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ON THE COVER Lyndsey and Josh Sullivan’s Lake Hamilton retreat. Photography by Rett Peek. See page 60.
60 HOME 43 AWAY FROM IT ALL
In Jasper, outdoor designer Daniel Keeley creates a Southern-inspired family retreat with multiple areas for enjoyment.
50 ICONIC INSPIRATION
A passion for Frank Lloyd Wright’s aesthetic carries throughout a home on the shores of Hot Springs Village’s Lake Balboa.
60 ALL TOGETHER NOW
A Little Rock couple fulfills their dream of lakefront summers with a freshly renovated property that can accommodate a crowd.
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While Little Rock’s Horticare Landscape Co. has continued to operate landscaping services, the nursery and storefront on Stagecoach Road has recently come under new ownership and been rebranded as The Nurserie. At the helm of this new endeavor is Rob Galloway, who also owns WaterVeg, an aquaponics and subscription food-delivery company. “Hydroponics is growing plants in a soilless medium, and aquaponics combines fish with that system,” Rob explains. In this type of farming, fish fertilize the water that the plants grow in, creating a small eco-system with little to no waste. Until now, WaterVeg has offered delivery of live lettuce plants, most of which were cultivated in greenhouses leased at Horticare. When Rob had the opportunity to purchase Horticare’s nursery and grow his passion project, he seized it. “I started doing this in my backyard 12-15 years ago, but I’ve always known I wanted to
make it a business,” he says. With help from the previous owners, The Nurserie opened in February without any disruption in operations. “Their business is still going strong on the landscaping side, and they’ve been really helpful before and during the transition,” Rob says. While WaterVeg is still operating as its own entity, The Nurserie expands on the idea of a typical nursery as a working farm and market. “In addition to having flowers, shrubs, and trees on the nursery side, we grow tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces, and of course have all the tilapia tanks,” Rob says. “We’ll also be sourcing local produce, fruits, dairy, and meats from state-certified vendors,” he adds, noting that he’s still looking for more local farmers to join the market. In the future, he hopes to add more greenhouses, tropical plants, and offer classes for beginners interested in hydroponics and aquaponics. Call (501) 438-0808 or visit thenurserie.com for more information.
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2. Make adjustments. Take a Why is curb appeal important? Attractive landscape increases a home’s curb appeal and more importantly, it can increase both the perceived and actual value of a home.
closer look at design elements to see where small changes can be made. Maybe your landscape beds need to be expanded to accommodate larger plants, or, perhaps, your edging could be upgraded to stone. Evaluate if you have too many or not enough plants in an area.
3. Bring in color. Consider
adding seasonal and perennial
color in your beds to provide contrast and visual interest. Place color in areas where you want to draw the eye, such as near the entry, in areas leading up to the front door, or along walkways.
4. Light the way. Quality landscape lighting is welcoming, interesting, adds security, and is a transferrable upgrade to your home value as well. 5. Work with an expert. You might be looking for advice on a do-it-yourself upgrade or be considering hiring a landscape team for a large-scale renovation. Either way, you’ll want to partner with a knowledgeable, reliable company that takes pride in connecting homeowners with their outdoor space to address function as well as aesthetics.
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1 Sea coral vase. Harper Howey Interiors, Springdale, harperhoweyinteriors.com 2 Bamboo and rattan pendant light. TEC Electric, Jonesboro and North Little Rock, tecelectric.com 3 “Ocean” table lamp. Nadeau, Little Rock, furniturewithasoul.com 4 Sea coral-inspired mirror. Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, cantrellfurniture.com
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5 Clare V. “Bateau” tote in Natural/Multi. Lola Boutique, Fayetteville, shoplola.com
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6 Summer Classics “Avondale” teak chair. Antique Brick Outdoors, Little Rock, antiquebrickinc.com 7 Deven Collection from Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines power-loomed rug in Sunset/Indigo. Martinous Oriental Rugs, Little Rock, martinous.com
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8 “Clifton” side chest in Alexandrite from the Shayla Copas Collection for Chelsea House. Available to order from Providence Design, Little Rock, providencedesignltd.com 9 Starfish sculpture on acrylic base. Debi Davis Interior Design, Little Rock, debidavisinteriordesign.com
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1 With solid colors from light beige to navy, Godfrey Hirst’s “Charming Edge” carpet features diamond and parquet patterns to add visual texture. Arnold’s Flooring America, arnoldsflooringamerica. com; C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet.com; Centerton Flooring America by Carpet Smart, flooringamericacenterton.com; ProSource of Little Rock, prosourcewholesale.com; Tom January Floors, Inc., tomjanuaryfloors.com; White River Flooring, whiteriverflooring.com 2 The tone-on-tone look of Karastan’s KaraLoom “Mod Appeal” collection offers versatility around the home. Akel’s Carpet One, akelscarpetone.com; Arnold’s Flooring America, arnoldsflooringamerica. com; Carpet One, carpetoneofnwa.com; Martinous Oriental Rugs, martinous.com; Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber.com 3 Mohawk’s SmartStrand Ultra “Mosaic Tones” collection is a patterned carpet that can stand up to heavy traffic. Available in 24 colorways. Arnold’s Flooring America, arnoldsflooringamerica.
