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SUMMER LIVING at its LAKE LIFE | COOL POOLS | OUTDOOR FUN

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Contents J U L Y 2 015

48 Home

Style

48 Life on the Water

11 Finds

58 Cabin Fever

18 L atest

A Springdale couple creates a primary residence on the shores of Beaver Lake A family reinvents a weekend retreat on the Little Red River to suit their family’s needs and style

Your Best Arkansas Summer: 32 Must-Haves Design Openings, Arrivals & Launches

19 Design Take the Floor

Life 26 H appenings

Events in The Natural State

29 Discover Hot Springs

34 Entertaining Red, White & Chic

41 Garden

Vacation at Home 4 At Home in Arkansas | July 2015

Special Section 70 Local Favorites Locally Owned Eateries

In Every Issue

8 A Note from the Editor in Chief 72 End Notes

on the cover

An American-flag-inspired quilt is draped across an outdoor bench in a Fayetteville courtyard. Design by Daniel Keeley, DK Design. Photography by Rett Peek. See page 34.

Vol. 20, No. 6 © 2015 by Root Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission to reprint or quote excerpts granted by written request only. At Home in Arkansas™ (ISSN 1540-8914, USPS# 020-999) is published 11 times a year (January/February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December) by Root Publishing, Inc., 2207 Cottondale Lane, Little Rock, AR 72202. Periodicals Postage Rates are Paid at Little Rock, AR and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to At Home in Arkansas™; 2207 Cottondale Lane, Little Rock, AR.

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From The Editor in Chief

It’s that time again! The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and everyone is making plans for what is typically the “hottest” holiday of the year. I especially love the kind of freedom that persists in the wide variety of ways people choose to celebrate this occasion. There’s no assumption that you must spend time with your family— like at Thanksgiving—and there isn’t the obligatory gift list that must be made and checked twice, as there is during the Christmas season. It’s a time when we get to relax, have some fun, and enjoy doing—well, whatever it is we like to do.

For me, I like to find a pool of water, relax under the shade of an umbrella, and lie docile for a few hours just knowing I have no responsibilities for at least one day.

Growing up, I was a “water bug,” so to speak, and I would spend many days each summer at the community pool in my small hometown. I remember that each year on the Fourth, the atmosphere at the pool was especially lively, because families from all over the town would bring extra food, including homemade ice cream and slices of watermelon, the fruit du jour. Looking back, I now fully understand the meaning of the phrase “the good ole days.” I can’t get over how fast time seems to pass, and now so many days I took for granted have long since become just a treasured memory. If I could go back in time for just a quick visit to any day, I think July 4, 1975, tops my list.

It was a time when I had very few cares in the world, my family was all in one place, and it seemed as though life would always be easy and carefree.

You may have noticed that I often use this space to reminisce, and I think it’s because I like to share with you what has made me who I am, where I come from, and how life has shaped my thinking. Unfortunately, in the present day, we can’t seem to turn on our computers or pick up a newspaper without being bombarded by the latest bad news. For you, our valued readers, I hope you will find each issue of At Home in Arkansas to be a bright, positive, and inspirational respite.

As I always say, we are so fortunate to have amazing talent and design right here in the Natural State—the place where we are all making our own special memories every day—and it’s our pleasure to share these stories with you.

Happy Fourth of July!

Chip Jones Editor in Chief chip@athomearkansas.com

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THE GOOD OLE DAYS

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Style, service & shopping with

EMILY

B RO W N For 13 years, owner and tastemaker Emily Brown has been elevating her clients’ cutting edge, yet classic looks. From personally styling her customers to closet design to chic private parties hosted in the boutique, she believes perfecting a woman’s style is a direct result of impeccable service.

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Style

T H E L AT EST I N

DÉCOR & DESIGN

PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF VENDOR

The “Reflections” outdoor furniture collection from Lloyd Flanders. Available through Ken Rash’s, Little Rock, (501) 663-1818, kenrashsoutdoorfurniture.com.

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Style/Finds

Your Best Arkansas Summer:

32 MUST-HAVES PRODUCERS Tiffany Adams and Norma Edwards PHOTOGRAPHY Matthew Martin

for the

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Six-pack carrier that easily attaches to the top tube frame of a bike. Haus Werk, Little Rock, (501) 663-5251, shophauswerk.com

From Arkansas company Jarratt Industries—maker of The Taco Plate!

Confetti tailgate plates.

Available in green, blue, and red. Eggshells Kitchen Company, Little Rock, (501) 664-6900, eggshellskitchencompany.com

Greet guests with a bright bloom that won’t fade as the seasons change.

Custom misting system designed to eliminate pesky mosquitoes. Buzz Free of Arkansas, North Little Rock, (501) 978-2899, buzzfreearkansas.com

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Weatherproof, pink flower door hanger. Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, (501) 6630460, cynthiaeastfabrics.com

Large, shutter-style lantern with weathered finish. Antique Brick Outdoors, Little Rock, (501) 375-0060, antiquebrickoutdoors.com

Fill with large pillar candles for an afterdark glow!

Aquiesse “Primrose Beach” candle, featuring lily mist, beach primrose and wild berry scents. Tipton & Hurst, locations throughout Central Arkansas, (501) 666-3333, tiptonhurst.com

Elaine Smith outdoor pillows made from ultra-durable fabric that resists water, fading, soil, and stains. Antique Brick Outdoors, Little Rock, (501) 375-0060, antiquebrickoutdoors.com

Customizable—by both pattern and monogram—plastic wine glass. Miss Em Prints, Little Rock, (501) 231-4614, missemprints.com

Adirondack chairs; available in a range of colors and styles, including balcony chairs and rockers. Congo Fireplace & Patio, Benton, (501) 3164328, congofp.com Melody by Soundcast Bluetooth® speaker. The all-weather design is lightweight, has an over 20-hour rechargeable battery, and connects easily to your phone or iPod. Morehead Pools, Little Rock, (501) 868-7946, moreheadpools.com July 2015 | athomearkansas.com 13

Style/Finds EXPERT

PICK

Follow Tulips on Instagram for more summer wardrobe ideas! @tulipsinlittlerock

what to

Wear Seafolly “Amnesia” kaftan. Lavender, Little Rock, (501) 224-8088, lavenderlittlerock.com

“Add a panama hat to your ‘Fun in the Sun’ attire or to dress up your favorite summer outfit. It’s the perfect accessory for the season!”

