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Get your daily dose of design on the At Home blog, with giveaways, behind-the-scenes photos and more!
The pressure of the holidays can be overwhelming. We’re all expected to offer plates of delicious baked goods, have immaculately decorated houses, give the best gifts with the prettiest wrapping paper and still manage to look like we’re enjoying ourselves. It’s enough to make anyone a bit Grinchy, and it’s what inspired the content in this month’s issue of At Home. This year, we sought out ways to simplify your holiday routine without sacrificing the things you love about the season. Brown Sugar Bakeshop’s recipe for snickerdoodles on page 23 is as simple as it gets and a crowd-pleaser to boot. Make a huge batch so you’ll always have something on hand for parties, gifts or Santa. The rate at which these cookies disappeared from the At Home kitchen is a testament to their perfectly chewy centers and warm, buttery taste. We also asked members of the Northwest Arkansas chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers to share some of their favorite do-it-yourself holiday crafts. I hope these beautiful projects on page 25 will put you in the spirit. If you like the ideas here, you can find even more holiday cheer online at athomearkansas.com. Personally, I found the homes in this issue to be very inspiring. Anna Dickinson, proprietor of White Goat in Little Rock, celebrates the season in vintage style with a blend of new and old pieces that give her home a cozy, lived-in feel. But if simple isn’t your style, French antiques expert Ellen Golden showed us that traditional doesn’t have to be fussy—because with six young granddaughters, there’s no time for that. And as always, we offer up gift ideas for everyone on your list in our annual Gift Guide on page 67, as well as expert fashion advice for universally flattering wintertime looks on page 60. Because what’s the point of making the holidays look easy if you don’t look great doing it?
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A traditional silhouette in a mod color makes the Lana wall sconce from Currey & Company an updated classic. Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 2193676, cobblestoneandvine.com
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The Serena chandelier from Stray Dog Designs combines forged iron and recycled papier mâché, and is available in a variety of low-VOCpaint hues. Harper Howey Interiors, Springdale, (877) 323-4758, harperhoweyinteriors.com
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We adore the mix of textures and colors on the turquoise Cabochon lamp, with magnesite stones inlayed in hand-carved wood. Emporium Home, Little Rock, (501) 376-4663, emporiumhome.com
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The right lighting can change the feel of a room, but the source of that light can truly make a statement. We’ve scoured the market for one-of-a-kind lamps, chandeliers and sconces, so no space is left in the dark.
VIBRANT VESSEL The colorful Cordova lamp from Bungalow 5 adds a dash of Far East flair. House to Home, Hot Springs, (501) 520-4949, shophousetohome.com
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CHIC GREEK The happy yellow color, knockout scalloped trim and Greek key detailing of the Rothesay Lantern will add a dose of sunshine to any room. Tobi Fairley Home, Little Rock, (501) 868-9882, tobifairleyhome.com
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The Eclipse chandelier features slices of natural agate that make a chic statement. Emporium Home, Little Rock, (501) 376-4663, emporiumhome.com
The Circolo chandelier from Kichler Lighting adds no-frills flair for a contemporary, causal dining atmosphere. Hambuchen Lighting, Conway, (501) 329-3861, hambuchenlighting.com; Light Innovations, Little Rock, (501) 223-9026, light-innovations. com; Lumber One Home Center, Mayflower, (501) 470-1122, Stuttgart, (870) 673-3601, lumberonehomecenter.com; TEC Electric, North Little Rock, (501) 758-5483, Jonesboro, (870) 932-7252, tecelectric.com
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The Allure miniature pendant from WAC Lighting features multifaceted lead crystal for added glamour. Hambuchen Lighting, Conway, (501) 329-3861, hambuchenlighting.com; Lighting Emporium, Springdale, (479) 751-8184, lightingemporium.com; TEC Electric, North Little Rock, (501) 758-5483, Jonesboro, (870) 932-7252, tecelectric.com; Vinson Electric Supply, Russellville, (479) 9681296, vinsonelectricsupply.com
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The vintage brass finish of Hinkley’s Margeaux chandelier complements its open airy design. Hambuchen Lighting, Conway, (501) 329-3861, hambuchenlighting. com; The Lamp Outlet, Bono, (888) 910-5267, thelampoutlet.com; Lewis Lighting and Home, Benton, (501) 315-2400, lewislightingandhome.com; Lighting Emporium, Springdale, (479) 751-8184, lightingemporium.com; Light Innovations, Little Rock, (501) 223-9026, light-innovations.com; Seasons Home Décor, El Dorado, (870) 864-9809; TEC Electric, North Little Rock, (501) 758-5483, Jonesboro, (870) 932-7252, tecelectric.com 12
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NIGHT LIFE
