Myranda Grulke uncovers a passion for gardening while renovating a historic property
These days, Myranda Grulke describes gardening as “part of her lifestyle.” But judging from the lush beds of seasonal color and a greenhouse brimming with potted plants, you would never guess she still considers herself a beginner.
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A west Little Rock couple transforms their backyard into a getaway with the help of local professionals
“Everyone who knows me knows this is my dream house,” says Kelli Heathman of the home she and her husband, Dr. Monty Heathman, share. The bones of the house—its French country influence, in particular—spoke to her tastes, and since moving here in 2015, she and designer Mona Thompson Phelan have worked to refresh furnishings and accents throughout the interiors. Recently, they turned their attention to the outdoors, bringing in David Munsey, III, of Better Lawns & Gardens to create a retreat. “I travel a lot for work so I wanted a place where I could relax on the weekends,” Kelli says. “Plus, we love to entertain and both wanted an area where there was plenty of room for guests and a flow of different spaces to welcome them.”
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For a designer and his dear friend, this Fayetteville home has been decades in the making
Walking into Melissa Banks’s home is like taking a trip both through time and around the world. As office manager for Goddard Design Group, the Springdale firm helmed by Chris Goddard, she is often immersed in the realm of global interiors, so it’s no surprise her personal home is a reflection of that aesthetic. Less apparent to the eye, however, is the home’s connection to its past.
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In Little Rock, designer Krista Lewis helps a family maximize their lot’s view and create a comfortable, inviting home
Having lived in their previous home for 10 years, this young family loved their neighborhood and never thought of moving—until a property around the corner piqued their interest. “I was out for a run one morning and saw a ‘for sale by owner’ sign that had just gone up,” one of the owners recalls. “At first I didn’t think that much of it, but then I passed by it a few more times and started thinking, that might be the best lot on the entire golf course,” he says. He began talking with the owner, viewed the interior, and soon got his family on board for a move.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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