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Finding Home

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A lifetime of travel and collecting take root in a couple’s new-construction home


Moving was not on the radar for this west Little Rock couple. However, when someone knocked on the door of their former home and made an offer, they thought it might not be a bad idea to downsize. “Everything happened very quickly, and we had to have a place to go,” recalls one of the owners. Not finding any existing properties to suit their needs and style, they came across a home that had just been started by contractor Mary Jane Herr, allowing them to tweak the plans to their preferences….

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Full of Joy

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A doctor-turned-designer infuses her family’s home with her signature, livable style

Growing up I wasn’t even aware interior design was a thing,” says Kricia Palmer. As a former pediatric allergist/immunologist, she first became intrigued with design while she and her husband, Jon, were both in medical school. “During my residency, we watched shows like Trading Spaces, and I realized this was something I was drawn to,” she says. “We were poor med students at the time, and I loved playing around with our house.”

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Elegant & Enchanting

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In Little Rock, Chris H. Olsen uses nature’s bounty to adorn a house for the season

Having worked with these Little Rock clients on their Christmas décor for a number of years, Chris H. Olsen is well acquainted with the timeless look the family wants during the season. “They like everything to be very clean, elegant, and simple,” he says of the approach that perfectly complements the home’s traditional interiors. “They are all about family and making it feel like home—especially during the holidays.” 

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Holiday Prep

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A preppy, Southern twist on traditional decor brings Christmas cheer to a family home

There is always a bit of kismet involved in finding the right house, even for those in the business of homes. Take for example Juliana and Clay Carlton, a broker and a home builder, respectively. “Since we’re both in the industry, we’re always really attune to what’s happening in the market. But just like everyone else, we had trouble finding exactly what we wanted,” Juliana says. They had, however, developed what she calls a “from-the-street crush” on a few houses in their favorite Fayetteville neighborhood. “We passed by it every day on walks, and we thought it was so cute—we had just never seen the inside,” Juliana says. She and Clay sent letters to five homes not on the market asking if the owner would be interested in selling, and as it happened, this one was.

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Down to Earth

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Designer Amy Terry and builder Harold Spradlin help a west Little Rock couple build a downsized home in a beloved area

With two kids in college and one in high school, this family of five was ready to downsize but not ready to leave the wooded west Little Rock area they called home. Having lived in their previous house for 18 years, it was the only place their children had known; plus, the secluded setting made it an ideal location to escape the busyness of the city without being too far from its amenities. When a neighbor was willing to sell a vacant lot they owned, the couple jumped at the opportunity and decided to build to suit their next phase of life.

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Comfortably Curated

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Original art, antiques, and cozy furnishings imbue a new North Little Rock home with timeless charm

If you think designing a home and having fun don’t go hand-in-hand, you haven’t met Cheryl Hannink and Barbara Bond Denniston. What started out as a designer-client relationship 30 years ago has evolved into a lifelong friendship with plenty of good times along the way.

“This is our third from-the-ground-up project, and over the years we’ve become best friends—or really more like sisters,” says Cheryl, who has an interior design degree and works full time as a product developer for Arkansas-based home furnishings line Porch View Home. “We’ve experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly together,” she adds with a laugh.

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Gracefully Restored

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A Fort Smith man calls on trusted professionals to create a country getaway that’s anything but rustic

The West Camp is where Steve Clark hangs his hat when he needs a change of pace. Located outside Fort Smith on approximately 2,000 acres, the cabin and its outdoor living spaces have quickly become a restorative retreat. “There’s no television, and that’s intentional. I like to be fully present,” he says. “It’s so quiet out here; you forget how noisy it can be in town. It’s incredibly relaxing.”

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European Elegance

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Designer Jayson Cain helps a Conway couple bring timeless character to their home

A move was not on the radar for Dana and Brian Barrilleaux until a burst water heater and the cleanup it entailed stirred the possibility. As longtime residents of Conway, they loved the area and wanted to find a home they could enjoy for years to come. After reaching out to a friend about the availability of houses for sale in a golf course neighborhood, they met builder Rex Lovelady and his wife, Stephanie, who would soon be putting their home on the market. “Dana really fell in love with this house immediately,” Brian says. “We came over on a Friday night to see it, and by Sunday we were making steps to purchase it,” he recalls.

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Feminine & Fun

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Harper Howey Interiors helps a client personalize her Rogers home with transitional-style furnishings and accessories

When Kimberly Harper’s client found this Rogers home, it had a lot going for it, including a great location and a recently remodeled interior. It lacked just one thing—personalization. Having helped the client with a previous residence, Kimberly knew she could blend classic and contemporary furnishings to give this one a stylish, feminine flair. “A lot of the pieces she had did not fit the house, either style-wise or in terms of functionality,” Kimberly says.

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Southern Made Modern

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Architect Adam Day creates a contemporary family home on the banks of the Arkansas River

Every architect has their architect story,” Adam Day says when asked what first drew his interest to the subject. “I was in ninth grade geometry class, and my teacher had us design our dream house. We had to draw it out using grid paper and build a model, and it was due the Friday before spring break. I went to him and said, ‘I’m really enjoying this, can I spend more time on it over spring break and present it when I get back?’” Upon his return to school, Adam delivered an impressive 3D model made of museum board, a profound contrast with his classmates’ popsicle stick creations.

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