The Marco lamp’s amber mosaic finish makes it the shining star on a nightstand or end table. I.O. Metro, locations statewide, (888) 223-5628, iometro.com
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Bring the outdoors in with the bronze leaf branches of the Almont sconce from Troy Lighting. Hambuchen Lighting, Conway, (501) 329-3861, hambuchenlighting.com; The Lamp Outlet, Bono, (888) 910-5267, thelampoutlet.com; Lewis Lighting and Home, Benton, (501) 315-2400, lewislightingandhome.com; Lighting Emporium, Springdale, (479) 751-8184, lightingemporium. com; Light Innovations, Little Rock, (501) 2239026, light-innovations.com; Seasons Home DĂŠcor, El Dorado, (870) 864-9809; TEC Electric, North Little Rock, (501) 758-5483, Jonesboro, (870) 932-7252, tecelectric.com
BIRD’S EYE VIEW
This cast resin bird chandelier from Oly Studio is full of playful charm. Bear-Hill Interiors, Little Rock, (501) 907-9272, bearhillinteriors.com
WOODEN WONDER The Assisi chandelier combines steel accents with rustic wooden beads in an Old World silhouette. I.O. Metro, (888) 223-5628, locations statewide, iometro.com
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The Blanche sconce from Aidan Gray is made of hand-forged metal and designed to mimic a dried cotton stem. Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com; Harper Howey Interiors, Springdale, (877) 323-4758, harperhoweyinteriors. com; Lewis Lighting and Home, Benton, (501) 315-2400, lewislightingandhome.com; Lighting Emporium, Springdale, (479) 751-8184, lightingemporium.com; Marshall Clements, Little Rock, (501) 663-1828, marshallclements.com
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A Little Rock native’s line of chic housewares is garnering big-name attention While her children were young, Ashley Childers spent years designing jewelry, furniture and home accessories in her spare moments. By the time her youngest child started school, Childers had a sketchbook full of ideas and a passion for home design that would become Emporium Home, a line of lighting, accent tables and accessories, each designed by Childers and handcrafted by traditional artisans, ensuring that each piece is one-of-a-kind. Emporium Home debuted this past January at the New York International Gift Fair to rave reviews. By summer, she introduced case goods at Atlanta’s International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, where she received the coveted Best of Show award for Outstanding Visual Display. Emporium Home has since caught the attention of national brands. You can now purchase the products through retailers such as Jonathan Adler, Zinc Door and Anthropologie, which offer a curated selection of products from the line. Inspired by natural, organic materials such as minerals, stones, agate and quartz crystal, Emporium Home’s edgy, unique pieces incorporate classic mid-century lines with organic undertones and beautiful curves. Childers says the line is constantly growing, with upholstered pieces debuting in January 2013 and plans for a Little Rock showroom in the works. (501) 376-4663, emporiumhome.com
Larger Locale ProBuilder Supply expands to offer more options
In December, ProBuilder Supply will make the move to their new showroom and design center in North Little Rock. The 6,000-square-foot space, which is shared with Gold Medal Flooring, will encompass everything for a total home experience. Homeowners can choose from floors, countertops, backsplashes, hardware, lighting and even paint colors, with in-house design services to help you pull the entire look together. Lines such as Visual Comfort, Craftmade, Progress Lighting and Jeremiah will be available, as well as a number of new brands arriving next year. 9205 Maumelle Blvd., North Little Rock, (501) 9450113, probuildersupplyllc.com 16
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A Maumelle collector curates an out-of-this-world treasury of Moon and Star glassware
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Fresh, bold colors have never been more popular in fashion or home design. However, it wasn’t this vibrant contemporary trend that led Neil McConnell to his first piece of Moon and Star glassware. Rather, it was a childhood memory and a trip to an antique mall more than 17 years ago. “I saw a blue glass canister with that signature Moon-and-Star motif, and I remember thinking it was just like the ones my mother and grandmother had when I was growing up,” says McConnell. “My mom’s canisters were green and my grandmother had ruby ones,” he adds. While the glassware, which was made in a variety of tabletop pieces, experienced great popularity in the 1950s and 60s, it has been produced since the late 1800s. The pattern was originally known as Palace glass; however, it soon earned the nickname Moon and Star due to its star-like impressions. Later productions of the pattern in the early 1900s made the nickname its official title. The original color, crystal clear, also changed. Soon, a range of shades was developed in enough hues to make even the color wheel jealous of their vibrancy. “Originally, I was only going to collect blue, the shade of the first canisters I’d seen, but then I found a piece for just $5, and I started collecting every shade they offered,” laughs McConnell.
