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C O N T E N T S

April 2020 // The New Traditional Issue

STYLE 15 SHOP

Greece Lightning

19 DESIGN

Color Confidence

LIFE

23 DISCOVER

Branson & The Ozarks

26 SUMMER PLANNING GUIDE 29 FASHION Power Plays

SPECIAL SECTION 63 AGENTS TO LOVE

IN EVERY ISSUE

10 WELCOME 12 LATEST 72 END NOTES

ON THE COVER The McMakin family’s Fayetteville living room. Design by MH Design.

Photography by Rett Peek.

See page 41.

54 HOME 41 CURRENTLY CLASSIC

Designer Melissa Haynes helps a Fayetteville family bring a fresh, traditional style to their new construction home.

46 FORMALLY THEIRS

A Little Rock couple builds a dream home tailored to their cosmopolitan-meetstimeless style.

54 WELCOMING SCENE

Designer Tami Risinger creates a classic home in Conway that even the youngest family members can enjoy.

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W E LC O M E

true to you Lately it seems like my social sphere is made entirely of people interested in discovering more about their personality types.

Everyone from my grandmother to my fellow millennials has urged me to find out my Enneagram number.

After yoga one night, my classmates talked me into Photograph by Rett Peek downloading an app that gives me a daily horoscope based on my birth chart. I took both the Myers-Briggs and True Colors tests years ago, but The Five Love Languages is still on my list. One thing is for sure: Embracing your most innate traits has never been trendier.

Outside of everyday interactions, one of the best ways to get a sense of someone’s personality is to take a walk through their house—provided you’re invited, of course.

Paint colors, fabric choices, art on the walls—these elements are a reflection of how an individual perceives the world. And as much as you can attempt to group people by types and tests, personal style is actually just that—personal. Your home should reflect that.

While putting together this issue, I found myself reflecting on what defines a home as “new” traditional, our theme this month. There are probably dozens of ways to answer that, but I think my favorite interpretation involves imbuing the home with a sense of character regardless of style. From a mix of vintage and contemporary art (page 41) to mementos from time spent across the pond (page 46), each detail tells a little bit of the story of the people who live there.

Stephanie Maxwell Newton, editor stephanie@athomearkansas.com

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DESIGN UPDATES

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“The trays are one of my absolute favorites from my Chelsea House line because they’ll fit in almost any design,” Shayla says.

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MASTER GARDENER PROJECT AT CARTI LITTLE ROCK

Visitors to CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock have a little more color and cheer thanks to the Hans Peter Braunfisch Blooming Garden installed by six Pulaski County Master Gardeners last summer. “We are incredibly grateful to the Master Gardeners for their efforts designing and maintaining this garden,” says Adam Head, CARTI president and CEO. “As one of the first areas our patients and visitors see once they arrive on campus, the garden is integral in reflecting hope and healing. Our patients and their guests attest to its positive impact during their cancer journey, and it’s often mentioned as one of their favorite spots to visit.” Learn more at carti.com.

Little Rock-based designer Shayla Copas celebrates the release of two brand collaborations this month at High Point Market.

The first is a line of accent furniture, lighting, mirrors, and accessories with manufacturer Chelsea House. “The collection is full of color and pattern, and it has a really fresh spring vibe. The pieces are very classic with a touch of glam,” Shayla says. Her second collaboration is a line of fabrics with outdoor furnishings brand Polywood, for whom she’s worked as a Design Ambassador for the past year. “It’s not common that you get set free to design what you want to design.

Both those brands took that path with me and wanted me to be creative doing what I love to do.” Shayla says she intentionally used a similar color story—soft tones of green, blue, coral, and white—throughout both collections so they could potentially be used together. “It was a dream of mine to have a collection with companies that have the same branding standards that my company does,” Shayla says. “Consumers are going to see a lot of happiness in both collections because I’ve been very excited to work with these brands.” shaylacopas.com

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Pout, Little Rock, poutoflr.com 6 “Mykonos” acrylic cocktail table. Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, cantrellfurniture.com 7 “Visage” cement wall vase.

Paul Michael Co., Lake Village, paulmichaelcompany.com 8 Gold Greek key mirror.

Phoenix Interiors, Little Rock, phoenixlittlerock.com 9 & 10 “Jayden” table lamp and ceramic tile coasters.

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a d v e r t i s e m e n t

Q&A with Certified Hand-Tied Extension Stylist Sara D’Arezzo of Salon Scarlet

Sara D’arezzo

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What is the hand-tied extensions method? This is really an all-encompassing term to describe attaching a “weft” or curtain of hair to a client’s natural hair. First, the stylist creates a foundation of silicone beads on the client’s natural hair then the hand-tied wefts are sewn to create strong, luxurious strands.

What are some of the benefits of hand-tied versus traditional extensions? One of the biggest benefits is there is no heated glue or any adhesive used in this installation process, which allows you to reuse the hair for up to a year.

