Inspiring your Home and Lifestyle
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…
Meet Dani Ives: This Rogers-based artist takes needle felting worldwide
Q. Tell us a bit about fiber arts.
A. To me, fiber arts is a term that encompasses any form of art or craft that involves fabric or fibers, either natural or synthetic. This could be any type of surface design, printing, needlework, yarn work, quilting, sewing, embroidery, felting—there are so many disciplines that could be categorized as fiber arts….
Meet Bea Apple & Trisha Logan: This pair of entrepreneurial-minded women recently opened Hillfolk, a destination textile studio and shop
Q. Prior to opening Hillfolk, you two met through your experiences as entrepreneurs in Northwest Arkansas. Tell us a bit about these endeavors.
Trisha Logan: I am the current owner and founder of a paper store and invitation studio in Fayetteville known as Shindig Paperie. Shindig is now in its sixth year, and I have been feeling the pull to do something new for a few years and follow another passion of mine, textiles. I really love coming up with concepts for new businesses and brands and hope to continue to create them….
Give Thanks: Designer Shayla Copas sets the table (and the scene) for a glam yet grounded Thanksgiving celebration
Following their Thanksgiving lunch, Shayla Copas and her husband, Scott, have a tradition they look forward to each year. “We have an after-5 soirée and invite friends and family to drop by from 5 p.m. until we go to bed,” the designer says. Inspired by her love for this gathering, Shayla decided to help her clients, Shirley and Bill Miller, recreate the event in their dining room, which Shayla designed. Read on to see how she turned the space into the perfect place—complete with a delectable menu—for an autumn fête….
Seasonal Statement: Welcome guests with fall foliage and accents that can easily transition to winter months
Jennifer Gibson of Little Rock’s Good Earth Garden Center says the front-door display at coworker Billie Shields’s house has been on Billie’s to-do list for some time. “She has always wanted a pumpkin fall entrance, and this is the first house she’s lived in where she could do it,” Jennifer says. “And if you are going to have an eye-catching pumpkin display, you need the rest of the accents to complement it!”…
Classic plaids and rich jewel tones lend a vintage vibe to the season’s hottest looks
Romance Diamond Co.
Marco Bicego 18k rose gold “Marrakech” collar necklace, 18k white gold earrings with imperial topaz and diamonds, 14k rose gold diamond ring, and 14k diamond and rose gold bracelet. Romance Diamond Co., Fayetteville, (479) 443-9289, romancediamond.com.
Clothing provided by Box Turtle.…
Halloween Fun: Designer Tobi Fairley continues her hospitality series with ideas for an All Hallows’ Eve gathering that’s all treats and no tricks
“I love an excuse to entertain,” designer Tobi Fairley admits, “and there’s a magical element about Halloween for kids; it’s always been one of my daughter, Ellison’s, favorite holidays.” However, you won’t find ghoulish or gory goblins gracing the Fairleys’ front foyer. Instead, Tobi opts for a classic combination of sweet treats and cheerful décor. “You’ll see skeletons in my house, but they’re always smiling skeletons,” she laughs. “For me, fall is my favorite season so I want this to be a time to get together with friends and neighbors and enjoy all the things I love about the season—crisp air, wearing sweaters, having a pot of chili on the stove, and baking in my kitchen.” Read on to see how she complements her existing décor with colorful, fun pieces and good-enough-to-eat (or drink!) concoctions for Halloween….
Riceland’s Mobile Café brings Southern, locally grown fare—like this cheesy rice waffles and chili dish—to venues around central Arkansas
Arkansas has a storied history when it comes to rice. In fact, we lead the nation in rice production, with more than 1.1 million harvested acres in 2017, according to the USDA. While some of the rice grown accounts for one of the state’s most profitable exports, many Arkansans enjoy locally grown rice here in The Natural State….
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