—Emily Brown, Owner, Tulips Tulips, Little Rock, (501) 614-7343

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Seafolly “Tribal Tote” with rope handles. Lavender, Little Rock, (501) 224-8088, lavenderlittlerock.com

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Ipanema “Bossa” thong sandals.

Lavender, Little Rock, (501) 224-8088, lavenderlittlerock.com

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Canvas geometricprint tote bag. Tipton & Hurst, locations throughout Central Arkansas, (501) 666-3333, tiptonhurst.com Cinda B beach bag with rope handles. Bella Boutique, Little Rock, (501) 603-5373

Sun Bum SPF 30 lip balm in Pomegranate, Key Lime, and Pink Grapefruit. Fleet Feet Sports, Little Rock, (501) 221-0017, fleetfeeteasyrunner.com

time

grilling EXPERT

best GAS grill

PICK

EXPERT

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best CHARCOAL grill & smoker “A gas grill from Lynx is a summer must-have at my house.

Whether built-in or in a cart, the 36-inch model has a huge grilling surface (935 square inches!), cast-brass burners that have a lifetime warranty, and a heat-stabilizing design. It’s also user-friendly thanks to a lid assist kit, which makes opening the commercial grade hood effortless, as well as surface lights and illuminated knobs.”

—Leslie Tetrev, Senior Design Consultant, Outside Effects

“For me, the PK Grill & Smoker provides ‘charcoal therapy’ at the end of a hectic day in the office. It’s the perfect tool for the quick, high-heat grilling I do midweek and the long, lowheat smoking that I save for the weekends. I find the process of lighting a charcoal fire and cooking to be relaxing and rewarding and the end result—great food—always offers good fellowship with family and friends.”

—Paul James, Owner, Portable Kitchen

Outside Effects, North Little Rock, (501) 954-8866, outsideeffects.com

Portable Kitchen (PK Grills), Little Rock, (501) 374-7575, pkgrills.com

Organic Coola Sport Classic Sunscreen SPF 50 in “Fresh Mango” and Face Classic Sunscreen SPF 30 “Unscented.” Rejuvenation Clinic Day Spa, Little Rock, (501) 228-4545, rejuvenationclinic.com S’Well 500ml stainless steel water bottle in “Bikini Pink.”

Keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours or hot for up to 12 hours. Bella Boutique, Little Rock, (501) 603-5373

Don’t forget Fido!

Bando “Back Me Up!” mobile charger in Colorblock Neon Pink and Gold. Box Turtle, Little Rock, (501) 661-1167, shopboxturtle.com

Harry Barker nauticalthemed rope dog toy. Box Turtle, Little Rock, (501) 661-1167, shopboxturtle.com

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Style/Finds

s t a E Handmade blackberry lavender popsicles. Le Pops Gourmet Iced Lollies, Little Rock, (501) 313-9558, lepops.com The Forest Feast: Simple Vegetarian Recipes from My Cabin in the Woods by Erin Gleeson. Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, (501) 663-0460, cynthiaeastfabrics.com

This roll-and-go blanket is perfect for watching fireworks on the lawn.

Roll-up, travel picnic blanket. Haus Werk, Little Rock, (501) 663-5251, shophauswerk.com

From the Hot Springs’s BBQ Institution!

McClard’s classic barbecue sauce. Eggshells Kitchen Company, Little Rock, (501) 664-6900, eggshellskitchencompany.com

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Woody’s Bar-B-Q Dry Rub & Seasoning, featuring “downhome Arkansas flavors” for use on chicken, chops, burgers, and more. Made in Waldenburg.

Eggshells Kitchen Company, Little Rock, (501) 664-6900, eggshellskitchencompany.com

Lemon-Pepper-flavored MoonShine Hot Sauce marinade (nonalcoholic) for chicken, fish, and wild game. Tipton & Hurst, locations throughout Central Arkansas, (501) 666-3333, tiptonhurst.com

Bossier City 2126 Benton Road Bossier City, LA 71111 318.747.7665

Little Rock 5501 Ranch Dr. Suite 2 Little Rock, AR 72223 501-868-7946

Shreveport 7120 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 318.865.1427

www.moreheadpools.com

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Style/Latest ARRIVALS, OPENINGS & LAUNCHES

News From Around The Natural State

Under New Ownership

Let’s Get Cooking,

Little Rock’s All Natural Stone, Inc. is now under the ownership of Torrie and Bill Cobb. Former owner and founder, Sam Mousa, is planning to retire and began transitioning the business into the capable hands of the Cobbs earlier this year. The Cobbs have a background in real estate and renovations and are excited to work exclusively with natural stone products. The same helpful and resourceful team that have made the business a success since its opening in 1996 will remain in place.

Additionally, they will continue to sell, fabricate, and install natural stone—including granite, quartz, and marble—for your countertops, flooring, fireplace or columns. Visit their 14,000-square-foot showroom in the Riverdale Design District. 2225 Cottondale Lane, Little Rock, (501) 280-9777, all-natural-stone.com

Now Open in Benton

STOP IN FOR GREAT LIGHTING OPTIONS!

GW Lighting is central Arkansas’s newest destination for fixtures, rugs, and home accessories. Owner Wade Keeter, formerly of Lewis Lighting, has stocked the 2,000-square-foot showroom with the latest transitional and contemporary finds. With service at the forefront of the business, the staff is available to come to your home or jobsite to assist with residential or commercial projects. The store is open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and by appointment after hours and on the weekend. 1225 Military Road, Benton, (501) 315-2400

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LITTLE ROCK! CLASSES FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS AND PALATES

The capital city is buzzing with culinary educational opportunities. Whether you’re interested in grilling techniques or want to learn from a beloved local chef, check out these offerings. Call or visit their websites for specific class listings. Reservations are required.

KEN RASH’S Attend a Prep-Cook-Eat class to learn techniques from the pit masters and Julia Childs-trained Chef Mages for your Big Green Egg or Broilmaster grill. 11220 North Rodney Parham, Little Rock, (877) 290-6068, kenrashsoutdoorfurniture.com

ANTIQUE BRICK OUTDOOR Nine-time American Royal Champion Chris Marks is a frequent teacher of classes such as BBQ 101: Chicken & Ribs, BBQ 102: Briskets and Butts, Surf & Turf, and Wild Game Cooking. Classes are held in spring and fall. 1609 East 9th Street, Little Rock, (501) 375-0060, antiquebrickoutdoors.com

EGGSHELLS Get in-depth, hands-on skills for everything from making sushi to mixing the perfect gin and tonic. Don’t miss Capi Peck’s “All About Tomatoes” class on July 13. They also offer classes for kids. 5501 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, (501) 664-9000, eggshellskitchencompany.com

take the

Style/Design

FLOOR

Often it is the textures, patterns, and colors found underfoot that really set the tone for your home. Here’s what’s trending for functional and fabulous floors.