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com; Akel’s Carpet One, akelscarpetone.com; C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet.com; Carpet Barn, carpetbarn.net; Encore Building Products, encoregroupusa.com; Kaufman By Design, kaufmanlumber. com; Lumber One Home Center, lumberonehomecenter.com; Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber.com; The Floor Store, thefloorstore.company; White River Flooring, whiteriverflooring.com 4 Available in 23 neutral hues, you’re sure to find a classic choice from “Take the Floor Twist” in Shaw’s Foundation collection. Arnold’s Flooring America, arnoldsflooringamerica.com; C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet.com; Centerton Flooring America by Carpet Smart, flooringamericacenterton.com; Gold Medal Flooring, goldmedalflooring.com; Holmes Tile & Marble, holmestile.com; Inside Effects, insideeffects.com; Kaufman By Design, kaufmanlumber.com; Lumber One Home Center, lumberonehomecenter.com; Peter’s Paints & Flooring, petersflooringandpaint.com; Tom January Floors, Inc., tomjanuaryfloors.com
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Barn, carpetbarn.net; Encore Building Products, encoregroupusa. com; Kaufman By Design, kaufmanlumber.com; Lumber One Home Center, lumberonehomecenter.com; Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber. com; The Floor Store, thefloorstore.company; White River Flooring, whiteriverflooring.com
6 Pergo “Extreme,” shown here in Morning Lake House, is a rigid vinyl plank flooring with more than 30 textured looks. Akel’s Carpet One, akelscarpetone.com
8 SolidTech by Mohawk’s “Thatcher” collection is a rigid plank available in nine colors. Shown here in Salem. Arnold’s Flooring America, arnoldsflooringamerica.com; Akel’s Carpet One, akelscarpetone.com; C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet. com; Carpet Barn, carpetbarn.net; Encore Building Products, encoregroupusa.com; Kaufman By Design, kaufmanlumber.com; Lumber One Home Center, lumberonehomecenter.com; Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber.com; The Floor Store, thefloorstore.company; White River Flooring, whiteriverflooring.com
7 Mohawks’s RevWood Plus “Castlebriar” laminate plank flooring collection features a textured finish with deep graining and hand scraping to add contrast. Available in five colors, shown here in Sand Pearl Oak. Arnold’s Flooring America, arnoldsflooringamerica.com; Akel’s Carpet One, akelscarpetone. com; C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet.com; Carpet
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gives the look of wood with the ease of ceramic tile. Available in four additional colors. Arnold’s Flooring America, arnoldsflooringamerica. com; C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet.com; Centerton Flooring America by Carpet Smart, flooringamericacenterton.com; Gold Medal Flooring, goldmedalflooring.com; Holmes Tile & Marble, holmestile.com; Inside Effects, insideeffects.com; Kaufman By Design, kaufmanlumber. com; Lumber One Home Center, lumberonehomecenter.com; Peter’s Paints & Flooring, petersflooringandpaint.com; Tom January Floors, Inc., tomjanuaryfloors.com
10 Crossville’s “State of Grace” porcelain tile gives the look of marble with durability that will last a lifetime. Arnold’s Flooring America, arnoldsflooringamerica.com; C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet. com; Centerton Flooring America by Carpet Smart, flooringamericacenterton. com; Encore Flooring, encoregroupusa.com; Holmes Marble & Tile, holmestile.com; Inside Effects, insideeffects.com; Law’s Flooring Center, lawsflooring.com; Peter’s Paints, petersflooring.com; ProSource of Little Rock, prosourcewholesale.com; Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber.com; The Flooring Emporium, theflooringemporium.com; Townzen Tile and Laminate, townzentile.com; White River Flooring, whiteriverflooring.com
12 Three unique options from Shaw Floors combine in this bath. “Islander” in Garden Way covers the floors; “Elegance” in Linen is seen on the shower wall; and the shower floor features “Pearl Hexagon Mosaics.” Arnold’s Flooring America, arnoldsflooringamerica. com; C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet.com; Centerton Flooring American by Carpet Smart, flooringamericacenterton.com; Gold Medal Flooring, goldmedalflooring.com; Holmes Tile & Marble, holmestile.com; Inside Effects, insideeffects.com; Kaufman By Design, kaufmanlumber. com; Lumber One Home Center, lumberonehomecenter.com; Peter’s Paints & Flooring, petersflooringandpaint.com; Tom January Floors, Inc., tomjanuaryfloors.com
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BEFORE & AFTER
Midcentury Modernized Designer Krista Lewis renovates a kitchen to complement its home’s era and the family’s style
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“The library ladder is one of my favorite features; it’s almost like art.” —April Messersmith, homeowner
BEFORE
1966, the Little Rock home April and David Messersmith share with their
uilt in
three children was remodeled
13 However, both their style and needs have evolved over the past decade, prompting them to call local designer Krista Lewis to update several spaces in the home, including the kitchen. “Krista and I were sorority sisters at the University of Arkansas, so it was a lot of fun to get to work with a friend on this project,” April says. The two shared a common goal of renovating the room while keeping the style in line with the home’s midcentury architecture. The footprint of the kitchen didn’t change in the when the family moved in
years ago.
