Inspiring your Home and Lifestyle
‘Tis the season for apples, pears, pecans and—oh, yes—pie. In Northwest Arkansas, a Los Angeles-born baker shows us how she’s creating a sweet life with plenty of pastries to please
“Pie is my favorite thing to make,” Emily Petrick says. “I bring it to dinner parties instead of flowers, and it’s how I say thank you for everything.” With a passion like this, it’s no surprise the Bentonville baker and mom of twins admits to cooking a pie a week….
Two rounds of improvements—first construction and hardscaping, then color and soft furnishings—bring a whole new life to this beloved backyard
The backyard Liz Johnson describes from when she and her family moved into their home seven years ago bears little resemblance to the place they cherish today. The steps from the back door led to a small cement landing and a pool with concrete surround. “We had several different architects and landscapers come over to ask them, What do we do with this space?” Liz says. Little Rock’s Burt Taggart, III, of Taggart Design Group had the solution: Build a deck over the cement and elevate much of the living space—including a pergola-covered sitting area, bar and outdoor kitchen, and flagstone fireplace—on a landing a few steps above the pool….
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21C Museum Hotel
Rotating fine arts exhibits make this Bentonville boutique hotel a unique stay. Be sure to plan for a meal or cocktail in the hotel’s restaurant, The Hive, which is home to James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef award nominee chef Matthew McClure. 21cmuseumhotels.com…
Stephanie Bryant of The Blonde Kitchen shows us how to get on board with the latest trend in hors d’oeuvres
Snack boards, picky platters, or the more traditional charcuterie board—whatever you call these boards loaded with bite-size edibles, they are popping up everywhere. As the owner of The Blonde Kitchen, Stephanie Bryant assembles about 20 boards per week for her clients in Northwest Arkansas. “I love the idea of small, handheld bites. The board becomes a centerpiece at a gathering—people can hang out around it, and they are really pretty, too,” she says….
Coastal inspiration and Southern air come together in a patriotic lobster boil designed by Jessie Gillham of Festive Haus
“In Arkansas and in the South in general, when we think of the fourth of July, we think of barbecues and cookouts—and we all love that—but for this party I wanted to elevate it a little bit,” says event designer Jessie Gillham of Little Rock’s Festive Haus. Her inspiration? A coastal lobster boil with Southern influence and a patriotic palette.
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Big Box Karaoke
Shake up your Saturday night with a trip to Big Box Karaoke, which has seven private rooms for rent and thousands of song choices. In addition, the kitchen offers a menu of Asian-inspired flavors like bánh mì, soba noodles, and kimchi tater tots. bigboxkaraoke.com…
A west Little Rock couple transforms the façade of their home with help from landscape designer Chris H. Olsen
After building their home in the 1990s, the owners of this west little rock house were ready to update its exterior. Not only did they want to make it feel more current, they desired a place where they could sit on the front porch to visit with neighbors and enjoy the beauty of a flower garden. Designer Chris H. Olsen of Botanica Gardens had worked with them on the home’s landscape decades before, so it was a natural choice to call on him when it was time to make these updates.
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Accessory Gallery
No matter the season, Accessory Gallery has everything you need to keep your wardrobe looking fresh. Be sure to keep an eye on their Facebook page for upcoming trunk shows featuring favorite brands. facebook.com/shopag…
Conway local Kim Lane hosts a Scandinavian-inspired summer solstice soirée
When you first meet Kim Lane, there are a few things you’ll figure out right away. For starters, she loves her home—the city of Conway, her neighborhood surrounded by parks and trails, and the white brick house she shares with her husband, Aaron, and her stepson, Gabe. She’s also passionate about connecting with people, which she gets to do in her day-to-day role as CEO of The Conductor, an entrepreneur-focused program based at the University of Central Arkansas. So it goes without saying that she’s happiest when she gets to combine the two and spend long hours with loved ones at her home….
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Cole’s Jewelers
Founded in 1974, Cole’s Jewelers is operated by original owner Gail Cole, Cindy Leverette, and Lindsie Leverette. Their selection at two El Dorado locations includes fine jewelry for engagements and special occasions, designer bracelets and watches, and—a recent addition—the latest by Kendra Scott. colesjewelersonline.com…
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