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AT HOME OUT & ABOUT74 On the Road Shopping for antiques in Northwest Arkansas78 What’s in Store Luxury bath and body products80 Last Look Family Pet
AT HOME STYLE12 Stylish Finds A Dog’s Life: Products for the family pet
14 Design News What’s new and notable in The Natural State
17 Collections The ABCs of Collecting: Antique plates for children
20 Design Fresh Green: Energy-efficient windows
24 Before & After In Cave Springs, a garage makeover
26 In the Garden In Bentonville, a series of outdoor spaces for family funAT HOME WITH THE FAMILY32 Family-friendly in the Country Designer Laura Day’s Bridgehampton home
42 Family-friendly in the City Designer Tobi Fairley outfits a new home for a Fayetteville family
Special Section: At Home with Kids56 Modern Beginnings A boy’s nursery in Little Rock by designer Eric Ford
58 Twice as Nice In Little Rock, designer Laurie McFarland creates a bedroom for toddler twins60 Bright and Boyish Designer Casey Roark updates a boy’s bedroom in Fayetteville
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On the cover The den in Jennifer and
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Fresh & FabulousFAMILY HOMES
CorrectionIn our June issue, we failed to mention Jones Brothers Pool Tables
as a Where to Shop resource for Central Arkansas. Located at 309
W. Broadway in North Little Rock, they’re a one-stop resource for
pool tables, games, and the art, accessories and furnishings to go
with them. (501) 372-0168; www.jonesbrospooltables.com
Did you know we keep an online journal and share it with our readers several times a week?
Great images, an enticing paragraph or two, a few tips, even some of our favorite new
fi nds. It’s our At Home in Arkansas blog, and it’s one of the ways we bring fresh ideas to
you more frequently than a monthly magazine allows.
Here’s a sampling of what you’ll fi nd:
Intrigued? Go to blog.athomearkansas.com, and if you click on subscribe to feed in the
top right-hand corner, you’ll be prompted through a few steps that will send new posts to
you automatically. One of my favorite things about blogs is that you can comment easily.
Tell us what you think, and we’ll tailor our posts to your interests. As always, we’d love to
hear from you.
p.s. Be sure to check our blog this month for guest posts from Laura Day
and Tobi Fairley, two of the talented designers featured in this issue.
Design Tips:
Inspiring quotes:“We dwell in our homes and our homes dwell in us. It lingers with us
when we leave. Beckons when we are weary. It is the place that gives us comfort and ease. Home is the one place where we can simply be.”
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Stylish outdoor kitchens are hot commodities these days, and Royal Hearth and Home now carries a new line of state-of-the-art kitchen systems designed to streamline cooking and entertaining al fresco.
Manufactured by Twin Eagles, the collection includes built-in grills, bars, cooking accessories and storage areas, which specialists at Royal Hearth and Home can customize, deliver and install to fi t any outdoor area. 113 Broadway Ave., (501) 943-3667, www.royaldoors.com
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Royal Hearth and Home in Bryant debuts exclusive outdoor kitchen systems
Beaver Lake abode featured in a new coffee table tome
Arkansas native and part-time Beaver Lake resident John Phifer Marrs opens his homes—both his main residence in Dallas and his lake house in Arkansas—for Designers Here and There by Michele Keith, a new book showcasing designers’ city and country places. Some of the glossy images are by Little Rock-based photographer Nancy Nolan, whose work graces our pages each month. www.randomhouse.com
The upscale women’s clothing boutique Companions has expanded, growing into an adjacent space at its current location in West Little Rock. The modern look of the additional 1,200-square-foot showroom complements the shop’s designer items, including names such as Trina Turk and Michael Stars, as well as a new collection of shoes, creating a one-stop apparel shop. 14810 Cantrell Rd., (501) 868-8484, www.companionsboutique.com
Companions in Little Rock expands, highlights new collections
Designer Digs
Fashion Forward
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Moms around the state share the scoop on raising kids, family fun, and not-to-be-missed events
Blogging Mamas
afterthebubbly.comThe life and times of a witty Rogers mom/writer.
arkansaskids.com/blogA kids’ travel blog featuring fun Arkansas facts, events and more.
fortsmithmoms.comA comprehensive and entertaining source of information for Fort Smith moms.
gomommanwa.comNew products, services, opportunities and ideas to enrich family life.
kellyskornerblog.comThe popular online journal of an Arkansas mom with a light-hearted approach to everyday life.
lifepluskids.comA web site about places to go and things to do with kids in Northwest Arkansas.
littlerockmamas.comOnline conversation, connection and community for Little Rock moms.
nwamotherlode.comAn online getaway where Northwest Arkansas moms can meet and mingle.
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ABC plates don’t just hold food—they also serve up an
education. “They were made to teach children about values
and life,” says collector Neil Palmer of North Little Rock’s
Crystal Hill Antique Mall. Rimmed with the alphabet and
decorated with maxims and inspirational sayings, ABC plates
transformed every meal into a learning experience.
First produced in the 19th century in Staffordshire, England,
they were later fashioned in the United States, mostly in the
Ohio region, and contemporary-looking versions are still
in production today. Palmer’s white earthenware collection
holds true to the plates’ Staffordshire roots, originating in
the late 1800s when prominent potters like A. Shaw & Son
and J. & G. Meakin exported their goods around the world.
