From the Editor

Late last summer I experienced a fixation anyone who is drawn to antique malls and estate sales will recognize. I fell in love with a find—in this case, a green gingham couch— and I had to have it. Nevermind I didn’t particularly need it, have a place to put it, or really even know if it would “work” with the rest of my décor. Sure, it was in great condition for an excellent price, but here was its main selling point: the sight of it just made me so darn happy. I slept on the idea for one night, then was first in line the next morning when the doors to the estate sale reopened. We made room for the preppy vintage couch in our office, and I have no regrets. I’ve learned not to pass on the things that make me smile.

The homes in this issue also revel in the notion that our homes should make us happy. From bright blue ceilings and candycolored fabrics to whimsical wallpaper patterns, there’s nothing boring or forgettable, just unencumbered creativity. How freeing, to shun the temptation of passing trends and dime-a-dozen knick knacks at big-box stores. So if you’ve been looking for a way to amp up your interiors, give yourself permission: have fun with it. Take a risk for something you love, even if you can’t quite explain why it seems like a good idea. If you love it, it will work.

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This spring, Jill White Designs opens her new office at 322 State Street in downtown Little Rock. Owner Jill White has been working with a local contractor to restore and remodel the 1830 church into a multioffice commercial space, including her own design studio. Here, she’ll have more room for receiving and storing inventory while giving clients a customized experience for meetings and presentations. jillwhitedesigns.com

Date Book

APRIL 14-16 Visit the Northwest Arkansas Home & Outdoor Living Expo at the Rogers Convention Center to connect with vendors who can help bring your interior and exterior projects to life. General admission tickets are $10.

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APRIL 20 Little Rock Garden Club hosts renowned floral designer and illustrator Cathy B. Graham at 10 a.m. at the Country Club of Little Rock for a lecture, reception, and signing of her new book, Full Bloom Tickets are $60.

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Stephanie Maxwell Newton, Editor in Chief STEPHANIE@ATHOMEARKANSAS.COM

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APRIL 22-30 The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild presents Symphony of Homes, a self-guided tour of homes running the last two weekends of April. A tour booklet and map of all seven houses will be provided with each $100 ticket. A kick-off event called Prelude Party takes place on April 21, and tickets are $75 each.

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Correction

In our March edition, we neglected to resource Scott Connerly of Landscape Associates for his design of the landscaping featured on page 65. We regret the error.

“Metro” umbrella in Melon Check and “Sundown” towel. Domestic Domestic, Little Rock

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Black-and-white checkered cosmetic bag. Fringe Clothing, Little Rock SHOPFRINGECLOTHING.COM

Pink-and-red checkered blanket, “Disco Checker” hook pillow, and Jonathan Adler lacquered box. Presley Paige, Fayetteville PRESLEYPAIGE.COM

Set of 4 woven napkin rings. Eggshells Kitchen Co., Little Rock EGGSHELLSKITCHENCOMPANY.COM

“Sally” beaded earrings and 11-ounce ceramic candle.

Freckled Hen, Fayetteville SHOPFRECKLEDHEN.COM

Checkerboard console table with mother of pearl accents and “Rockford” large square ottoman. Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock CANTRELLFURNITURE.COM