At Home in Arkansas | October 2016

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Contents OC TO B ER 2016

56 Home

Style

50 A Story of Home

11 Finds

Designer Pam Nolen helps a fashionable young entrepreneur put a personal touch on her mid-century Fayetteville home.

56 Subtly Sophisticated

A Bentonville couple downsizes and embraces the thriving lifestyle of downtown living.

62 Feather the Nest

A Little Rock couple trades their traditional family home for a sleek, luxurious high-rise.

Autumn Appeal

14 Latest

Design Openings, Arrivals & Launches

17 Design Mix & Match

Life 24 Local Talent

Meet…Gina Spinelli Brockinton

Special Section 69 Your Guide to…

Art & Antiques In Every Issue

8 A Note from the Editor in Chief 72 End Notes

on the cover

The dining room in Anna Cottrell’s Fayetteville home. Interior design by Pam Nolen. Photography by Rett Peek.

See the full story on page 50.

27 Discover Lower Arkansas

29 Entertaining

Halloween Spooktacular

33 Garden

A Place to Plant

37 Fall Fashion Stylebook Harvest Moon 4 At Home in Arkansas | October 2016

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When I moved to Arkansas, I remember having a desirable urge to live “out” of town as the ever-expanding suburbs had a very large presence in the real estate listings. With a new year approaching, now, more than any time I can remember, more and more people are looking for smaller spaces in which to dwell and many of them are making the decision to live “in town.” I have had the pleasure of visiting several such homes and getting to know many Arkansans and At Home readers who have shared their thought process with me of why they chose this decision and how happy they’ve been with the change of lifestyle.

For the October issue, we decided to focus on these homes and share with you why Uptown Living can be so appealing to so many.

Anna Cottrell has taken a mid-century gem and polished it into a fashion-forward home that is tucked into a hidden hillside in the heart of Fayetteville. By working closely with designer Pam Nolen, Anna brought new life into her in-town treasure that is fresh, young, and a place that reads as an ideal residence for the 21st century.

The design team of Mitchell Hill from Charleston, South Carolina, turned a sleepy bungalow in the heart of Bentonville into a colorful Arkansas residence for a couple that spends much of the time on the go. I would definitely love coming home to this cozy cottage that is so inviting and filled with the happiest array of colors.

And what would an Uptown Living issue be without a towering residence coated in floor to ceiling glass? Garry Mertins was just the designer to share his vision of an ideal city dwelling. This one hovers above the streets of downtown Little Rock. I love how Garry, along with the homeowners, worked for months making sure every single detail had been carefully thought out to create the ultimate empty-nester home that is welcoming for family and friends of all ages.

Rounding out an array of many inspirational features in this issue is our annual Fall Fashion reveal.

A host of local boutiques joined in to share some of their favorite looks from the runways. This much anticipated first look at the latest fashions will certainly get you in the mood for the cool, autumnal days ahead. Whether it’s a day spent shopping for these great looks or a day spent watching the Razorbacks, I know you will enjoy one of the best months to be living in Arkansas.

CORRECTION Designer Alissa Oates of Distinctive Kitchens and Baths was mistakenly left off the September, “Old Meets New” feature. We apologize for this omission.

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Autumn Appeal

Dress your home with warmer tones to spice up your interior decor for fall PRODUCER: NORMA EDWARDS PHOTOGRAPHY: MATTHEW MARTIN Orange fretwork appliquĂŠ on neutral background pillow. Flowers & Home, Bryant, (501) 847-5511, Hot Springs, (501) 525-0444, flowersandhome.com

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Forest Fox mat. Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, (501) 663-0460, cynthiaeastfabrics.com Autumn No. 60 amber glass candle.

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arrivals, Openings & launches

News From Around The Natural State

STeamroller BlueS Now opeN iN rogerS

another fashion-forward boutique opened its doors in rogers. located in the new country club plaza shopping center, sTeaMrOller Blues brings the eclectic style and variety they are known for to the residents of northwest arkansas. They carry the same stylish lines including graphic tees, jeans, cocktail dresses, jewelry, and more. They are also introducing some new lines that will be exclusive to this location, their third in the state. stay tuned for updates and details on their grand opening event on October 6 @steamrollerbluesrogers. Steamroller Blues, 5100 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway, Suite 106, Rogers, (479) 319-6363, steamrollerblues.com

The Everyday Chef opens a store in Little Rock

Jonesboro’s premier kitchen shop for fine china, cookware, tableware, and specialty gifts, including MacKenzie-childs will be opening a 7,700 square foot store in pleasant ridge Town center the beginning of October. linda Wofford, owner of The everyday Chef, recently purchased little rock’s well-known china and bridal registry shop, Fifth season, and will combine the two stores. a weeklong grand opening celebration will be planned for a later date with drawings and giveaways from vendors. The Everyday Chef, 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 206, Little Rock, (501) 225-0544, theeverydaychef.net

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pocahontas-based scentations, a 31-year-old family-owned business of home fragrance products, recently unveiled a new home fragrance line, eleven pOinT, inspired by nature and pays homage to the eleven point river for which it is named after. The line includes hand-crafted candles, room mists, diffusers, and fragrant sachets. currently available online, but look for this line to pop up soon in a shop near you.