Palmer is most drawn to the valuable lessons his collection
teaches. One plate depicts the wise old owl as a schoolteacher.
Another, which shows a man plowing a fi eld while his comrade
rests, states, “Plough deep while sluggards sleep, and you shall
have corn to sell and keep.” Illustrations of animals, as well as
childhood games, events, nursery rhymes and pictures from
books like “Robinson Crusoe,” are also popular. Religious
motifs, although rare, can be found as well.
In addition to simple transfer images, these decorations
were sometimes applied through a technique known as
polychrome, which means multi-colored. As Palmer explains,
“The design was transfer-printed, often not centered since
it was done by hand, and then brushed with color before the
plate was fi red.” Variations of the plates were also made from
porcelain, metal, glass and tin.
Staffordshire plates sell for about $175 apiece, and
sometimes much more. “It depends on the uniqueness of the
decoration,” Palmer says, “and how much wear and tear the
plate has.” The fact that they were made for young children
means that they are often found with signifi cant damage,
which decreases their value.
But while condition is a key factor in assessing price, Palmer
purchases any that “make him smile,” he says, “especially if it
has a really appealing look or message.” Many of the sayings
were derived from “Poor Richard’s Almanack,” a compilation
of sayings written by Benjamin Franklin and known for its
extensive use of wordplay.
Twenty years into his collecting and Palmer has learned a
valuable lesson himself. Rarely fi nding more than one ABC
plate at a time while scouring Arkansas’ antique stores has
taught this avid collector to be patient. “You really have to dig
deep,” Palmer says. But, as Benjamin Franklin once stated,
“He that can have patience can have what he will.”
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Jeld-Wen’s custom wood windows offer energy efficiency in a myriad of styles. Batesville Building Products, Batesville; Lumber One Home Center, Mayflower, Stuttgart; North Arkansas Glass, Mountain Home; Pro Millwork, Hot Springs; SCI Millwork, Harrison
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Marvin’s Ultimate Push Out French Casement and Ultimate Venting Picture Window combine classic styling, unobstructed views and easy cleaning. Barton’s, locations statewide; Burton Building Products, North Little Rock; Butterfield Windows & Doors, Fayetteville; C.J. Horner and Company, Hot Springs; Ditta Door & Hardware, Jonesboro; Greenfield Millworks, North Little Rock; Harry G. Barr Co., Fort Smith, Springdale; Kaufman Lumber, Little Rock; Marchant Building Center, Mountain Home; Pine Creek Lumber, Hindsville; Ridout Lumber, locations statewide; SCI Millwork, Harrison
Andersen’s casement and double-hung windows in the Eco-Excel line of products feature an energy performance package. Caldwell Lumber, Wynne; C.J. Horner and Company, Hot Springs; Davis Cash Lumber, Clinton; El Dorado Glass and Mirror, El Dorado; F.L. Davis Builder’s Supply, Greers Ferry, Heber Springs; Heritage Window & Door, Russellville; J.T. White Hardware & Lumber, Jonesboro; Lumber One Home Center, Mayflower, Stuttgart; Meek’s, locations statewide; Pine Creek Lumber, Hindsville; Windows, Doors & More, Bryant
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Pella’s Designer Series features decorative panels between the panes of glass that can be removed and changed to match any décor. Norandex, Fort Smith, Hot Springs; Pella Window and Door Store, Greers Ferry, North Little Rock, Springdale
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Shortly after moving into their newly
built dream house in Northwest Arkansas,
the Jones family realized that one of the
spaces they used most frequently wasn’t as
dreamy as they hoped it would be. While
the new home has a welcoming front door,
they soon noticed that the way they most
often entered the house was through the
garage. Since being greeted by a messy
assortment of gear wasn’t the homecoming
they envisioned, they opted to organize the
garage as neatly as any other room in their
new place.
The family contacted Gene Webb, owner
of NWA Garage Solutions, who designed a
series of storage cabinets, workbench areas
and a modular wall system to
accommodate their needs. “Like
most garages, there was a lot of
wall space that could be put to
better use,” says Webb.
Organizing bikes, toys and
sports equipment for the family
of fi ve was the fi rst step, and
Webb devised a slatted system
to wrap around two walls of
the three-car garage, allowing
hooks, baskets and shelves to
easily slide in and out and stow gear at kid-
accessible heights.
For home, lawn and garden items, he
created storage closets with a cherry-
wood fi nish. For tools, he added a pair of
workbenches wrapped around a corner
with the same slatted wall system backing
the benches, making it possible to keep
frequently used items within reach.
To complement the well-organized
walls, Webb applied an epoxy coating with
a granite-like appearance to the fl oors,
creating a surface he says is “seamless,
easy to clean, durable, and even oil and gas
resistant.”
The fi nal assessment, according to the
Joneses, is that arriving home is much
more pleasurable than it used to be. “It’s
the last room you see when you leave, and
the fi rst room you see when you get home,”
says Webb. “It’s worth making that a good
experience.”