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makeover. However, several tweaks to the existing cabinetry, which also received new front panels, helped make it more user friendly: A set of cabinets were removed to allow for a larger four-door refrigerator; a desk was replaced with cabinetry and new countertops to create a buffet; cabinetry was extended to the ceiling to create storage for less frequently used items; and several base cabinets were swapped for drawers to create easy access to heavy pots and pans. In terms of the palette, light and bright was the goal. Krista chose white walls and warm gray accents to play off of the hardwood flooring, which was one of the only carryovers from the previous design. These neutrals are accented with a vivid green, seen most prominently on the breakfast table chairs. “One pop of color keeps this room very clean and streamlined,” Krista says.
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SherwinWilliams’ “Gauntlet Gray”
SherwinWilliams’ “Alabaster”
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“Krista did a great job in meeting us where we were with this house and helping us see the vision of what it could be.” —April Messersmith, homeowner
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Engineered quartz covers the counters and backsplash. “Using the same material and taking it up the wall for the backsplash gives one seamless appearance, which also helps the space feel larger,” Krista says.
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“Even before COVID-19, we ate most meals at home, so we wanted a big table to accommodate the five of us,” April says. Indoor/outdoor velvet covers the seats making for easy cleanup.
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Life
M A K E YO U R S EL F AT H O M E
BERRY GOOD
Picture-Perfect Pastries We talk learning to cook, food photography, and summer galettes with Savya Kuncham Ramesh of Wickedly Whisked
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 S T Y L I S T A N D PH O T O G R A PH E R S AV YA K U N C H A M R A M E S H
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Scrolling through the mouth-watering images on Savya Kuncham Ramesh’s Instagram feed (@wickedlywhisked), you’d never guess she’s not a baker by trade. As an industrial engineer, Savya hadn’t even tried her hand at cooking until it was entirely necessary. “I lived in India until I was 22, and I had never entered the kitchen—like, never,” she laughs. “I decided to do my masters in the United States, and before I moved, my mom was so worried because she knew I loved to eat, but didn’t know how to cook!” After studying in Houston and working in South Carolina for several years, Savya and her family—husband Madhuresh and 4-year-old son Ruhaan—relocated to Fayetteville. It was around this time that she started experimenting more in the kitchen, both with her ingredients and her camera. Along with 15 other food and photo enthusiasts around the world, she started @foodcapturecollective, where together they explore a new technique in food photography via Instagram each month. “We pick something that’s challenging, like splash photography or using hard light,” she says. “Anyone who wants to participate can join and use the month’s hashtag, and we help guide each other in that technique.” For this issue, we asked Savya to make us something sweet with in-season berries. Her choice? A summer galette. “Galettes are basically a lazy person’s pie,” she says. “They’re so easy; you don’t need any special tools or to be a pro baker. And they taste absolutely delicious with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Once you get the base right, you can fill it with whatever you want.”
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RECIPE
Summer Berry Galette Yields 4 individual-sized galettes
SHOP
In addition to the ingredients listed below, have on hand extra flour for dusting and parchment paper. PASTRY
1¹⁄ 3 cups all-purpose flour ¹⁄ 8 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed 3 ounces cream cheese 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 2 teaspoons rice vinegar FILLING BASE
4 ladyfingers, crushed 3 tablespoons granulated sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon FRUIT FILLING
1½ cups fresh strawberries and blueberries (cut strawberries into bite-size pieces) ½ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional) pinch of salt GLAZE
1 egg 1 ½ teaspoons water 1 tablespoon sugar crushed almonds, for garnish
PREPARE
PRO TIP
Before you begin, combine flour, salt, and baking powder in an air-tight container and store in the freezer for an hour. Place cubed butter in the freezer for about 30 minutes. This step helps ensure the ingredients are still cold when you put them in the oven. “When you’re mixing with your hands, you’re bound to generate heat; so starting with ingredients that are extra cold helps offset that heat and ensure a flaky crust," Savya says.
To make the pastry, use your hands to roughly combine freezer-cold flour mixture (see Pro Tip at left) and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Add the butter, still mixing with your hands, until crumbs form. Add heavy whipping cream and vinegar to form dough, adding more cream if the mixture seems dry. Flatten the dough with your fingers to form a disk. Cover the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes; take out of the refrigerator at least 10 minutes before rolling out. While dough is chilling, combine all ingredients of the filling base and set aside. Do the same with the fruit filling, gently toss, and set aside. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. To assemble the galettes, divide the dough into four equal pieces and roll out on a small piece of lightly floured parchment paper. Place dough and parchment paper onto a baking sheet. Cover the center of each pastry with filling base, leaving about an inch of dough around the border, then spoon fruit filling over the base. Carefully fold the edge of the dough over the filling, pleating the pastry with your fingers while leaving the fruit-filled center exposed. To create the glaze, beat the egg and water, then brush on the edges of the pastry. Sprinkle sugar over the entire galette. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the edges of the pastry are golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack. Garnish with chopped almonds and serve with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. >> Follow @wickedlywhisked to keep up with Savya’s journey in the kitchen, and check out @foodcapturecollective to find out how to join the monthly technique challenge.
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G R O W
IN THE GARDEN
Dreaming in Color The owners of the Symphony Designer House XXV have spent more than a decade following their vision to cultivate awe-inspiring gardens and outdoor areas
Knockout roses provide color with unparalleled ease of care in an elongated perennial bed on the property.
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G R O W
Clematis and peonies are two colorful favorites found in the garden.
