Inspiring your Home and Lifestyle
Whether you’re planning for time away or simply navigating your around-town to-do list, the season’s looks have a casual, cool air
Indigo
Cropped-pant olive jumpsuit with clear-and-white Jeffrey Campbell sandals and rimmed sun hat. “Cage” convertible bucket bag in Honey by Rebecca Minkoff; bedazzled watermelon earrings by Baublebar. Indigo, Little Rock, (501) 821-2808, shopindigo.com…
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Central Ozarks Farmers & Artisans Market
You’ll find this farmers market set up on the west side of the Harrison Square every Wednesday and Saturday morning from April through September. In addition to produce, meat, and eggs, vendors offer preserves, baked goods, and handmade crafts. facebook.com/COFAMHarrison…
Just in time for Easter, blogger and mom of five Jennifer Maune invites us into her home for a kid-friendly party that every bunny is sure to love
“We’re the typical American family,” Jennifer Maune says of her household, which includes husband Brian and their five children, ages 9 to 2. After leaving a career as the executive director of a statewide nonprofit two years ago to be home with her children, Jennifer began to feel inspired to use her communications background in a different way.
That’s when she started Maune Legacy, a blog where she shares lifestyle tips, party planning ideas, and home inspiration. “Growing up I wanted to be a photographer, an interior designer, and a party planner, plus I love to read and write. The blog has given me an opportunity for all of my passions to collide; I didn’t have to pick just one thing,” Jennifer says. In particular, she enjoys using the online platform to connect with other women and create content to inspire them in all areas of life….
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Arkansas Arts Center
In addition to world-class art exhibitions, the Arkansas Arts Center plays host to lectures, children’s theater, art classes for young and old, and its recently revamped restaurant, Watercolor in the Park. arkansasartscenter.org
Antique Brick Outdoors
One of the state’s oldest brick masonries, Antique Brick & Block, has this sister store, which showcases the latest styles in outdoor dining sets, lounge furniture, poolside furnishings, rugs, lighting, and more. antiquebrickinc.com…
Anna Coon of The Culinary Coon shares her recipes for a day of healthy eating—breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Little Rock native Anna Coon has cooking in her blood. “My mom and her mother are amazing cooks,” she says. However, it wasn’t until she married her husband, Tim, three years ago and they began the journey to parenthood that Anna truly began to put her culinary talents into practice. She focused on being more mindful about nutrition, and in turn began to learn about food’s overall role in her health and wellbeing….
Houseplant Handbook: Here’s the 411 on popular indoor plant varieties and maintenance
While houseplants are an easy way to bring life to your home décor, they have the reputation for being not-so-easy to keep alive. At least, that’s the myth that David Kirkpatrick from Cabbage Rose Florist in Little Rock says should be dispelled. “Plants just like a routine,” he explains. “When you overwater, then underwater, then change things around, that’s where houseplants get temperamental. It’s like a child—the more you keep to a schedule, the better they do,” he says. The eight plants listed here are great for first-timers—just remember to set a schedule and stick to it. >>>…
Valentine’s Day Soirée: Wine, cheese, and fondue set the scene for a laidback couples gathering
For the final installment of her yearlong party idea series with At Home in Arkansas, Little Rock designer Tobi Fairley invites us into her dining room for a Valentine’s Day get-together. Fittingly, the room is adorned in pink while red roses, berries, and wine fill the table, a color combo ideal for the holiday. “I wanted this couples dinner to be a little dramatic yet romantic. When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think roses and diamonds, and more of a luxe occasion,” the designer says. Read on to see how she created a small gathering that seems to invite guests to linger over both food and conversation….
Little Rock wine lovers (and certified professionals) Maggie and Aaron Walters share a recipe for Christmas brunch, plus the pairings you should consider for any holiday meal
“Quiche is something we serve at the holidays because it feeds a lot of people. Plus, it’s really easy to make, and you can really put whatever you want in it,” Aaron says, noting that while this recipe has gouda and uncured bacon, you can also use it as a chance to use up leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner.…
Tobi Fairley invites us into her kitchen for one of her favorite holiday traditions
Hosting a mother/daughter party is one of designer Tobi Fairley’s favorite holiday traditions. She and her daughter, Ellison, enjoy inviting Ellison’s classmates and their moms to their home—whether it’s for an ornament exchange or, this year, for a cookie swap. “I love a reason to get her friends together,” Tobi says, “and I also love to bake, so this is a perfect holiday party in my book.”…
There’s something for everyone when you celebrate Christmas in the capital city
Larger-than-life nutcrackers greet patrons on the steps of the Robinson Center.
Nov. 23 to Dec. 31
No one quite puts you in the holiday spirit like Buddy, the character popularized by Will Ferrell in the 2003 movie Elf. When Buddy discovers he’s a human, not an elf, he leaves the North Pole in search of his father in New York City—only to discover that his very grumpy human dad is on the naughty list. That script was adapted into a musical and first debuted on Broadway in 2010, and now you can experience Buddy’s loveable spirit with the cast at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse. Showtimes are Tuesday through Sunday with matinees on select Sundays and Wednesdays. Tickets are $33–$37 ($23 for children) and include dinner. murrysdp.com…
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