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BEFORE AFTER
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Touchdown for Family TimeA series of spaces for entertaining and playing outdoors
helps a Bentonville family of four stay connectedText and styling: Diane Carroll Photography: Rett Peek
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Clockwise from top left: Matthew and Avery play in the pool, rinse off in the outdoor shower and join their mom, Sue, around the fire pit from Frontgate on the upper patio. Stitt Energy Systems’ addition to the Redfield’s house included a covered porch built with environmentally friendly materials, such as a Versatex weather-resistant ceiling. All of the outdoor furnishings are from The Patio.
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Contractor Stitt Energy Systems, Inc., Rogers
Cabinetry Timber Mill Wood Products, Rogers
Concrete Ozark Patterned Concrete, Lowell
Furnishings The Patio, Bentonville
Landscaping S&S Creative Landscapes, Rogers
Mirrors: I.O. Metro, locations statewide
Pillows Pottery Barn, Rogers
Rug Lowe’s, locations statewide
“Something for everyone” is how Sue Redfi eld describes
the back yard of the home she and her husband, Charles,
share with their sons, Avery and Matthew. Now sporting a
spacious pool and patio area where the boys congregate with
friends, an adjoining covered porch where Sue and Charles
can relax in the shade or entertain guests, and even a fi repit
surrounded by seating where kids and adults gather to roast
marshmallows, the newly completed outdoor area has every
member of the family singing its praises.
This laid-back, family-friendly lifestyle is what the Redfi elds
had in mind when they moved into their new home on
a wooded hillside in Bentonville. “We fell in love with the
home’s setting and the idea that there was room for the
boys to run around without worrying about traffi c,” says
Sue. The steep lot, however, meant that the backyard had
been left untouched, which Sue and Charles saw as a design
opportunity. “We were looking to create an outdoor setting
that each member of the family would enjoy,” says Sue. “A
place to kick back and relax outside, a pool and patio area
that fi t all the needs of our family—those who love sun as
well as those who love being outside but in the shade.”
The Redfi elds were considering a garage addition to their
home as well, and they began working with Stitt Energy
Systems on an environmentally-conscious plan that would
encompass both needs. The steep slope of the Redfi eld’s back
yard meant that the garage addition would terrace down
the hillside, creating a space below it that could serve as a
covered porch.
Patios and walkways that connect the lower-level covered
porch to the main level of the house were the next step, and
the resulting design involves an upper patio with seating and
a fi repit and a lower patio with a pool. Next to the covered
porch and pool, the team added an outdoor shower and
bathroom for convenience.
Garden beds fi lled with drought-resistant plants rim the
new patios, softening the transition between levels. As a
fi nishing touch, Sue outfi tted the outdoor spaces with enough
all-weather seating options to accommodate a crowd. Most
weekends, the chairs and chaises are now occupied, as the
Redfi elds welcome family and friends to join them in their
al fresco retreat. “These spaces were meant to be shared,”
says Sue, “and having a pool full of kids while the adults kick
back in the outdoor living area has become a favorite pastime
of ours.”
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Acclaimed Arkansan Laura Day outfits a Hamptons home as a summery
getaway for her young familyInterview: Murrye Bernard Photography: Nancy Nolan
The dining room in designer Laura Day’s Bridgehampton, New York, home features a vintage table purchased through eBay, wingback chairs from Homenature, a chandelier from ABC Carpet & Home, and a painting by Chris Cosnowski. Simple window treatments frame the bucolic views.
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Laura Day, her husband Frank Baker, and their two-year-old daughter, Olivia, relax in the family room, where Day added a pair of green polka-dotted chairs from Pottery Barn Kids. “I think it’s important to integrate places for kids to be comfortable as well,” she says. IKEA bookshelves store toys below a Damien Hirst screenprint. At the other end of the room, a James Nares painting hangs above Design Within Reach bookcases, which hold an architectural model of the family’s house.
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AHIA: It certainly is
picturesque. Did you learn
much about the home’s
history?
LD: It was originally located
a mile away on one of the
oldest farms in the area.
They decided it was cheaper
to tear down rather than add
on or renovate, but someone
saved it and moved it down
the road.
AHIA: It appears that you
restored the exterior; did
you make any significant
changes?
LD: We lived in the house
for a year before renovating
in order to absorb its energy
and understand what it was
about. The facade remains
exactly the same, but we
replaced the roof and added
new gutters. Since we didn’t
touch the front, we added
a few windows to the back
of the house to open up
the views. We also installed
privet as a green screen of
shrubbery, which is a very
“Hamptons” thing that my
mom finds funny because she can’t get rid of her own privet
in Arkansas.
AHIA: And what about the interior? The spaces are very
family-friendly but remain uncluttered.
LD: Family-friendly was huge—it was everything.
Motherhood causes you to rearrange your whole life, one
step at a time: you reevaluate, you reorganize, you move all
of your trinkets. In the living room, the coffee table is Lucite
and I used chairs and poufs with wipeable coverings like
leather and pleather.
But that doesn’t mean it’s necessary to have a room full of
leather just because you have a child. My sofa is slipcovered,
and I’m a big believer in that. I think we all conjure up the
image of the slipcover that doesn’t fit perfectly and has a
big bow on the arm, but now there are gorgeous slipcovered
sofas in a wide range of colors and patterns. You don’t have
to have a dark chocolate sofa just because you have kids.
