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January/February 2020 // The Design Issue
STYLE 19 SHOP
Moroccan Motivation
23 DESIGN
A Whole New Blue
27 REFRESH
Personal Space
LIFE
33 GROW
Season to Taste
39 TASTE
All Fired Up
SPECIAL SECTION 67 ARKANSANS TO KNOW
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14 WELCOME 16 LATEST 80 END NOTES
ON THE COVER A west Little Rock dining space designed by J. Lawrence Design. Photography by Rett Peek. See page 56.
56 HOME 45 MODERN GLAMOUR
A Northwest Arkansas living space takes design cues from France in the 1930s.
48 BLUE PERIOD
A palette of blue becomes the backdrop for a penthouse owner’s art collection.
56 TIMELESS & TRUE
Authenticity and attention to detail are hallmarks of a new-construction home in west Little Rock.
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classic appeal I know more than a few designers and home enthusiasts who did a little happy dance when Pantone announced its 2020 Color of the Year, “Classic Blue.” A fan of blue myself, I immediately approved—then shared the news to At Home’s Instagram stories with a poll, where 93 percent of you did, too. There are many Photography by Rett Peek theories on why blue is such a beloved hue, several of which Pantone enumerated in its announcement, calling the color “reassuring,” “stable,” and “dependable.” In fact, it’s right there in the name—it’s classic. While designer Jill Lawrence featured blue heavily throughout a Colonial Revival laden with traditional elements (page 56), the color is equally at home in a penthouse showcasing a collection of contemporary art (page 48). In addition to style predictions and 2020 trend reports, a new year also signifies a couple of changes in the pages of At Home. This year, you won’t have to go far to travel the globe—our Shop section will feature local finds inspired by iconic destinations starting with Morocco (page 19). And, because we love collections, we’re highlighting the interesting bits and bobs you might find at antiques shops, in your grandmother’s attic, or, if you’re savvy, on your own bookshelves in End Notes (page 80). Here’s to honoring old favorites while trying something new. Happy 2020!
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What’s New? A rendering of the entrance to the Ronald McDonald Family Room at UAMS.
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On January 31, Ronald McDonald House celebrates the grand opening of the Ronald McDonald Family Room at UAMS to provide respite for families with infants in the NICU. “Wesley Walls, architect with Polk Stanley Wilcox, and his team have designed a beautiful space that will provide four overnight rooms for NICU #866A RMDCA | UAMS NICU Family Room Presentation families where they can stay steps awayFinish from their babies,” says Janell Mason, executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas. “The room also has a day-use space for all NICU families to enjoy a sense of normalcy. We interviewed past families of the NICU and they said, You’ve just got to be able to get away from the beeping monitors.” The Family Room also provides a space for toddlers and older children to play, so parents with children to care for outside of the NICU can do so while still being near their babies. In addition to providing drawings for the Family Room’s design, Polk Stanley Wilcox was able to get many materials for the interiors donated or deeply discounted. “That accounted for $39,000 in savings for us, which, as a nonprofit, is huge,” Janell says. “We’re really excited they took the time to do that.” Learn more at rmhcarkansas.org.
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9 Leather pouf in Fuchsia. Remedy Road, Bentonville, shopremedyroad.com 10 & 11 Geometric jute rug and “Mihrab” wooden bookcase. Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, cantrellfurniture.com
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S T Y L E
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D E S I G N
COLOR OF THE YEAR
A Whole New Blue The release of Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year, “Classic Blue,” has got us feeling the blues in a good way
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“Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.” —The Pantone Color Institute
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Sherwin-Williams’ Color of the Year “Naval”
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Farrow & Ball’s “Ultra Marine Blue”
Farrow & Ball’s “Arsenic”
Behr’s “Admiral Blue”
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1 “Caitlin” fabric in Aqua from Kravet. 2 Thibaut’s “Rain Water” wallpaper in Blue and Turquoise. 3 “Marquee Stripe” in Ink wallcovering from Lee Jofa. 4 Anna French “Cleo Vine” wallcovering in Blue and White. 5 “Hula” in Cobalt grasscloth wallcovering by Lee Jofa. 6 Thibaut’s “Ischia” wallcovering and fabric in Navy. 7 “Abstract Leaf” wallcovering in Marine from Schumacher. 8 “Shengyou Toile” in Blue wallpaper and fabric from Schumacher. 9 “Leaf Stripe” wallcovering in Marine from Schumacher. 10 “Iconic Leopard” wallcovering and fabric in Ink from Schumacher. 1, 3, 5, and 7-10 available through Designer Effects, designereffects.net; Draped & Tailored; facebook.com/drapedandtailored 2, 4, and 6 available through Cynthia East
Fabrics, cynthiaeastfabrics.com; Designer Effects, designereffects.net; Draped & Tailored, facebook.com/drapedandtailored; Fabrics Etc., fabricsetclr.com; Fabric Gallery, thefabricgallery. com; Laura’s Draperies & Blinds, laurasdraperies. com; M. Grace at Home, mgraceathome.com In addition to these showrooms, these fabrics are available to the trade through your favorite local designer.
Interiors, harperhoweyinteriors.com; Lighting Emporium, lightingemporium.com 15 Currey & Company “Marcel” chest. Cantrell Furniture Design Center, cantrellfurniture.com; Cobblestone & Vine, cobblestoneandvine. com; Lighting Emporium, lightingemporium. com; Phoenix Interiors, phoenixlittlerock.com; Providence Design, providenceltddesign.com
11 Soicher Marin “Still Life Flowers.” Available to the trade.
16 “Bellaria” lamp from Couture Lamps. Obsessions Interiors, obsessionsinteriors.com
12 Le Creuset Indigo Dutch oven. The Everyday Chef, theeverydaychef.net
17 Hekman “Kale” barstool. Cantrell Furniture Design Center, cantrellfurniture.com
13 “Levain” dough bowl from CuratedAtKravet. Available to the trade.
