In an approach they describe as “bean-to-bar and beyond,” Bentonville’s Markham & Fitz Chocolate Makers uses fair-trade sourced cacao beans from their partner farmers in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, and Nicaragua to create their confections, which—as you can see—are not limited to chocolate bars. Their commitment to these relationships and the ones they create with customers in the shop are two of the ways they “celebrate people” every day.
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Sunny days ahead have us daydreaming of a trip to the tropics
Tulips
Lost + Wonder citrus -print dress and Yochi disc earrings. Tulips, Little Rock, (501) 614-7343, instagram.com/tulipsinlittlerock
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Leslie Pender has a penchant for historical homes and gardens—most notably her own. The Heights home she shares with her husband, Jim, has previously graced the pages of At Home in Arkansas, prompting us to wonder what was behind the iron gates of her garden. Pender took us on a tour to share how both the past and the present play a role in her beloved outdoor space.
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Discover central Arkansas: Head to central Arkansas for food festivals, book signings, and unbeatable theater in April
Above: Tacos served at Tacos 4 Life in Conway
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Meet Olivia Trimble: As the maven behind Sleet City Signs and Murals, this Northwest Arkansas-based artist is leaving her mark on the Natural State
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This month we’re crushing on all things covered in patterns and prints—the bolder, the better
1 Johnny Was “Mishka Rose” embroidered silk kimono. Vesta’s, Little Rock, (501) 375-7820
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This Arkansas native recently completed his first feature-length film, Then There Was Joe, which was shot at his parents’ Little Rock home
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Discover Hot Springs: All you need to know about visiting “America’s First Resort”
Walking down Central Avenue on a chilly day before winter started to turn to spring, I was struck by the way Hot Springs has managed to honor its historic charm while evolving over the years. I watched a pair of backpackers in front of me taking in the city and I saw it again through fresh eyes: They admired the architecture, popped into each and every storefront, and warmed their hands over the steam of the hot water bubbling through a fountain in front of Fordyce Bathhouse, now the Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center.
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Infuse your next round of cocktails with floral tones & fruity garnishes
The approach of porch-sitting weather has us dreaming of warmer temps and gardens in full bloom. And what better way to enjoy the changing season outside than with a carefully crafted beverage in hand? If your mixology is rusty, never fear—we’ve called in the professionals. Turn the page for three springtime spirits sure to inspire countless happy hours in the coming months.
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