AHIA: Surely you have guests all
summer long. How did that affect
your design strategy?
LD: Yes, we added a bathroom per
bedroom to accommodate our guests.
I also designed the rooms around
mobile, expandable conversation
areas. There were no overhead light
fixtures and I didn’t want to drop the
ceilings—especially since they are
board and batten—so I used a lot of
lamps to make it feel cozy.
Being out in the country and at the
beach, I didn’t want a fussy interior. I
want guests and my family to come in
with sandy feet and knock their flip-
flops off and not worry about it. To
me, that’s the definition of a beach
house; the focus is on the outside
and you don’t spend all of your time
cleaning.
AHIA: The subtle colors you chose
definitely give it a beachy vibe.
LD: We like breezy, easy. I kept the
background neutral and added pops
of color to wake it up, like cushions
or a bright piece of furniture here
and there, and even books. Almost
all of the furniture is vintage,
and I didn’t reupholster it. I also
incorporated subtle patterns in
fabrics and rugs, and I showcased my favorite pieces of art.
AHIA: The art becomes the focal point of many of the
spaces. What drew you to those particular pieces?
LD: I love art. Though I’m not well studied, I know what I
like and, if I can afford it, I buy it. Take the spin-art inspired
screen print by Damien Hirst in the playroom, for example.
It’s so fun to me. It’s like a giant kid’s piece of art, but done
really well. It brings in all the colors and spin-art was one of
my favorite things to do as a child. But art doesn’t have to
match the design; sometimes it does and it’s great, but it
doesn’t have to. In fact, sometimes it’s that moment where
it doesn’t match that catches you and wakes you up.
At Home in Arkansas: You’ve described yourself as a country girl at heart, growing up on a farm in southeast Arkansas before
you became an interior designer for TLC’s television series, “Trading Spaces,” and started your own
practice in New York, as well as an online magazine, lauradayliving.com. Now, you’ve come full circle by
transforming a historic farmhouse in Bridgehampton, Long Island, into your own family-friendly retreat.
What drew you to this particular house?
Designer Laura Day: My family [husband, Frank, and two-year-old daughter, Olivia] has lived in five houses and apartments in
five years. When we decided to look for a country get-away, I knew immediately that I wanted an older
home, a place that would feel like it has roots. Houses mean different things to different people, but
when we looked at this 1810 farmhouse, Frank and I both fell in love.
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Interior design Laura Day, lauradayliving.com
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Day greets Olivia at the door in the kitchen, where cabinets and wood countertops from IKEA mix with tumbled white marble floor tiles laid in a herringbone pattern and Ann Sacks tile used on the backsplash.
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In Olivia’s room, a crib and changing table from Stokke top a striped rug from Hildreth’s. The bathroom’s window shade features Jane Shelton fabric. In the master bedroom, antique lamps flank the Colette bed from Crate & Barrel. A modern bookcase from West Elm displays books as works of art.
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I kept the background neutral and added pops of
color to wake it up.–Laura Day
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Though the pool was installed before Day purchased the home, it was concealed by a tangle of plants. She de-cluttered the landscaping to create a serene environment. Adding windows to the back of their classic, shingled house enhanced the views.
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IN THE CITYDesigner Tobi Fairley uses bold colors, bright patterns and a
liberal dose of ingenuity to turn a traditional house in Fayetteville into a lively home for a family of five
Interview and styling: Diane Carroll Photography: Nancy Nolan
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Facing page: In the foyer of Jennifer and Michael Green’s Fayetteville home, designer Tobi Fairley mirrored the walls to add drama. A pair of Bracelet chairs by Barbara Barry for Henredon flank a Thomas O’Brien for Hickory Chair secretary holding a Jonathan Adler lamp. The lantern is from Vaughan; the paint color is Sherwin-Williams’ Red Tomato. In the dining room, Fairley highlighted the coffered ceiling with a Moth Design chandelier and Oly Studio mirror.
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AHIA: You managed to make
a room with a sectional sofa,
ottoman and storage look
elegant though. What’s your
secret?
TF: Textiles, colors and the style
of the furnishings we chose
defined these rooms. We used
tried-and-true pieces but gave
them a little punch of color and
pattern.
Our clients, Jennifer and
Michael Green, had just moved
into this house when we began
working with them. They were
melding two households—
Michael and his son Paden’s
things, plus Jennifer’s, and they
were planning to add to their
family. We had the traditional
style of the house as a starting
point, and some of their current
furniture, which was fairly
traditional as well. But our
conversations with Jennifer, and
the magazine photos she showed
us of rooms she liked, conveyed
a more current, fashion-forward
kind of vibe. Our goal became to
bring the traditional background
to life with bold interiors.
AHIA: How did you select the
colors you used to achieve that?
TF: Items that they already had
in the house and the magazine
images led us to these shades. I use a lot of color in my
projects, and I’ve learned that the way to keep a home from
looking too busy is to pick two or three colors that continue
to show up from place to place. You may not be able to put
your finger on it, but you notice that they relate.