18 Blue and white platter. Paul Michael Company, paulmichaelcompany.com
14 Arteriors “Rembrandt” lamp. Harper Howey
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Clearwater Construction Based in Fayetteville, Clearwater Construction was founded in 2008 by Jon Dennie, who formerly worked as a contract manager for multiple local builders. “I enjoy making something from nothing. I love taking a bare piece of ground and turning it into home, or taking something dilapidated and making it new,” Jon says. To this point, Clearwater specializes in highly customizable projects. Each client has their own online jobsite portal, which allows him or her to track the progress of the project and keeps communication lines open. “We try to stay on the forefront of technology to ensure an easy and friendly customer experience,” Jon says. This mentality starts at the
beginning of a project, where Jon advises his clients to spend time on their plans upfront and think about the seasons of life that lie ahead, not just their current phase. “We love the fact that each of our homes is specific to that client’s needs, tastes, and lifestyle,” he adds. Alongside the planning component, the Clearwater team believes client relationship is one of the most important factors in a successful build. “If you understand from the beginning that you are partners in construction, the process and product will reflect that relationship,” Jon says. Contact Clearwater Construction today to discuss building your custom home in Northwest Arkansas.
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R E F R E S H
BEFORE & AFTER
Personal Space Designer Krista Lewis turns a dated Little Rock bathroom into a sophisticated yet youthful retreat
BEFORE
W R I T E R S T E P H A N I E M A X W E L L N E W TO N P H O T O G R A P H E R R E T T P E E K S T Y L I S T L AU R E N C E R R ATO
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The artwork shown here is a pair of paintings by Krista’s daughter.
BEFORE
When Krista Lewis of K. Lewis Interior Design first approached this project, she was faced with a common dilemma found in older bathrooms: The choppy layout made the space feel cramped. It was immediately clear how much light could be gained by taking down a couple of walls. “The toilet, vanity, and even the shower basically stayed in the same spot, but it’s totally opened up,” she says. “We didn’t expand into any more space, we just re-worked what we already had.” From there, Krista customized the space to work for her client, a teen with a penchant for clean-lined simplicity. She swapped the double sink vanity for a single, designing a wall of built-ins with lower cabinets
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and open shelving to complement it. “She doesn’t like a lot of stuff everywhere, but she’s a teenage girl— there’s all the stuff that teenage girls have,” Krista says, pointing to storage solutions perfect for putting away hair tools and toiletries. The color palette was kept clean and simple with white and shades of gray accented by brass finishes and a few blush accessories. Additional improvements include a spacious shower—now with access to natural light, thanks to the removed walls—and a floating vanity perfect for hair and make-up routines. The end result is a more open, functional room that suits the young client’s style.
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While all the tile in the bathroom is marble, two different colors were used to create an accent on the shower walls. “We liked these two colors together, and we thought, How can we combine them?” Krista says.
“While we started with a concept of all white, we ended up adding a very light gray to the design to add interest.” —Krista Lewis, designer
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Fixtures in Delta’s streamlined “Trinsic” collection add a contemporary flair to the vanity. “I thought the wall-mount faucet was different, and the Champagne Bronze finish is a nod to the brass that was in a lot of our inspiration pictures,” Krista says.
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A valance and Roman shade in Schumacher’s “Sepiessa” add softness. “The pattern is almost like brushstrokes,” Krista says. “It makes the room look a little more youthful, and it ties in to her bedroom.” A round mirror over the make-up vanity also helps soften the many angular lines seen elsewhere.
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Krista used a mosaic of three different types of marble on the shower floor. “Her room is very clean, too, and kind of on the transitional side,” the designer says. “We wanted to bring that feel into her bathroom, as well.”
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WINTER GARDEN
Season to Taste Add flavor from the garden in the dreariest of months by caring for your herb plants— indoors and out
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Much like the rest of nature, outdoor herb plants need a rest during the winter months.
“They need a dormant period—just like the trees and shrubs,” says Sharon Reed of Little Rock’s Cantrell Gardens. She notes that in order for them to thrive again, these plants must take a break following the heat of the summer. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy fresh herbs on even the bleakest days of the winter season. Even the plants that remain outdoors may look “tired” but many can still be used, Sharon says, while some may be rooted indoors. “Perennials do not like the continual heat of the house, so it’s best to leave them outside uncovered.” She suggests this route as opposed to trying to start individual pots of herbs indoors, noting the pottings often fail to thrive unless they are in a bay window or grown with a plant lamp.
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ROSEMARY
Rosemary trees are often a popular holiday gift. However, Sharon notes they are “very tender in their first year” and do not like belowfreezing temperatures. If you received a rosemary tree this season, aim to get it in the ground or into a container early in the spring. From there, it can produce the abundance rosemary plants are characterized by and you can clip fresh sprigs through an Arkansas winter. You can also bring large clippings of rosemary indoors and keep them fresh in a vase of water.
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Unlike some herbs, cilantro may be thriving in your garden in the winter. “Cilantro actually does best in Arkansas in the winter months,” Sharon says. “I have gone outside on New Year’s Day and cut fresh cilantro to use for a dip.” Maintain its regular upkeep and continue using clippings from the outdoors throughout the season.
THYME
Looking for a recipe to make good use of your herbs? See All Fired Up on page 39 for two delectable sauces.
Sharon says thyme planted in the ground or in a pot outdoors will begin to “look tired” in the winter months. You can expect it to lose its leaves, but that doesn’t indicate it’s dying. Clip the best-looking leaves for use, or to get peak freshness, use the freezer method described below.
BASIL
Different from the other herbs discussed here, basil can be rooted in water. Sharon advises taking clippings before the plant begins to flower in late summer or early fall. Place in a vase of water in a warm, sunny window throughout the winter months. “It can get leggy, so you’ll need to continue cutting, but you can pick the leaves off and enjoy fresh basil all winter,” she says.
On Ice If you don’t want to chance clipping herbs in the winter, take Sharon’s advice to create a
stash of your favorites in the freezer. Simply clip the herbs, chop them, and place a ½ teaspoon in each section of an ice cube tray. Add water and freeze. When you are ready to use, drop cubes into a soup or sauce while it’s cooking or thaw and drain for use in other dishes.
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All Fired Up Fresh, seasonal ingredients and innovative methods are the recipe for success at Bentonville’s Oven & Tap WRITER & STYLIST STEPHANIE MAXWELL NEWTON PHOTOGRAPHER RETT PEEK
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Luke Wetzel and Mollie Mullis, owners of Oven & Tap.