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THREE ARKANSAS-BASED DESIGNERS SHARE THEIR ADVICE ON LAYERING FABRICS, VARYING PATTERNS, AND ADDING COLOR AND TEXTURE TO CREATE A LUXE ENVIRONMENT IN YOUR HOME

Quadrille fabrics, known for their gorgeous patterns and pop of color, add a unique flair to anything you want to liven up with personality. Although usually used for upholstery, don’t forget to dress up the little things and use for pillows, custom runners, and napkins.

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Style/Design

Ashley PHOTOGRAPHY: KEELY MONTOYA OF THE MONTOYA COLLECTIVE

CARDIEL

What’s your signature design style?

My style is based in a modern aesthetic with luxe neutrals and layered textures for warmth. I strive for an interior that looks collected over time and speaks to the interests of the people who reside within it rather than a specific time period. I love the juxtaposition of opposites, a carved heirloom chair with a modern Lucite table. Lastly, I subscribe to the mantra “form follows function.” The most successful spaces meet the needs of a modern family in addition to looking aesthetically pleasing.

Describe your approach to creating a fabric scheme.

I think it’s easiest to start with something the client really loves. I will pull overscaled geometric prints or bold textures from my library and see what they are drawn to. Then I add complementary colors, patterns, and textures for a layered finished look.

Are there any fabrics you just cannot wait to use?

3-D printed textiles have been making a statement on the fashion runways especially in the haute couture shows. I look forward to getting my hands on these texturally amplified and futuristic fabrics, or better yet a printer to experiment with my own.

How do you select upholstery fabric?

It’s important to think long-term on investment pieces which is why neutral colors tend to be the best choice. You may replace your pillows, or art as trends and your taste evolve but main upholstery pieces should withstand a few room restyles. My first choice is high quality leathers that age well as they show signs of wear. When choosing a fabric, I select something with depth or variation of a color vs. a uniform solid as it is the least forgiving to spills and stains.

Crypton, Sunbrella, Microfiber and other performance technologies should be prioritized in high traffic zones like a main living area.

Ashley Cardiel, Ashley Cardiel Interiors, Springdale, (479) 530-1147

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Sandy SUTTON What’s your signature design style?

When I design a space that functions in varied ways and is also a safe environment, then I am most happy. When I say to function in various ways, I mean that I want it to be a space that is comforting and feels very personal, but at a moments notice it can also be a sophisticated area for entertaining. I refer to this style as “casually elegant.” My clients can be very relaxed at times, but then they can be extremely sophisticated at other times.

Describe your approach to creating a fabric scheme.

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This is the best part of design for me because fabrics can speak volumes when it comes to setting a style. I love fabrics of all kinds. Mixing textures and sheen add interest and depth to a space. I love to find a couple of fabrics that speak to me and then begin layering them with fabrics that are a little off beat so that not all of them are the star of the show, but they are a great supporting ensemble.

How do you select upholstery fabric?

It is all about how it will be used. If it is a sofa in the family area I select from fabrics that have a long life and hold up to a lot of activity. This is not the place for that beautiful Silk Damask.

It is also important to see that it is comfortable. I tend to keep my big pieces like a sofa in a neutral tone and then enhance the space with patterns and different textures on accent chairs, pillows, and window treatments.

Today I am able to use many fabrics that I shied away from in the past because of the fabric protection products that are available.

My palette is much larger now. That makes me and my clients very happy.

Sandy Sutton, The Design Center with Sandy Sutton, Hot Springs, (501) 624-6700

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Joshua PLUMLEE

Describe your approach to creating a fabric scheme.

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I’m drawn to glamorous rooms and art-filled spaces but I champion a look that is luxe as well as livable. More and more, people want spaces that are beautiful yet can actually hold up to daily use. I choose fabrics that fit clients’ lifestyle needs. True glamour is the freedom to enjoy living informally in a formal setting.

What are your all-time favorite fabrics?

Donghia’s Covet velvet. There’s nothing quite so beautiful as the way a cotton velvet like this absorbs natural light and gives color unimaginable depth. It’s almost iridescent.

In addition to velvets, I can’t get enough of fabrics that are naturally tactile.

I want furniture that invites touching, sitting. Clients shouldn’t feel guilty about using their furniture.

How do you select drapery fabric?

I’ll often select a fabric for individual properties such as crushing, wrinkling and lightfastness. Linen draperies pleat beautifully but are prone to wrinkling. A felted wool has weight and hangs in a very crisp, tailored way but can feel too heavy for those who are hesitant of committing to window treatments.

What eccentric or unusual uses of fabric do you like?

Whenever possible, I always incorporate large-scale pieces of artwork - there’s something very enjoyable about the dimensionality that it creates. I love taking that same approach with large-scale patterned fabrics, chopping them up and piecing them back together to create fresh new geometric patterns. This technique can be so great when applied to a single pillow or accent chair. It just feels special.

Joshua Plumlee, Ransom Interiors, Little Rock, (501) 838-7267

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GINA SPINELLI BROCKINTON

HANDCRAFTED, ONE-OF-A KIND JEWELRY PIECES HAVE PUT THIS NORTH LITTLE ROCK JEWELRY DESIGNER UP FRONT ON THE FASHION SCENE

HOW DID YOU GET YOUR START IN HANDCRAFTING JEWELRY? I was in corporate sales for 20 years.