Here, the palette became aqua blue, chocolate brown and
coral red. The blue is soft, the brown is a rich neutral, and
the coral is an accent color. In the kids’ rooms upstairs, the
colors repeat, while still allowing for differences for each
child. All three bedrooms have brown elements, Paden’s
room is blue, Millie’s room mixes in pink and purple, and
Sterling’s room adds yellow and some green. The den
alongside them pulls in a mix of those accent colors.
At Home in Arkansas:This house looks so chic, especially for a family of five with two young children. How did you manage to
combine good looks with daily family living?
Designer Tobi Fairley:Choosing the right pieces makes all the difference. You find out how a family lives and give some thought
to making it work. Take the living room in this house—it’s one of the first rooms you enter, and it was
unrealistic to think that the kids wouldn’t play here. We added an oversized ottoman covered in vinyl, so the
kids can run into the room and plop onto it and there are no sharp edges. We used a sectional sofa to seat
lots of people, kids included. And behind that sofa we added a console table with open shelves for stowing
toys. Clever ways to store toys are critical, so you can pick up rooms quickly.
AHIA: You mentioned pattern as
another design tool you utilized.
I notice geometrics from room to
room rather than florals or prints.
TF: We intentionally juxtaposed
modern patterns and colors with
the more traditional pieces of
furniture. Jennifer wanted each
space to have a wow factor, an
element that made each room
feel special. The trick to that
is choosing one or two unique
or eye-catching elements. You
have to show design restraint;
everything can’t be a wow factor
or you don’t know what to focus
on in a room. Geometric patterns
became part of our way to mix
traditional with quirky, fun and
unexpected.
AHIA: You’re a mom with a young
daughter; has that influenced your
ideas about what family-friendly
means?
TF: I had recently finished
designing my own nursery and
one for my brother and sister-in-
law when I started working with
the Greens, and I was gaining
personal perspective on what
functions well in kids’ spaces. It
reinforced the need to find out
how a client really lives and to
tailor the rooms to streamline
their lives, things like adding a
day bed in an upstairs nursery so a mom can sleep there
if she doesn’t want to trek up and down the stairs during
the night. That’s money spent wisely, since the daybed
can become a child’s bed when the crib is outgrown. Also,
the importance of storage solutions for baby and kid gear,
choosing the types of pieces that they won’t quickly outgrow
so that the room can transition with them through the
years. Well-designed rooms should be able to grow and
evolve with your family.
Design ResourcesInterior design Tobi Fairley Interior Design, Little RockCarpet Carpet One, Fayetteville Decorative furniture finishes Faux Nteriors by Nicole, FayettevilleDraperies Mountjoy’s Custom Draperies, MabelvalePaint Sherwin-Williams, locations statewide
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Fairley paired a Hickory Chair dining table with Jennifer’s chairs, which she slipcovered and dressed up with geometric detailing, designed to mix with the patterns of the Barbara Barry drapery fabric and the New River Artisans rug. Sherwin-Williams’ French Roast walls contrast with Westhighland White ceiling and trim. Facing page: In the breakfast room, unfinished chairs were painted coral red to complement art from Natural Curiosities and walls painted Sherwin-Williams’ Rainwashed.
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Two shades of Robert Allen silk were banded together to create eye-catching draperies in the living room, their hues referencing the neutral sectional sofa from Lee Industries and the colorful patterned fabric from Kelly Wearstler used on pillows and the ottoman. Walls are covered in Sherwin-Williams’ Favorite Tan. The art includes a Rod Moorhead sculpture from Tobi Fairley Gallery and a painting by Jennifer.
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I’ve learned that the way to keep a home
from looking too busy is to pick two or three colors that
continue to show up from place to place.
Masland rugs and Lee Industries seating and ottomans make bold statements in the den, below, and in 14-year-old Paden’s room. The daybed is custom-made; the hanging rattan chair is from Two’s Company. The den’s sofa is upholstered in vinyl for durability; the children’s silhouettes hanging above it are through Jonathan Adler, as are the blue side tables and lamps. Wall colors are Sherwin-Williams’ Wheat Grass in the den and Rain in Paden’s room.
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Three-year-old Millie’s room has Cole & Son wallpaper, an American Leather bed, Nurseryworks tables and dresser, and a pair of ottomans from Soho Modern. Fabric on the window shades, chair and bench is Designers Guild; the wall color is Sherwin-Williams’ Chaise Mauve. Pendant lights are from Nuevo Living.
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Well-designed rooms should
be able to grow and evolve with
your family.–Tobi Fairley
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Sterling, age 18 months, enjoys her Lee Industries daybed and ottoman, which is covered in a laminated Raoul Textiles print. Paisley fabric is from Duralee, the rug is from Masland, and the crib and rocker are from Nurseryworks. Wall decals are from Blik; pendant lights are from Worlds Away. In the adjacent hallway, a chest that the Greens owned was freshened with a decorative paint treatment by Faux Nteriors by Nicole.
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We used tried-and-true pieces but gave them
a little punch of color and pattern.
–Tobi Fairley
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A Little Rock couple opts for a punchy palette in a nursery for their soon-to-arrive son
Interview: Paulette Pearson Photography: Nancy Nolan Styling: Mandy Keener
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AHIA: What was the resulting color palette?
EF: The ceiling is gray with a tint of blue, like an overcast
sky, as an extension of the natural birch tree print
wallpaper. The palette is very clean, with punches of lime
green, fuchsia and orange.