Bowls of fresh arugula, artichokes, olives, and torn mozzarella line the bar of the open
Oven & Tap. Owners Luke Wetzel and Mollie Mullis alternate chopping herbs and tossing discs of dough, each adding a drizzle of oil here and a handful of sliced peppers there before sliding finished pies in the nearby oven for a couple of minutes. The whole process, start to finish, takes five or so minutes. “Our food is very simple, delicious, and straightforward—there’s nothing extraneous,” Luke says. “We serve a very honest product.” Before moving to Bentonville in 2012, Luke was working at the revered Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California. “That experience certainly had the biggest impact on me, as far as the idea of cooking fresh and seasonally,” he says. However, as a Little Rock native, he was also paying attention to buzz about a growing food scene closer to home. “The more my wife, Katherine, and I heard about Bentonville and thought about the town, the more it became intriguing,” he says. “I fell in love with wood-fired cooking in California, and we moved here in hopes of opening a wood-fired restaurant.” Luke worked for several years as executive sous chef at The Hive, 21C’s highly regarded restaurant, while “dreaming and planning” his own culinary concept. There, he met and became friends with kitchen at
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Chef’s tip: Instead of spreading this sauce as a pizza base, loosely apply on top of other ingredients. This also makes a great dipping sauce for breadsticks.
Mollie, and as his plans for Oven & Tap started to solidify, he approached her about being his partner. Now looking to celebrate five years in May, the ethos of Oven & Tap has remained true to “honest” food that utilizes the wood-fired oven as much as possible. “We’ve become very creative with what we execute and what we can do in the oven—not just pizzas, but also apps and other entrees,” Luke says, citing examples like woodfired edamame and rib-eye steak. “The fire forces you to think about food in a different way. It’s very romantic and also challenging.” Here, the Oven & Tap team shares recipes for two simple, flavorful sauces similar to those used at the restaurant. “What’s pizza without a delicious sauce?” Luke asks. “These are both really simple, but well-seasoned and will complement any pizza.”
Rustic Red Sauce Yields 2 12-inch pizzas
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1 14-ounce can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ tablespoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes 3-4 basil leaves, chopped 1-2 sprigs fresh oregano, chopped juice of 1 lemon
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Pour tomatoes into a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, crush the tomatoes into ½-inch pieces. Once the tomatoes have been crushed to desired consistency, add remaining ingredients and mix loosely. Sauce should maintain a chunky consistency.
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Green Herb Sauce Yields approximately 1 cup
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1 clove garlic ½ cup olive oil 2 cups basil leaves 1 bunch Italian leaf parsley 1-2 sprigs oregano or thyme ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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Using a microplane or garlic press, grate garlic into a small bowl. Add just enough olive oil to cover the garlic, then set aside. Pick all herbs from their stems and gather into a pile on a cutting board. Finely chop herbs, then add herbs and salt to the bowl with garlic and olive oil. Whisk in remaining olive oil, using more as necessary until sauce is the consistency of pesto. Drizzle on top of pizza.
Chef’s tip: Add a good squeeze of lemon to the sauce just before topping the pizza.
Visit ovenandtap.com or follow Oven & Tap on Instagram (@ovenandtap) to get a taste for what’s new at the Bentonville eatery.
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Parkinson Building Group: Your Custom Home Building Partner—From Start to Finish
THE BUILDER BEHIND THE FEATURE ON PAGE 56
A Chat with Bill Parkinson From a builder’s point of view, what are some of the distinguishing features of this house? This amazing Colonial Revival farmhouse is a beautiful marriage of strong symmetry and functionality. Elements like the carriage-style garage doors, the barrel ceiling in the entry, the TruSlate roof, and, of course, the large front porch and its swing really exhibit these styles. Is this style of home representative of your work? Because we get to work
with individuals to help bring their dreams to life, no two homes ever look the same or take the same path to the finish line. This home was filled with special features that pushed our team. At every turn, you’ll find top-level craftsmanship, whether it’s the mantels and millwork or the numerous built-in shelves in the cozy library. From the shiplap walls to hidden doors, it was a fun home to build and a great group to work with.
What do you feel sets Parkinson Building Group apart? No matter what the client asks, we figure out a way to make it happen. That is unique in a world that is focused on profit over client experience. We are fully aware that our clients are spending a lot of money to build something that they will be enjoying long after we are gone. We hear all the time that we are building a “forever home,” and we take that to heart.
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Modern Glamour Designer Georg Andersen finds inspiration in a favorite period of French design for a Northwest Arkansas living room upgrade
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Artful pieces of furniture, like the barrel chairs and faceted side table seen here, are indicative of the Art Deco influence.
With geometric patterns, metallic finishes, and an air of drama, Elizabeth Hardwick and David Mee’s formal living room would have been
1930s Paris. That’s thanks to designer Georg Andersen, who transformed the previously dark, outdated space into a glamorous sitting room for his clients. “My inspiration for this space was minimalist French Art Deco,” Georg says. “Someone I’ve always admired is foremost French designer Jean-Michel Frank, and there’s a lot of his influence in this room.” Since the room sits between the home’s grand entry and more casual living spaces, a neutral palette helps the design flow seamlessly from one space to the next, while layers of texture—including a shimmering beaded wallcovering—and patterns add interest. The design also plays right at home in
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on symmetry; identical mantels and mirrors anchor both ends of the room, each with their own sitting area around matching coffee tables. “Even the plume-like chandeliers are Frenchinspired,” Georg says, noting that every piece was chosen to reinforce the room’s Deco feel. “I am always prepared to give everyone 50 choices, but we went with Choice A every time,” he says. “Elizabeth has a very keen eye and is a great editor.” To this end, the designer was also able to incorporate some of the couple’s collected art into the design, including a large gold medallion that serves as a focal point on room’s main wall. “When people have an art collection they admire, I admire it too. It made me happy their pieces are so carefully selected,” Georg says.