When I had kids I decided to quit because I traveled so much and I wanted to stay at home with my kids. One day, when my daughter was two, she saw a bracelet and said ”you need one of these,” but the sales girl said “you’ve got to have six of those to make it look right,” and I thought “I could make these.” I started out just to make a little extra money and it’s just grown.

WHAT SETS YOUR JEWELRY APART AND MAKES IT SO UNIQUE? We hand-make everything and we use a lot of vintage and antique findings along with gemstones, pearls, and crystals. Since we make every piece we have to differentiate ourselves by our findings.

Everyone can use pearls and gemstones but we are always looking for things that are different. We use a lot of Tibetan pieces and a lot of vintage pieces. One of our specialties is the antique African crosses, which are melted silver coins and handforged. They are 300 years old so each cross will always be different. We’re also known for belly dancing coins. They were the money used during the Shah era. These pieces can never be duplicated and I love the history behind them. They are my passion.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK HAS INSPIRED THE GROWTH OF YOUR JEWELRY BUSINESS? I have a love of jewelry and a love of sales, and I have very talented people that work for me. They are the creative genes. When I worked in sales most of my sales were more of a partnership with people.

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ELM ST. BAKERY IN EL DORADO serves lunch, coffee, and baked goods and is open Monday-Saturday.

discover LOWER ARKANSAS GORGEOUS VIEWS AND A SLOW AND EASY WAY OF LIFE MAKE THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE STATE A PERFECT PLACE TO SPEND A LEISURELY DAY

Any trip to the lower part of Arkansas isn’t complete without a visit to the Delta.

Rich in Southern heritage, the Arkansas Delta is home to beautiful farmland and spans the entire eastern side of the state.

When traveling to the southeastern corner of the Delta, be sure and visit renowned potter Gail Miller at Miller’s Mud Mill (862 Highway 65 South, Dumas, 870-3825277, millersmudmill.com). Using pottery as her therapy, Miller creates one-of-a-kind ceramic bowls, plates, and mugs. The vivid colors and unique forms have made her pottery pieces favorites among collectors.

From Dumas, continue your travels to Lake Village, a thriving town on the banks of the beautiful Lake Chicot. Fuel up with legendary tamales packed in a coffee can at Rhoda’s Famous Hot Tamales before spending your day shopping for home goods and décor at Paul Michael Company (3696 Highway 65, Lake Village, 870-2653872, paulmichaelcompany.com). Famed for their American-made furniture pieces,

many of which are designed and handmade by owner Paul Michael, the shop offers the square footage and prices of a warehouse store, with the quality and service you would expect from a high-end boutique.

This combination attracts shoppers from all over the region looking for unique home design finds and a bevy of holiday décor.

Next, head west to one of Arkansas’ most charming small cities, El Dorado.

Nestled near the base of the Ouachita River, El Dorado’s sweet, Southern charm attracts visitors from the far corners. Plan your trip around one of the many festivals held in the downtown square, and be sure to stop in for a hamburger at the last remaining Minute Man restaurant or grab a sweet treat and a cup of coffee at Elm St. Bakery. While you’re wandering down Main Street, stop in at Sydney Murphy Design (111 E Main Street, El Dorado, 870-863-6625, sydneymurphydesign. com), a downtown fixture for more than 25 years. The shop, helmed by interior

designer Sydney Murphy, is stocked with accessories, furniture, and home décor that will make your favorite space feel elegant and unique. Shop pieces from favorite names including Arteriors, Bungalow 5, Lenox, Vietri and more. If you’re staying in the area, ask about their professional interior design services.

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To celebrate the season, Stephanie hosted a spooktacular family event with her husband, Rex, daughter, Ruby, 11, and son, Trip, 9, which included making, baking, and, of course, eating many of the hauntingly delicious food and cookie snacks served as well as putting together custom treat bags for party guests and trick-or-treaters.

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INGREDIENTS 8 ounces finely grated cheddar 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend ½ stick of butter ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional) 3-5 teaspoons cold water PREPARATION Place all the ingredients; except the water, in a food processor.

Pulse until the mixture is incorporated but resembles sand.

Add 3 tablespoons water and pulse until a dough is formed. If necessary, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to an hour.

Preheat oven to 375° F. Roll out the dough between two sheets of plastic wrap to no thicker than a ¼ inch thick (keep in mind crackers will puff while baking). Use a mini-sized cookie cutter to cut out your crackers. Remove the excess dough, reroll it and repeat until all the dough has been used.

Use scissors to snip the point off a toothpick and use the blunt end to poke a hole in the center of each cracker.

Transfer the crackers to a silicone or parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 17-20 minutes. Crackers should be golden brown and firm to the touch. Let cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Baked crackers can be frozen, thawed at room temperature, and re-crisped in the oven for 5 minutes at 350°F. Dapper Cookie, Little Rock, (501) 425-6088 30 At Home in Arkansas | October 2016

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Life/Garden They say when it’s love, you just know. When Leslie Pender was a little girl, she visited her grandmother in the Little Rock Heights neighborhood and a house down the street caught her eye. At that moment, she knew. She would go back to her hometown of Fort Smith telling her mother all about that house. Years later, when Pender and her husband were living in Little Rock, she saw the homeowners putting a “For Sale” sign in the yard, and she fought with all her might until her dream home became a reality.