What experience do you have with hand-tied extensions? I was trained and certified by the House of Aglaia Salon in Memphis. Since this time, I have taught several classes and certified stylists in Arkansas and Colorado. During the last year, my clientele has increased to over 60 customers here in central Arkansas.

Where do you get the hair you use? I have sourced my own manufacturer who provides hair that can be custom colored to any hue.

What’s the first step to getting hand-tied extensions? I start with an in-person consultation with all potential clients. This typically lasts about 30 minutes and is a chance for us to discuss whether the client wants to add extensions for length, fullness, or both. At that time we match and create their custom color.

How long does it typically take to install a client’s first set? You can expect to be in the chair from 1 to 1 ½ hours during the first installation.

What maintenance is required? As the client’s natural hair grows, she will need to come in every six weeks to get an adjustment. I provide all of my clients with a set of instructions for care and maintenance to help their hair look its best for the maximum amount of time.

Follow Sara on Instagram (@hairabysara_) to see more before and after photos. beFoRe

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D E S I G N

UPDATE WITH PAINT

Color Confidence

Local designers share their top paint picks for bedrooms, living spaces, and kitchens PRODUCER TIFFANY ADAMS PHOTOGR APHER RE T T PEEK

Design by Andrea Brooks and Ashley Cardiel, Ashley Cardiel Interiors

Farrow & Ball’s “Hague Blue”

IN THE BEDROOM

Sherwin-Williams’ “Sensible Hue” and “Illusive Green”

Sherwin-Williams’ “Sea Salt”

Farrow & Ball’s “Hague Blue”

“In master suites, I enjoy using Sensible Hue and then creating an accent wall in Illusive Green.” — SANDY SUTTON,

“My absolute favorite color for any master, no matter the style of the client, is Sea Salt.

This soothing color truly makes you feel like you are on vacation.” — MARIE JEFFREY,

SANDY SUTTON’S DESIGN CENTER

MARIE JEFFREY DESIGN

Farrow & Ball’s “Parma Gray”

Benjamin Moore’s “Beacon Gray” and Sherwin-Williams’ “Silver Peony” and “Lady’s Slipper”

“Hague Blue is a great alternative to classic navy. It’s a moody color perfect for more intimate spaces because it reads as a deep blue with a touch of green in it.”

“The master suite should be a haven, a respite from the worries and work of the day. I try to encourage my clients to select muted, soft, soothing colors. I have recently used Parma Gray, and I love it.”

— MARA LAMB MALCOLM, LAMB’S INTERIOR DESIGN

“In master bedrooms, I like to use paint colors that range from soft, silvery grays, like Beacon Gray, to lavenders like Silver Peony and Lady’s Slipper.

— SUSAN WALSH, BEAR HILL INTERIORS

— ANDREA BROOKS, ASHLEY CARDIEL INTERIORS

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D E S I G N

SherwinWilliams’ “Alabaster”

IN THE KITCHEN

Sherwin-Williams’ “Pewter Green”

Sherwin-Williams’ “Big Chill”

Sherwin-Williams’ “Alabaster”

“I am dying to use a yummy gray-green hue like Pewter Green in a kitchen soon.”

“Big Chill is the perfect complement to any white and gray countertop, a selection that is super popular right now.

It is also beautiful on cabinets if you are looking for just a touch of gray.”

“I love using Alabaster on cabinetry.

It is just the right shade of white without being super bright or yellow.”

— MERIDITH HAMILTON RANOUIL, MLH DESIGNS

— CHRISTINA GORE, CHRISTINA GORE DESIGN STUDIO

IN THE LIVING ROOM

Sherwin-Williams’ “Crushed Ice” “I like to use a neutral like Crushed Ice in living spaces because it does not limit accent colors used in the design of the home.”

— SHA DAVARI, ART OF DESIGN

Sherwin-Williams’ “Black of Night” Forget what you’ve been told; there is no better way to make your walls recede than with black paint. I recently painted an all-white room (ceilings and walls) Black of Night in the most beautiful matte finish.

Not only does the space appear larger but the black paint truly shows off artwork and turns up the cool factor.”

— BRITTANY NIXON BRUN, BRITTANY NIXON CREATIVE

— KEVIN WALSH, BEAR HILL INTERIORS

Benjamin Moore’s “Simply White” “For living spaces, I love Simply White.

Depending on the light, this color is sometimes rich and warm, sometimes more crisp. It’s beautiful and complements artwork like a dream.” — JOSHUA PLUMLEE, RANSOM INTERIORS

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In 2020 Titanic Museum Attractions was awarded World Rights to Exhibit the most prized RMS Titanic artifact ever recovered. $1.7 million dollars is the highest price ever paid for a RMS Titanic artifact and TMA has the exclusive rights to display Wallace Hartley’s Violin at each ship. auctioneer, “In my 20 plus years as an auctionee I can honestly say I don’t think any article has made people show as much emotion as this artifact.” auction house owner, Andrew Aldridge.