BLACK TIE AFFAIR
This room’s proximity to the kitchen, a wet bar, the entry, and doors opening to an outdoor living space make it the perfect gathering place. “It’s a room that’s meant for black tie—and denim, on occasion,” Georg says. “It’s for entertaining and sharing with friends.”
A glimpse of the foyer’s abstract Lee Jofa wallcovering is visible from the living room, adding another dimension to the overall design.
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While all the walls are white, Stephanie painted the kitchen island and lower cabinets black to provide contrast. “I felt like the room needed some depth with it being so open to the living room, and the black really grounds the kitchen,” she says. She swapped upper cabinets for open shelving and chose a classic square subway tile to keep the kitchen’s style clean and linear.
Design Resources INTERIOR DESIGN Georg Andersen, Georg Andersen Associates ACCESSORIES, ART, FABRICS, FURNITURE, LIGHTING, RUGS, AND WALLPAPER Georg Andersen Associates UPHOLSTERY Joe Ellis Upholstery WALLPAPER INSTALLATION Elenbarger Designers January/February 2020 | athomearkansas.com 47
D*Face, a multimedia street artist who contributed to Fort Smith’s first “Unexpected” event to create outdoor urban art, painted this contemporary Marilyn Monroe work.
Blue Period WRITER TIFFANY ADAMS PHOTOGR APHER RE T T PEEK ST YLIST STEPHANIE MA X WELL NE W TON
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Chris notes the custom “zipper” sofa is a classic 1970s piece. “It gives the space a lounge feel that’s great for entertaining, plus it creates a sense of history,” he says. The textured, custom wall covering is made from blue lapis grass and natural reeds. A work depicting New York City streets by artist Anthony Lister stands in contrast to its earthy tone and feel.
A Fayetteville penthouse design employs a vivid hue to highlight its owners’ art collection Art was at the forefront of the design conversation when the owners of this Northwest Arkansas condo contacted Chris Goddard of Goddard Design Group. “The goal was to create a modern setting to display their extensive collection of urban contemporary artwork,” says Chris, who has designed other residences for these clients as well. “The penthouse is a sharp contrast to their main residence, which is a traditional English home, and their ranch, which lends itself to a rustic and more casual environment,” he notes. The weekend getaway plays host to the owners and friends during University of Arkansas sporting events and town festivals. It features two bedrooms and baths along with an open living area that leads to a large terrace with a stunning view of Old Main as well as additional space for relaxing or entertaining. The residence’s previous owner, another client of
Chris’s, also had an extensive art collection; however, many of his pieces were modern ceramics, and Chris had chosen to highlight them in custom built-ins accompanied by a more traditional neutral backdrop. For this project, the designer went in the opposite direction, removing many of the built-ins to allow room for canvases and turning to a less expected color palette. “Most spaces for art are primarily white, but we thought it would be fun to use blue as the neutral and camel as the accent in this project,” Chris says. “We achieved the same effect as an all-white space, and the art actually pops out more.” During the process several art advisors questioned the choice of the blue, Chris notes. However, once the renovation was complete, they all agreed the artwork became the focal point in what he calls a “sea of blue.” “The changes we made for the new owners were dramatic, and it was a fun experience to re-envision the space for yet another art collector,” he says.
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ALL IN ONE
One large space offers room for relaxation and dining as well as a spot for work or playing cards. The game table is constructed from a steel pipe and paired with chairs featuring a pop art graphic etched into their backs—a nod to the penthouse’s art collection. Features such as the contemporary floor lamp help define the areas without limiting conversation or flow. Underfoot, bleached oak floors are covered with an array of blue overdyed antique rugs.
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CHAT ROOM
The choice hue envelops a conversation area—which is also part of the large, multipurpose living space. The designer notes the color was inspired by an old Ralph Lauren blazer, which the paint store was able to match. “Nobody does navy better than Ralph Lauren!” he says. Fossil stone covers the fireplace, offering a light contrast while complementing the historical feel of the space. “The texture of fossil stone always draws one’s eye to the material, and it’s also great fun to search for all the different plants and animals embedded in the stone,” Chris notes.
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CULINARY ARTS
The owner’s love of the arts extends to the kitchen where a wall of cabinetry was removed to make room for a charcoal seascape by Jake Wood-Evans. “The owner is a fan of nauticalinspired art, and this modern work fits the space perfectly,” Chris says. The remaining cabinetry was covered with a lacquer of the same blue seen throughout the condo.
Artist Doze Green created this neon sign, which hangs in what serves as a TV room and reading nook. Green began his creative career as a hip-hop pioneer and member of the Rock Steady Crew before moving to graffiti and then expanding to other mediums. His work was also a part of Fort Smith’s “Unexpected.”
“Most spaces for art are primarily white, but we thought it would be fun to use blue as the neutral. We achieved the same effect as an allwhite space, and the art actually pops out more.” —Chris Goddard
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LAYERED LAIR
In keeping with the penthouse’s layers of texture and blue hues, the master bedroom features a headboard made from antique blue velvet complemented with camel-colored raw silk bedding. An exposed antique brick wall—which is original to the structure—once again adds a historical air to the design. What the designer refers to as “an abstract blue cloud wall” offers a contemporary juxtaposition for balance. 54 At Home in Arkansas | January/ February 2020
BATHED IN BLUE
Prior to the renovation, the master bath featured cream Venetian plaster walls and had what Chris calls a “stark modern look and feel.” Covering the walls in a metallic blue cork covering allowed light from the skylight to reflect throughout the space. The cabinets received the same blue treatment seen throughout the space, while an overdyed rug brings the hue to the floor. A work by artist Doze Green hangs behind the tub.
Design Resources INTERIOR DESIGN Chris Goddard, Goddard Design Group ACCESSORIES, BEDDING, FABRICS, FURNITURE, AND WALLPAPER Goddard Design Group APPLIANCES Metro Appliances & More COUNTERTOPS New Century Counter Tops FIXTURES Ferguson Plumbing Supply FLOORING The Wood Floor Gallery, Inc. RUGS Joey Sabb Rugs
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Timeless & TRUE
An Arts and Crafts-inspired wallpaper from Trustworth Studios was the starting point for much of the design downstairs.
