1. Magnolia Casual swing set with tote bag from the Beach Boulevard collection, featuring indoor/outdoor fabrics. Fountains, Pots, Plants & More, Conway
2. Heartwood butterfly house. Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop, Little Rock
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Flooring Refresher
Trend #1
Hardwood featuring natural oiled finishes, wide planks, patterns and distressing
Tapis Blanc patterned, brushed and beveled oak hardwood with a natural oil finish; also available in Marron and Noir colors. Kahrs.com for retailers statewide
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Lean on Me
Sporting a cane may no longer be mainstream, but a select few still have enough panache to get away with it. Davis Tillman, owner of Tillman’s Antiques in Hot Springs, is one of the select few. The antiquarian began his cane collection more than 30 years ago, and has been known to don one on special occasions. “Every now and again, yes I do carry one,” he says, smiling. “I like to be a little over the top.”
For centuries, canes have served as accessories for men, often denoting power. In Rome, they were marked with eagles, while Egyptian styles featured lotus blossoms. In Asia, they also represented good fortune, and African chiefs and kings carried staffs carved from wood. “In almost every continent and culture, canes have been symbols of power and position,” Tillman says.
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Cut the Clutter with Color
“I encourage my clients to organize the clothes in their closet by color, which may seem simple but will actually save time and money. Not only will it help to simplify dressing each day, it has the added benefit of making you aware of the colors of your clothes. Next time you go shopping, you might think twice before purchasing that seventh blue sweater!”
Ashley Carson, interior designer and personal organizer
Anything and Everything Design, Conway
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Blue and White or Bust
Georgiana Gunn’s collection of blue and white china is a by-product of her career. Gunn, co-owner with husband Leland of Maumelle’s I-40 Antique Center, has been in the interior design and antique business for more than 40 years, acquiring china on her travels from the very beginning. “I borrowed $500 from the bank with no idea of how I’d pay it back,” Gunn laughs, recalling her first buying trip to Asia, “but when I returned home, I was able to sell everything to friends from my dining room table.”
Many more trips ensued, with most of Gunn’s blue and white china coming from Hollywood Road in Hong Kong, a street lined with all sorts of trinket and antique shops. Gunn quickly learned her way around, negotiating prices, developing relationships with local vendors, and becoming skilled in recognizing quality pieces. She also unearthed treasures stateside, including the shores of Maine, in and around Kennebunkport. “In our business, it’s called ‘the hunt,’” she says.
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Color Therapy
Holiday Wish List
“The Crestron Mobile App gives you real-time control of Crestron AV systems, lighting, shades, room temperatures and more, all through your iPad, making it more portable and convenient.” Phil Dively, Online Technologies, North Little Rock
“The LG Infinia 3D HDTV is equipped with Internet capabilities for searching YouTube and Netflix, and also allows you to view movies, television and sports in 3D.” Doug Hendricks, Arkansas Digital Systems, Bryant
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A Vintage Christmas
To Jessica Graham, owner of Mae’s Emporium in Fayetteville, vintage jewelry doesn’t belong stuck away in a box. When not being worn, and especially during the holidays, it should also become a focal point of your decor. Graham, with the help of business partners Lynlee Critz and Emily Digby, even uses it to trim her store, hoping to encourage customers to rethink the role of vintage jewelry within their homes. “Creating visuals is one of the things we like best,” she says. “We change our store window depending on fashion trends and seasons, and we always decorate for Christmas.”
Graham has built her collection over the course of a decade. She gathers pieces based in part on notes she keeps in a “little black book,” for clients who may be looking for a locket with their initials, or brides seeking special earrings for bridesmaid gifts. Otherwise, what she brings back to Mae’s depends on her discerning taste, and the invaluable knowledge she has gathered from experts while buying in California, New York, and the 28 flea markets she frequents across Arkansas.
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Paper Party
1. Monogrammed note cards from Paper Belle. Something Blue Paperie, Conway
2. Going Green and Runway Red set of eight folded note cards. Korto Momolu for SanLori, www.sanlori.com for locations statewide
3. Invitations from Twist Paper. Something Blue Paperie, Conway
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Fall Furniture Favorites
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