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Recently I met some friends in Bentonville for a weekend girls trip. We explored downtown, visited The Momentary, and shopped around several pop-up art markets. The city changes between each visit I make from Little Rock, and I always head home energized by the newness of the experience. That feeling of discovery around every corner always reminds me of my time living in London. When I moved back to Arkansas after a little more than a year in England’s capital, I made a point to treat my home—both Little Rock and the South in a broader sense—with the same curiosity I showed in London. Whether it’s attending local exhibits or working through my bucket list of Arkansas hiking trails, I try never to take this place for granted. In doing so, I’m constantly amazed at what I find right outside my door.

If you’re feeling stuck in a creative rut, I believe our Design Issue is the perfect antidote—there’s nothing like meaningful collections, splashes of color, and mementos from around the globe to inspire a new outlook. For example, designer Chris Goddard and his colleague Melissa Banks filled her Northwest Arkansas home (page 72) with countless references to their most treasured travel destination, Morocco. One such detail is a painted ceiling that invites guests to play “I Spy” with the images overhead—isn’t that a great reminder to always look up? Here’s to finding fresh outlooks in 2022. Wishing you and yours a happy new year!

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