Comfort and authenticity abound in a west Little Rock family home W R I T E R T I F FA N Y A DA M S P H O T O G R A P H E R R E T T P E E K S T Y L I S T L AU R E N C E R R ATO
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CASUAL DINING
The home’s only dining space sits adjacent to the kitchen. “They didn’t want a formal dining room, so there are leaves for this table when there’s a crowd but it’s also their everyday eating area,” Jill notes. The piece hanging over the fireplace was a find Jill and the owner brought back from a trip through the Texas Hill Country.
n an age of instant gratification, the adage good things are born over time still rings true.
Case in point: an exquisite Colonial Revival home on the edge of the capital city. “This is the culmination of about six years of house plans,” says interior designer Jill Lawrence. She worked with her clients, who also happen to be dear friends, every step of the way. “We were neighbors and became best friends,” explains one of the homeowners. “When our kids were little, especially on snow days, we would work on house plans. We would go over to visit, and Jill would draw the plans.”
With ideas in mind, they brought in Ellen Yeary and Jim Yeary of Yeary Lindsey Architects to perfect the plan, thinking through scale and details in every space. For them, the idea was not to build their version of a Colonial Revival home but rather to build the house as it would have been in the style’s heyday. “The whole mantra was, What is authentic?” Jill notes. “What Jill and I both felt and what the Yearys were able to bring to it, too, is that whatever style the home was, we wanted to be true to it. Particularly with the architecture, whether it was the baseboards or the mantel height,” the owner says. “It was a very time consuming process before we ever even got into the pretty stuff,” she adds with a laugh.
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Benjamin Moore’s “Swiss Coffee”
REFINED PALATE
Several features play key roles in achieving this authenticity. For example, the floor plan has defined rooms rather than one large open space, which has become common in many of today’s new-construction homes. Similarly, the décor doesn’t align itself too closely with any current vibe or design selection. “I think the thing I love so much about this house is that there’s not one single trend. It’s going to feel very current in 10 years,” Jill says. To this point, numerous pieces from the owners’ previous home, family heirlooms, and finds from local estate sales give the house a curated appeal and evoke stories at every stopping point.
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Jill notes the kitchen flow is very functional when cooking for the family or hosting a gathering. “When we have guests we often do everything buffet style, so the island is perfect for serving, too,” the owner says. A custom walnut countertop echoes the wooden floors, while the vintage-style range and pendants have a timeless appeal.
The home’s expansive living room invites a crowd to gather.
Next to authenticity, comfort was key for the family of six. “We want this house to be as lived in as possible. There’s no room that’s off limits—no place you can’t put your feet up,” the owner says. For example, in lieu of a formal dining room, the kitchen has an adjoining space with a table large enough to comfortably seat the family and guests when it is fully extended. A fireplace near the table brings in an element authentic to the period, while slipcovered hostess chairs and vinyl-coated benches make it practical for everyday use. Jill notes everyone always ends up gathering in the kitchen anyway, so this space closes the gap between the two rooms. “Sometimes, I feel like when you get into a larger home it can lose some of that warmth, and we really tried hard to make it where everyone is comfortable in every room,” the owner adds.
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“We want this house to be as lived in as possible. There’s no room that’s off limits—no place you can’t put your feet up.” —homeowner
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ONE ROOM, TWO SPACES
In the living room, two conversation areas feature seating for the family as well as plenty of room for their guests, allowing them all to be together whether playing games, listening to music, or reading. Wingback chairs and a coffee table with a hint of Asian influence (“I think every home needs to have a smidge of Asian design,” Jill notes) define the area near the fireplace. Opposite, a sectional and sculptural bronze coffee table give a slightly more contemporary air to the second conversation area. “This table is a little more modern,” Jill says. “It’s a little element that keeps the design fresh, but it’s really never going to go out of style because it’s well done.”
Upstairs, the couple’s four children have a shared lounge area near their bedrooms.
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“My husband is a huge blue fan, and that drove a lot of the color choices.” —homeowner
WELL READ
A library located in between the master suite and the living room is what Jill refers to as the family’s “cozy place.” “Her husband is an avid reader of everything so these books are not for decoration; it’s a working library,” the designer adds. A custom wooden rolling ladder means no page goes unturned in the built-ins, while a fabric wall behind the sofa helps absorb sound in a room filled with hard-surface shelving. Family photos and treasured mementos dot the cubbies among the tomes.
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The framed painting is a find from Roy Dudley Estate Sales. “I have a little bit of an addiction to his sales; Jill and I laugh that there’s a touch of Roy in every room,” the homeowner says.
Benjamin Moore’s “Cloudy Sky”
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A MODERN COMFORT
“This room feels really warm and not at all clinical,” Jill says. “To me, it feels like a room that has been retrofitted into a bathroom—which stays true to that mantra of authenticity because a large bathroom wouldn’t have been here in the time period of this house.” Features such as the wood flooring and rug, grasscloth wallpaper, and curtains add to the cozy look; however, the pièce de résistance is an antique door the owner and Jill found at an architectural salvage shop in Harlem and used at the shower’s entrance.
SherwinWillliams’ “Iceberg”
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COUPLE’S RETREAT
“The master bedroom has five windows so it gets amazing light,” Jill says, “which is really funny because they like it pitch black when they sleep.” To get the best of both worlds, the designer selected heavy blackout drapes that pull closed easily at the day’s end. A mix of collectedover-time and new wooden furniture, including the bed, complement the neutral and blue bedding.
The blue palette carries from interior to exterior.