POTTERING AROUND You might call it luck, or fate, that the home contained a potting room, connected to the main house by a breezeway. Pender, a life-long gardener, set to work updating the room and making it her own.

She preserved the original concrete floors and oldfashioned grow lights, but added a second window to allow for more natural light. “I immediately knew I wanted pine countertops and warm green cabinets,” Pender says. To achieve a lived in, cottage feel, she hired a painter to distress and age the cabinets with stain. The fabric accents were an antique find that Pender fell in love with and wanted to incorporate.

A HANDSOME SPOT The resulting space has a cozy, earthy feel. Pender moved her collection of clay pots into the room which she uses to plant seasonal flowers, as well as house her tropical plants during colder months—all under the watchful eye of her rescue cat, Handsome, who is the potting room’s permanent inhabitant.

Fall is the perfect time to harvest and preserve your favorite blooms from the garden.

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ACCESSORY GALLERY

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FALL FASHION MUST-HAVES

Suede fringe cell phone-charging clutch; Full Moon, Little Rock, (501) 663-4367, thefullmoonlittlerock.com G. Spinelli black leather choker with gold hammered cross; G. Spinelli, North Little Rock, (501) 993-4820, gspinelli.com Clothing provided by Tulips

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In the home office, the desk chair is a steal from Hobby Lobby. Fletcher’s Upholstery recovered the vintage sofa in a cheerful blue velvet.

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Fort Smith native Anna Cottrell made a name for herself in the fashion communities in New York and Dallas, but three years ago, she returned to her home state of Arkansas and bought into the popular Fayetteville boutique, Lola. Since that time, the store has opened two new locations (Bentonville and La Jolla, California) and Cottrell has been instrumental in connecting and promoting artists and makers around the state.

Now ready to set down some roots in Fayetteville, she called on designer Pam Nolen to help bring some personality to her charming mid-century home. Nolen had assisted Cottrell’s mother and sister with a few projects in their homes, and the pair gifted Cottrell some design hours from Nolen for her 30th birthday while she was renting a small studio apartment. “We worked well together because we have different strengths,” Cottrell says of Nolen. “Pam is really great with furniture arrangements, and thinking of the big picture, while I am very detail-oriented, and can put together the little moments.” For Cottrell, putting an outfit together has always been instinctive. The mix of high and low, structured and feminine, edgy and soft gives her wardrobe interest, and Nolen encouraged her to apply the same formula to her home. “She already has an eye for what is fashionable and unique, I helped her turn that eye to her home—to approach a room the way she would approach an outfit,” Nolen explains. To that end, the pair combined vintage and heirloom pieces with big-box store products to create a home that is cozy and approachable, with a point of view that is decidedly fashionable.

Top: Anna and her dog, George. Mud cloth pillow is from WITH | home supply, Lucite table from 410 Vintage Market, and the lamp - made from a salvaged parking meter from Van Buren - is a family piece. Above: A signed copy of Rachel Zoe’s book was a bestwishes gift upon the opening of the La Jolla location of Lola.

MAINTAINING INTEGRITY Cottrell made an offer on the home before it was officially listed on the market, thanks to a friend who spotted it and knew it would be a good fit. “I was immediately attracted to all of the natural light from the large windows and to the outdoor space,” she recalls.

While 60-year-old fixtures might scream “gut-job” to some, the solid construction and comfortable scale were part of the home’s appeal for Cottrell. “It would have been easy to tear it out and start over, but we wanted to honor the home and freshen it up instead,” Nolen explains. Bold palm-leaf wallpaper brings the hall bathroom’s iconic pink tile to life again, and Cottrell scoured the internet for a set of vanity lights that closely resembled the original, which were no longer functional. The home’s original concrete floors were refinished, and a fence was added to the backyard for Cottrell’s spaniel, George. Otherwise, the changes mostly included brightening up the paint colors and adding furnishings and accessories.

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A bold palm-leaf wallpaper brings color and pattern into the home’s hallway bath. Art by Arkansas artist Ashley Treece.

FASHIONABLE PERSPECTIVE “My passion is for the design plan to reflect the client, not me,” Nolen says. “With Anna, I really wanted the house to begin to tell her story.” Rather than hide her enviable wardrobe in a closet, Nolen put it on display.

Vintage cocktail dresses became pieces of art when hung on the living room wall, and Cottrell’s unique shoe collection was given prime real estate on a vintage bamboo-and-glass shelf. One-of-a-kind family heirlooms like a blue velvet sofa, a lamp made from a parking meter (“still full of change!”), and a stack of vintage suitcases mingle with a sleek Crate & Barrel sofa and textural, on-trend accessories from Fayetteville’s home goods shop WITH | home supply. To round out the cozy, eclectic furnishings Nolen and Cottrell brought in a Lucite side table and statement-making arc lamp from local shop 410 Vintage Market. Where possible, Cottrell sourced items from small makers, such as pillows from Oklahoma-based Little Design Co. and pottery from a local ceramicist.

MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL “Each client brings a new relationship and I really do fall in love with each of them, but Anna in particular has been very inspirational to me,” Nolen says. Cottrell’s hands-on approach is especially evident in her home office, where, after she and Nolen discussed several options for creating a focal point on the back wall, she simply began pasting magazine tear sheets to the wall. “I was feeling uninspired and needed to be reminded of something beautiful and artful,” Cottrell recalls. “It started as a small section, but it ended up being a wallpaper-like installation.” Cottrell’s quickness to turn an idea into action—no doubt beneficial in her career—inspired Nolen to wrap up a few projects in her own home that had been languishing.

“I loved seeing her home come to life as our time together seemed to ignite her ideas,” Nolen says.

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Classic all-white bedding layered against soft gray walls give the master bedroom an etherial quality. The bolster pillow from Little Design Co. and the ornate sconces, which Anna found at the Chelsea Market while living in New York, add a touch femininity.

Design Resources Interior design Pam Nolen, Fayetteville, (479) 422-6820 Architect Cyrus Sutherland, ca. 1961 Accessories 410 Vintage Market, Fayetteville, (479) 521-2224; Lola, Fayetteville, 479-443-5535; WITH Home Supply, Fayetteville, (479) 3048446, withhomesupply.com Art WITH Home Supply, Fayetteville, (479) 304-8446, withhomesupply.com Bedding­— Comforter Flora, Fayetteville, (479) 442-7010, floranwa.com Fence Contractor Reform Contracting, Fayetteville, (479) 856-2592, reformcontracting.com

Floral Flora, Fayetteville, (479) 442-7010, floranwa.com; Woodbine Mead, Springdale, (479) 751-3390, woodbinemeadflower.farm Furniture 410 Vintage Market, Fayetteville, (479) 521-2444 Landscape architect Roots Lawn and Landscape, Fayetteville, 479-856-6644, rootslawnandlandscape.com Lighting—Arch lamp 410 Vintage Market, Fayetteville, (479) 521-2224 Rugs WITH Home Supply, Fayetteville, (479) 304-8446, withhomesupply.com

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Upon a leisure visit to Charleston, South Carolina, this Bentonville couple strolled past the Mitchell Hill showroom and gallery and spotted the perfect sofa. After returning for a design consultation, Michael Mitchell and Tyler Hill, Charleston interior designers and owners of Mitchell Hill, were hired to help design the couple’s condominium in Charleston. The success of this project lead to another, more detailed project for the couple’s home in Bentonville a few years later.

“WITH A SMALL HOUSE YOU DON’T NEED TO BRING IN LOTS OF FLUFF AND FILLER. ALL THE PIECES NEED TO STAND ON THEIR OWN AND SHOULD BE REALLY BEAUTIFUL.”

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COTTAGE APPEAL With the resurgence in the downtown area of Bentonville, the couple decided to downsize and purchase a house in the thriving downtown community. The house they chose had an ideal location that would allow them to walk to restaurants, the square, and Crystal Bridges Museum, but not a workable floor plan, and needed a complete renovation. The once single family home previously had an addition of a garage apartment added on splitting it into two residences. “It was an original 1950s slab built ranch style home,” Mitchell explains. “We worked on the floor plan and decided what walls would go where and how the space would be reconfigured and remodeled it back into a single family home,” Mitchell says. With grown children and grandchildren who visit, the couple wanted a space that was comfortable and stylish, but lived well and also allowed for entertaining. “The

Facing page: The locally acquired antique Victorian door alleviates the need for a swinging door into the master bedroom and adds some history to the décor, while the Sara Chandelier in Aruba Blue from Canopy Designs adds a touch of vibrancy in the dining room that blends with the rest of the house. Below: The kitchen island, painted in Sherwin Williams’ “Marooned” coordinates with the colorful counter stools in Schumacher’s “Chiang Mai” fabric, and is accented with a pair of eye-catching “Gustavian” lanterns that give the kitchen a chic, updated look.

idea was that the house could accommodate a lot of people so we designed all the public spaces around the center courtyard.

We reconfigured into more of a sophisticated cottage,” Mitchell emphasizes. The designers framed the courtyard by removing the small existing windows in the surrounding living room and kitchen and replaced them with French doors that open out on to the courtyard creating a quaint, inviting outdoor area. “We opened it up and really made it a feature and made it speak to the rest of the house,” Hill says.

COLOR STORY Bold color greets guests as they approach the house and get a glimpse of what is to come. “When you come up the walk, the house starts to tell the story with bold turquoise planters on the outside,” Mitchell says. “I believe when you’re doing an outdoor space it should relate to what’s going on in the home”.

A vibrant palette exudes throughout the interior as well.

The color scheme developed after the homeowner fell in love with Schumacher’s “Chiang Mai” fabric, which was used for the draperies in the living room, and progressed from there. “We knew we wanted to use those rich, jewel colors,” Mitchell says.

From there, the tufted, velvet aubergine sectional from Hickory Chair was added. The addition of the music alcove, once a single car garage, allowed the designers to open up the space and add

the monochromatic gray bookcases and fireplace. “In doing a small space, I really like to do the cabinetry and mantles a shade or two lighter or darker than the walls so they don’t become so important. This way everything sitting on the shelves just falls into the wall and reads soft and sophisticated,” Mitchell adds.