ROOM TO RELAX
After years of living in a neighborhood near the city’s center and renting a garden plot at Little Rock’s Two Rivers Park, Leslie and Dr. C.D. Williams were thrilled to find a “for sale” sign on 40 acres in west Little Rock. With two houses, a pond, and an abundance of land, they knew their days of hauling shovels and seed to their small community beds were over. “This place really took my breath away when I first saw it,” Leslie recalls. However, at that time, the grounds were not finished; there was only limited landscape around the main house and guesthouse as well as the pond. “I had great visions for this place, and they grew,” Leslie says. After needed updates, such as paving the road and adding pin oak trees for shade in the backyard, the Williamses installed a raised bed garden. “I spent all my days—probably 40 hours a week—working in the yard,” Leslie says of her drive to bring the vision to life.
The back of the home has a dual-level terrace with views of the stocked pond. Outdoor furnishings from Ken Rash’s Arkansas, including a firepit, make it the perfect spot to sip coffee and watch the fog roll on the water in the mornings.
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LAYERED DESIGN
A breezeway between the garage and main house also offers access to both the front and back yards. Since the covered area receives no sunlight, the potted spiral fir trees are artificial. The magnolia tree, seen at left, is an espalier that adds contrasting texture to the stone wall. Coral drift roses, red geraniums, ‘New Guinea Magnum White Blush’ impatiens, and a coral hibiscus add color in the foreground, while sweet olive trees are a constant evergreen.
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G R O W
ON THE CLIMB
‘New Dawn’ roses (left) span a portion of the covered porch where French doors lead from the living room to the terrace beyond. The concrete statues are part of Leslie’s collection. Below, a mix of clematis and ‘Joseph’s Coat’ roses ascend a trellis in a large perennial flower bed.
Over the past 15 years, one project has led to another and numerous additions have been made to the rolling landscape. For example, almost a decade ago the couple added a large perennial bed, which Leslie says was originally for cut flowers but has taken on a more stately look with the planting of knockout roses. They also worked with landscaper Joel Villa to dig out a marshy creek, which gave them reason to build a bridge over its flowing water as well as waterfalls that feed from the creek. They enjoyed that process so much they decided to make a coop for their chickens with his help. The Williamses also installed an Earth Shelter greenhouse placed down into a dugout portion of the ground. This offers them a place to plot their next project and pot their next seed year-round.
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G R O W
The home and grounds, which the Williamses refer to as Belle Maison, are now available for tours during Symphony Designer House XXV, which runs June 18 to July 19. For more information, visit arsymphonydesignerhouse.com.
Geese, ducks, turtles, and deer can often be seen at different vantage points on the property.
NATURAL ADDITIONS
A waterfall, one of two on the property, is fed from the nearby creek. A weeping cherry tree, wisteria, knockout roses, and small beds filled with lantana highlight its beauty. To provide a clear path from the house to the garden and chicken coop, the Williamses constructed this bridge. Outfitted with roll-down shades, lighting, and comfortable seating, this is also a nice place to enjoy a glass of wine on spring evenings.
Design Resources LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Joel Villa OUTDOOR FURNITURE Ken Rash’s Arkansas
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D I S C O V E R
A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion
Discover Little Rock
From Chenal to downtown, the capital city has endless appeal. Here are just a few of our picks for shopping, dining, and staying
The brisket melt sandwich from Cathead’s Diner is served with house-made kettle chips and house-made pickles.
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Indigo
This women’s boutique in The Promenade at Chenal is a go-to for designer denim and ontrend tops, dresses, shoes, and accessories for all ages. From BB Dakota to Free People, you’ll find some of your favorite brands in-store as well as on Facebook and Instagram, where you can buy virtually via text. shopindigo.com
Botanica Gardens Home
Cathead’s Diner
The all-you-can-eat brunch buffet on weekends has become the stuff of legends for locals. At the time of publication, an abbreviated version of the eatery’s meat-andtwo lunch menu was available for curbside delivery. Check social media for current hours and menu. catheadsdiner.com
Whether you’re hoping to spruce up your yard with fresh landscaping or your interiors with the addition of a few houseplants and stylish planters, Chris H. Olsen’s Botanica in the Riverdale district is a onestop shop for all things gardening. botanicagardens.com
Cantrell Furniture Design Center
This showroom features all styles of furniture and accessories, from traditional to contemporary. Looking to make changes underfoot? Head to Cantrell Furniture’s connected sister store, Arnold’s Flooring America, to peruse the latest in hardwoods, tile, and carpet. cantrellfurniture.com
The Capital Hotel
The Capital Hotel is the place to be for a night out in the capital city—whether you’re in town for work, play, or on a staycation. Be sure to make time for a meal or a happy hour cocktail at One Eleven or Capital Bar & Grill. capitalhotel.com
Kaufman By Design West
Looking to update your dining room with new lighting? What about your bathroom hardware? At this
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west Little Rock showroom, you can do it all—and find experts to help you navigate the 10,000 square feet of flooring, lighting, hardware, décor, gardening goods, and more. kaufmanlumber.com
Ken Rash’s Arkansas
From firepits and furnishings to grills and outdoor dining accessories, Ken Rash’s has everything you need to take your outdoor living space to the next level. Extra popular right now is Telescope’s line of polymer furniture, which is comfortable as well as easy to clean. kenrashsoutdoorfurniture.com
Lost Forty Brewing