PRODUCER Ashley Gill PHOTOGRAPHY Matthew Martin and Courtesy of Vendors

Available at (left to right): 1/ Hadidi Rug and Design Gallery, hadidiruggallery.com 2/ Marshall Clements, marshallclements.com 3/ Martinous Oriental Rug Company, martinous.com 4/ Martinous Oriental Rug Company, martinous.com 5/ Hadidi Rug and Design Gallery, hadidiruggallery.com 6/ Hadidi Rug and Design Gallery, hadidiruggallery.com

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Style/Design

Available at (top to bottom): 1/ Martinous Oriental Rug Company, martinous.com 2/ White Goat, whitegoatstyle.com 3/ Marshall Clements, marshallclements.com

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Oriental Rugs From Around the World to Meet Everyone’s Budget

Over 40 Years Strong & Better than Ever!

We carry all the latest colors and styles, including traditional, transitional, and contemporary.

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Style/Design Northfield is an engineered hardwood flooring product by Mohawk that is humidity resistant and Scotchgard™ protected for easy cleanup of spills and stains. The Hearthstone Oak color shown here has the open-grain character oak is known for, in a range of light gray and taupe tones. Seven-inch-wide boards and the washed-out color palette will make any room look fresh and current. Abbey Carpet & Floor, abbeycarpet.com; C & F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet.com; C & P Carpets, candpcarpets.com; Floors and More, floorsandmorear.com; Lumber One Home Center, lumberonehomecenter.com; Ozark Floor Company, ozarkfloors.com; Peter’s Flooring, petersflooringandpaint.com; Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber.com; Southern Floors & Blinds, southernfloorsandblinds.com; Tom January Floors, Inc., tomjanuaryfloors.com; White River Flooring, whiteriverflooring.com

Madagascar is a smooth-finish, glazed ceramic tile product inspired by the look of exotic wood. The Driftwood color shown here is a blend of sun-bleached, pearly grays that makes a sophisticated impression. Arnold’s Flooring America, arnoldsflooringlittlerock.com; C & F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet.com; C & P Carpets, candpcarpets.com; Inside Effects, insideeffects.com; Lumber One Home Center, lumberonehomecenter.com; Peter’s Flooring, petersflooringandpaint.com; Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber.com; Tom January Floors, Inc., tomjanuaryfloors.com; Whitley Flooring & Design, whitleyflooring.com 22 At Home in Arkansas | July 2015

Glenworth is an engineered hardwood flooring product

by Mohawk that is humidity resistant and Scotchgard™ protected for easy cleanup of spills and stains. The Walnut Natural color shown here delivers the signature swirls of walnut in a warm, mediumbrown hue. Abbey Carpet & Floor, abbeycarpet.com; C & F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet.com; C & P Carpets, candpcarpets.com; Floors and More, floorsandmorear.com; Lumber One Home Center, lumberonehomecenter.com; Ozark Floor Company, ozarkfloors.com; Peter’s Flooring, petersflooringandpaint.com; Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber. com; Southern Floors & Blinds, southernfloorsandblinds.com; Tom January Floors, Inc., tomjanuaryfloors.com; White River Flooring, whiteriverflooring.com

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Style/Design Calacatta Maximum is a porcelain stonewear tile product created

by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces to deliver the impact of Calacatta marble in a more high-performace material. ACME Brick Tile & Stone, acmebricktileandstone.com

Part of Masland’s new broadloom carpet collection, Gallantry Too is a versatile pattern that can enhance the look of any room, whether your style is contemporary or traditional. With a pattern of clean lines and the soft texture of 100% New Zealand wool, it is offered in 24 different colors.

Abbey Carpet & Floor, abbeycarpet.com; Arnold’s Flooring America, arnoldsflooringlittlerock.com; C & F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet.com; C & P Carpets, candpcarpets. com; Cantrell Furniture Design Center, cantrellfurniture.com; Inside Effects, insideeffects.com

River Marble, a porcelain tile product by Daltile, has intricate veining and an organic color palette, designed to look like luxurious marble. Choose from five colors in either polished or matte finish (pictured here: Sandy Flats in matte). Abbey Carpet & Floor, abbeycarpet.com; Arkansas Granite & More, argrmore.com; Arkansas Stone Importers, (501) 821-3284; C & F Flooring and Rug Gallery, candfcarpet.com; Floors and More, floorsandmorear.com; Inside Effects, insideeffects.com; Peter’s Flooring, petersflooringandpaint.com; Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber.com; River City Flooring, rivercityflooringinc.com; The Floor Store, hsfloorstore.net; Tom January Floors, Inc., tomjanuaryfloors.com; Whitley Flooring & Design, whitleyflooring.com

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Life

PHOTOGRAPHY: RETT PEEK

CEL EB R AT I N G YO U R L I FEST YL E

In Jonesboro, Tallulah Pools transformed a sloped backyard into a pool oasis the entire family can enjoy. Read the full story on page 41.

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Life/Happenings HEAR IT. SEE IT. EXPERIENCE IT.

Events From Around The Natural State

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! Celebrate Independence Day weekend at one of these local events.

Fireworks Spectacular Featuring SoNA JULY 4 • ROGERS

Take the entire family to the Walmart AMP (Arkansas Music Pavilion) for a night of patriotic pops from the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and a traditional fireworks display (courtesy of the city of Rogers) to honor our nation’s independence. Music begins at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $5 for general admission. (479) 443-5600, arkansasmusicpavilion.com

Spa Blast

JULY 3 • HOT SPRINGS

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Ready to

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Head to Oaklawn’s infield for live music and a kids’ zone—featuring a petting zoo and misting area.

The event begins at 4 p.m. and will conclude at dark with a fireworks show. (800) 625-5296, oaklawn.com

GARDEN WITH HEIRLOOMS WORKSHOP JULY 13 • HOT SPRINGS

Gardening expert Janet Carson and landscape architect Bob Byers will teach you how to create your best garden ever with Southern heirlooms and historic varieties that thrive in our region—many of which may have been popular in your grandmother’s garden. The workshop will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets: $45 members, $60 non-members. Reservations required. Reserve space and purchase lunch tickets (additional $10) online at garvangardens.org or by calling (800) 366-4664.