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Today, he has a collection of more than 2,500 pieces of the iconic glassware. Tumblers, goblets, candy dishes and canisters are among the more popular pieces, and are therefore often easier to find. McConnell owns a set of tumblers and goblets in every color made. However, it is the rarer, hard-to-find items that he enjoys hunting for and collecting. Some of these pieces include decanters, epergnes, candlesticks and punch bowl sets. He is particularly fond of the large stein tankards or mugs. Only 12 of these exist in each color, and McConnell currently has two in his collection. He also likes the pattern’s lamps and tea-courting candlestick holders. With a collection this large and varied, it may seem that McConnell has been on a near daily hunt over the past two decades. “I was fortunate to find a lot of my pieces in the 1990s when there were not a lot of people seeking it. Only more recently has it gained popularity and become harder to locate, and therefore more costly,” he explains. The pattern is also still produced today by Weishar Enterprises. Those on the hunt can recognize these pieces, which were all made in 1988 and after, by their Weishar signature. Not only has McConnell enjoyed the hunt for each unique piece, he has also had the opportunity to meet other collectors through The Society of Moon and Star Pattern Glass, a club specifically for enthusiasts of the wares. Glass shows around the nation bring the club together to compare pieces. McConnell is currently serving as chairman of the club. “It’s fun to get together, set up a display and hear how others have grown their own collections,” he says.
COLORFUL COLLECTION The rainbow of hues is part of the allure of Moon and Star glassware.
Here are some of the most popular ones: Amber Amberina Avocado Green Light Blue Colonial Blue Ruby Vaseline Opalescent Pink Amethyst Smoke Milk Glass Forest Green Crystal
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RECIPE
Signature Sweets A Little Rock baker shares her popular recipe for a Christmas classic By Rosemary Hallmark
Kristy Williams According to Brown Sugar Bakeshop owner, Kristy Williams, we all need a simple, delicious cookie in our holiday recipe arsenal—something that can be whipped up quickly for parties or gifts. Enter the snickerdoodle, a seasonal standard as delicious as it is simple. “We start getting requests for snickerdoodles in early fall,” Williams says. “People love the warm combination of cinnamon and sugar around the holidays.” Trust us: Kristy’s recipe for perfectly moist and chewy cookies will impress even the pickiest family members this season.
Brown Sugar Bakeshop’s Holiday Snickerdoodles Recipe yields 36 cookies
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, separated 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 375º F (190º C). Grease cookie sheets. 2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugars, reserving two tablespoons of granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Add vanilla. 3. In a small shallow bowl, stir together the two remaining tablespoons of sugar with the cinnamon. Roll the dough into balls one-inch in diameter, and then roll each dough ball in the sugar mixture. 4. Place cookies two inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are slightly crisp at the edges. Remove from sheet and allow to cool on wire racks.
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The holidays tend to bring out a bit of creativity from even the most reluctant crafter. This year we asked four skilled designers from the Northwest Arkansas chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers to share their top ideas for handmade holiday décor. Read on to see how they spruce up for a naturally gorgeous season. Julie Wait Fryauf, ASID, is the owner of Julie Wait Designs in downtown Rogers. These handmade projects were a perfect opportunity to utilize all the corks she has collected from many great bottles of wine. Sarah Savage Jaynes, ASID, of InsideOut Designs was inspired by vintage books and the appeal of a natural holiday rich in heritage. Her take on stockings, garland and gift wrap showcase this inspiration. Angey Lyons, ASID, drew inspiration from her Southern surroundings. Her beautiful moss-covered wreath and floral spray can add a touch of evergreen beauty to any home. Aubrey Mitchell Pate, ASID, is an adjunct professor with the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She worked with students in the school’s interior design program to produce a holiday tree from sheet music.
