Vertical stripe with ikat inset cotton blend, stained glass patterned silk and patterned poly blend. Larry’s Inc., Little Rock
Patterned cotton pups, patterned cotton min-dot and polka dots. Interior Tailor, Little Rock
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A Whole New Spin
When pondering prized collections, items owned by children under the age of 10 don’t usually come to mind. However, in most cases, children were the first to enjoy the simple, vivid beauty of vintage spinning tops. Widely manufactured from the 1930s through the 50s, the cheerful whistling or humming tops brought smiles to the faces of children who were growing up as the nation experienced both world wars and the era of the Great Depression.
The small tin structures usually range from 13 to 24 centimeters in width and are most easily recognizable for a kaleidoscope-like scheme of rich colors, notes Sally Lieblong, owner of Arkansas Peddlers Antique Mall in Greenbrier, who admires the colorful toys so much she’s amassed and displays a significant collection. Many of the tops, including the metal ones without designs, give a playful whistle when they’re set in motion. These solid metal tops were precursors to the colorful styles of the mid 20th century.
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Colorful & Creative Kids’ Wares
1. By Land and By Air framed prints on wood. Tuck & Cover, Little Rock
2. Colorful cardboard dollhouse. Haus Werk, Little Rock
3. Monogrammed wastebasket. Mrs. Polka Dot, Little Rock
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Eco Options
Marvin’s Low-E II with Argon windows reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter. Barton’s, locations statewide; Butterfield Windows & Doors, Fayetteville; C.J. Horner and Company, Hot Springs; Ditta Door & Hardware, Jonesboro; Greenfield Millworks, North Little Rock; Harry G. Barr Co., Fort Smith, Springdale; Kaufman Lumber, Little Rock; Marchant Building Center, Mountain Home; Pine Creek Lumber, Hindsville; Plymouth Building Products, North Little Rock; Ridout Lumber, locations statewide; SCI Millwork, Harrison
“So many energy-efficient options exist now that homeowners can enjoy beautiful new windows designed to match their old ones, or choose a whole new look with larger sizes and easy operation.”
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Renewed Resources
1. Mercury glass bottles converted into hanging lanterns for votive candles. Box Turtle, Little Rock
2. Baskets made from recycled men’s shirts and clothes hangers. The Green Corner Store, Little Rock
3. Tap water bottle purchases help provide safe drinking water for children, with a portion of the retail price donated to the United States Fund for UNICEF. Vesta’s, Little Rock
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Light Bright
1. Cirrus chandelier from Hinkley Lighting with brushed nickel finish and ivory fabric. www.hinkleylighting.com
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Shades of Jade
Marinell Donald fondly remembers helping her mother with household chores and finding a light green teacup or saucer in a laundry detergent box or even in a carton of oats. As a child, she had no idea these milky green pieces, known as jadite, were part of a growing trend in kitchenware.
Years later, Marinell began her own collection of the alluring glassware with a few pieces of Fire King’s Restaurant Ware pattern, including an egg stand, which she was able to secure at a local auction. “Restaurant Ware pieces are known for their durability and functionality, and they don’t have any embellishments,” says Marinell. Pieces in this collection typically include mixing bowls, mugs, juicers and place settings, which were used in diners and cafes during the 1950s, hence the name. To date, this is still the most popular and perhaps widely known pattern; however, it was not the first.
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Lakeshore Looks
1. Iosis Collection pillows feature embroidered fish, starfish and seashells on white linen. Yves DeLorme, Little Rock
2. Brass outdoor torches. Ken Rash’s of Arkansas, Little Rock
3. Lake House water hyacinth soy-based candle in an art glass vessel. House to Home, Hot Springs
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On the Surface
Lost Art
It’s often said that handwriting is a dying art form, but Mac and Sue McFarland of Bath House Row Antiques in Hot Springs are keeping it alive with a beautiful assemblage of antique writing accessories.
The McFarlands’ collection encompasses not just pens but everything one would have needed to execute the written word. There are, for example, traveling spring-loaded leather inkwells made to close tightly for transport, as well as a portable lap desk with military handles from the 1840s. “An important person keeping records on a day-to-day basis would have had that piece,” Mac says.
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