Thunder on Thunderbird Mountain JULY 4 • CHEROKEE VILLAGE

Festivities begin at 7 p.m. with a boat parade at Lake Thunderbird and will conclude with a patriotic fireworks show that will begin at approximately 9 p.m. Free admission. (870) 257-3240, discovercherokeevillage.com

15th Annual Star Spangled Spectacular JULY 4 • CAMDEN

This event will kick off at 7 p.m. at the Camden Airport with a patriotic salute by skydivers. Kids can enjoy inflatables and a rockclimbing wall. Entertainment will be provided by Master’s Voice.

Bring your lawn chair or a blanket to watch the grand finale fireworks show at dusk. Free admission.

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For many, the Spa City is a respite for rest, relaxation, and fun! The shores of Lake Hamilton offer not only peace and quiet, but also plenty of opportunities to let the good times roll. Aside from the water, the city is home to a number of restaurants, fashionable boutiques, and one-of-a-kind shops. What’s more, if you call Hot Springs home—or you’re looking to move to the area—you’ll find amazing local resources to help you build or remodel. Read on for a few of our must-visit stops.

EATS & SWEETS For fresh and innovative fare, we suggest dropping into Café 1217 (501318-1094, cafe1217.net) where founder, owner, and head chef Diana Bratton offers soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees that will delight even the most discerning palate. The menu changes monthly to continue to offer diners new options reflective of what’s in-season. When we dined there in June, we particularly enjoyed the Shrimp Cobb Salad, the House Smoked Banana Leaf Pork Sandwich, and a piece of strawberry pie from the dessert case.

If you’re in the mood for seafood, there’s no better place than Cajun Boilers (501-767-5695, cajunboilers. com). Serving both lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers authentic Cajun dishes such as crawfish étoufée,

boudin, and Catfish Chalmette along with fresh oysters, fish, and peeland-eat shrimp. They can also cater to a crowd. Contact them for more information about hosting your next event or meeting at this well-loved Hot Springs restaurant.

LOCAL FINDS Along Central Avenue, you’ll see an abundance of locally owned boutiques for both fashion and home décor. We suggest making Accessory Gallery and Sparkle (501-321-9168; facebook.com/shopag) your first stop. These stocked shops are a go-to source for the well-dressed woman. The two boutiques (which are connected to one another) offer clothing for a casual lunch or date night, as well as everyday wear. Plus, they have shoes, scarves, purses, and an excellent selection of jewelry to

complete your look. Their newest lines include Comfy, Lysse, Zenzii jewelry, and Mycra Pac rain jackets.

Be sure to check out their Facebook page for the latest arrivals.

If history is your cup of tea, don’t miss Tillman’s Antiques (501-6244083). The long-established store, located in the heart of downtown on Central Avenue, is a destination for estate jewelry pieces, glassware, and collectibles—as well as the stories that accompany them. Owner Davis Tillman is a wealth of knowledge on the artifacts and is eager to assist you in finding the perfect choice for your own collection. In addition to the estate items, we love their selection of attractive and affordable Lafonn man-made diamond jewelry as well as pieces from Ronaldo Designer Jewelry, Inc., which are all handcrafted in America.

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Hot Springs boasts an array of talented interior designers who can help with any project. Designer Jennifer Huett of House to Home (501-520-4949, shophousetohome.com) is known for infusing whimsical, ontrend style and color into her projects.

Her business, which recently relocated to Ridgeway Street, is open MondayThursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and by appointment on Friday and Saturday.

Contact Jennifer for your next wholehome redo or one-room makeover, and be sure to visit her blog for inspiration.

The team at Sandy Sutton’s Design Center (501-624-6700, sandysuttonsdesigns.com) also recently made the move into a new space. They are now located on Central Avenue. Here, they have created a true one-stop resource for everything from flooring and backsplash tile to on-trend wallpaper and fabrics. Offering both residential and commercial design, the awardwinning Hot Springs native can help with everything from space planning to custom draperies or finding the perfect antiques and furnishings for your home.

Whether you’re working with a designer on a full-scale project or you’re just looking for a few pieces and updates around the house,

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there’s a variety of stores that cater to your needs. We suggest heading to Arkansas Furniture (501-623-3849, arkansasfurniture.com) on Albert Pike Road when you’re in the market for a new sofa, a pair of chairs, a dining table, ottoman, or even accessories.

You’ll find affordable, high-quality lines such as Bernhardt, Lane, La-ZBoy, and Broyhill. Plus, they also have a great selection of mattresses from manufacturers like Serta, TempurPedic, and icomfort. The home furnishings shop is conveniently open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. to help meet all your furniture needs.

For more in-depth updates, visit Peter’s Flooring and Paint (501623-1800, petersflooringandpaint.com).

Since 1906 they have been servicing Hot Springs and surrounding areas.

When you visit their 8,000-squarefoot showroom, you’ll find an amazing selection of carpet, wood and laminate flooring, tile and stone, as well as a paints and stains from brands such as PPG Pittsburgh Paints, Cabot, Pratt & Lambert, and more. They also offer cabinetry, countertops, radiant heating, wallpaper, and window treatments— making them a one-stop shop for any home update. Finally, to make the process easy and convenient, call on them for in-house measuring, installation, or financing.

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STEAL THESE PATRIOTIC PARTY IDEAS FROM AN INDEPENDENCE DAY SOIREE HELD BY FAYETTEVILLE EXTERIOR DESIGNER AND LANDSCAPE EXPERT DANIEL KEELEY

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Spruce Up the Shed A backyard storage shed might not be top of mind when you’re considering party venues. However, for Daniel Keeley, owner of Northwest-Arkansasbased DK Design, it seemed like a natural choice. When his clients, who live in the heart of Fayetteville and frequently host tailgates for Razorback football games, moved into this the circa 1900 Southern-style home, he seized the opportunity to transform the property’s shed into a small—but fully functional— space for cozy gatherings any time of year. Transform your own outbuilding or garage by wiring it for electricity, adding windows or additional doors to bring in light, installing new flooring, and/or painting the walls and exterior.