While this craft brewery’s beers are some of the best in the state, the food and ambience served there are also worth experiencing. One of Lost Forty’s summer offerings is an all-day Beer Brunch on Sundays, where you can order Buttermilk Brewhouse Hotcakes (yum!) and a “brewmosa”—a beer-lover’s take on the mimosa. lost40brewing.com
mertinsdykehome
You’ll find cool, comfortable furniture and accessories at this showroom, which also serves as the headquarters for Garry Mertins Design. Keep an
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eye out for stunning pieces from brands like American Leather Classic Collection, whose summer sale at mertinsdykehome is going on through July 27. mertinsdykehome.com
Mickey's Cakes & Sweets
Where do Little Rock locals turn to satisfy a sweet tooth? For more than 40 years, family-owned bakery Mickey’s has been the answer. While you can always count on them for pies, cupcakes, brittle, and more, the bakery has also added readyto-bake casseroles to their menu. mickeyssweets.com
Ransom Interiors
Owned by interior designer and visual artist Joshua Plumlee, this store in the Heights showcases furniture, accessories, lighting, and artwork that embody Joshua’s streamlined and sophisticated design approach. In addition to home goods, flip through an array of design books and shop eclectic jewelry while you’re there. ransominteriors.com
Sissy’s Log Cabin
The family-owned fine jewelry company celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer. To help
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commemorate the occasion, jewelry designer Steven Lagos has created an exclusive, custom bracelet available for order through July 3 at any of the stores, including the Heights location. sissyslogcabin.com
Tipton & Hurst
Tipton & Hurst has become a household name in central Arkansas for not only their floral services and designs, but also their selection of china, serving ware, seasonal décor, and gifts available at their Little Rock location. Getting married soon? They offer wedding registries, too. tiptonhurst.com
Tulips
Whether your style is beachy, preppy, tailored, or somewhere in between, this Heights boutique has a little of everything you might need to complete your look. Shop their website or Instagram for the latest in apparel as well as jewelry and accessories. tulipsinlittlerock.com At time of publication, several of these local businesses were temporarily closed or offering alternate hours of operation. Check with individual businesses before visiting.
Fidel & Co. Coffee Roasters
Owned by Fidel Samour, this coffee shop opened in early 2020 as another new establishment in the East Village. In addition to coffee served a variety of ways—pour-over, espresso, nitro, you name it—you’ll find heartier offerings like French toast, sandwiches, and pastries on the menu, too. fidel.coffee
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THE SUMMER LIVING ISSUE
Home
MOUNTAIN RETREAT
Away From It All
A vacation home in Jasper offers endless opportunities for family fun
WRITER & STYLIST STEPHANIE MAXWELL NEWTON PHOTOGRAPHER RETT PEEK
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“We wanted to design it very much in keeping with the original house.” —Daniel Keeley
Amid the rolling hills and treetops of the Ozarks is one family’s treasured retreat. With a wraparound porch, courtyard dining, rows of rocking chairs, and even a tennis court, it’s a dream home for a family who loves to spend time together outdoors. And while classic architecture makes the house feel as if it’s been a part of the landscape for decades, this picture is only partially true. “When the owners first bought this land, there was a roughly 100-year-old farmhouse in this exact location,” says Daniel Keeley, who designed the landscape and outdoor living spaces both here and at a compound on another part of the property. (Its two cozy cabins and their outdoor living areas were previously featured in At Home). With plenty of sleeping quarters at the aforementioned area, this house was intended more as an “entertainment hub.” “They didn’t necessarily
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STEP RIGHT UP
Natural stone steps, a white gate, and lush liriope and catmint lend a cottage feel to the home’s entrance, while white clapboard siding and weeping mortar in the structure’s brick foundation give the home a lowcountry appeal. An antique iron bell installed on a post by the entrance is a relic of the home’s past, one of the few items found on-site before construction of the new house began.
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AL FRESCO
A large dining table in the courtyard offers space for a crowd to share a meal, often from the nearby pizza oven (seen on page 44). “We wanted to bring that casual, Southern feel throughout the design,” Daniel says, pointing to the classic shape of the skirted-style wicker chairs paired with a more modern concrete-top table. “The captain’s chairs’ historic Windsor design is English-turned-early-American, and that’s chronologically fitting for the style of the house,” he adds.
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need more bedrooms, but having another gathering place like this where they can all be together is really important to them,” Daniel says. “And once they discovered the original farmhouse was beyond repair, they figured they might as well make it everything they wanted it to be.” When the decision was made to build new, the family brought on architect Jeff Laur, contractor Tim Emerson, and Daniel, who had also become a friend over years of working together on various projects. “We wanted to design it very much in keeping with the original house,” Daniel says. “It’s Southern, casual, and rural, but dressed up a little bit.”
INDOOR-OUTDOOR DESIGN
Daniel turned to the home’s interiors for inspiration in the outdoor furnishings. “We always try to bring the outdoors in and vice versa, so I asked what colors they were going to use inside the house before we began,” he says. In this way, he pulled shades of navy and denim throughout all the outdoor areas, including a screened porch off the house’s only bedroom (above) and in upholstered rockers along the veranda (left). A lighter version of the hue coats the ceiling of the wraparound porch, and classic Bevolo copper lanterns fit right in with the home’s Southern style.
