Three leading designers put a new spin on holiday packaging
Andrea Brooks, Andrea Brooks Interiors
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Life of the Party
Designer Chris H. Olsen shares tips–along with a few fond memories–that are sure to inspire you to crate your own festive New Year’s Eve fete
New Year’s Eve. It’s the one night of the year when even the timid among us have cause to celebrate, as partygoers bask in the year that was and revel in the optimism of what the future holds. For designer and entertaining expert Chris H. Olsen, a New Year’s Eve soirée is all about blending luxury with comfort and nostalgia with trends. We asked him to transform a private room at Little Rock’s Cache Restaurant into his ideal New Year’s Eve party spot. Read on to learn about the piece of his childhood that inspired the party’s theme and to glean ideas for your own lively bash.
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Cozy Up!
End Notes: Happy Holidays from the At Home in Arkansas Team
Discover: El Dorado
Filled with charm, including a bustling downtown area, this small, south Arkansas town is big on hospitality, style, and culture
AREA ATTRACTIONS
If you’re headed to El Dorado, you’re in luck when it comes to seasonal attractions. Not only is this month the perfect time to take in the town’s holiday décor and cheer, it’s also the culmination of the 50th anniversary festivities for The South Arkansas Arts Center (870-862-5474, saac-arts.com). Marking the end of this yearlong celebration is a special exhibit of internationally known Arkansas artist Carroll Cloar’s work in the museum’s Merkle and Price Galleries. Cloar’s paintings, which depict life in the South and his Arkansas roots, can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Library of Congress, and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and now at the South Arkansas Arts Center. Carroll Cloar’s Arkansas will be on display now through December 19. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
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End Notes: Pecans
As the days shorten and the air begins to chill, the groves of South Arkansas start to fill with this beloved nut. Whether it’s a pie, a candied version, or simply enjoying them straight from the shell, November is the perfect time to savor the wholesome, uncompromised flavor of pecans.
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Southbound Style
Comfort and fashion combine in a wardrobe that’s a perfect fit for a fall weekend road trip
BAUMAN’S Di Maestro dark denim-colored cotton shirt, herringbone-patterned soft jacket by Boglioli, Peter Millar brushed cotton, five-pocket trouser, American steer chukka boots by Trask, W. Kleinberg American bison belt, and Brunello Cucinelli duffle bag (seen on top of trunk). Bauman’s, Little Rock, (501) 227-8797, baumans.com
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Discover: The Wetlands
With acre upon acre of beautiful farmland, a host of antique stores and local shops, and—of course—one of the state’s largest seasonal festivals, it’s easy to see why this area becomes a popular gathering place each November
AREA ATTRACTIONS
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Welcome Friends!
Exterior designer Daniel Keeley and chef Jen Lewis come together to create a memorable Thanksgiving feast at Keeley’s Fayetteville home
Imagine for a second that you are friends with one of the most talented garden and exterior designers in the state and he’s invited you to his home for Thanksgiving. What’s more, he happens to be friends with one of the area’s top chefs and you’ll be dining on fare she has created especially for this evening. Sound too good to be true? Not if you’re friends with exterior designer Daniel Keeley of DK Design and chef Jen Lewis of Jen’s Art of Cooking. The pair chose a cool night last autumn to gather with new and old friends for an updated take on Thanksgiving traditions. Dubbing the evening a “friendsgiving,” guests took in the beauty of the garden spaces at Keeley’s personal home while enjoying an innovative and freshly made spread prepared by Lewis.
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End Notes: Halloween Costumes
From spooky to sweet, Arkansas jewelers share their all-time favorite dress-up characters
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