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Elegant & Enchanting

November 29, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

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

November 29, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

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

October 29, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

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

October 29, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

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

October 29, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

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

September 29, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

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

September 29, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

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

September 29, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

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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Color Family

August 4, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

Inspired by the homeowner’s love of pink and blue, designer Laure Antonetti Schutze creates a home brimming with pattern and personality

After spending years commuting from west Little Rock to downtown for both work and school, Elizabeth and Scott Poynter knew a move closer to the city center made sense. They began looking at homes in the Heights neighborhood and, upon walking into this house, they knew it was the one. “This house is totally different from our last one,” Elizabeth says of the 1930s abode. “I loved how the floors creaked and that the outside had this charming, inviting cottage look, but inside it had plenty of space for our family.” As the co-owner of Fayetteville’s recently opened women’s boutique, Blythe, Elizabeth loves fashion. Her eye for style carries into other areas of her life, which allowed her to envision the home’s formerly monochromatic rooms coming to life….

Staying Power

August 4, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

In Northwest Arkansas, a family home infused with current style comes to life with the help of designer Casey Sarkin

Warm, comfortable, and polished: That is how Casey Sarkin describes this family of five’s Fayetteville home. After her first meeting with the clients, the designer saw right away they had several priorities. First, they knew their new home needed to be as functional for their three kids as it would be for them. Second, they wanted every detail to reflect personality and style….

Elegant & Enchanting

Holiday Prep

Down to Earth

Comfortably Curated

Gracefully Restored

European Elegance

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Southern Made Modern

Color Family

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