Keeley placed the main dining table just outside of the shed, so guests could enjoy the garden (which he also designed). This choice allowed for plenty of space to serve the food inside the shed. Windsorstyle chairs, hand-cast from aluminum, anchor the ends of the table to lend an Americana feel. Below: Peonies, picked fresh from Lovejoy Farms in Winslow and arranged by Fayetteville’s Flora, add a pop of red to the setting.

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Add Durable—and Desirable— Furnishings “It’s a little bit of fantasy and totally unexpected, but in such a natural setting,” Keeley says of this shed’s furniture, art, and everyday accessories.

Comfortable, outdoor pieces—all of which are stylish enough to be used in the home’s interior—give the shed an approachable, laid-back feel. For example, a heavy sisal rug covers the floor and a weathered wood table offers a place

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for guests to sit or to set up a buffet.

These pieces juxtapose with the shiny, elegance of the brass light fixtures and the contemporary art seen on the back wall. When it comes to your own space, consider your style and make the look one that’s reflective of you—and that coordinates with the rest of your home.

Whether you’re hosting on a patio, front lawn, or in a shed, also be sure to consider your guests’ comfort, and select and arrange your furnishings accordingly.

Make It Festive While some of the shed’s furnishings naturally lent themselves to an all-

American celebration, Keeley added accessories to remind revelers of the reason for the occasion. “I wanted [this party] to be patriotic, but not totally expected,” Keeley says of the décor additions. For example, a custom table runner and pillows—made from outdoor fabric—bring in blue and white along with a star motif, while other accents, such as a garden stool and bright peonies, offer a pop of red to complete the U.S.A.-inspired palette. Look for items you may already have around the house, such as an American flag, red, white, or blue lanterns, and potted plants to bring the décor to life in a subtle and understated way.

Mix Up the Menu While barbecuing may be a traditional way to spend the day, consider making fruits and vegetables the star of the party. They’ll make a beautiful, inseason addition to your fare. Sammy Townsend, who owns Fayetteville’s Bouchee Bistro along with Justin Calvert and Vince Pinalto, created the “classic pairings of sweet and salty” for this menu. When it comes to your selections, choose items that are readily available and easily prepared (or made ahead of time), and be sure to offer something for every taste. Turn the page for more info on these recipes.

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Summer Salad INGREDIENTS 2 bell peppers, halved 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or chopped 2 cucumbers, sliced Âź cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Splash of balsamic vinegar PREPARATION Use a grill to cook the peppers, flipping once during roasting to get nice grill marks on both sides of the vegetable. Remove from grill, and chop into bite-sized pieces.

Place tomatoes, grilled peppers, and cucumbers in a bowl, and drizzle liberally with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and vinegar. Toss the ingredients and serve at room temperature.

Note: If a grill is not available, you can roast the vegetables directly on the open flame of a cooktop, or cook in a 400°F oven for 20 minutes.

Design Resources Bistro lights Ewing, Bentonville, (479) 2719532, North Little Rock, (501) 758-9530, Springdale, (479) 927-9531, ewing1.com Catering Bouchee Bistro, Fayetteville, (479) 409-0509 Custom pillows and table runner Joy Ford, Stitches of Joy, Fayetteville, (479) 595-4581 Florals Pam Pemberton, Flora, Fayetteville, (479) 442-7010, floranwa.com

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Drink Local With so many breweries in the Natural State, options for locally produced beer are more abundant than ever. For this celebration, Keeley chose Core Beer’s “Arkansas Red,” as a nod to both the state and the national holiday.

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Prosciutto & Melon Wrap pieces of honeydew or cantaloupe with slices of Prosciutto di Parma. Garnish with lime or lemon wedges.

Keep cool until you serve.

Watermelon & Feta

Blackberry Tart CRUST INGREDIENTS Yields 8 individual 3-inch shells or 2 8-inch shells 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon sugar pinch salt 1 ½ sticks butter 2 egg yolks ½ cup heavy cream PREPARATION Combine first four ingredients in food processor. Process until it resembles coarse cornmeal. Add yolks and cream. Pulse until combined. Chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Remove and roll to ¼-inch thickness. Use the dough to line tart rings. Blind bake, using pie weights, in 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Remove weights and continue cooking for 5 minutes longer. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

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Slice, cube, or wedge the melon to your liking.

Crumble feta cheese and sprinkle on top of the melon.

Add a dash of black pepper before serving.

PASTRY CREAM INGREDIENTS 2 cups milk 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 6 egg yolks ½ cup sugar ¼ cup cornstarch PREPARATION Put milk and scrapings of the vanilla bean in a medium saucepan. On medium-high heat, scald milk until small bubbles form. In a bowl, whisk yolks. Add sugar and cornstarch, and continue to whisk until smooth. Carefully pour hot milk into yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan and continue cooking until thickened.

Refrigerate until cool.

ASSEMBLY Remove tart shell from pan and place on serving dish. Fill halfway with pastry cream. Arrange blackberries on top in single layer and dust with powered sugar. Garnish with flowers or mint.

Green Bean & Tomato Salad Chop tomatoes and red onions, and mix with fresh green beans. Toss the mixture with your choice of vinaigrette dressing. We used a whole-grain mustard version.

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VACATION {AT HOME} A J O N E S B O R O FA M I LY E L I M I N AT E S T R AV E L T I M E BY C R E AT I N G A D R E A M G E TAWAY I N T H E I R OW N B AC K YA R D

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“WE WORK WITH SLOPES A LOT. MY FIRST INCLINATION WAS THAT THIS WOULD BE A BEAUTIFUL POOL. IF YOU HAVE A SLOPED YARD, IT MAY COST A BIT MORE BUT THE END

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hen you think of a dream summer vacation, you most likely envision warm weather, family and friends, and water. For a young Jonesboro family, these elements were high on the list, but having a destination that was close to home trumped them all. “My husband doesn’t get much time off.

Most people build a lake house—we built our lake house here in our backyard where we can enjoy it any time,” the homeowner says.

After living away for years, the couple moved back to the Jonesboro area into a house they loved, and looked forward to adding a pool in the backyard. There was just one problem: the yard’s sloped terrain. Enter Nicky Ellis of Tallulah Pools, Inc. “It was my dream to have a pool, but I was afraid the land wouldn’t allow for it. We had seen some of Nick’s work around town in magazines, and he never once acted like it couldn’t be done,” the homeowner recalls.

