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Traditional, Transformed

April 29, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

A move to the Capital City prompts a couple to renovate a 1930s residence with the help of designer Tobi Fairley

Martha and Dr. Vent Murphy are no strangers to home renovations. Having raised three daughters in a 1929 home in Fort Smith, they had built an addition and done a partial renovation through the years, not to mention completed an update to their lake house—all with the help of longtime designer and friend Tobi Fairley. “Tobi and I just clicked. I have worked with her for years, and 90 percent of the time she can bring me something, and I love it immediately,” Martha says….

Among the Treetops

March 27, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Contemporary architecture and comfortable furnishings blend to make both husband and wife feel at home in this west Little Rock residence

Like many young boys, Dr. Andy Henry had a lifelong dream of living in a tree house. “I started med school in Little Rock in 1979 and finished training in ’85. At some point in that time, I came out to this area and said, I want to live here someday,” he recalls. “Eventually, I found the person who owned the land, bought it, and got my friend from church, Fred Lord, to take a hike with me to see if we could build a house here. He said, ‘I can do it. It won’t be easy, but I can do it,’” Dr. Henry says….

Creative Departure

March 27, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Designer Casey Sarkin helps a longtime friend push the boundaries of her personal style in a new construction Northwest Arkansas home

For decades, the owners of this home in Northwest Arkansas had their eye on the lot where they would eventually build. However, in all that time, there was always one small problem: It was never for sale. “We’d been driving up here since we were about 29 years old,” the homeowner says. “We’ve always loved this lot, but the people who owned it didn’t want to sell it. One day, we drove by and there was a ‘for sale’ sign nailed to the tree. We bought it that day,” she says….

In Classic Color

March 27, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Bear Hill Interiors helps a Little Rock couple freshen their 1920s home with a youthful palette and contemporary accessories

Julie Sloan hadn’t intended to hire a designer when she visited Bear Hill Interiors. However, after talking with William Lendermon and the store’s owner, Kevin Walsh, she had them over the next day to measure for drapes in the living room of the 1920s Little Rock home she shares with her husband, Walker. Drapes turned into furniture placement, which turned into adding a few new pieces, which led to accessories, rugs, and art. “We did one thing at a time, and they never made me feel rushed,” Julie says. “They really helped me prioritize what I needed to do next. And, I saved money because I wasn’t making mistakes by trying to do it on my own.”…

A Garden for All Seasons

February 21, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

On the banks of the Little Red River, Kay Kelley Arnold invites guests to savor the beauty of a year-round garden

Upon driving up to Kay Kelley Arnold’s Heber Springs getaway, one might assume the landscape is the result of decades of work. The property, which includes a spacious fenced-in garden and greenhouse situated alongside the driveway as well as a pavilion and screened-in sleeping porch overlooking the Little Red River at the back of the site, is bathed in shades of green accented with seasonal color—or lack thereof, depending on the time of year you visit….

An Elegant Escape

February 21, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Areas for playing, gardening, and lounging abound in this spacious Northwest Arkansas outdoor retreat

Practicality and poise go hand-in-hand in this backyard, which received a full renovation after a young family moved into the home. Designer Daniel Keeley of DK Design shared the couple’s vision for an elegant yet relaxed outdoor living area and helped them create a space they can enjoy for years to come….

All in the Family

February 21, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

After years of putting clients first, the owners of a landscaping company finally get the outdoor space of their dreams

After 35 years in the home they built in west Little Rock, Ruth Ann and David Munsey, Jr.—owners of Better Lawns & Gardens—decided it was time to revamp their backyard and patio. And when you own a landscaping company, who better to call on than the family business?…

Organic Elegance

December 30, 2018 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

A Dallas designer helps a Northwest Arkansas couple turn an outdoor area into a comfortable, gracious interior addition with a flair for all things natural

“Comfort and beauty must go hand-in-hand,” says Dallas-based designer Vicki Crew of Vicki Crew Interiors. That was the approach she took when a Northwest Arkansas couple asked for her guidance in enclosing their existing patio to create an addition to their home. “It was an underused patio, and they wanted to make a more comfortable space between the pool and home,” Vicki says….

Bold Collab

December 30, 2018 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Designers Andrea Brooks and Ashley Cardiel team up to push the boundaries in a redesign of Brooks’s Fayetteville home

When El Dorado designer Andrea Brooks started looking for a place to call home in Northwest Arkansas, she didn’t envision taking on a large-scale project. “We were really looking at townhouses and condos, something more for going to visit,” Andrea explains, noting that she has one son at the University of Arkansas and one headed there next fall; plus, her mom and sister live in the area, as well. “After looking at a number of options that just didn’t feel right, my sister found a listing that had been under contract but was going back on the market the next day. As soon as I walked in the house the next morning, I said, ‘This is my house!’”…

Dream Big

December 30, 2018 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

High style and stunning views are hallmarks of this home on the outskirts of Fayetteville

Michelle Trumbo dreamt of looking out her windows to a distant view of the White River and its woodlands. When fate intervened in the form of a friend who knew of a piece of property with just such stunning views, she and her partner, Joe Whiteside, knew the time had come to capitalize on the dream….

Traditional, Transformed

Among the Treetops

Creative Departure

In Classic Color

A Garden for All Seasons

An Elegant Escape

All in the Family

Organic Elegance

Bold Collab

Dream Big

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