AHIA: How did the theme carry over to the textiles?
EF: For the fabric, we kept going back to the concept of
men’s suiting—a variety of patterns and textures. I could
see that striped bed skirt as a man’s tie; it’s actually by the
fashion designer, Paul Smith.
AHIA: What elements were most important?
EF: Definitely furniture. A crib, changing table, and a place
for Jamie to sit, put her feet up, and hold the baby. We
added a storage piece to hold necessities. Lighting was also
important. We did blinds as well as draperies—a nursery
needs plenty of light, but you should have the ability to
make it completely dark when the baby naps during the day.
At Home in Arkansas: This isn’t a traditional baby-blue nursery. What motivated the look?
Designer Eric Ford: I synthesized what both of the homeowners [Jamie and David Shipley] wanted. She preferred black, white
and gray; he wanted it to be more colorful. So we fit in a little fun through punchy art and fabric while still keeping the overall look monochromatic. If we had enshrined it in pink or blue, or made it ultra-baby, they
would have wanted to change it after a couple of years. This is more functional.
AHIA: How is designing a nursery different than other
rooms?
EF: You want to be more budget conscious because the baby
will grow, whereas adults may be designing for the long-
term. You can also be a little edgier and more whimsical.
I love that. I would have to be more judicious using this
wallpaper in an adult space. But for their nursery, the
homeowners and I simply said, “I like it, you like it, done.”
Design Resources
Interior design Eric Ford Design, Little Rock
Art-above chair Lex Modern, Conway
Chair Mertinsdyke Home, Little Rock
Furnishings Soho Modern, Little Rock
Fabrics-bedding Larry’s Inc., Little Rock
Fabrics-draperies, pillow, wallpaper Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock
Paint Benjamin Moore, locations statewide
Storage bins Target, locations statewide
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In Little Rock, a nursery for twins becomes a room fit for two toddlers thanks to a few key changes
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AHIA: What changes did you make without
completely reversing the look and feel of the
nursery?
LM: We replaced the cribs with twin beds,
repeating some of the patterns from the baby
bedding. We added panels to the window
treatments for privacy and to control the
light, whereas before it was just a valance.
The striped walls also remained; we painted
them with the intent that the color palette
would work well no matter their age.
AHIA: Tell us more about those darling
beds. Is that a monogram on the
headboards?
LM: Yes, Ava and Hayden’s initials are
monogrammed on round panels that can
be easily switched out to create another
look. The headboard fabric is micro-suede, so
it’s easily cleaned. We wanted the beds to be
At Home in Arkansas:You worked with homeowners Jennifer and Patrick Schueck to design their twin daughters’ nursery. Now that the girls are 3-year-old toddlers, what did you have in mind for their
bedroom makeover?
Laurie McFarland of Tuck & Cover: Our plan for the room was to create a space that’s
sophisticated. We wanted it to be fun and colorful, yet something that could grow with them for a long time.
Design Resources
Interior design, furnishings Tuck & Cover, Little Rock
our real focal point. Because we thought about transitioning on the front
end, we were able to keep a few elements like the paint and the chair, and
really put the focus on beautiful bedding.
AHIA: There’s a great mix of patterns—stripes, polka dots, plaids and fl orals.
LM: When you’re not working with a theme, the mix of fabrics is where
design comes in. Since the bedding is solid, we brought in patterns for some
excitement.
AHIA: What’s the biggest difference between a nursery and a toddler’s room?
LM: You think of a nursery as a baby’s room, but really it’s for adults. You can
do fancier things without consideration of whether it’s going to wear well,
except for the bedding. You have to think more about washing and safety
with bigger kids’ rooms. We chose white linen for the bedding, because it
can go right in the wash and be bleached. We still made the accent pillows
out of more delicate fabrics like silk and matelasse; they can be removed for
sleeping and playing. And you shouldn’t always have to sacrifi ce the look for
durability.
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In Fayetteville, bold walls and cleverly used fabrics create a bedroom that’s tailor-made for its young owner
Interview and styling: Diane Carroll Photography: Rett Peek
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AHIA: The extra-tall headboard sets the tone for the entire room.
How did you come up with that design idea?
CR: To me, a bed is the big statement in any bedroom. Usually,
you can enhance the bed with fabric treatments and pillows to
create a look for the room. But a young boy needs a simpler,
sleeker style.
I worked with Interior Fabrics and Design to devise this
headboard with upholstered panels that are adhered to the wall.
The panels alternate between faux leather and textural woven
cotton, so they’re durable as well. The panels became the room’s
focal point, eliminating the need for art above the bed, which
can be difficult in a kid’s room.
To complement the headboard, we added monogrammed
pillows that spell out Sam’s name. Kids love something
personalized, and these pillows are fun yet tailored enough to
not be fussy.
AHIA: Your color choices—blue and brown as the base, with
orange as an accent—seem ageless.
CR: That was the goal, to find colors that were boyish enough
to work now but classic enough to transition through the years.
When you work with colors instead of themes, longevity is one of
the benefits.