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“We wanted to bring that casual, Southern feel throughout the design.” —Daniel Keeley
A firepit behind the house creates another destination for gathering, particularly when the temperatures drop at nightfall. Lights over the tennis court in the background mean players can hit the court after sundown.
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PLAYING FAIR
One of the vacation home’s most unique features is its tennis court, complete with a pavilion for spectators to keep an eye on the fun in a cool, comfortable environment. Although this destination is a short walk from the house, similar design materials and furnishings make it feel cohesive in the overall design. A beverage fridge on one end offers easy access to refreshments on hot summer days.
Design Resources ARCHITECT Jeff Laur, Jeff Laur & Associates CONTRACTOR Tim Emerson, Tim Emerson Construction LANDSCAPE AND OUTDOOR LIVING DESIGN Daniel Keeley, DK Design OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES DK Design
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ICON IC Inspiration
U N M I S TA K A B L E A R C H I T EC T U R A L C U ES AND CLEAN, TRANSITIONAL INTERIORS ARE HALLMARKS OF THIS LAKESIDE ESCAPE IN HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE
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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
CLEAN CUISINE
The layout and many of the features in the kitchen follow the design of Holly’s primary residence in Texas. The table was a find from Serena & Lily, while the artwork seen near the refrigerator is part of a collage series Joshua created earlier this year. Open shelving filled with cream and white pottery as well as clear glass gives an unobtrusive dose of style.
Island living is not a term frequently referenced by Arkansans. However, Holly and Danny Berry are doing just that on a small piece of property in Hot Springs Village. While the couple, who married in 2012, share a full-time residence in east Texas, Holly has had a vacation home in the Village for the past 13 years and, thus, was familiar with its incomparable beauty. When a real estate agent showed them this island property, they were intrigued. Plans began to take shape to build a weekend getaway with a sweeping view of Lake Balboa where they could relax together and entertain friends and family. “We like the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, especially the fact that in his designs, nothing is uniform; the ceilings alternate in lower and higher heights,” Holly says. Danny, who is a commercial builder, brought in an architecture firm he works with frequently to help draw up the plans. From there, brothers Matthew and Nicholas Sarver of Hot Springs’s Sarver Construction took the reins. “We were so thrilled to have Matthew working on this project,” Holly says of the builder who passed away in early 2020. “One of his many talents was good vision; and he certainly had that for our home,” Holly says.
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DINING IN DETAIL
“This room has a beautiful diffused atmosphere,” Joshua says of the dining room, which connects to both outdoor areas as well as the kitchen. A textured grasscloth wallcovering in a graphite motif lends a dressier feel to the room while the Italian walnut dining table and chairs complement the midcentury elements found throughout the home. Joshua added lighting and accessories with rich black accents to give the design an edge. Eight-foot ceilings give the dining room a more intimate feel.
The building process was nearing the finishing line when Holly visited Joshua Plumlee’s design store, Ransom Interiors, in Little Rock one day. “Walking into Ransom, I fell in love with the shop and with Joshua,” Holly recalls. While she had already selected some of the furnishings for the home, even going to market to make purchases, the home needed art, accessories, and other pieces to make it complete. “I have used a designer in all my homes, so I knew how instrumental he would be in helping me pull it all together.” “She has immaculate taste; she loves clean, organic materials mixed with a little bit of edge and lots of
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texture,” Joshua says. He notes the architectural style carries over into the interiors through the mix of natural and sleek, streamlined furnishings as well as the addition of abstract art pieces. “I think they just have so much fun in this house,” Joshua says, referencing the numerous conversation and dining areas both indoors and out. “I’ve lived in six or seven homes now and they have been everything from rustic to French provincial,” Holly says. “I like taking on a different look in each one, but this is my first transitional home. I think the older you get, the less you want to clean and keep up, so this style works perfectly.”
“We like the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, especially the fact that in his designs, nothing is uniform; the ceilings alternate in lower and higher heights.” —Holly Berry, homeowner
VANTAGE POINT
As both an artist and interior designer, Joshua says he oftentimes wore two hats when considering the design of the living room. A piece of art was needed for the space between the French doors and windows; however, it needed to be something that didn’t detract from the view. A mixed media on paper work entitled “Graffiti Corner,” which Joshua created for a room he designed at the 2018 Symphony Designer House, was the perfect addition. In terms of furnishings, he complemented the sofas and buffet Holly already owned with new swivel chairs, brass floor lamps, and a textured coffee table. The threedimensional piece seen over the buffet was crafted from coconut fibers by artist Jeremiah Palecek.
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TRANQUIL SETTING
The home features split baths off the master. In Holly’s, a soaking tub offers a spot to relax with a glass of wine at the end of the day. Neutral hues direct the eye to the view outside the window, while a Roman shade offers privacy.
Underfoot, porcelain tile gives the look of bleached wood with a durability that can stand up to lake life.
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Joshua created a nook where Holly can enjoy morning coffee by outfitting a corner area with a comfortable chair, side table, and a floor lamp.
SUITE SUNRISE
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BUNK ROOM
Collectively, Holly and Danny have more than a dozen grandchildren—all of whom love to frequent the bunk room. The space features four built-in, queen-sized beds on one wall and two twins beds on the opposite side. “I love that these are almost like a little caboose car, tucked away with the curtain,” Holly says. She purchased the rug before knowing exactly where it would be used. To make it fit the space, Joshua had it cut and rebound to provide warmth to little toes in the morning.
