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Inside Effects announces new location and new ownership

May 24, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

*A Dumas kitchen remodeled by Inside Effects lead design consultant Leslie Tetrev featuring the store’s cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, hardware, and tile.*

Inside Effects has offered design and remodeling products, fabrication services, and professional installation for new construction and renovation products for more than 15 years. This spring, they announced a change in ownership and new location, which took effect in April. Still based in North Little Rock, the showroom has moved to 10400 Maumelle Blvd. and is under the ownership of Dustin Hughes, president of Contemporary Concepts and Stone Studio in Texarkana. While fabrication of stone slabs will move to Texarkana, central Arkansans will find the same level of service and state-of-the-art products at the new 10,000-square-foot showroom. Visit insideeffects.com for hours and more information.

This story originally appeared in the June 2021 issue of At Home in Arkansas.

The Duke in Little Rock’s Hillcrest opens and honors building’s history

May 15, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

*Front elevation of The Duke in Hillcrest created by architect Tim Heiple.*

Hillcrest residents as well as locals who frequent the Little Rock shopping and dining district have likely wondered about recent work to the Saul Harris Building, which sits at the corner of Kavanaugh Boulevard and North Spruce Street behind Leo’s Greek Castle. While River City Coffee has operated uninterrupted on the east end of the building for months, four recently vacated suites (three previously home to now-closed boutique Haus Werk and one formerly home to Engel & Völkers, which has relocated down the street) have undergone extensive renovations to prepare for new tenants. In revitalizing the historic building,owner Daniel Bryant has dubbed it “The Duke” after William Marmaduke Kavanaugh, eponym of the boulevard that runs through the neighborhood. …

Fayetteville architect Marlon Blackwell inducted into American Academy of Arts and Letters

May 1, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

The prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters has announced Fayetteville architect Marlon Blackwell among its newest inductees. As principal of Marlon Blackwell Architects, the honoree is known for his award-winning designs across Northwest Arkansas as well as out of state; you might recognize his work from the Crystal Bridges Museum Store and Coop Ramen in Bentonville, the Harvey Pediatric Clinic in Rogers, or the Steven L. Anderson Design Center at the University of Arkansas, among many other local projects….

Behind the Art: Patricia Wilkes

April 16, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

Sponsored Content | Photos provided by The Art Group

Little Rock’s Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center is home to a unique local treasure: Art Group Gallery. Founded and operated by area artists, it is a true working gallery where area artists have a studio to paint and can display their works to sell in the front of the shop. Follow along as we feature different artists each month who will each share the inspiration and stories behind a few of his or her pieces.

Artist Patricia Wilkes with her piece “Women of Wonder”

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Ransom Interiors Reopens in SoMa

April 5, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Above: A stylish dining space from Joshua Plumlee’s personal home as featured in the April 2017 issue of At Home in Arkansas.

Designer Joshua Plumlee’s Little Rock store, Ransom Interiors, made the move earlier this year from the Heights to start building out a new location in the arts district of South Main Street. Now, Joshua preps to open the new Ransom Interiors on April 6. …

Bass Outdoor Shutters & Shades Opens in Little Rock

April 1, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

A local source for exterior shutters, window shades, and screens recently opened in Little Rock. Bass Outdoor Shutters & Shades is helmed by Laura and Rory Bass, owners of Laura’s Draperies & Blinds in the Heights. “The business idea stemmed from the local clients Laura has serviced for the past 15 years,” Rory says. “Repeatedly, local builders, real estate agents, and designers have requested exterior shutters. There has been a constant need for this kind of product outside of typical box stores, and we are excited to now have the vendors’ and manufacturers’ support we need to provide this service.”…

Behind the Art: Sean LeCrone

March 18, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

At Home: Tell us a bit about your work. How did you get into painting? What type of mediums do you use? Do you have a formal process you follow or particular venue where you paint?

Sean LeCrone: I’m mainly a self-taught artist who has been painting for about 15 years. I prefer to paint in oils, but I work in acrylic as well when the mood strikes. I don’t have a strict process or recipe that I follow to create a painting. I like to be thoughtful at the beginning of the process and try to imagine what the finished piece will look like before I make my first mark on the canvas. I enjoy painting on location, but most of my work happens in the studio. I take a layered approach to developing the painting over two or more sessions in the studio. …

New Women’s Boutique Blythe Opens in Fayetteville

March 1, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Alexis Cox and Elizabeth Poynter celebrate the opening of their new women’s apparel shop, Blythe, in Fayetteville on March 1. The pair have been friends for decades; in fact, they have their hometown, Blytheville, to thank for inspiring the shop’s name. “I’ve worked in retail for about 10 years, and Alexis and I have always talked about doing something of our own,” Elizabeth says.

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Arkansas Designer Chris Goddard to Star on HGTV Show

February 22, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

At Home in Arkansas readers will recognize a familiar face when they tune in to HGTV on February 24: Chris Goddard, designer and principal of Goddard Design Group in Springdale, is one of eight contestants participating in the network’s Design Star: Next Gen. Inspired by the original Design Star, which aired from 2006 to 2013, this series features real designers and social media influencers from all over the country competing in design challenges for the chance at a $50,000 prize plus their own show. The show is hosted by Allison Holker Boss, and all six episodes will be available on Discovery’s streaming service, discovery+.

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Be Our Guest: Valentine’s Day at Cache Restaurant

February 12, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

A look at special menus developed by Little Rock’s beloved Cache Restaurant for Valentine’s Day weekend | Sponsored Content

Are you still searching for a special way to celebrate with a loved one this year? Payne Harding, executive chef of Cache Restaurant, has developed a special Valentine’s Day menu you won’t want to miss. Call (501) 850-0265 to make reservations, and read on for a bit more about what you can find on the menu during the season of love. …

Inside Effects announces new location and new ownership

The Duke in Little Rock’s Hillcrest opens and honors building’s history

Fayetteville architect Marlon Blackwell inducted into American Academy of Arts and Letters

Behind the Art: Patricia Wilkes

Ransom Interiors Reopens in SoMa

Bass Outdoor Shutters & Shades Opens in Little Rock

Behind the Art: Sean LeCrone

New Women’s Boutique Blythe Opens in Fayetteville

Arkansas Designer Chris Goddard to Star on HGTV Show

Be Our Guest: Valentine’s Day at Cache Restaurant

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