VISUAL HIGHLIGHTS In keeping with their design philosophy that every piece is important in smaller spaces, Mitchell and Hill chose a neutral gray backdrop for the walls, using variations of this color in most of the rooms, to allow the accessories—art, rugs, lighting fixtures, cabinets—to take center stage. Each room showcases bold, eyecatching features that join all the rooms together. The art in the master bathroom, which pops with the bright blue vanity in Sherwin Williams’ “Naval,” ties it to the chic, upscale feel of the master bedroom. Since the house is smaller with fewer spaces, color and similar patterns were shared among some of the rooms to create unity and relate to what was going on in the rest of the house. Mitchell and Hill carried the Schumacher “Birds and Butterfly” wallpaper used in the guest bathroom to the draperies in the guest bedroom tying those colors with the living room. All the hues selected complement the homeowners. “These clients are happy and colorful people and that speaks to how we chose these colors,” Hill says.

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Top: The stylish “Candler Bed” by Hickory Chair is upholstered with Schumacher’s “Mataura” and accented with a velvet stripe pillow. Bottom left: A sitting area in the master bedroom is highlighted with a lighting fixture custom made in the Lowcountry of South Carolina and a painting by Arkansas artist Todd Crockett the homeowner previously owned. Bottom right: A combination of zigzag tile, a brightly painted vanity, and painting, “Beside Still Waters,” by Betty Foy Botts brings the master bath to life.

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Top: The guest bedroom and bath are coordinated with Schumacher’s “Birds & Butterflies.” The bedroom displays the pattern in a soft drapery and the room is embellished with lush green accents and a Julian Chichester “Felix Bench” in a rich green velvet. Below: The wallpaper sets the scene in the guest bathroom bringing in a little bit of nature. The “Lillian” mirror by Made Goods also adds to the garden appeal.

Design Resources Interior design Michael Mitchell and Tyler Hill, Mitchell Hill, Charleston, South Carolina (843) 564-0034, mitchellhillinc.com Home design Michael Mitchell and Tyler Hill, Mitchell Hill, Charleston, South Carolina (843) 564-0034, mitchellhillinc.com Contractor Bill Faber, Bill Faber Construction Company, Bentonville, (479) 903-2947, billfaberconstruction.com Architectural Embellishment—Barn Door Olde World Door and Sunshine Glass, Rogers, (479) 273-9218, oldeworlddoor.com Art, fabrics, furniture, lighting, mirrors, wallpaper Mitchell Hill, Charleston, South Carolina (843) 564-0034, mitchellhillinc.com Cabinetry Verser’s Cabinet Shop, LLC, Rogers, (479) 636-3941 Countertops Verona Marble Company, Lowell, (479) 751-3854, vmcstone.com Fixtures—masterbath Ferguson, North Little Rock, (501) 375-7389, Springdale, (479) 927-1688, ferguson.com Floors—tile Tom January Floors Inc., Fayetteville, (470) 521-2422, tomjanuaryfloors.com Flooring—hardwood Red Oak Floor Co., Bentonville, (479) 273-2788 Paint Sherwin-Williams, locations statewide, sherwin-williams.com Windows Metro Applicances & More, Jonesboro, (870) 933-7800, North Little Rock, (501) 758-1988, Springdale, (479) 750-2200, metroappliancesandmore.com

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A LITTLE ROCK COUPLE TRADES THEIR TRADITIONAL FAMILY HOME FOR A SLEEK, LUXURIOUS HIGH-RISE S T O R Y: J E N N I F E R B O N D S P H O T O G R A P H Y: R E T T P E E K

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nest, a traditional family home begins to feel extravagantly unnecessary. Such was the case for a Little Rock businessman and his artist wife.

“They were in the mood for a change, and liked the idea of being downtown, walking to dinner, and having the best of the city at their fingertips,” says Garry Mertins, of Garry Mertins Design. When he met the homeowners through a mutual friend, they had purchased a penthouse unit facing the Arkansas River, but the original plan for three bedrooms didn’t suit their desire for an open, airy space that could as likely be found in New York or Los Angeles. “They told me that all they needed was their art, their albums, and their books—everything else could stay behind,” he recalls. They no longer needed multiple bedrooms, and instead sought a space suitable for entertaining large crowds, but still cozy for the two of them.

With Garry’s eye for drama and detail, and a team willing to push the limits of style and design, the homeowners got the empty nest of their dreams.

Facing page: The oval-shaped entry features a custom table with a stone base from David Sutherland and glass top from West Little Rock Glass. The antique mirror is from Marshall Clements and wallcovering is by Phillip Jeffries. The shade on the custom chandelier mimics the room’s oval shape.

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OPEN SEASON Garry worked with architect Hrand DuVallian to create a grand, contemporary space. “As we were looking at the way the unit was oriented, we decided we needed more space for the entry,” Garry says. “We bought part of the empty unit next door to make space for the oval entry and convinced

the homeowners across the hall to do the same. We redesigned the elevator lobby, and now both units have the beautiful 14-foot-tall doors.” Inside, the kitchen, living, and dining areas occupy one large room, with the master suite, study, and art studio cleverly tucked behind.