Design Resources ARCHITECT Ellen Yeary and Jim Yeary, Yeary Lindsey Architects CONTRACTOR Bill Parkinson, Parkinson Building Group INTERIOR DESIGN Jill Lawrence and Lindsey Forshee, J. Lawrence Design ACCESSORIES Cobblestone & Vine, Dillard’s, J. Lawrence Design, Phoenix Interiors, Roy Dudley Estate Sales, and Tipton & Hurst ART Cantrell Gallery, Cobblestone & Vine, and Roy Dudley Estate Sales APPLIANCES Metro Appliances & More BEDDING Dillard’s CABINETRY, COUNTERTOP (KITCHEN ISLAND), AND HARDWARE Duke Custom Cabinetry COUNTERTOPS AND TILE Inside Effects FABRICS AND WALLPAPER Designer Effects and J. Lawrence Design FIREPLACE MANTELS AND MILLWORK Tony Carmack FIREPLACE INSERTS Antique Brick & Block FIREPLACE SURROUND, FLOORING, AND PAINTING Parkinson Building Group FIXTURES Westlake Plumbing FLORALS Tipton & Hurst FRAMING Cantrell Gallery FURNITURE Dillard’s, J. Lawrence Design, mertinsdyke home, and Roy Dudley Estate Sales IRONWORK Iron World Design LIGHTING J. Lawrence Design MIRRORS AND GLASS Ace Glass PILLOWS Angela Moore, Angel Threads RUGS Hadidi Rug and Design Gallery and ProSource of Little Rock RUGS (BINDING AND INSTALLATION) Clint and Craig Chandler UPHOLSTERY Brockington Upholstery WALLPAPER (INSTALLATION) Glenn Goff WINDOWS Lumber One Home Center WINDOW COVERINGS Designer Supply, Nancy Osborne, and Window Works
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David Munsey, III
General Manager, Better Lawns & Gardens
Tell us a bit about your business and areas of expertise. My father founded Better Lawns & Gardens in 2002. After earning a degree in horticulture from the University of Arkansas, I joined the team and help design landscapes and unique outdoor living spaces. How are you making your mark in The Natural State? I have always loved being outside, and I’m thankful to have the opportunity to design outdoor living spaces that can positively impact someone’s lifestyle and help them enjoy being outside as much as I do. We take a lot of pride in customizing projects for the client; I don’t feel like we’ve ever built two spaces that are exactly same. It excites me to see how unique each one can be and how it can completely reflect the owner’s personality and style. How do you play a role in your community? Better Lawns & Gardens is very involved with the Arkansas Flower & Garden Show. I sit on the board and have helped with the show for over four years. We also support other causes throughout the year with donations of time, money, and materials.
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Sissy Jones Founder, Sissy’s Log Cabin
Tell us a bit about your business and areas of expertise. Sissy’s Log Cabin has been in business since 1970 when I began renting out a log cabin in Pine Bluff. What began as an antique store and gift shop has flourished into a Southern staple with five locations for new, custom, and estate jewelry and timepieces. How are you making your mark in The Natural State? As we celebrate 50 years in business, our growth indicates the future is just as bright as the past. We believe this is due to our customer service philosophy: “When you’re here, everyone’s family.” We take the time to get to know our customers beyond the walls of the store and cherish making memories with them throughout life’s special occasions.
W I T H 5 0 Y E A R S I N B U S I N E S S , S I S S Y J O N E S TA K E S A N INTEREST IN THE LIVES OF HER CUSTOMERS AND HELPS T H E M C E L E B R AT E L I F E ’ S S P E C I A L M O M E N T S
How do you play a role in your community? My mother once said, “If you’re living in a town and you don’t help that town, how can you expect the townspeople to help you?” We have tried to carry this throughout the five cities we serve, whether it’s hosting appreciation events for first responders, giving of our resources and time to local universities, or supporting nonprofit organizations. Our team truly cares about the communities where we live and work.
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Kirsten Blowers Morman
Owner, Riffraff
Tell us about your business and various brands. I started Riffraff in 2009, my senior year of college, while majoring in interior design at the University of Arkansas. I always dreamed of having my own storefront on the Fayetteville Square, and we’ve grown it into an online business as well. Additionally, I’ve been able to produce two T-shirt lines—Charlie Southern and Friday and Saturday—without any financial backing other than our own cash flow. Our T-shirts are retailed in 500 boutiques nationwide. How are you making your mark in The Natural State? Over the past 10 years, I’ve tried to hone in on creating opportunities for our interns and employees to grow their strengths—to provide careers, not just jobs. Riffraff and its sister companies employ 20 women full-time; there’s a lot of talent here, and we’re able to keep that talent growing in this area of Arkansas. How do you play a role in your community? Because we are so invested in our community and its growth, we are proud to support countless school and charity auctions weekly. We’ve hosted many events where substantial portions of our sales have been donated to local philanthropic organizations—including Art Feeds NWA, one of my favorites.
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Howard Hurst
President, Tipton & Hurst Tell us a bit about your business and areas of expertise. Tipton & Hurst was started in 1886 by Joe Hurst, my grandfather, and David Tipton. My father, Joe Hurst, Jr., became president after World War II and expanded it to three locations. Today, we have five locations in Central Arkansas and 80plus employees. How are you making your mark in The Natural State? For 133 years, Tipton & Hurst has been a part of Arkansans’ lives—helping make their special occasions memorable with floral design, gifts, and décor. It’s always been my dream to work in the family business. I took over as president at the age of 26, and I’m still here today, delivering on my grandfather’s promise of “guaranteed satisfaction” on everything we sell.
B U I L D I N G O N H I S F A M I LY ’ S L E G A C Y, H O W A R D H U R S T O F F E R S A R KA N S A N S T H E B E S T I N F LO R A L D E S I G N A N D H O M E D É C O R W H I L E B E I N G A N A C T I V E PA R T I C I PA N T I N T H E C O M M U N I T Y
How do you play a role in your community? As the state’s largest florist, we’re involved in community events 52 weeks a year! Whether we’re donating centerpieces or helping coordinate charitable events, we are proud to give back to our state’s nonprofits and causes to help make their events successful.
Conway, Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pine Bluff | 501.666.3333 | tiptonhurst.com | @tiptonhurst
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Mike Richardson
Regional President, U.S. Bank Tell us about U.S. Bank and your role there. U.S. Bank was founded in 1863 and is the second oldest bank charter in the country with Abraham Lincoln signing its original charter. I have worked with the company for more than 15 years. I initially got into the business when a friend and mentor encouraged me by saying my know-how for numbers and personality would be a good fit for the field. How are you making your mark in The Natural State? We offer all the amenities of a big bank with the relationships and client service of a smalltown lender. We serve more than 217,000 consumers and 12,000 businesses in Arkansas, so we truly cover the state. How do you play a role in your community? I coach both softball and basketball for organized leagues as well as teams through the Boys & Girls Club. I’m also on the board at The Centers for Youth & Families. Helping youth build self-esteem and working with them as a mentor is a passion for me. This carries over to my workplace at U.S. Bank where we offer grants in the areas of work, play, and home to better local communities and also give our employees paid volunteer hours to donate time to their organizations of choice.