Want more? Visit athomearkansas.com to see all of the holiday how-to ideas from these designers.
Moss Covered Display Frame by Angey Lyons Supplies:
• 16 x 20-inch open back wooden frame • 1 package Spanish moss—natural or basil color • 2 (4-ounce) packages natural green preserved sheet moss • Green-coated floral wire • 4 (8-inch) black zip ties • Hot glue gun • Floral pins • 4-inch wide burlap webbing • 2-inch velvet ribbon • 6-inch moss ribbon for hanging • Fresh sprigs of magnolia leaves (look for unopened bloom pods for added depth and texture) • 1-2 mercury glass ornaments in varying shapes • Spray adhesive • Clear crystal glitter Instructions:
Secure two zip ties to the top of the frame; pull tight, lock and trim excess. Separate and fluff the package of Spanish moss into manageable pieces. Using a hot glue gun, secure the entire package of natural Spanish moss to the front of the frame,
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covering all visible areas and overlapping the edges. Carefully lay out both packages of the sheet moss and survey the natural sizes and shapes for placement onto the frame. To achieve a formal look, fully cover the Spanish moss base in a smooth, consistent manner. To achieve a more natural look, apply moss in random patches, leaving some of the base visible. Use a hot glue gun to adhere the sheet moss to the base moss. Use floral pins to secure any loose pieces. Create a hanging loop for the frame by cutting pieces of the moss ribbon, burlap webbing and velvet ribbon to twice the length of the hanging height. Layer the ribbon and loop it around the top portion of the frame, tying the ends at top in a square knot. Leave enough excess ribbon for trailing. Next, secure a bundle of magnolia sprigs with zip ties. Trim any excess. Lightly spray the bundle with spray adhesive and sparsely sprinkle with clear glitter. Wrap zip ties with jute twine to cover. Use green floral wire to hang sprigs and ornaments from the zip ties that were placed around the wood frame base. Note: Moss frames will retain color longer when hung outdoors. If you choose to hang inside, lightly spritz with water every other day to counterbalance the indoor heat. Sheet Moss can be pulled off and replaced to refresh the frame. Consider changing out the suspended greenery with framed silhouettes for Valentine’s Day or suspend colored eggs for Easter.
Book Page Garland by Sarah Savage SUPPLIES:
• Pages from old books • Jute twine • Large tapestry needle or small hole punch • Scraps of burlap fabric • Ornaments INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut a piece of jute twine to the desired length of your garland. One at a time, rip the edges of each book page, roll it up and punch a hole in the center using a tapestry needle or hole punch. To achieve visual interest, roll some pages horizontally, some vertically and some diagonally. Thread the jute twine through each page’s punctured hole. Repeat for desired length. Add ornaments intermittently by lacing and tying them onto the jute twine. Use scrap burlap to tie a bow or knot at the end of the garland.
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Sheet Music Tree
by Aubrey Mitchell Pate SUPPLIES:
• Book of old sheet music • ¼-inch x 24-inch wooden dowel • 1-inch diameter wood finial with ¼-inch opening in the bottom to attach to dowel • 4-inch diameter x 1-inch thick wooden base • Champagne finish metallic spray paint • Pinking shears • Craft glue • Drill with ¼-inch bit • Bamboo or Metal Skewer INSTRUCTIONS:
Use pinking shears to cut out squares from the sheet music. You will need 30 squares in each of the following sizes: 12-inch, 10-inch, 8-inch, 6-inch, 4-inch and 2-inch. Use a bamboo or metal skewer to puncture a small hole in the middle of each of the paper squares. Drill a ¼-inch hole in the center of the wooden base. Glue the dowel into the wooden base and allow to dry. Spray paint the wood finial, dowel and wood base and allow to dry. Starting with the largest squares and working up to the smaller squares, slide the paper squares onto the wooden dowel. Allow for space between each sheet and rotate each one so that the corners of the paper begin to flare out creating a circular form. When all of the sheets are installed and rotated, glue the wooden finial to the dowel and allow to dry.