STATE OF THE ART “One of our main goals was an open living space, but the homeowners didn’t want to feel like they were sitting in a kitchen,” Garry explains. Most of the utilitarian space is hidden behind custom millwork made of bogged oak logs found in Kentucky and milled, but left raw to showcase their color and texture. The Wolf induction cooktop blends seamlessly into the granite counter, and the oven’s knobs rotate to hide themselves when not in use. An avid home chef, the homeowner wanted to be able to cook anything, without the odor of lingering scents, so Garry designed an exhaust hood in the dropped ceiling above.

Additional work and pantry space is located on the back wall and hidden behind pocket doors. The Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer drawers, along with dishwasher drawers are concealed behind millwork, and every drawer is on a stainless steel track that opens to full extension. The custom hardware

by Tommy Farrell runs the width of every drawer, helping it further blend into the space. The oven, a set of barstools, and the rest of the island cabinetry is tucked beneath a nine-centimeter-thick slab of granite with a waterfall edge.

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“THERE ARE MINIMAL MATERIALS HERE, BUT THEY ALL WORK IN HARMONY TO CREATE AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT THAT ISN’T COLD OR STERILE.”

—Garry Mertins

Two-by-four foot porcelain tiles throughout the space mimic gray limestone, but are more easily cared for. Cocktail table is by Holly Hunt.

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Facing Page: To minimize the intense heat and light on the western wall, Garry specified blackout and filtering shades

by Lutron that disappear when not in use. Below: Garry worked with Tommy Lambeth of Lambeth Construction to design the home’s millwork, which was inspired by the scrubbed finishes of European limed oak and cypress. Above, transom windows allow light to pass into the private areas of the home.

LIGHT IT UP “Lighting was a very important element,” Garry says. To make use of the space’s fourteen-foot ceilings, he designed dropped ceilings that are backlit with LED lights. “We created dimension and defined the different areas of the room in a subtle way. And, the space looks totally different at night,” he says.

Floor-to-ceiling windows offer ample natural light during the day, and to capitalize on it, transom windows help move light into the private areas of the home.

LIVING The living area, in the center of the space, is anchored by a silk-and-wool rug and a sectional sofa. “The furniture is minimal, but not heavy,” Garry says of the open-backed sofa. The color scheme of cream, white, and gray is punctuated seasonally by pillows and throws. Opposite the sofa, panels on the

Design Resources Interior design Garry Mertins, Garry Mertins Design, Little Rock, (501) 376-6600, garrymertinsdesign.com Architect Hrand DuVallian Contractor Lambeth Construction, Little Rock, (501) 379-8050 Accessories MertinsDykeHome, (501) 280-3200, mertinsdykehome.com Appliances Metro Appliances, Metro Appliances & More, Jonesboro, (870) 933-7800, North Little Rock, (501) 758-1988, Springdale, (479) 750-2200, metroappliancesandmore.com Cabinetry Tommy Farrell, Tommy Farrell Furniture, North Little Rock, (501) 375-7225, tommyfarrell.com Countertops All Natural Stone, Little Rock, (501) 280-9777, allnaturalstone.net Kitchen/Bath designer Garry Mertins, Garry Mertins Design, Little Rock, (501) 376-6600, garrymertinsdesign.com; Hrand DuVallian

hearth wall conceal a television and more storage. “There are minimal materials here, but they all work in harmony to create an urban environment that isn’t cold or sterile,” he says. The walnut dining table by Holly Hunt easily seats ten, and above it, a faux bronze chandelier is in the shape of a branch with citrine crystal flowers. Nearby, the couple’s baby grand piano is perfectly placed for entertaining dinner party guests, while a generous pair of armchairs is the ideal spot for sharing a cup of coffee. Garry outfitted the terrace with “the world’s heaviest outdoor furniture” to prevent mishaps on windy days.

“In the end we achieved their wonderful home in the sky,” Garry says.

“And it really suits their needs now—it’s very easy to live in every day, but it’s also easy to lock up when they are ready to travel and explore.”

Fireplace Royal Overhead Door, Mabelvale, (501) 455-3667, royaldoors.com Flooring—tile Arnold's Flooring America, Little Rock, (501) 225-3840, arnoldsflooringlittlerock.com Furniture Marshall Clements, Little Rock, (501) 663-1828; MertinsDykeHome, Little Rock, (501) 280-3200, mertinsdykehome.com Glass—entry table West Little Rock Glass, Little Rock, (501) 223-3034, westlittlerockglass.net Hardware—custom Tommy Farrell, Tommy Farrell Furniture, North Little Rock, (501) 375-7225, tommyfarrell.com Millwork Lambeth Construction, Little Rock, (501) 379-8050; Mirrors—entry Marshall Clements, Little Rock, (501) 663-1828 Rugs Garry Mertins, Garry Mertins Design, Little Rock, (501) 376-6600, garrymertinsdesign.com Tile—backsplash All Natural Stone, Little Rock, (501) 280-9777, allnaturalstone.net October 2016 | athomearkansas.com 67

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The Art & Antiques

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WHETHER YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR a beautiful piece of art to enhance a space in your home or a treasured antique to add character to a room, knowing how to find just the right piece can be somewhat daunting. Fortunately, there are plenty of great shops, design firms, and galleries throughout the state who can help with this precise dilemma.