Design Resources
Interior design Casey Roark Design, Fayetteville
Builder McMahon Brothers Construction, Fayetteville
Accessories Lighting Emporium, Springdale
Bed I.O. Metro, locations statewide
Cabinetry, computer desk Kitchen Distributors, Fayetteville
Chair Target, locations statewide
Decorative painting Studio Xi, Fayetteville
Fabric, bedding, headboard, pillows Interior Fabrics and Design, Fayetteville
At Home in Arkansas: Where do you begin when designing a room
for an 8-year-old boy?
Designer Casey Roark: For this project, I began with the color. When the Brooks family moved to Fayetteville several years ago, and Sam was a toddler, I helped Mary Beth Brooks with the design of his bedroom and the
playroom next to it. Now that he’s older, she felt it was time to change some of the furnishings and
freshen up the rooms. Because we wanted to keep a few elements, like the playroom’s Dr. Seuss-inspired mural based on the book “Sam I Am,” we needed a color that worked well with what was already there.
I chose a bright blue for the bedroom walls to connect the two rooms together.
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Make room for a house full of fashionable fun! We stopped by Ashley and Kyle Floyd’s colorful 1930s-era home in North Little
Rock, where daughter Brooklyn and son August were visiting with friends Jett and Vincent. We found that both the house and this
year’s back-to-school styles are hip, bright and oh-so-fun.
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BOYS WILL BE BOYSVincent, in a white Splendid tee from Tulips, and Fore Axel & Hudson zip-front plaid jacket and Me Too shorts from Bella Jack’s Children’s Boutique in Fayetteville, makes silly faces. Ladylike Jett smiles in a pair of Diesel gladiator sandals, and a Kico Kids cardigan, skirt and yellow eyelet tank, all from 3 Monkeys Children’s Boutique in Rogers. The bench and mirror are vintage; pillows are from Target. Facing page: Brooklyn climbs on a Louis ghost armchair from Little Rock’s Soho Modern, showing off her ruffly green Splendid dress from Tulips in Little Rock.
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RISE AND SHINEVincent, in a Fore Axel & Hudson green tee and sweater from Bella Jack’s, balances a decanter of orange juice. Jett dons a Catimini dress from Cupcakes & Caterpillars in Little Rock, Flowers by Zoe leggings from Bella Jack’s, and Kenneth Cole Reaction sparkle shoes from The Toggery in Little Rock. Tucked behind her ear, a red poppy barrette from Everett in Searcy is the star of her outfit. The table is from West Elm and the chair is from Pottery Barn. Helping August climb the stairs, Vincent wears True Religion Brand Jeans from 3 Monkeys.
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PEEK-A-BOO August can’t hide from Jett and his sister, Brooklyn (facing page), who wears a bright pink Juicy Couture jacket from 3 Monkeys. Vincent reveals bold stripes on his Fore Axel & Hudson sweater from Bella Jack’s as he climbs on a sofa from Soho Modern with pillows from IKEA. Facing page: August, in a Knuckleheads shirt and Fox Paws shoes from Bella Jack’s, and Vineyard Vines khakis from The Toggery, makes a tiny new acquaintance. His pet fish’s home resides on a console table from Soho Modern.
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ART CLASSBrooklyn’s Saurette polka dot top and True Religion Brand Jeans complement her purple bedroom walls, and a bright orange cushion seat and Shaggy Raggy green rug from Kid’s Furniture in Little Rock provide inspiration for her colorful works of art. The artist, wearing a beret, admires her hot pink Diesel sandals from 3 Monkeys. All other clothes available at Bella Jack’s. August is a little gentleman in his Burberry blazer, True Religion Brand Jeans (both from 3 Monkeys), Fox Paws shoes from Bella Jack’s and Ralph Lauren button-up shirt from Cupcakes & Caterpillars, as he reclines in his nursery in a vintage chair.Design ResourcesCushion seat, green rug Kid’s Furniture, Little RockFurnishings Soho Modern, Little Rock
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Discovering true treasures and fl ea-market fi nds
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A trio of historic downtowns offers unique shopping venues for fine antiques and fun collectibles
FAYETTEVILLE:
French Metro Antiques
200 W. Dickson St.
(479) 587-0804
www.frenchmetro.com
The Hunt family travels to France
three times a year to personally select
each accessory and piece of fine
furniture you’ll find in their charming
shop, known for 17th to early 20th
century antiques. From the French
parterre garden outside to the gallery-
like setting inside, a visit to French
Metro is the closest thing to a walk
down the Champs-Elysées this side of
Paris.
French Quarters Antiques
11 N. Block Ave.
(479) 443-3355
www.french-quarters.com
Think chateaux when you visit French
Quarters, direct importers of fine
European antiques from the 18th and
19th centuries. This shop near the
downtown square offers items for every
room in the house, complemented
with new and vintage accessories and
gifts.
Long Ago Antiques
1934 E. Huntsville Rd.
(479) 443-3435
This family-run shop features 16 rooms
of furnishings, ranging from vintage to
Victorian. Collectibles and accessories
include glassware, stoneware and
silver, and the store also carries a wide
range of light fixtures.
Sara Kathryn’s Ltd.
600 N. Mission Blvd.
(479) 444-9991
Located in an early 1900s-era cottage
in the historic district downtown, Sara
Kathryn’s features an eclectic mix of
mid-size American furniture, elegant
glassware and European-inspired
garden statuary.
