-based Gloriette shares timeless planting inspiration

“Containers are my heartbeat,” says Laurie Miller, who, along with Tabietha Dillard, co-owns the outdoor accessory line Gloriette. “They give so much dimension to a typical bed and offer a place where you can be a bit more whimsical.” As proprietors of the Arkansas-based online shop, the two love to dream up different plantings and imagine how their customers might bring them to life. “Our belief at Gloriette is whether humble or lush, our gardens are a retreat from a hectic world. They should welcome friends, celebrate life’s milestones, and help us to make cherished memories,” Laurie adds….

Vases Loaded

February 28, 2023 by Laura LaRue

Vase & Vine’s Gina Taverner on how to use bunches of the same type of flower to make a statement in fresh arrangements for the home

There’s a sense of warmth to Vase & Vine, the Clarksville shop owned by florist Gina Taverner. That’s because the cottage housing this unique business is equal parts Gina’s floral studio and her home. “It’s nice because I can come in here and start supper if we’re slow, or I make casseroles and soups for lunch for everyone every once in a while,” she says. “My employees feel at home here, too.”
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Red & Green Thumb

December 1, 2022 by Laura LaRue

Holiday plants make for cheery Christmas gifts and beautiful additions to seasonal displays. Here, Chris Norwood from Tipton & Hurst helps us ensure these festive flora thrive

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Feels Like Fall

September 12, 2022 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Designer Casey Roark sets the scene for all things autumn in a Fayetteville backyard

Twenty years ago Casey Roark started her Northwest Arkansas design business doing While You Were Out-style bedroom makeovers. That quickly led to full-scale renovations and new-construction builds via word of mouth. However, she still has a great appreciation for the small things—namely, live plants and seasonal décor. “Seasonal design allows me to get creative. It’s fun to step away from the day-to-day and use things that are fresh,” the designer says, noting her love of gardening at her own home….

In with the Zen

July 30, 2022 by ark_admin

Designer Daniel Keeley brings cosmopolitan style to a south Arkansas outdoor space

Creating a refined place to unwind was the goal behind Dr. Jeffrey Reinhart’s backyard makeover. Having lived in his Monticello home for decades, he is no stranger to renovations. Most recently, he worked with Tom Chandler & Associates to refresh the home’s interiors, which prompted him to call on longtime friend and outdoor designer Daniel Keeley to create a similar aesthetic outside.

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3 Summer Plantings

June 1, 2022 by ark_admin

As the owner of Botanica Gardens and Plantopia, Chris H. Olsen has no shortage of ideas for flowering plants that will thrive during an Arkansas summer. Here, he offers three ideas for wow-factor container gardens

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A Place For Play

April 22, 2022 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

AC Designs teams up with Spradlin Homes to create a family’s dream backyard

For years the children of these Little Rock homeowners had wished for a pool they could visit any time of day. “When the pandemic began, we thought, Who knows how long we are going to be here? Maybe this is the time,” one of the owners recalls. Throughout their 16 years in the house, they had spent time updating numerous other areas and were ready to transform their underdeveloped backyard into a destination….

Friendship Blooms

Urban Escape

The Hangout

Garden Glories

Vases Loaded

Red & Green Thumb

Feels Like Fall

In with the Zen

3 Summer Plantings

A Place For Play

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