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Did You Know? The owner of the Titanic Museum Attraction

co-led a six million dollar expedition to the site of the sinking. The teams mission was to explore the wreckage, retrieve artifacts and film the broken remains. The expedition dove to the site 32 times in an amazing 20 million dollar submersible. It started with a TV show and became this permanent Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Missouri.

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M A K E YO U R S EL F AT H O M E

Life Discover Branson & The Ozarks From Eureka Springs and Harrison to Branson, Missouri, the Ozarks offer some of the best sights, tastes, and experiences of the region

Images courtesy of Explore Branson and Eureka Springs Advertising & Promotions | Illustration by Will Echols

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L I F E

D I S C O V E R

Sugar Leaf Treats

Need to refill your tank during a full day of exploring Branson? Duck into this quaint café in the Grand Village Shops for a meal or snack.

From soups and salads to cobbler and muffins, the menu has something to satisfy every craving. sugarleaftreats.com

EXPLORE THE STATE

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHTTIME

The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure

Nature lovers of all ages will enjoy this Branson destination that offers the opportunity to see hundreds of butterflies—and other rainforest critters, like lizards and turtles—up close. Be sure to start your visit early in the day, as the insects tend to turn in for bed around 4 p.m. thebutterflypalace.com

Central Ozarks Farmers & Artisans Market

This Harrison farmers market makes its return to the downtown square on April 18, where you’ll find local vendors’ fresh produce, honey, nuts, eggs, and other handmade goodies on Wednesday and Saturday mornings throughout the summer. facebook.com/COFAMHarrisonAR

Crescent Hotel

No trip to Eureka Springs is complete without a visit to its historic haunted hotel.

Even those who are not overnight guests are invited to take part in the landmark’s ghost tours, book spa services, or dine in one of its two restaurants: The Crystal Dining Room and SkyBar Gourmet Pizza. crescent-hotel.com

Ermilio’s Italian Restaurant

From authentic Italian dishes (including homemade meatballs and chicken Parmesan) to decadent desserts and a charming atmosphere, this cozy Eureka Springs restaurant is perfect for date nights and intimate special occasions. ermilios.com

Keels Creek Winery

For a boutique winery experience, visit Keels Creek in Eureka Springs, which produces red and white wines from grapes

harvested on its own eight acres as well as other local vineyards. The tasting room is open daily. keelscreek.com

Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Café

Since opening 20 years ago, this familyowned bakery has become a staple in Harrison for its fresh-baked breads, sandwiches, and soups. While there are now franchise locations in Rogers and Springfield, Missouri, the flagship location is worth a visit to see the centuryold gristmill that serves as home to the restaurant. neighborsmill.com

The Titanic Museum

With an exterior constructed as a smallscale replica of the famed ship, the Titanic Museum offers visitors a look into the life and history behind the voyage and the ship’s crew and passengers. Plan ahead to book a murder mystery for a group of 25 or more, or take your little ones on a nighttime flashlight tour during select dates during July. titanicbranson.com

Thorncrown Chapel

Designed by renowned Arkansas architect E. Fay Jones, this chapel in Eureka Springs won the American Institute of Architects’ Design of the Year Award in 1981. One visit to the gorgeous structure, which features 425 windows, and you’ll see why. thorncrown.com

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Park

While the Eureka Springs park serves primarily as a refuge for abandoned or abused big cats, it’s open daily to the public for tours and educational resources about the animals. The park’s annual fundraiser, Cats at the Castle, is April 18 at Castle Rogue’s Manor. turpentinecreek.org

March 27- April 19 // Little Rock Arkansas Repertory Theatre presents this Tony Awardwinning play based on the novel by the same name. therep.org

ARKANSAS DERBY April 11 // Hot Springs The racing season at Oaklawn Park culminates with the Arkansas Derby. The first race starts at 12:30 p.m. oaklawn.com

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF April 14-19 // Fayetteville Walton Arts Center presents this beloved musical known for favorite tunes like “Tradition” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker.” waltonartscenter.org

SIX BRIDGES BOOK FESTIVAL April 23-26 // Little Rock Previously called the Arkansas Literary Festival, this four-day event features award-winning authors, comedians, chefs, poets, and more. cals.org/six-bridgesbook-festival

THE GALLERY ON GARRISON April 25 // Fort Smith Celebrate opening night of a new gallery downtown with the owner’s exhibition, “Lipstick and Grit.” thegalleryongarrison.com

BENTONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL April 29-May 2 // Bentonville Co-founded by actress Geena Davis and Inclusion Companies CEO Trevor Drinkwater, this film festival focuses on representing diverse voices in entertainment and media. bentonvillefilm.org

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Summer Planning Guide Looking to plan a summer getaway without straying too far from home?