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Burlap Stockings by Sarah Savage (makes 6 stockings—4 large and 2 small)
Supplies:
• 3 yards of burlap • Permanent marker • Beading twine • Packing twine • Jute twine • Large tapestry needle • Newspaper or tissue for stuffing • 3-4 pinecones per stocking • 2-3 ornaments per stocking Instructions:
Using a permanent marker, draw a pattern on the burlap for a large and small stocking in your desired sizes and cut them out. Trace the patterns on the burlap until you have a front and back for each of the six stockings. Cut out the shapes and match the fronts and backs, facing traced sides inward so the lines don’t show. Use beading twine and a large tapestry needle to sew the two sides together. Use packing twine and jute to tie two or three ornaments to the upper corner of each stocking. Gently fill the stockings with newspaper or tissue to add fullness. For a finishing touch, top the stockings with pinecones that peek out of the top opening.
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Cork Wreath by Julie Wait Fryauf Supplies:
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Colorful Christmas New and old, vibrant and understated come together seamlessly in a Little Rock home’s non-traditional holiday dÊcor Story: Deana Nall Photography: Nancy Nolan Styling: Mandy Keener
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A faux magnolia garland from White Goat looks like the real thing and will last all through the season. Wreaths from Tipton Hurst of Little Rock hang in the windows, while a pair of birds from Full Moon and stockings from Pottery Barn Kids add an extra dose of cheer. Facing page: Chindi-wrapped reindeer are unique finds from Dickinson’s store, White Goat.
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The Dickinson kitchen, designed by Bill Wrape of Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, is the center of the family’s holiday baking operation. Pendants from Light Innovations hang above the island. Facing page, clockwise from top right: A Tipton Hurst wreath accents a French door that allows a view of the Christmas tree, featuring a blend of contemporary and classic ornaments. Artwork by Dickinson’s sister-in-law Eleanor, available at White Goat, hangs above cozy knit Christmas stockings from Pottery Barn Kids.
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Dickinson’s holiday tabletop contrasts elegant Waterford crystal with simple touches of nature. A Chindi-wrapped reindeer from White Goat peeks in from the kitchen. Facing page: A vintage doll and clock from White Goat sit atop a painted buffet. Art by Dallas artist Katherine Cochran hangs above the display. Faux pine-tree place-card holders from Pottery Barn, mercury glass bottles and deer napkin rings from White Goat add a festive touch to the table settings, which include dinnerware by Spode.
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is more than 75 years old. It plays Christmas music and belonged to her grandmother. “My grandmother also collected Christmas folk art,” Dickinson adds. Throughout the rest of the home, wreaths made of vibrant blue, green and red yarn accent interior doors and windows, while knit stockings reminiscent of cozy winter sweaters hang above the fireplace. On the mantel, colorful Chindi-wrapped reindeer, anchor one end of a magnolia-leaf garland, while a trio of vintage metallic trees and a pair of birds anchors the other. “Christmas decorating is important to our family,” Dickinson says. “It’s something we do together.” The Christmas tree—from Thomas’ family’s Christmas tree farm—is a focal point in the Dickinson home, and they adorn it with ornaments collected over the years. A bright blue parasol with tropical flowers, which sits atop the tree, stands out from the themed décor, but to Dickinson, its spirit and palette fit right into the scheme. “I like ornaments that remind me of the travel adventures we’ve had,” she says. “The parasol is from a trip to Hawaii.” When it comes to holiday entertaining, Dickinson’s minimalistic preferences cast a low-key elegance across her table. Instead of a lavish centerpiece, she chooses single stems of white flowers and displays them in shimmering mercury glass vases. Mixed among Waterford crystal and Spode dinnerware are tiny pinetree place-card holders, which add a touch of the outdoors to the non-traditional and understated tabletop’s style. “I don’t want anything at the table to be overwhelming,” Dickinson says. “I keep everything very low to allow for conversation and for guests to see one another. You never want the décor to take away from a good dinner conversation. I really believe that less is best.” Additionally, much of the everyday décor in the Dickinson home is naturally from White Goat, the European furniture, accessories and gifts store Dickinson co-owns with her sisterin-law Eleanor Dickinson. The store specializes in hard-to-find items and even functions as a paint studio, teaching patrons the techniques to create their own beloved whitewashed furniture or colorful pieces like the ones found in the Dickinson home.