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Peri-Gay Walker
Owner & Designer, VIPG Designs Tell us a bit about your business and areas of expertise. The main focus of my business is creating beautiful new looks for my clients’ rooms, homes, offices and events. After years of volunteering my decorating skills for programs at my girls’ school (as well as elaborately decorating our home for holidays and parties), my friends began asking me to help them. As my client base expanded, I decided to officially start my business, and VIPG Designs was born. How are you making your mark in The Natural State? Professionally, I’d like to think my mark is simply making my clients fall in love with the spaces I makeover. I want them to look forward to coming home to stylish, functional, sophisticated and beautiful spaces. I recently received a text from a client profusely thanking me for the wine cellar I designed for them. She said the new cellar helped her husband rediscover his love and passion for wines and how much they are enjoying it, and how thankful they were. It just doesn’t get much better than that for me!
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WHETHER DESIGNING EVENTS AND INTERIORS OR V O LU N T E E R I N G W I T H LO C A L O R G A N I Z AT I O N S , P E R I - G AY W A L K E R S T R I V E S T O B R I N G B E A U T Y A N D HAPPINESS TO THOSE AROUND HER 501.247.4906 | @vipgdesigns
How do you play a role in your community? I have always felt the need to donate my time, money, and talents to worthy philanthropies, but probably the biggest impact I was able to make was cochairing the 20th Century Hope Ball. We raised over a quarter of a million dollars for the building of the Hope Lodge. January/February 2020 | athomearkansas.com 73
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Dr. Scott Schlesinger Practice Founder, Legacy Spine & Neurological Specialists
Tell us a bit about your business and areas of expertise. We are the state’s only outpatient surgery center dedicated to minimally invasive spine surgery and care. Our Medical professionals in neurosurgery, neurology, pain management and physical therapy assist patients to restore their health. We are also a national leader in performing outpatient MIS lumbar fusion surgery. How are you making your mark in The Natural State and playing a role in your community? I’m honored to work with health industry leaders and policy makers to advance care by advocating for minimally invasive and cost effective treatments and by expanding access to outpatient care. This includes working with the state legislature to pass bills to expand access to ambulatory care, give patients more freedom over health care choices, and protect provider’s ability to care for them. In addition to passed state bills, the Alliance for Patient Access & Innovative Care (APAIC) is one way I am doing this. Health care is ever-evolving, and APAIC keeps a constant eye on trends, protocol, policy, and legislative bills to provide the best care and most choices to patients.
I N N O V A T I V E T R E A T M E N T A N D A P L E D G E T O B E T T E R H E A LT H CARE ARE HALLMARKS OF DR. SCOTT SCHLESINGER’S COMMITMENT TO CARING FOR ARKANSANS 8201 Cantrell Road, Suite 265 | 501.661.0077 | legacyneuro.com | @legacyneuro
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Jerry Barakat
Owner, Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse and Ocean’s at Arthur’s Tell us a bit about your business and areas of expertise. I have lived in Arkansas for almost 40 years and opened numerous restaurants that feature everything from Mediterranean food to mouthwatering steaks. I continually innovate and reinvent the food scene to bring our customers amazing food and selections you can’t get just anywhere. Customer experience and satisfaction are at the forefront of all I do. How are you making your mark in The Natural State? If it’s not the best, I will not put my name on it. I think this philosophy has led our restaurants to become household names in central Arkansas. Whether it’s a world-class wine list, beef that is dry-aged onsite, or the freshest sushi, we give our customers a meal to remember.
R E S TAU R AT E U R J E R R Y B A R A KAT B R I N G S LO C A L D I N E R S T H E B E S T O F T H E B E S T I N S T E A K S , S E A F O O D, A N D M O R E
How do you play a role in your community? It’s our honor to regularly host events for local organizations and nonprofit groups. Arkansas Children’s Hospital, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, American Heart Association, and UAMS are just a few of the local groups we support.
16100 Chenal Parkway | 501.821.1828 | arthursprimesteakhouse.com and oceanslittlerock.com @arthursprimesteakhouse and @oceans_atarthurs
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Shayla Copas
Interior Designer/ Author, Shayla Copas Interiors
Tell us a bit about your business and areas of expertise. I started my interior design business in 1994. Now, Shayla Copas Interiors has grown to offer product development for major brands, including a fabric line for Polywood and furniture, lighting, and accessories for Chelsea House Collection, both of which launch this spring. My first book, Four Seasons of Entertaining was published last year. How are you making your mark in The Natural State? Because of my involvement in the Interior Design Society nationally, I knew this was an organization the design community in our state needed; I helped found the Arkansas Chapter of IDS in 2018 and served as chapter president. I’m also honored to have been appointed to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission. I worked on the renovation of the mansion and also designed the Arkansas Inaugural Ball in 2015 and 2019 (seen at right). How do you play a role in your community? There are many local organizations close to my heart, including the Heart Ball for the American Heart Association, the Opus Ball for the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas. I’m especially passionate about causes that support children in need. 76 At Home in Arkansas | January/ February 2020
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I N A D D I T I O N T O H E R I N T E R I O R D E S I G N , S H AY L A C O PA S I S G A I N I N G A C C L A I M A S A N AT I O N A L AU T H O R , P R O D U C T DESIGNER, AND PHILANTHROPIST 501.258.7396 | shaylacopas.com | @shaylacopas
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The Ashley Cardiel Interiors Team Tell us a bit about your business and areas of expertise. What makes our design firm unique is our rockstar team. Our projects benefit from multiple sets of creative eyes, plus a diverse set of design backgrounds and strengths for the best client experience around.