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FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Crater of Diamonds State Park, Murfreesboro

Kids will love getting in the dirt and digging for their own rocks, minerals, and gemstones—if you get extra lucky and find a diamond, it’s yours to keep. arkansasstateparks.com

Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock

Always a hit for a range of ages, the Little Rock Zoo has more than 200 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians represented in its exhibits. littlerockzoo.com

Minor League Baseball, North Little Rock and Springdale

Take in the sights and sounds of America’s pastime while cheering on the Travelers at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock or the Naturals at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. milb.com

The Scott Family Amazeum, Bentonville

This interactive museum features hands-on learning activities with a focus on STEAM subjects. Northwest Arkansas locals should check the Amazeum Summer Camp schedule for additional learning opportunities. amazeum.org

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BEST WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT

Blanchard Springs Caverns, Fifty-Six

Take a tour through the “living cave,” where the jawdropping formations are constantly changing, or visit one of the numerous water sites, including Mirror Lake Falls, Blanchard Springs, and the always enticing swimming hole. blanchardsprings.org

The Momentary, Bentonville

Experience contemporary arts, including visual, performing, and culinary, in this recently opened satellite to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Check their calendar for upcoming films, concerts, lectures, and more. themomentary.org

Bath House Row, Hot Springs

Indulge in a relaxing treatment, such as a massage or manicure, or unwind in one of the Spa City’s famed hot mineral baths hosted at a number of venues along Bath House Row. hotsprings.org

MAD Splash Pad, El Dorado

Let your little ones cool off while they run and jump through this park’s water features. Beginning May 17 the splash pad will be open seven days a week, weather permitting, for the summer season. eldomad.com

Walmart AMP LIVE TUNES FOR MUSIC LOVERS

Simmons Bank Arena, North Little Rock

Across the river from Arkansas’s capital city is one of the most popular stops for national acts traveling to the state. Some of the most anticipated shows of the summer include Elton John (July 3), Justin Bieber (July 15), Luke Bryan (July 31), and Maroon 5 (August 2). simmonsbankarena.com

Murphy Arts District, El Dorado

Our top picks on this entertainment district’s summer calendar are Little Rock soul singer Bijoux (June 6 at Griffin Restaurant) and Avett Brothers with Tyler Childers (August 8 at the MAD Amphitheater). eldomad.com

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Peacemaker Festival, Fort Smith

The sixth annual music festival returns to the banks of the Arkansas River July 24-25. The schedule typically includes a varying lineup of country, rock, and blues acts; stay tuned this spring for an official lineup announcement. peacemakerfest.com

Walmart AMP, Rogers

The Arkansas Music Pavilion, or “AMP” as it’s called, offers an outdoor stage in Northwest Arkansas for some of the biggest touring acts. With a summer calendar that includes country (Kenny Chesney on June 11), radio favorites (Journey on June 22 and Chicago on June 28), and beloved boy bands (Backstreet Boys on August 23), there’s truly something for everyone. waltonartscenter.org/AMP

FRESH AIR FOR OUTDOORS ENTHUSIASTS

Arkansas Lakes, Statewide

From Lake Hamilton to Greers Ferry and upward to Beaver Lake, there’s no shortage of waterways to enjoy in the Natural State. Search your local area for marinas where you can rent a boat or launch your own to enjoy a day on the water. arkansas.com

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Fayetteville

Tour 12 themed gardens and the region’s only native butterfly house or plan ahead to attend one of the handson workshops or lectures held for both children and adults.

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. bgozarks.org

Isabella Golf Club, Hot Springs Village

With nine golf clubs located on 26,000 acres, Hot Springs Village has become a destination for avid golfers—and the course at Isabella has consistently been named a favorite. explorethevillage.com

Tour de Rock, North Little Rock

Cyclists choose between four “pancake-flat” routes of varying lengths in this race (held May 30) that benefits CARTI Cancer Center. Don’t miss the after-party, which features music, food, and a chance to celebrate. carti.com/tourderock

Catch your favorite returning artists, never-before-seen concerts and more in Northwest Arkansas this summer.

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Traditional blends with contemporary in the mantel’s trio of artwork. The largest, a vintage floral painting inherited from one of the homeowner’s grandmothers, is complemented by a Renee Bouchon abstract work and a gilded floral piece.

A NEW TIMELESS

Currently Classic Designer Melissa Haynes works with a Fayetteville family to create a new home filled with beloved furnishings, fresh colors, and plenty of charm

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sensed they were ready to build a home they would enjoy for decades to come. The couple found a site in an area particularly dear to them; Brad is the golf coach at the University of Arkansas, and this neighborhood houses the team’s practice course. “They have such a sense of community here, and really wanted to put down roots in this neighborhood,” Melissa says.

Over the course of five years, Melissa and her team drew plans for a home on the site and assisted

ELEGANT MEETS COMFORTABLE

Melissa notes it was important to Tonia to create a living space that feels as comfortable as it looks elegant. Luxurious velvet chairs trimmed in bullion fringe sitting opposite a pair of more casual English roll arm chairs convey this mix. The same goes for the room’s artwork, where florals and abstracts add to the color palette of apricot and green without adhering too closely to any one style. “Layering in pieces that are a bit unexpected gives a room a well-rounded, collected look,” Melissa says.