Design Resources Design consultants Karen Welch and Kennon Bednar, Room Works, (501) 681-3149 Kitchen design Bill Wrape, Distinctive Kitchens and Baths, Little Rock, (501) 666-7756, kitchensofarkansas.com Accessories, art, holiday décor Full Moon, Little Rock, (501) 663-4367; Tipton Hurst, locations statewide, (800)666-3333, tiptonhurst.com; White Goat, Little Rock, (501) 603-9460 Fabrics Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, (501) 663-0460, cynthiaeastfabrics.com Furniture Marshall Clements, Little Rock, (501) 663-1828, marshallclements.com; White Goat, Little Rock, (501) 603-9460 Lighting—kitchen Light Innovations, Little Rock, (501) 223-9026, light-innovations.com
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Golden prefers to use original pieces, like this French jardinère, for floral arrangements. A mix of new and old, including antique Limoge soup bowls and Royal Doulton china, blend seamlessly on the tabletop. Small fruit trees are part of the traditional seasonal décor. Facing page: A Napoleon III mirror and light fixture add to the dining room’s graceful ambience.
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No room in the home is left without a flourish of holiday décor. Fresh garlands cascade down the staircase, while floral arrangements are scattered throughout the rooms, including the living area where the family tree takes center stage.
This timeless approach and style is carried throughout the home during the season. Treasured ornaments from both her son and daughter’s childhoods, as well as newer ones made or discovered by her grandchildren adorn the home’s Christmas tree. As a nod to her profession and her love of French antiques, Golden also mixes in symbols iconic of France, including miniature Eiffel Towers. Interestingly she notes items such as these are more readily available in the U.S. than France, perhaps due to many Americans’ love of the region. Since no family’s holiday is complete without a feast, Golden goes all out when it comes to a festive holiday tabletop. Her Royal Doulton china pairs brilliantly with a set of soup bowls from Limoge, which were an antiquing find for her. Iconic Italian crystal with a gold band and Grand Baroque silver complete the formal dining display. However, Golden doesn’t feel that all holiday dining has to be formal. “When you purchase new decorative items, I think it’s very important to think about how they play into what you already own. For example, sometimes it’s OK to mix casual Santas with more formal pieces because the seasonality ties them all together,” she says. In a similar fashion she uses these elegant pieces in the dining room for formal dinners, but prefers to use her Spode Christmas Tree pattern for more casual holiday gatherings. In accord with her desire to put a new spin on each year’s décor, Golden also decorates with an abundance of fresh greenery, classic holiday plants—including amaryllis, poinsettias and paper whites—and even fresh fruit. “Fresh greenery is a must have for my décor. It adds so much life and I love the smell. If it starts to droop a few weeks into the season, we’ll replace a few of the pieces to give it a boost that lasts throughout the holidays,” she says. Always one to use her collections, she pots many of the flowering
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plants in antique French jardinères. She also extends this fresh approach to her home’s patio and her husband’s beloved wine cellar. “No room in the house goes without a touch of the décor,” she says. To go along with this timeless theme, the Goldens plan a variety of parties and dinners for both family and friends. “We love to cook and get together with loved ones,” Golden says. It has become an annual must to have a cookie decorating party with her six young granddaughters, who take turns making treats for Santa. Their extended family also gathers at the Golden’s home on Christmas morning for a quick breakfast, a much-anticipated gift exchange and a home-cooked lunch all enjoyed amidst the beauty of this red, green and gold backdrop.