The Gift House Antiques
525 N. Mission Blvd.
(479) 521-4334
Blooming plants and garden wares
surround this century-old brick
building across the street from Sara
Kathryn’s. Inside, a mix of casual
antique furniture plus vintage and new
accessories and gifts await, creating
a relaxed and intriguing place to
browse.
The Tasseled Armoire
2227 S. School Ave.
(479) 667-7298
A new entry this year on the local
antiques scene, this charming shop
offers European and American
furnishings mixed with colorful
accessories—blue and white china,
needlepoint pillows, custom lamps,
vintage books and more. Owner
Donna Armstrong also opens the
store by appointment for after-
hours visits or small-group shopping
parties.
HEADED NORTH FOR A RAZORBACK WEEKEND? Planning a girls’ get-away
to top off the summer? Or are you simply looking for a relaxing retreat? No
matter your travel intent, we have the itinerary set for a change-of-pace tour,
visiting charming antiques and collectibles shops in a handful of historic
downtowns in Northwest Arkansas.
Snack Stop:
Bliss Cupcake Café
112 W. Center St.
(479) 575-0575
www.blisscupcakecafe.com
Around the corner from
French Quarters Antiques,
Bliss’ made-from-scratch
cupcakes are a tasty
shopping-day treat.
French Metro Antiques
The Tasseled Armoire
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“This summer I am obsessed with the trend of mixing fun and feminine prints,” says PAM.ELA REES, owner of Companions. Too hot for a fashion moment? “No way. Think San Tropez when you’re going through your closet, ” she says. From a brightly bejewled neckline to swirl of girl color in your scarf, don’t be afraid to combine your favorite prints to look sensationally sumptuous this summer.
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PRAIRIE GROVE:
Antique Emporium
107 E. Buchanan St.
(479) 846-4770
Antiques and collectibles are
showcased in this expansive downtown
building dating back to the late 1800s
and formerly the home of a Southern
Mercantile business.
Daisies & Olives
129-135 E. Buchanan St.
(479) 846-1800
www.prairiegrovear.com/
daisiesandolives
Located in the 110-year-old Beverly
Theater building, this antique mall
offers items in a wide range of styles—
from primitives to shabby chic to
glassware, pottery and more.
Southern Chic Antiques
116 N. Mock St.
(479) 846-4041
This 1904 building was once a
mercantile and saddle shop, and
now houses a range of antique
furnishings, architectural elements
and eclectic fi nds, including vintage
uniforms. Check out the patio and
deck for outdoor ironware and garden
accessories.
ROGERS:
The Other Place
322 S. 1st St.
(479) 986-8991
This downtown shop offers a revolving
mix of antiques, collectibles, vintage
jewelry, textiles, furniture, glassware
and more.
History Buffs: Visit one of America’s most intact Civil War battlefi elds and two
historic homes.
Prairie Grove Battlefi eld State Park(479) 846-2990
www.arkansasstateparks.com
This bucolic setting was the site for the 1862 Battle of Prairie Grove. Walking and driving
tours are options, as is visiting historic structures in the Ozark village. Or pack a lunch to
enjoy in the picnic area.
{AND DON’T MISS } If you have a chance to visit over Labor Day weekend
(September 4-6), check out the 59th Annual Prairie Grove Clothesline Fair, a famed crafts
show co-sponsored by the Arts Center of the Ozarks and featuring the creative wares of
hundreds of regional artisans.
The Other Place
Antique Emporium
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Trolley Line Bookshop
110 W. Walnut St.
(479) 626-1626
Nestled among the antique stores on Walnut Street,
Trolley Line sells vintage and antique books, plus
offers expert advice on collecting them.
Vintage Antiques
120 W. Walnut St.
(479) 636-3900
True to the name, Vintage Antiques stocks vintage
collectibles and antique goods, including furniture,
glassware, toys, pottery and china.
White’s Jewelry & Antiques
115 W. Walnut St.
(479) 631-8850
A mainstay of the historic downtown Rogers scene
for more than three decades, White’s is renown for
fine collectibles, such as photos, letters, stamps and
coins, as well as antique jewelry.
Luxury meets history at a trio of
downtown inns
The Dickson Street Inn301 W. Dickson St.
(479) 695-2100www.dicksonstreetinn.com
A 1890s-era home in the heart of the Dickson Street scene.
Inn at Carnall Hall465 N. Arkansas Ave.
(479) 582-0400www.innatcarnallhall.com
On the University of Arkansas campus, an elegantly revitalized 1905 Colonial Revival
building.
Pratt Place Inn2231 W. Markham Rd.
(479) 966-4441www.prattplaceinn.com
An 1895 home transformed into a gracious retreat with fine European antiques and
luxurious décor.
White’s Jewelry & Antiques
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Billiards & Game Room
Beauty Salon & Barber Shop
Emergency Pull-Cords
Retirement looks good
reathtaking views of the
surrounding hills, deluxe
modern amenities and more – the luxurious
high-rise residences of Woodland Heights
take retirement living to a whole new level.
Tucked away in the serenity of nature yet
only minutes from the bustle of the city,
you’ll love life from our point of view.