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GREEN WITH BEAUTY

“Tonia loves green, so we incorporated it throughout the house,” Melissa says, noting the celadon Barbara Barry for Ann Sacks backsplash in the kitchen. Rather than complement the hue with a neutral color or a more predictable shade of blue, Melissa and her team paired it with shades of apricot (as seen on the barstools and in the adjoining hearth room) for a twist on tradition.

Design elements such as the honed Carrara marble and bell jar pendants over the island keep the space rooted in classics.

in the build. When it came time to work on the interiors, the McMakins had a number of early antique furniture pieces and collectibles they hoped to use in the new home. “Tonia wanted to freshen up their look and lighten the palette, but also mix in some heirloom and vintage pieces,” Melissa says. While the family’s style leans traditional, it was equally important the home be comfortable and welcoming, as they often entertain and host the golf team for less formal get-togethers. Durable fabrics, inviting chairs, and rooms that flow one into another lend themselves to these gatherings without veering from the classic flair. The result is an artful mix that suits the family and proves to be inviting for guests.

KEEPING CLOSE

The hearth room, which adjoins the kitchen, allows the family to spend time with the cook while relaxing. A built-in cabinet keeps treasured heirlooms, like Tonia’s collection of Majolica, close at hand. The brown sofa is a favorite lounging spot for the family’s black Lab, Annie. “We went with a dark, durable velvet here so she can have free rein over the space,” Melissa says of the practical and inviting fabric selection.

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NOOK AND TIDY

A cozy banquette in the kitchen serves as the main dining space for the family.

Melissa notes the green accents seen indoors act as a neutral against the green backdrop of a wooded area and the golf course seen through the windows.

A custom, cerused oak table pairs with lattice-back chairs to provide additional seating for a crowd, while a glossy shaded pendant with a warm, brass interior lends a current polish.

“We wanted this whole house to be a simplified version of traditional style.”

—Melissa Haynes, designer

Built-in drawers are a smart storage solution.

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SUITE LIFE

A velvet upholstered bed frame and coordinating drapery panels carry the home’s signature green hue—interpreted in a slate variant here—into the private spaces. Contemporary lamps, which appear to have been dipped in gold leaf, lend a fresh air while playing off the waves on the mirror seen over the headboard. At the foot of the bed, classic and current mix effortlessly in the structured bench covered with an agate-inspired silk fabric. In the bath, marble, shaded sconces, and glass accents give a sleek, elegant look.

“This is a timeless and clean bath they are not going to tire of in 20 years,” Melissa says.

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In the Heights, Heather and Arnoud Krijt design a new construction home that feels perfectly them WRITER STEPHANIE MAXWELL NEWTON PHOTOGRAPHER RETT PEEK S T Y L I S T L AU R E N C E R R ATO

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ot many couples start planning their new build several months into dating.

A grouping of antique sunburst mirrors and framed drawings makes for a meaningful accent wall in the living room.

But then, not much about Heather and Arnoud Krijt’s story is typical.

She, an interior designer with a background in ballet and bio-chemistry, and he, a Dutch native who moved to the U.S. in college to play golf, met while Heather was living in Dallas. “He said, I’m going to build a house and I think you should help. I was like, I just met you!” Heather recalls, laughing.

Of course, Heather was more than happy to help design the perfect home with her now-husband. “I knew I wanted a house with a real entry, a formal living room, and a formal dining room. And I love old Paris apartments, so I also wanted this to feel like an old house architecturally,” she says, pointing to herringbone hardwood floors, the arched front entry door, and an abundance of detailed millwork as examples. “Since Arnoud is from the Netherlands, he was on board with all of the European touches.”

However, getting to this point was not easy.

While looking for lots to build on, the Krijts put offers on three different houses in the neighborhood. After those all fell through, the couple got creative: “We handwrote 19 notes and dropped them off in people’s mailboxes begging them to sell to us,” Heather says.

“We were driving around delivering all these notes and we saw a ‘for sale by owner’ sign in the yard of this house that had been put up the day before.” A neighbor encouraged the couple to put an offer on the house, and by the end of the day, they had their lot. “We had been looking and putting offers out for about eight months at that point,” she says. “You end up where you’re supposed to be. It all worked out as it should.”

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PARISIAN INFLUENCE

Just off the entry, the living room’s 11-foot ceilings and showstopping molding—all painted the same pinkish gray as the walls—lend an air of drama upon first stepping into the home. The room also showcases Heather’s love for mixing classic and contemporary styles. Case in point: The sputnik-style light fixture and acrylic and glass coffee table are perfectly at home alongside a tufted sofa and tailored drapes and valances.

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Since the Krijts are both tall, all of the cabinetry and doorways were built slightly higher than standard to account for their height.