Ellis consulted with the couple on their vision for a “natural pool,” addressed the drainage routing and landscape changes that would be necessary to accommodate the pool and keep the flow of water from interrupting its presence, and presented the homeowners with a 3D plan to transform the hilly, blank slate into an oasis. “He came back with a computerized design, and it exactly matched our vision,” the homeowner says, of Ellis’s original design, which included the pool, waterfall, a cabana for relief from the sun, and ideal placement for future landscaping to complement the design.

Now that it is complete, several features—some easily visible and others not—make the saltwater pool user friendly for both kids and adults. For example, a beach-or slopedentry allows the children to wade easily in and out of the water, while built-in benches along the pool’s perimeter offer a place for adults to relax in the sun. The pool also has pebble-finish flooring which coordinates with the stone used throughout the nature-inspired design, including the travertine that surrounds the pool. “Nick took me to several pools around town to have me stand on the surfaces, and July 2015 | athomearkansas.com 43

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Design Resources Landscape design Hughey Nursery & Landscaping, Jonesboro, (870) 935-4401 Pool—design and installation Tallulah Pools, Inc., Jonesboro, (870) 935-2300, tallulahpoolsinc.com

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I loved the travertine because it doesn’t get as hot as the concrete you see around most pools,” the homeowner says.

Additional features, including a mosquito misting system to keep bugs at bay, a built-in heater—which allows the family to enjoy the pool from April through October—and an in-floor, automatic cleaning system, add to the ease of use and maintenance. What’s more, the heater, cleaning, and built-in water features can all be operated remotely, through a smart phone or iPad system.

Finally, the couple called on Hughey’s Nursery and Landscaping to add color and vitality through plantings, including bright pink Knock Out roses and textured grasses. “We have always seen how beautiful their work is around town, and they were able to keep in mind how all of the plants would mature and return year after year, which keeps us from having to make a continual investment in landscaping. It’s just been perfect. We are so used to it that we forget how amazing it really is sometimes. It surpassed our expectations,” the homeowner says of the end result.

“MOST PEOPLE BUILD A LAKE HOUSE­— WE BUILT OUR LAKE HOUSE HERE IN OUR BACKYARD WHERE WE CAN ENJOY IT ANY TIME.” —HOMEOWNER

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A screened porch at the Springdale home of Vickie and Bill Mathews is the perfect spot to take in a view of Beaver Lake.

Turn the page to see more of this waterfront home.

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A SPRINGDALE COUPLE ENJOYED LIFE ON BEAVER LAKE SO MUCH THEY TRADED THEIR SUBURBAN HOME FOR A PRIMARY RESIDENCE ON THE WATER

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Sitting high above Beaver Lake, the Mathews wanted the front of their home to be as beautiful as the back— which overlooks the water. Vickie Mathews searched Houzz.com for inspiration and found a Craftsmanstyle façade almost identical to this one to use as a starting point with the architect. Details, including solid wood garage doors and Arkansas-quarried stone give the home a naturally elegant look.

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ickie Mathews has a boatload of memories from Beaver Lake. “I grew up in Fayetteville, and the lake was just forming when I was young. I remember coming up here and going out on the boat with my family,” she says. Later, when she and her husband Bill began their own family in Northwest Arkansas, the nearby lake became a favorite getaway for them and their two children. “We just always had such good family time here,” she adds. It was this quality time and the memories made on the lake that prompted the couple to make it their home year-round.

MAKING THE MOVE Once the couple’s children were grown, they knew the time had come to make the move. “We had built other homes in the past, but we knew this was going to be our forever home, so we spent a full year planning and then another year actually building the house,” Mathews says. During the planning phase, the couple turned to two experts in the field: interior designer Heather Herzik, of Antiquities—Interior Design, and kitchen and bath designer Andi Stephens, of Fayetteville’s Kitchen Distributors. Both designers had worked with the couple on previous homes, so they were familiar with their tastes and eager to help them create their dream home.

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The dining room was designed specifically for the round table shown here, which Mathews fell in love with after learning it turns to reveal or conceal additional leaves.

Herzik incorporated the millwork on the ceiling to echo the table’s shape, and selected a mix of chairs for a masculine-meets-feminine feel. Facing page: The home’s great room has multiple sitting areas to accommodate a crowd and provide space for quieter moments.

was cleared and the house was sited for optimized views of the lake and the countryside from the back of the home. This proved to be especially advantageous when it came to installing a pool. “We had seen a pool like this on a trip to St. Thomas. That one seemed to drop off into the ocean, and we thought, ‘Why not create one in our backyard that appears to drop off into the lake?’” The infinity-style pool, which also features a small, built-in hot tub area, is the centerpiece of the home’s backyard and a destination for family get-togethers.

OUTSIDE IN Starting with the home’s façade, Mathews searched the Houzz website for inspiration in narrowing down the choices. “I started boards on Houzz.com, and found the perfect design for the outside of the home. Bill wanted more of a Craftsman-style home, and we thought this one was beautiful,” Mathews notes. Kim Fugitt, AIA, used the inspiration images Mathews had found to recreate the look. “It turned out pretty much just as we envisioned and very similar to the home I found,” Mathews adds. From there, they consulted with Herzik to choose the perfect paint color for the newly built exterior. “We painted sample after sample. We must have gone through 40 or 50 colors, and in the end we went back to one of the three original colors I had selected,” laughs Herzik.

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INTERIOR PLAN When it came to the interior of the home, the Mathews, Herzik, and Stephens embraced a philosophy of balancing comfort and tradition. “My style is somewhat traditional, but I like everything to be comfortable,” Mathews notes. “Heather took me to market with her and I got to really see all the selections and sit on the furniture to test it out, so I feel like I got to pick out everything in this house, and I really like everything,” she says of the furnishings. Herzik agrees that this type of approach allows the client’s style to resonate throughout the home.

“None of my designs represent me; they all represent my clients.

It’s so important that their look comes across since it is their home,” she says.

The Mathews were also able to incorporate meaningful pieces into the design, including a pair of tables that belonged to Bill’s grandmother. “She had a boarding house on Cape Cod, and these were used as dining tables there,” explains Mathews.

She and Herzik found antique chairs in Dallas, and the pair are now used as game tables at the Mathews's home when Vickie hosts her bridge club.

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Gothic mullions on the glassfront cabinets, a wood-stained island that’s reminiscent of a furniture piece, and old-worldinspired lanterns add character in the kitchen. An iron fireback was installed in the center of the antique brick backsplash behind the cooktop for a history-rich focal point.

