Inspiring your Home and Lifestyle
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….
Travelers from near and far find respite in the state’s northern mountains | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion
Photos courtesy of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism
Arkansas is the sort of place you can live your whole life and still find surprises; at least, that’s how Prairie Grove resident Brenda Black felt when she started spending time in the Ozarks. As the owners of Westwood Gardens, she and her husband, Russell, found themselves invited to a secluded property in Newton County by a customer who soon became a dear friend. “He bought a large load of trees and wanted us to deliver them. When we finally got to the property and saw the view, we said, Oh my gosh, this is incredible,” Brenda says. Perched on a ledge overlooking the Little Buffalo River, the home is aptly named Star’s Edge. Years later, when their friend was ready to put the mountain home on the market, Brenda and Russell jumped at the chance to call this retreat their getaway….
Whether styling a casual look or a night out, pearls never go out of style
Baroque freshwater pearl necklace and 18K yellow gold, sea pearl, and aquamarine faceted earrings. Sissy’s Log Cabin, Pine Bluff, Little Rock, Jonesboro, Memphis, and Conway, sissyslogcabin.com…
An urban art initiative seven years in the making brings global renown and local interest to an ‘unexpected’ Arkansas city
Much has been said about Fort Smith’s The Unexpected since its inception in 2015. The public arts project has received international praise, local criticism, and everything in between—and that’s the point, according to director Claire Kolberg. “From our perspective, if you’re talking about art in a way you weren’t before, that’s a good thing,” she says….
Alchemy Atelier has the process of preserving florals down to a fine art
With a background spanning dance, photography, textiles, and floral design, Alecia Walls-Barton is the quintessential renaissance woman. Her recent passion is visual art made from dehydrated flowers, a creative outlet she explores under the name Alchemy Atelier. “Alchemy is a term that refers to early chemistry. I like that word because it has a scientific feel but also a magical, mystical quality,” she says, likening this work to her experience in the photography darkroom. “I’ve always been drawn to historical techniques, and I find myself happiest when working through that slow, methodical process.”…
Pinecone Primer: 3 ways to make a merry entrance using a winter woodland staple
“This is such a charming exterior so I really wanted to play on that with the magnolia,” says Christina Gore of Christina Gore Design Studio. Her clients Elizabeth and Scott Poynter have a huge magnolia tree on their property, providing tons of fresh clippings. Christina wired these into a faux base and used pinecones to add a contrasting texturing along the garland, which ends with giant-sized gold jingle bells. “Even as an adult everyone wants to have a little bit of the magic of the season, and these bells do just that,” the designer says….
Head to Saline County to embrace traditions new and old | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion
For a primer on the history of Saline County, look no further than “The Benton Mural” on the side of the Bell Building in downtown Benton. Completed by artists Dianne Roberts and Mark Davey, the 35-foot-tall piece starts in 1541 with the Caddo tribe’s first encounter with European explorers and ends in the early 20th century with the creation of the city’s Niloak pottery, made famous for its creator’s unique use of local kaolin clay….
An ever-expanding cultural scene draws people from near and far to the Northwest corner of the state | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion
New York designer and Arkansas native Ryan Lawson led the design of a remodeled bank to serve as home to retail space BRIKA.
In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau put out a list of the 15 fastest-growing cities—and it’s no surprise that Bentonville ranked high, coming in fifth thanks to a 7.4 percent increase in population a year prior. While the city has been home to Walmart’s headquarters for decades and a popular outdoors destination even longer, Bentonville’s growth became arguably exponential with the establishment of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (crystalbridges.org) in 2011. In April, a 100,000-square-foot expansion was announced that will grow the facility by 50 percent and increase space for galleries, educational programs, and events; how’s that for a 10-year anniversary present?…
One Bowl, Big Taste: Baker Kelli Marks’s first cookbook promises to delight your palate, one bowl of ingredients at a time
In Little Rock, the name Kelli Marks is synonymous with sweets. That’s why it’s hard to believe a love of baking was something Kelli didn’t discover until her 20s, when she provided the cake for her grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary. “I’d never done a ton of baking, but I thought it’d be so fun if their granddaughter made the cake for the party,” Kelli recalls. “This being 2001, I had to buy a book and sit down and teach myself how to do it.” By the time the party rolled around, she presented the couple with a four-tier vanilla cake—and she was hooked….
Fall Trends: The season’s coolest accessories put a fresh spin on neutrals and animal influence | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion
Antonio “Croco” purse from Kristin Chase, Little Rock. Gold & Sage earrings from Box Turtle, Little Rock. Continue reading for more information and local resources.…
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