KITCHEN CLASSICS

Heather approached the design of the kitchen with the future in mind. “We want to have kids, so I imagine this as the place where we can spread out homework on the island, and I can still cook on one side. There’s room for everybody,” she says. Neutral shades and brass finishes keep the room clean and polished and allow the breakfast nook, a built-in banquette enveloped in navy, to shine. “It feels like its own little secluded area, and because there are really no walls in the kitchen, just windows, it’s kind of this bright happy corner,” Heather says. “We use it every day.”

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SherwinWilliams’ “Indigo Batik”

A walk-in pantry provides out-of-sight storage for food, serving dishes, and appliances.

Cabinetry paneling on saloonstyle doors blends with the rest of the butler’s pantry, making it a seamless passthrough from the kitchen to dining room when entertaining.

DINING FINE

The navy hue from the kitchen’s breakfast nook appears again in the butler’s pantry, as does the herringbone-laid flooring from the entry. Heather designed the dining room in a monochromatic palette broken up by texture. “There’s grasscloth on the wall that gives it some nice warmth, then the lacquered ceiling, and finally these chairs,” she says. “These are antique, and I spent so long trying to find a fabric that would match the color!” A Murano chandelier and green lamp speak to Heather’s love of Venetian glass while adding a hint of glamour to the room.

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SOPHISTICATED SUITE

After choosing a dark taupe grasscloth for the master bedroom, shades of blue found in a framed Gracie wallpaper panel were the jumping off point for the rest of the design. “Because this is such a big room with a vaulted ceiling, I wanted to bring it down a bit with carpet and a darker grasscloth to make it feel a little warmer and more intimate,” Heather says. Light blue carries into the master bath where a freestanding clawfoot tub makes a statement.

A pretty-in-pink room off the master bath serves as Heather’s vanity, complete with plenty of natural light and a small Murano glass “Palmette” chandelier.

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WORK HARD, PLAY HARD

“Arnoud had a little more input on the design in his office,” Heather says of the masculine retreat (below). “He helped with the paint color, and we picked out the desk together—he’s so tall, so he wanted to sit in it and approve everything.” The décor, including framed golf club drawings over the blue armchair and Dutch figurines dotting the shelves of the built-ins, are nods to his hobbies and heritage. In Heather’s office (right), a cheery blue hue appears on the builtin desk and trim as well as the wallcovering, a pattern called “Daydreams” by Dallas artist Ann Jackson. “It’s a smaller space, so you can get away with doing something a little more fun,” Heather says.

Most rooms, including both offices, feature custom paint colors.

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ROOM FOR A CROWD

The Salters wanted a living room large enough to accommodate their family and friends during informal gatherings as well as fundraisers and events in their home. “I have 45 women in my Sunday school class, and I wanted us all to be able to be together in this room,� Susan says. Tami recovered a pair of wing chairs the couple already owned and paired them with an edgy acrylic coffee table and contemporary art for a fresh appeal. French doors are concealed and softened by 22-foot window treatments.

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I N C O N WAY, D E S I G N E R T A M I R ISINGER HELPS A COUPLE BUILD A FOR EV ER HOME WHER E THEY CA N EN JOY T IME W I T H LOV ED ON ES

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Susan Salter grew accustomed to a Her husband, Gene, would build a beautiful home and move their family into it, only to move out again when the home sold to a client. “When we had our four boys, I knew I couldn’t do that anymore, so we stayed in our last house for 26 years until they were all out on their own,” she says. As grandchildren began to enter their lives, the Salters desired a home well-suited to their next chapter of life. They decided to build in their beloved city of Conway and worked on plans for a home where the entire family—sons, daughters-in-law, and grandkids included—could gather, putting special emphasis on rooms for the kids and places for them to play.

As plans began to come together, Susan and Gene turned to friend and designer Tami Risinger to personalize the home and pull the look together. “Susan wanted this house to feel young and updated—in other words, not like a grandma’s house,” Tami laughs.

“Although the Salters had a lot of traditional pieces, I kind of threw in modern accents here and there, and I think Susan liked that because it was unexpected.” certain pattern:

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SherwinWilliams’ “Shoji White”

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COOKING UP STYLE

The backsplash was the inspiration for the kitchen. “I saw this before the project really even got rolling and knew Susan would love it, too,” Tami says of the tile, which pairs with Taj Mahal quartzite countertops featuring a tiny hint of green. Over the range, a custom hood with brass details coordinates with the lighting and hardware. “I showed Gene a picture, and he was able to make it happen,” Tami says. A hearth room adjoins the kitchen, allowing everyone to be in on the action when the couple is cooking for a crowd.

“Susan wanted this house to feel young and updated—in other words, not like a grandma’s house.”

—Tami Risinger, designer

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“I wanted our walls to have pictures that tell our story.”

—Susan Salter, homeowner

Susan commissioned Conway artist Maura Weir to paint a seascape from a photograph she took while on a Florida trip with friends.