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CALMING RETREAT
In a fashion similar to the master suite, the guest room is meant to be a private escape after a day on the lake or playing golf. The en suite features a lighter take on the home’s neutral palette along with luxurious bedding and a soft antique rug.
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“I think they just have so much fun in this house.” —Joshua Plumlee, designer
ROOM FOR A CROWD
“We really enjoy the Village and entertain here a lot,” Holly says. An outdoor area accessible from the dining room, living room, and master bedroom provides the perfect spot to sip a pre-dinner cocktail and take in a view of the lake. Sleek low-back sofas and a neutral color scheme adhere to the home’s overall design, while a stacked stone fireplace provides warmth on chilly nights.
Generously sized chairs with knotted rope sides create a cozy conversation area on the covered porch and speak to the incorporation of texture throughout the furnishings.
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Brett Pultz of Creation Scapes did the home’s original landscape design. It is now maintained and seasonally refreshed by two local Master Gardeners, Bonnie and Bob Bammes.
Design Resources ARCHITECT McKinley-Golden Architects & Engineers (Lufkin, Texas) CONTRACTOR Matthew Sarver and Nicholas Sarver, Sarver Construction INTERIOR DESIGN Joshua Plumlee, Ransom Interiors LANDSCAPE DESIGN Brett Pultz, Creation Scapes and Bonnie and Bob Bammes ACCESSORIES, FABRICS, FURNITURE, LIGHTING, OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS, AND RUGS Ransom Interiors APPLIANCES Metro Appliances & More ART Joshua Plumlee, Ransom Interiors CABINETRY Abernathy Custom Cabinets FIXTURES Falk Plumbing & Supply FRAMING M2 Gallery HARDWARE (CASE GOODS) PC Hardware LIGHTING Sanders Supply WINDOWS The Millwork Co. WINDOW COVERINGS Creative Windows and Draped & Tailored
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WRITER TIFFANY ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHER RETT PEEK S T Y L I S T L AU R E N C E R R ATO
Lyndsey and Josh Sullivan, life on the lake or
has always been part of Constructed from maple to match the flooring, large-scale open shelving houses dishes and glassware.
OUT ON A LEDGE
Lyndsey, who works as a wedding and family photographer and owns Little Rock’s Lyndsey Sullivan Photography, took the photographs seen along the ledge. These are interspersed with collected art given to the Sullivans by friends and neighbors.
their vision.
“We wanted our kids to grow up being lake babies,” Lyndsey says of the couple’s son, Jonah, and daughter, Eva. “Josh spent a lot of time playing sports in the summer when he was growing up and never really had much time for things like going to the lake; so we knew this was something we wanted for our kids,” she adds. The couple had been looking for a lake house for both personal use and as a long-term investment for a few years when they found this property on Lake Hamilton. “This came on the market, and literally four minutes later Josh called to see if I wanted to look at it the next day,” Lyndsey recalls. Upon touring the property—which includes a main house and two smaller cedar cottages that can accommodate up to 18 collectively—the Sullivans fell in love. “Josh is one of 10 kids and my parents frequently visit us from Florida, so we could just picture having everyone together with plenty of room here,” Lyndsey says. They also felt the layout of the cabins, which they have now dubbed “The Cedars” due to their exteriors, would be attractive to groups looking to rent a space for their extended family or friends.
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COOKING IN COLOR
The Sullivans didn’t shy away from color in the kitchen, opting to paint existing cabinetry a deep blackish-blue hue. Vintage brass pendants were among Lyndsey’s first purchases for the renovation; according to their previous owner, they once hung in Hot Springs’s historic Arlington Hotel. Rather than traditional trim, they opted for a less expected route by finishing out the beam with wood slats, which provide visual interest while adhering to the overall design scheme.
See the “before” pictures and read more about the renovation process on our blog, athomearkansas.com/blog.
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“We could just picture having everyone together with plenty of room here.” —Lyndsey Sullivan
In order to bring their vision to life fully, the cabins needed to be updated. In the main house (featured here), walls came down to the studs and the roofline was raised and reoriented, both to allow more light in and for guests to take in more of the view. Inside, Lyndsey and Josh say their number one goal was to “take as many risks as possible” when it came to paint colors and décor, noting they’ve always stuck to more traditional colors and pieces when renovating their primary residence. “There were a lot of things I had pinned for my own home and then ended up not doing; I wanted to use all those ideas here,” Lyndsey says. “For eight months, we spent every weekend here poring over the details. I’m definitely not a designer, but I wanted to get this right.”
GATHER ’ROUND
“I really pictured this space as the spot where our families would come together for meals,” Lyndsey says of the dining room and adjacent island, which can seat five. Part of the couple’s vision for the property was to have the main house serve as the gathering space while the two smaller cabins would provide individual retreats for sleeping and down time. A neutral palette keeps with the tone of the house and directs the eye outward to the view.
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“I’m definitely not a designer, but I wanted to get this right.” —Lyndsey Sullivan
BRING YOUR OWN BOOK
Since the living room was formerly a bedroom, a closet remained following the renovation. “I probably stared at this for five hours collectively before deciding what to do here,” Lyndsey says. The space is now a reading nook thanks a built-in seat and a covered cushion from Cynthia East Fabrics.