KITCHEN OF COMFORTS Perhaps the blend of a traditional style and a comfortable feel comes across most in the kitchen. “I love to feed people and entertain, so I wanted the kitchen to be open to connect everyone together,” says Mathews, who turned to Stephens to bring this vision to life. The kitchen and bath designer added tons of details including glass-front cabinetry doors with Gothic-style mullions, furniture-style millwork (such as turned legs and feet for the island), and a two-color palette to break up the large expanses of cabinetry and give the space a livable feel that also has plenty of visual interest. Aside from the details that meet the eye, organizational features, including a pop-up shelf for a stand mixer as well as pan and lid dividers inside the cabinetry, are details equally important to the room’s function.

MASTER MIX As with most master suites, this space is a retreat. Aiming for a spa-like feel in the master bath, crisp cabinetry, white flooring, and a clean aesthetic come together to create an escape that can be enjoyed every day. Due to the location, there's little need for privacy, so they opted for a freestanding tub placed near the window. The design allows them to enjoy a view of the water while soaking. In a similar fashion, the couple often sit to read or look out at the water and hillside from the comfort of two swivel chairs in the bedroom, making their goal of living on and enjoying the lake achievable from almost any room in the home.

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Design Resources Architect Kim Fugitt, AIA, Fayetteville, (479) 466-8079 Contractors Gary Striegler and Jeremy Lewis, Craftsman Builders, Fayetteville, (479) 841-0767, craftsmanbuildersnwa.com Interior design Heather Herzik, Antiquities—Interior Design, Springdale, (479) 466-5675 Kitchen and master bath design Andi Stephens, Kitchen Distributors, Inc., Fayetteville, (479) 521-1313, kitchendistributorsinc.com Landscape design Frank Walburn, Greenscapes, Bentonville, (479) 640-4165 Audio visual AV Design Consultants, Springdale, (479) 365-2201, avdci.com Appliances Metro Appliances & More, Jonesboro, (870) 933-7800, North Little Rock, (501) 758-1988, Springdale, (479) 750-2200, metroappliancesandmore.com Cabinetry—guest baths and laundry room Verser’s Cabinet Shop, LLC, Rogers, (479) 636-3941 56 At Home in Arkansas | July 2015

Cabinetry—master bath, butler’s pantry & kitchen Kitchen Distributors, Inc., Fayetteville, (479) 521-1313, kitchendistributorsinc.com Concrete—decorative Ozark Pattern Concrete, Inc., Lowell, (479) 7562319, ozarkpatternconcrete.com Countertops Verona Marble Company, Springdale, (479) 751-3854, vmcstone.com Flooring Townzen Tile & Laminates, Springdale, (479) 751-4043, townzentile.com; The Wood Floor Gallery, Inc., Springdale, (479) 8720102, woodfloorgallery.net Lighting Lighting Emporium, Springdale, (479) 751-8184, lightingemporium.com Paint Sherwin-Williams, locations statewide, sherwin-williams.com Pool Seaside Pools & Spas, Bentonville, (479) 271-9983, Springdale, (479) 756-6543, seasidepools.com

Stephens and Herzik employed a crisp, neutral color scheme to create a spa-like feel in the master bath. A freestanding tub, placed near the window, allows for a view of the lake from the comfort of a warm bath.

Left: The master bedroom has an equally calming and restful color scheme.

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A R I V E R S I D E R E T R E AT G E T S A T O TA L M A K E OV E R A N D B E COM E S O N E FA M I LY ' S G R E AT E S C A P E S T O R Y: A S H L E Y G I L L P H O T O G R A P H Y: R E T T P E E K ST YLING: CHIP JONES

heb and Danny Fisher love their cabin on the Little Red River. Located in Pangburn—less than an hour and a half away from their primary residence in Little Rock, it is a cherished getaway spot for the entire family, including their four adult children and the family dog, Ellie, a Cairn terrier. In the few years since they have owned the cabin, the couple have transformed the entire property, from the bedroom loft right down to the riverside dock.

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P H O T O G R A P H Y: R E T T P E E K

ST YLING: CHIP JONES

“I decided

TO PAINT

the whole thing

WHITE.

I have to be SURROUNDED by a LIGHT,

AIRY

feeling.”

— SHEB FISHER

Make it Bigger

“The cabin was tiny when we first bought it—perfect for two people, but there just wasn’t enough space for all of us,” Sheb Fisher says. To remedy this, they expanded the home’s living and sleeping quarters by 900 square feet. One half of an existing deck was enclosed, and the open-plan living area was extended toward the river, making space for a full-sized dining table. A stone fireplace formerly stood in the center of the living room. “It was pretty…and massive,” Fisher explains, “and I tried to plan the space around it, but it just wasn’t going to work.” After relocating the fireplace to a side wall, Fisher says she realized that it had stood in the way of the cabin’s best feature: “We have enjoyed the space so much more now that the fireplace isn’t blocking the river view.” The remaining half of the riverside deck was screened and now serves as a place for the family to eat, gather, and relax outdoors.

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The expansion of the cabin’s primary living area created space for a full-sized dining table, a necessity for large family gatherings. The table itself was a Pottery Barn find, while the chairs are antiques—a prime example of Fisher’s new-meets-old design philosophy. The antler chandelier is original to the cabin, an eclectic remnant of the former lodge-like atmosphere. Somers Collins, Fisher’s sister, painted the large-scale, butterflythemed artwork that hangs on the wall.

Another top priority was to ensure that everyone would have a place to sleep when all four kids­—with their own guests, spouses, and children— want to gather at the river house at the same time. “The main thing I told the architect was that I really needed four sleeping spaces, in addition to a master,” Fisher recalls. The house’s two original bedrooms were preserved, and a loft space was divided, creating one annexed bedroom and one open sleeping/sitting area. The cabin’s existing carport was enclosed and converted into a master bedroom, a spacious and peaceful retreat where Sheb and Danny feel right at home, as their visits to the cabin become longer and more frequent. “Especially when the house is full of guests,” Fisher says, “we sometimes need a place where we can be quiet and by ourselves.”

Make it Brighter

Before the renovation, the interior of the home was finished in deep wood tones, wall-to-wall, creating a lodge-like atmosphere. “Everything was pine—it was so dark,” Fisher remembers. “The cabin has lots of natural shade anyway, and the dark interior just made it even darker,” she says. Fisher’s solution? “I

decided to paint the whole thing white.