The painting, “The Lovely Sea Shore,” now hangs in the Salters’ dining room.

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MASTER MIX

The master bedroom is no exception in keeping with the home’s blend of modern and traditional.

Two clean-lined upholstered chairs are paired with a table that once belonged to Susan’s grandmother and holds sentimental value for the family. Tami notes French country influence can be seen in the bed, bench, and nightstands, while a trio of mixed-media art by local artist Nikki Burk draws the eye above the bed. “Not everything needs to be a painting or a canvas,” Tami says of the slightly more contemporary pieces.

FORMAL FLAIR

Adjacent to the front entry is the home’s formal dining room (opposite page) where the Salters can host 14 around the table.

Details of the space signal the room’s slightly dressier design. For example, a paint treatment involving a repeated process of painting and sanding gives the look of patent leather. Overhead, an acrylic and brushed gold chandelier adds a layer of polish.

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EASY ELEGANCE

Sophisticated details abound in the neutral-toned master bath, which features a soaking tub and zero-threshold, walkin shower. A mix of marble in different scales and patterns covers the walls and carries underfoot with a border acting almost like a rug on the heated floors. Tami incorporated the home’s signature color of blue in the wallpaper, while brass finishes and a Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair vanity seat catch the eye.

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SLUMBER PARTY READY

In addition to one grandson, the Salters have five granddaughters ranging in age from 15 to 3. Wanting a place where they would all feel at home when they stay over, Tami and Susan dreamed up a bunkroom with spaces for not only sleeping, but also playing and getting ready. Patterned carpet and what Tami refers to as a “fun chandelier with a modern twist” give the room an extra dose of personality that is amplified when the girls visit.

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As the firm’s principal an exceptional customer broker, Brandy Harp provides experience to ensure clients an exceptional customer succeed with their real estate experience toShe ensure clients investment. is a leader succeed with real theirestate real estate in residential and investment.asShe is a leader recognized a top-producing in residential real estate and Realtor in central Arkansas recognized as amillion top-producing with over $50 in sales Realtor central in 2018 in and 2019.Arkansas Harp says with over service $50 million sales customer is theinheart in the 2018company’s and 2019.mission.

Harp says of “We customer service the heart work to not only is meet, but of the company’s exceed our clients’mission. goals. “We worklisten, to notweonly meet, but We communicate exceed ourand clients’ goals. and efficiently effectively, Wepay listen, we communicate we special attention to efficiently and effectively, every single detail from theand we pay special attention beginning to well past theto every single detail fromresults the closing.”

With proven beginning toservice, well past the in customer financial closing.” Withmarketing, proven results management, and in customer Harp service, financial advertising, develops management, marketing, and and employs unique strategies advertising, Harp develops for her clients.

“I am not and employs unique pushing clients to buystrategies or sell her clients.

“I am not aforhome,” she says.

“I provide pushing clients to buy or sell them with the information a home,” she says.

“I provide and professional guidance them themake information to helpwith them the best and professional guidance investment for their family to help them make the best and their future.” investment for their family and their future.”

2200 Hidden Valley Drive, Suite 100, Little Rock | 501.580.4277 | jonunderhill.com/brandyharp | @jonunderhillrealestate 2200 Hidden Valley Drive, Suite 100, Little Rock | 501.580.4277 | jonunderhill.com/brandyharp | @jonunderhillrealestate

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Justina Justina Johnson, The Johnson, Heritage The Heritage Group Real Group EstateReal Co. Estate Co. Justina Johnson and her business partner, Erica Bankston, Justina Johnson recently and opened her Thebusiness Heritagepartner, GroupErica Real Bankston, Estate Co., recently an innovative opened full-service The Heritage realtyGroup firm. “Our Real heart Estate was to Co., grow an ainnovative company full-service specializing realty in firm. real estate “Our heartmarketing was to grow anda to company build a specializing team of agents in real who estate are invested marketing in the andpeople to build anda communities team of agents wherewho we live are andinvested do business,” in theJustina peoplesays. and Thecommunities firm focuses where on marketing we live andtheir do business,” agents while Justina teaching says.

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River Valley She enjoys and currently volunteering resides with in Alma with her five children. her community’s schools and She enjoysasvolunteering serving a member ofwith her her community’s church’s worship schoolsteam. and serving as a member of her church’s worship team.