Andrea Brooks, Senior Designer
Ashley Cardiel, Principal Designer
How are you making your mark in The Natural State? We are constantly looking at where the design world is headed and how we can bring that home. We value
learning through travel, be it through art, food, or the destination itself, and we strive to bring our clients the best the world has to offer. We introduce new technologies, ideas, and trends to the Arkansas marketscape. How do you play a role in your community? We work with local artists, craftspeople, and creatives as much as possible in our projects. That collaboration creates a sense of family and community for everyone involved, even the clients—everybody wins!
A N A R R AY O F D E S I G N S T R E N G T H S A N D A F O C U S O N C L I E N T A D V O C A C Y M A K E S T H E A S H L E Y C A R D I E L I N T E R I O R S T E A M S TA N D O U T I N T H E I R F I E L D 2964 W. Huntsville Ave., Suite D | 479.530.1147 | ashleycardielinteriors.com | @ashleycardielinteriors
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Anna Dickinson
Owner, Perception by Anna Dickinson Tell us a bit about your business and areas of expertise. I founded Perception by Anna Dickinson in 2018 after a close friend asked me to plan her black-tie wedding for 600 guests. I fell in love with the process and creative side of planning a beautiful event! I have two design degrees, and I am the founder and former owner of White Goat; I love using my design skills to create gorgeous spaces for my clients on their wedding days. How are you making your mark in The Natural State? With more
than 10 years of experience in the professional design world, I’ve worked closely with other designers to establish strong relationships all over the South and Midwest. I’m a Little Rock native, and Arkansas will always be home! How do you play a role in your community? I’m a sustainer in the Junior League of Little Rock, a liaison with Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and an advocate for helping children with dyslexia and learning differences. Above all, I have a passion for making people feel loved.
A PA S S I O N F O R LO V E S TO R I E S A N D A D E C A D E O F D E S I G N E X P E R I E N C E I N S P I R E A N N A D I C K I N S O N T O C R E AT E U N F O R G E T TA B L E E V E N T S I N A R K A N S A S A N D B E Y O N D 501.920.8015 | perceptionbyanna.com | @perceptionbyannadickinson
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Alissa Oates
Owner & Designer, Restructure Design Tell us a bit about your business and areas of expertise. I founded the business in 2017, and our team has a combined experience of 15 years in the design and remodel industry. As a residential design studio and a professional team of remodeling contractors, we take clients from concept to completion in all areas of home design. How are you making your mark in The Natural State? We get really excited when our clients encourage us to think outside the box. Plus, in our showroom we offer products
for realistic budgets, making clients’ dreams of a new bath, kitchen, or other area of the home come true. We give clients a realistic expectation of the process, considering timeline and value and what we can offer to make projects run smoother. How do you play a role in your community? We often donate free “design hours” toward our squarefootage-based design agreements. Local philanthropies use these hours as a fundraising tool for their organization.
AS BOTH A DESIGN A ND CONTR ACTING SOURCE A L I S S A O AT E S B R I N G S C L I E N T S ’ D E S I G N V I S I O N S T O L I F E 127 McNeely Circle | 501.984.2702 | REstructureAR.com | @restructure_ar
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The Statements for the Home Design Team Tell us a bit about your business and areas of expertise. Statements for the Home is an interior design firm specializing in window treatments and upholstery. We offer the largest fabric selection in Hot Springs and can help you make the best decisions to get the biggest bang for your buck. The team are experts when it comes to window treatments! We also offer flooring, wallpaper, accessories, and gifts.
the Home works with clients around Arkansas on new construction residences, remodels, and refreshes. Each project is tailored to the homeowner, thus making the spaces look and feel their best for those who live there.
Julie Nichols, Co-owner and Designer
Amy Porter, Design Consultant
How do you play a role in your community? Our team has donated both their time and talents to the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, Mid-America Science Museum, and How are you making your mark in the American Heart Association, to The Natural State? Statements for name a few.
Ashley Campbell, Co-owner, Designer, and Draftsman
I N T H E S P A C I T Y, T H E S TAT E M E N T S F O R T H E H O M E D E S I G N T E A M H A S C R E AT E D A D E S T I N AT I O N F O R H O M E D E S I G N , D É C O R , A N D G I F T S 3820 Central Ave. | 501.620.4545 | statementsforthehome.com | @statementsforthehome
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Dr. Brian Barron, DVM
Owner, Shackleford Road Veterinary Clinic Tell us about your background and role at the clinic. After earning my degree in veterinary medicine from LSU, my goal was always to move back to Little Rock. After several years I took a position at Shackleford Road Veterinary Clinic. Six years later, my wife, Cate, and I were able to purchase the clinic and become owners. She now serves as the clinic’s hospital administrator. How are you making your mark in The Natural State? In 2017, we broke ground on a new state-of-theart hospital on Kanis Road. Here,
we’re able to provide the best care for your pet utilizing the latest diagnostic tools, including ultrasound, X-ray, full in-house lab, and our new surgical laser. How do you play a role in your community? It’s probably no surprise that we love organizations that support animals. We volunteer with and support the Humane Society of Pulaski County, and Friends of the Little Rock Animal Village. I’m also on the board at CARE for Animals and Catholic High School for Boys, where I’m an alumnus.
W I T H A S TAT E - O F -T H E - A R T H O S P I TA L A N D F R I E N D LY, H I G H LY T R A I N E D S TA F F, D R . B R I A N B A R R O N I S “ Y O U R O T H E R F A M I LY D O C T O R ” F O R T H E F U R R Y M E M B E R S O F Y O U R F A M I LY 11601 Kanis Road | 501.224.6998 | shacklefordvetclinic.com | @srvclr
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global views A collection of vintage globes can make a whimsical statement in your home while speaking to your curiosity about the world. While contemporary versions are tiny replicas of the planet depicting geographical features and geopolitical boundaries, the earliest globes charted the skies instead of land. Known as celestial globes, these were used as nautical navigation tools. The oldest surviving model of the modern-day terrestrial globe, however, was designed by a German mapmaker and explorer named Martin Behaim in 1492—yes, the same year Christopher Columbus set sail and “discovered” the Americas, which, along with Australia and Antarctica, were lacking from Behaim’s design. Such missing pieces, modified borders, and evolving names can help identify the time period in which a globe was made, as well as add character and charm to the collection.
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