I have to be surrounded by a light, airy feeling.” The pine plank walls of the cabin are now covered in Benjamin Moore’s Simply White. “I like to start with a neutral palette, preferably white,” Fisher says of her favored design approach, “and [then I] add color with art, furnishings, and accessories.”

With the new white walls, a rustic, white oak flooring of varying plank sizes poses a slight contrast and supports the organic feeling of the space. “The texture of the floor shows all the knots— it’s so rustic and pretty. I love how it turned out,” Fisher says. The addition of a bank of windows to the loft space also helped open and brighten the cabin.

“We were going to completely close off the loft area,” Fisher says, “but the windows brought in a lot more light, so we left that part open.” In fact, she is so pleased with the loft’s radiant renovation that she envisions making the space a mini art studio, where she can work on creative projects.

Make it Personal

In addition to creating more space and light in the cabin, Fisher brought together furnishings, both old and new, July 2015 | athomearkansas.com 63

Above: In the master bedroom, a bird motif alludes to the cabin’s forest setting.

The two bird pastels that hang on the right are Fisher’s own work. The photographs on the left wall are images of Lake Michigan by Todd Reed. These images are special to Fisher, because it is a beloved place she visits every summer, and displaying them is a way of connecting two of her happiest places.

A hide rug and mirror-front bedside tables with delicate gold latticework provide the room with a wide range of textures. Right: The bathroom vanity is a Pottery Barn piece that Fisher says she was attracted to, “because of the sophistication of the marble with the rustic wood and hardware. I thought it was a unique combination.”

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The iron scrollwork bed in one of the guest bedrooms once belonged to Fisher’s great-grandmother.

Along with the pine plank walls, now painted in Benjamin Moore’s Simply White, the vintage frame gives the room a farmhouse feel, while geometric and floral fabrics keep the mood lively and current.

the perfect space for it.” The painting that stands on the mantel above the fireplace—another that was made by her sister—is known among the family as “the red woman picture,” and Fisher notes, “Everybody in our family wants that picture. I love it, too!”

to infuse the retreat with her personal style. Confident and skilled in interior design, she attributes her know-how to a background in photography and her subsequent experience in photo styling.

Plus, she adds, “I have always been interested in home décor. Even as a child, I loved to move furniture around and try it different ways.”

The Fishers purchased the cabin partially furnished, and Sheb has incorporated a number of those remaining pieces in her design, including the deer-antler chandelier that hangs above the dining table and the curvaceous, hide-upholstered chairs that now stand in the home’s entry.

Some of the other items were cast-offs

from the couple’s primary residence, while still others are family heirlooms that had not previously found a home.

The iron bed in one of the guest rooms, for instance, belonged to Fisher’s greatgrandmother.

Original artwork adds character, color, and movement to every space in the cabin, and most of the pieces were done either by Fisher herself or by her sister, Somers Collins. As she was pulling the rooms together, particular pieces her sister had made came to mind as perfect finishing touches. About the painting that hangs in the dining room, Fisher recalls, “I called [my sister] and asked to use the butterfly picture, because I knew I had

Make it Home

Each member of the Fisher family has a favorite river pastime and a unique way of enjoying the property. Sheb claims her favorite space is the screened porch, where she says she spends “most of [her] waking hours,” while she is at the river, and Danny and the kids enjoy fishing off the dock. As for Ellie—the dog—she loves kayaking and chasing geese. “Ellie is so happy at the cabin,” Fisher says, “she just claims the whole neighborhood as her own." The renovation of the getaway certainly achieved the Fishers’s ultimate goal: to create a place for family togetherness, enjoyment, and relaxation. “We love the river,” Fisher says, “It’s so quiet and peaceful there. It’s just really lovely.”

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The new screened porch is Fisher’s declared favorite spot, where she loves to spend most of her cabin time. As the trees have filled-in and become more lush this summer, she says, it feels very much “like being inside a treehouse.” Separate sitting and dining areas on the porch allow for versatile use of the outdoor space.

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”We love the RIVER. It's so QUIET AND PEACEFUL there.

It's just really LOVELY.” — SHEB FISHER

Terry Farris, of Farris & Sons Construction in Searcy, transformed the property between the cabin and the water's edge.

Where formerly there was a single, straight-shot stairway, there is now a compelling hardscape, built with all-Arkansas stones, that invites you to meander your way to the dock and enjoy the river. After seeing a few examples of his work, the Fishers gave Farris and his team free-rein, and the result allows them to use this portion of the exterior in ways that they never anticipated.

Design Resources Architect Chris Milligan, Dwellings Inc., Little Rock, (501) 831-0729, dwellings-ar.com Builder Larry Douglas, Searcy, (501) 593-2521 Interior design Sheb Fisher, Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, (501) 6630460, cynthiaeastfabrics.com Landscape design—hardscape Terry Farris, Farris & Sons Construction Inc, Searcy, (870) 405-4055 Bedding, rugs, upholstery, and window coverings Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, (501) 663-0460, cynthiaeastfabrics.com; Pottery Barn, locations statewide, potterybarn.com Cabinets and countertops—master bathroom—and mirrors Pottery Barn, locations statewide, potterybarn.com

Countertops—guest bath Custom Stone LLC, Searcy, (501) 305-3007, customstoneofarkansas.com Fireplace Lakeside Siding Supply, Heber Springs, (501) 362-5590, Kensett, (501) 742-5300, lakesidesidingsupply.net Flooring Forest to Floor, Memphis, (901) 360-1330, North Little Rock, (501) 353-0746, foresttofloor.com Hardware and tile Ridout Lumber, locations statewide, ridoutlumber.com Lighting TEC Electric, Jonesboro, (870) 932-7252, North Little Rock, (501) 758-5483, tecelectric.com Millwork Larry Douglas, Searcy, (501) 593-2521 Paint Benjamin Moore, locations statewide, benjaminmoore.com Windows Lumber One Home Center, Mayflower, (501) 470-1122, Stuttgart (870) 673-3601, lumberonehomecenter.com July 2015 | athomearkansas.com 69

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Old GLORY As Americans prepare to celebrate 239 years of freedom, there is perhaps no piece of history more symbolic or iconic than the American flag.

With thirteen stripes— representing the thirteen original colonies—and 50 stars, one for each state, it’s a symbol of solidarity that connects every man, woman, and child lucky enough to call the United States home. We think it looks as beautiful as ever flying proudly over the Little Red River.

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STYLING: CHIP JONES / PHOTOGRAPHY: RETT PEEK

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