SERVICE AREAS The River Valley and Northwest SERVICE Arkansas AREAS The River Valley and Northwest Arkansas

ACCOLADES Over $20 million in sales since beginning her real estate career 6 years ago, Fort Smith Board of Realtors (FSBOR) ACCOLADES MLS Vice President Over Committee, $20 million inFSBOR sales since beginningand her MLS real estate Committee Chair 2018, BrokerofofRealtors the Year(FSBOR) 2017 career 6 years ago, FortFSBOR Smith Board

CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Broker CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Broker

MLS Committee, FSBOR Vice President and MLS Committee Chair 2018, FSBOR Broker of the Year 2017

2115 Loretta Parker Lane, Barling | 479.806.5955 | heritagegrouprealestateco.com | @justinathebroker and @heritagegrouprealestateco 2115 Loretta Parker Lane, Barling | 479.806.5955 | heritagegrouprealestateco.com | @justinathebroker and @heritagegrouprealestateco

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SERVICE AREAS Central Arkansas, from west Little Rock to Beebe and all points in between ACCOLADES Over $10 million in sales for the last three years, 2016 President of the North Pulaski Board of Realtors (NPBR), 2016 Realtor of the Year for NPBR, North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Board AFFILIATIONS Justice of the Peace, District 15

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Staci Medlock, Re/Max Elite Realty For more than a decade, Staci Medlock has been helping clients find their dream homes and sell their current residences. “I genuinely love helping my clients!” she says. “I put my ALL into every aspect of what I do.” Staci works with buyers and sellers at all life stages. For example, she helps first-time homeowners evaluate their needs and budgets, as well as consider resale value for down the road. She also works with numerous repeat clients to sell their current residence in a timely manner for the highest possible price and then assists them in buying a new home. You’ll also find Staci consulting with builders on lot choices, floor plans, and décor options. Finally, she can assist you in finding investment properties or help make a punch list for your remodel. In addition to her personal experience, she is backed by the family of co-agents at Re/Max Elite Realty who will expedite your sale or purchase and give you the best possible experience.

2411 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock | 501.944.8687 | stacimedlock.com

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Little Rock, Arkansas 501-664-5646 charlottejohn.com

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of U.S. home buyers are Millennials

of all purchase prices (the largest of any category) were between $200,000 and $249,999

25%

of U.S. homes are sold

by Gen Xers

58% Design by Finley Design Group

of all buyers paid 95-99% of the asking price for their new home

85%

of all homes purchased have 3 or more bedrooms

of buyers ages 29-38 had at least one child under the age of 18 living in the home

12% of purchases were multigenerational homes to account for aging parents or adult children

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Service areaS Little Rock and West Service areaS Pulaski County Little Rock and West accoladeS Pulaski County Double Diamond Status accoladeS for over 2 decades with Double Diamond Status the Little Rock Realtors for over 2 decades with Association, a Little Rock the Little Rock Realtors Soirée Best Realtor Association, a Little Rock Soirée Best Realtor

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The Honea Team The Honea Team

Mother-daughter team Lolly Honea and Michelle Honea-Frueauff bring moreand than 30 Mother-daughter team Lolly Honea years of personal experience to their clients.

Michelle Honea-Frueauff bring more than 30 Both and Michelle’s husbands an years Lolly of personal experience to their play clients. active role in referrals as well with Ross, Lolly’s Both Lolly and Michelle’s husbands play an husband, a successful insurance active roleowning in referrals as well with Ross, business Lolly’s and Michelle’s husband, David, being CEO husband, owning a successful insurancethe business of the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation and Michelle’s husband, David, being the CEO

Additionally, more than 20 of the Charles A.Michelle Frueauffbrings Foundation years of IT experience to the duo, allowing Additionally, Michelle brings more than them 20 to market your home quickly and effectively years of IT experience to the duo, allowing them through social mediaand platforms in to marketmultiple your home quickly effectively addition to newspapers and other mediums. through multiple social media platforms in Their firm, Williams, offers mediums. the most addition to Keller newspapers and other highly advanced technology-driven marketing Their firm, Keller Williams, offers the most and communication applications to its clients. highly advanced technology-driven marketing They are extrememlyapplications grateful for to theitscustomers and communication clients. and clients that have entrusted to them one of They are extrememly grateful for the customers their most valuable assets, their home. and clients that have entrusted to them one of their most valuable assets, their home.

Lolly Honea and Michelle Honea-Frueauff | Keller Williams Realty, The Honea Team 12814 Cantrell Road, Little Rock | Lolly: 501.960.4277, Michelle: 501.837.9189 | lollyhonea.com Lolly Honea and Michelle Honea-Frueauff | Keller Williams Realty, The Honea Team 12814 Cantrell Road, Little Rock | Lolly: 501.960.4277, Michelle: 501.837.9189 | lollyhonea.com

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ebb & flow When it comes to traditional style, blue and white are, perhaps, America’s favorite color pairing—and the tabletop is no exception. Flow Blue china has been a staple in homes across the country since the mid 1800s. Named for and identified by its blue ink, which appears to bleed (or “flow”) to give a blurred effect, the design can be found on a wide variety of pieces from vases to teapots. The look is achieved with the addition of ammonia or lime during the glazing process; however, it’s uncertain whether the first instance of its creation was intentional or a happy accident. Whatever the case, it caught on and was highly popular through World War I. Landscape scenes, chinoiserie, and florals are among the most prevalent depictions. Because it was widely produced in the United States, pieces are readily found in antique shops and loved ones’ treasured cupboards today.

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