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Design Resources Interior Design David Kirkpatrick, Cabbage Rose Florist, Little Rock, (501) 664-4042, cabbageroseflorist.com Floral Design Felecia Pleis, Cabbage Rose Florist, Little Rock, (501) 664-4042, cabbageroseflorist.com Contractor Jack Hartsell, Little Rock, (501) 376-2871 Accessories Ellen Golden Antiques, Little Rock, (501) 664-7746 Art Arden Boyce and Barry Thomas, Ellen Golden Antiques, Little Rock, (501) 664-7746 Fabrics Joyce Holt’s Window Works, Little Rock, (501) 219-1500, windowworksdesign.com Furniture Ellen Golden Antiques, Little Rock, (501) 664-7746 Upholstery Pettit’s Upholstery, Hensley, (501) 888-4494 50
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1 Add some style to their holiday with a gold Mosaic Drum Lamp, $399; small initial necklace, $19.99; or cheery frame, $16.99. Vivid Designs, Little Rock, (501) 225-3828
Who doesn’t love bright accessories? Diagonal stripe iPhone case, $35; iPad case, $78; cosmetic bag, $42; all by Juicy Couture. Tulips, Little Rock, (501) 614-7343, tulipsarkansas.com
5 Treat someone you love to an exclusive holiday color set. Le Métier de Beauté Kaleidoscope Lip Kit in Aurora, $95; Trish McEvoy Effortless Beauty Ready-to-Wear Makeup Planner in Innocent, $145; Trish McEvoy Glamorous Beauty Voyager Collection, $85. B. Barnett, Little Rock, (501) 223-2514, bbarnett.com
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This canvas print is a present any Hogs fan will appreciate. Colorback III by Northwest Arkansas native Jason Lahay, $299.95. I.O. Metro, locations statewide, (888) 223-5628, iometro.com
3 Bring home the holidays with decorative accents. 18-inch-square 100% linen and down-filled Arista Blue pillow, $69.99; small zinc box, $8.99; 5-x 7-inch jeweled picture frame, $24.99. Paul Michael Company, Lake Village, (870) 265-3872, paulmichaelhome.com
4 Know a stylish little one? Treat her to True Religion jeans in Cherry, $90; Minnetonka three-layer fringe boots, $65; and a Peace of Cake, Pretty Kitty jacket, $78, to top it off. Bella Jack’s, Fayetteville, (479) 444-8767
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A treat for your sweet? Yes, please. White jeweled cake plate (part of a set of three), $129.99; crystal-domed set, $63.99; antique ivory rose plate, $81.99. Milk & Honey, Little Rock, (501) 664-3200
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You can never go wrong with a bit of bling. Surprise her with this Hearts on Fire platinum halo-style Transcend engagement ring. Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, Little Rock, (501) 664-9000, robersonsfinejewelry.com
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Give the gift of warmth and style with a cozy faux fur collar ruana by Echo, $88. Accessory Gallery, Hot Springs, (501) 321-9168
Honor your pal’s furry friends with a cute and quirky cat mug that sits upside down, $30. Clinton Museum Store, Little Rock’s River Market, (501) 748-0400
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A gift for the man who has everything, including great style. Vintage car cards by Mrs. John L. Strong - New York, $90. Baumans Men’s Fine Clothing, Little Rock, (501) 219-1983, baumans.com
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A monogrammed cutting board, $140, is sure to leave a lasting impression of your thoughtfulness. Full Moon, Little Rock, (501) 663-4367
For the lucky girl‌LaVie diamond engagement ring mounted in white gold. Over 75 styles available and all include matching wedding bands. Wilkerson Jewelers, Stuttgart, (870) 673-4441
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Unique pieces, like this blown art glass ruffle vase in Fern, let the recipient know they are one of a kind. Embellish Interiors, Little Rock, (501) 223-6965
Know a trendsetter who loves the outdoors? Choose from acrylic deer and mule antlers by Grace and Blake that are a fun accessory for any space. House to Home, Hot Springs, (501) 520-4949, shophousetohomeblog.com
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At Home with
GEORGIA & DOMINIK MJARTAN
OCCUPATIONS: Dominik, senior vice president of Southern Bancorp; Georgia, executive director of Our House. FAVORITE SPACE: The attic room of our American Foursquare in Cammack Village. There is a cozy dormer where we like to sit and read, write or pray. TO ME, HOME IS: A safe, stable place from which we can dream of a brighter future—where we can get a good night’s rest in the warmth of the indoors, so that in the morning we can go out into the world and make those dreams a reality. To read more of this story, visit www.athomearkansas.com. Photography:Nancy Nolan 72
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