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ARTISTIC Treasures Curating art, antiques, and collectibles is a thrilling pursuit for many and is not just limited to enriching historic homes and formal rooms. Discovering the perfect "find" can be as exhilarating as placing them on display in your home. In fact, many designers are actually known for their signature style of adding a spectacular art piece or fabulous antique to an area in the home that takes the décor from mediocre to stunning.

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Fine art—scenic, serene or graphic—can add a touch of personality and splendor to any wall space or room, but knowing whether it’s the right fit— color, lighting, scale, placement—is sometimes difficult to determine when incorporating it with your overall décor. Antiques are no different when it comes to style and placement.

How do you incorporate these heirlooms and relics seamlessly into your interior design plan? Although there are no set rules, the right professional can help with guidelines to integrate art pieces and antiques flawlessly in any design scheme. For instance, the juxtaposition between a contemporary style of clean, modern lines blended with an ornate and curvy item such as a pair of brightlyupholstered antique French arm chairs creates a striking impression. In contrast, adding a large contemporary piece of art with traditional furnishings stimulates a visual interest and sets the art apart while still creating a vignette with flair.

Whether investing in a single piece or adding to a collection, each unique treasure has a story to tell. Whether it’s a family heirloom or a piece you found while on vacation, each story will share a bit of history and create conversations among guests that visit your home.

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ALISON PARSONS FINE ART 802 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, (501) 625-3001 alisonparsons.com

GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main Street, North Little Rock, (501) 664-2787 gregthompsonfineart.com

ART ON THE GREEN 1100 Bob Courtway, Suite 1, Conway, (501) 205-1922 artonthegreen.net

HILLCREST GALLERY 2807 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, (501) 708-2079

BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART 5815 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, (501) 664-0030 boswellmourot.com CANTRELL GALLERY 8206 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, (501) 224-1335 cantrellgallery.com DRAWL SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY ART 5208 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Suite 5, Little Rock, (501) 240-7446 drawlgallery.com

HOWSE 2200 Cantrell Rd., Little Rock, (501) 725-4719, 2714 Otis Corley Dr., Bentonville, (479) 657-6211, thehowse.com RANSOM INTERIORS 5501 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, (501) 838-7267 THE SHOWROOM 2313 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, (501) 372-7373 theshowroom.us.com

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GALLERY CENTRAL 800 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, (501) 318-4278 gallerycentralfineart.com

ANTIQUE ALLEY ARKANSAS ANTIQUE SHOW 505 East Oak Street, Conway, (501) 230-5728 antiquealleyarkansas.com November 12-13, 2016 ANTIQUE WAREHOUSE OF ARKANSAS 9256 Highway 65 North, Botkinburg, (501) 745-5842 antiquewarehouse.com BELLA RUSTINA VINTAGE MARKET 1 Stadium Drive, Little Rock bellarustina.com November 18-20, 2016 BLUE GOOSE ANTIQUES 3660 North Front Street Suite 3, Fayetteville, (479) 443-2664 DEBI DAVIS INTERIOR DESIGN 2222 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, (501) 221-2032 FABULOUS FINDS ANTIQUE AND DECORATIVE MALL 2905 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, (501) 614-8181 fabulousfindsantiques.com

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FRENCH METRO ANTIQUES 200 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville, (479) 587-0804 frenchmetro.com

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FRENCH QUARTERS 11 North Block Avenue, Fayetteville, (479) 443-3355 french-quarters.com JENIFER’S ANTIQUES 1003 West Oak Street, Conway, (501) 764-1311 jenifersantiques.com MARSHALL CLEMENTS 1509 Rebsamen Park Road, Little Rock, (501) 663-1828, 11525 Cantrell Road, Ste. 105, Little Rock, (501) 954-7900 marshallclements.com MORRIS ANTIQUES 50 Antique Way, Keo, (501) 842-3531 morrisantiques.com PROVIDENCE DESIGN 2212 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, (501) 372-1886 providenceltddesign.com ROY DUDLEY ESTATE SALES 3721 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, (501) 666-5856 roydudleyestatesales.com RUSTONIA ESTATE SALES AND CONSIGNMENTS 9809 West Markham Street, Little Rock, (501) 519-1555 rustoniaestatesales.com SOUTH MAIN CREATIVE 1600 Main St., Little Rock, (501) 414-8713 CLEMENT. / SWEET HOME FURNISHINGS 1324 South Main Street, Little Rock, (501) 296-9198 sweethomefurnishings.net

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End Notes

PHOTOGRAPHY: MATTHEW MARTIN

Bountifully Delicious

With a slight chill in the air, our minds naturally drift to thoughts of fall harvests, hayrides, and bountiful displays of pumpkins and squash— their colors are symbolic of the rich hues of autumn. Butternut Squash, the most popular winter squash of all, is a fall favorite and abundant this time of year. There are so many varieties, and countless ways to cook them. Whether baked, chopped, roasted, or pureed, its smooth, creamy texture, and buttery flavor make it an ideal food for the cool fall months and a staple on fall menus.

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