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BELLE & BLUSH

LITTLE ROCK In June, Belle & Blush announced a second location would be coming soon in the Heights. Owned by Merry Kline, the

skincare and cosmetics store also provides makeup and

esthetician services. Merry opened Belle & Blush in The Promenade in 2013 and expanded that store in 2018. Now,

the additional location will be housed in the historic Heights Theatre, with Ashley Childers at the helm of

interior design and Ashley’s husband, Garrett Childers of Wiggins and Childers, on board as the contractor. Ashley describes the vision for the store as “modern, feminine, and chic.” “This design might just be the most epic before and after of all time,” Ashley says, listing original brick, clean architectural lines, and the building’s projector openings— from its time as a working movie theater—as some of the details she’s been most excited about. “The final product will be a space that mixes the innate character of a historical building with the look and feel of a luxury retail experience,” Ashley says. Find more information at belleandblush.com, and visit athomearkansas.com/blog for more from Ashley about the design.

Material selections and inspirations for Belle & Blush's Heights location.

THE NEST

LITTLE ROCK In late summer, Little Rock entrepreneurs Erin Hohnbaum and Natalie Ghidotti announced the launch of The Nest, a

“coworking community and social club built by women,

for women,” according to its website. As the owner of women’s boutique E.Leigh’s and public relations firm Ghidotti Communications, respectively, the two came up with the concept for a work-meets-play networking space for local women in the heart of the South Main district. “We wanted to stay near downtown for The Nest, as well as be in a vibrant and booming area that pulled together a diverse base of residents,” Natalie says. “SoMa is definitely a special neighborhood that has so many exciting things happening, and we wanted to ensure our members are part of that.”

The building at 112 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive had already been renovated by Carol Worley before Erin and Natalie decided to make this The Nest’s home. Designer Jill White

of Jill White Designs is taking the lead on the interiors,

which play off The Nest’s name and values. “Jill is helping us create a special and nurturing place between home and work where Little Rock women can connect and grow together,” Erin says. The Nest is slated to open in October. Visit thenestlr. com for more information, including membership details and upcoming events.