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SherwinWilliams’ “Pure White”
A NEW OUTLOOK
Walls came down to transform what was once the master bedroom into the living room. Built-in bookshelves hold collected items, many of which Lyndsey found at local shops, estate sales, and thrift stores during the renovation, while a media console conceals unsightly receivers and stores the family’s favorite board games. Shiplap covers the walls and pitched roof. “This was one of those things I almost didn’t do because I wasn’t sure if we would still like shiplap in five years. It would’ve been the safe thing to not do it but I ended up going for it, and I love how it turned out,” Lyndsey says.
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READY FOR REST
This master bedroom (another master suite is located downstairs) had previously been a second living area with the headboard now sitting against what was a fireplace. The Sullivans kept the paneling, painting it a blue-green color, and repurposed the mantel as an art ledge. The ceiling, which had yellowed over time, was given new life with a coat of white paint. Wicker pendants over the nightstands bring texture to the room and complete the look.
Benjamin Moore’s “Nocturnal Gray”
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Design Resources CONTRACTOR Donnie Garrett, Donnie Garrett Construction ACCESSORIES Midtown Vintage Market, Pennsylvania Trading Co., and Roy Dudley Estate Sales ART Lyndsey Sullivan Photography and Annie Thomas CABINETRY (BATHROOM) AND BUILT-IN SHELVES JPM Customized Carpentry DOCK Kyle Bogard, Bogard Construction FABRICS AND UPHOLSTERY Cynthia East Fabrics FURNITURE Pennsylvania Trading Co. and Roy Dudley Estate Sales HARDWARE CJ Horner Company LIGHTING TEC Electric MILLWORK Mike Peck PAINT Sherwin-Williams PAINTING (EXTERIOR) Johnson Painting
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Summer Living Essentials Get the goods to help you make the most of the season! Whether you’re venturing out of the house, relaxing on the back deck, or grilling with family, here are 28 summer essentials you can purchase in the Natural State
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1 Four-light antique brass lantern. Kaufman By Design West, Little Rock, kaufmanlumber.com 2 Southern Living ‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum. Botanica Gardens Home, Little Rock, botanicagardens.com 3 Alcott rectangular gas fire pit table. Congo Fireplace & Patio, Benton, congofp.com 4 Surya “Eagean” outdoor rug (100 percent polypropylene). C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery, Little Rock, candfcarpet.com 5 “Home” coir door mat. Botanica Gardens Home, Little Rock, botanicagardens.com 6 & 7 Elaine Smith “Trilogy” outdoor pillow in Mist and Brown Jordan’s Walter Lamb aluminum lounge chair. Ken Rash’s Arkansas, Little Rock, kenrashsoutdoorfurniture.com 8 Hinkley “Hover” 52-inch indoor/outdoor fan in Matte Black. Light Innovations, Little Rock, lightinnovations.com 9 Nine-foot navy blue and white umbrella. Lumber One Home Center, Mayflower, lumberonehomecenter.com 10 & 11 Aqua outdoor throw blanket and “Albany” indoor/outdoor side table. Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, cantrellfurniture.com 12, 13 &14 Beneficial Bug House, stoneware planter with blue motif, and Paddywax diffuser in Grapefruit. The Good Earth Garden Center, Little Rock, thegoodearthgarden.com
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15 &16 PK Grills PKTX Original PK Grill + Smoker with folding stand and Orca 26-quart cooler in Pink. Kaufman By Design West, Little Rock, kaufmanlumber. com 17 Big Orange Build Your Own Big O Burger Pack (serves 6). Big Orange, Little Rock and Rogers, bigorangeburger.com 18 &19 Scout “The Stiff One” insulated cooler in Romaine Calm and HOST Wine Freeze cooling cups. Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, cynthiaeastfabrics.com 20 & 21 Golden Rabbit “Swirl” enamel nesting bowls in Sea Glass and “Swirl” serving spoons in Red. Tipton & Hurst, Little Rock, tiptonhurst.com
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22 “Beachcomber” straw sunhat with seashells. Tulips, Little Rock, tulipsinlittlerock.com 23 “Olivia” jute tote. Anthropologie, Little Rock, anthropologie.com 24 Red bandana with daisies. Madewell, Little Rock, madewell.com 25 COOLA Classic body sunscreen. Rejuvenation Clinic & Day Spa, Little Rock, rejuvenationclinic.com 26 “Magdalene II” sandal by Paloma Wool. Darcy Apparel, Fayetteville, darcyapparel.com 27 & 28 Pedrini hand cream with organic olive oil and extra-hydration serum. English Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center, Little Rock, surgeoncosmetic.com
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tiny treasures Limoges boxes are a curiosity whose intrigue has transcended time. Taking their name from the city where they (and numerous other fine porcelain pieces) were created, they were originally used by French aristocrats to carry snuff. In the latter half of the 20th century, Limoges boxes—which come in whimsical shapes such as an artist’s palette, a teacup, or a lighthouse (as shown above)—made a return when it became en vogue to use the pieces as pillboxes. The trend continues today with boxes being crafted by an array of French companies as well as vendors around the globe. Want to tell if your box is authentic to the area? Check the bottom for a stamp that reads Limoges France. Special thanks to Fabulous Finds Antique & Decorative Mall for use of these pieces for this feature.
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