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Field Supply Curates Timeless Goods

Family Blends Creative Talents Designing Vintage Retreat and Gathering Space Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis “The end goal for all of it is bringing people together over things that mean something; things that have soul and character.” Emily Petrick and her mother, Lizzie Duncan, launched Field Supply during the holiday season of 2025.  With the help of Petrick’s husband, Corey, the former mechanic’s shop off Price Coffee Road has been strategically transformed into the duo’s...

Life + Culture

Stringfellow Sings For Arkansas

'Tommy From Arkansas' signs record deal & sticks with local producer Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis I first met Thomas Stringfellow through mutual friends at The HUB Bike Lounge in Bentonville.  His kind personality and contagious smile are stand-out qualities on their own, but when I learned of his musical talents through the House of Songs’ Troy Campbell, I was curious to understand why the former American Idol contestant was content to serve his community as a barista at the...

Education

Hillfolk: A Place For Makers

Bea Apple's Love Letter To Bentonville Article by Andi Darling & Michelle Bazis | Photography by Teagan Kenny When Hillfolk co-founder Bea Apple was just a girl, she taught herself to crochet. With a single ball of yarn and a crochet hook, she would spend her days at her local library, keeping her hands moving in an attempt to fight off her youthful boredom. She says she always wanted to do visual art on some level, but the weight of expectations guided her to a more practical path as an...

Arts + Culture

McShane Opens Dream Gallery

Local Artist Turns Adversity Into Ambition, Growing Her Brand Despite Pandemic And Cancer Diagnosis Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis “I couldn’t tell you when I started painting because I’ve always done it,” said Bentonville-based artist, Chelsea McShane. “I remember a time when we were young, and my dad sat us down to ask what we wanted to be when we grew up. When I said ‘artist,’ he meant well, but he replied, ‘Well, you’ll have to support yourself. You don’t want to be a starving...

Arts + Culture

Sneed's 'No Blank Walls'

Bentonville Artist Brooke Sneed Says Murals Are A Necessity Adding Meaning To Space Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Brooke Sneed, Bella Media Agency Share a little about your arts background. I was always a creative kid, drawing or doing crafts, and then in high school my most practiced art form was dance. I have a degree in art education and first learned to paint in university art classes. Following university, I taught elementary art for four years. What attracts you to...

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The Brain-Body Connection

Exploring The Relationship Between Mental And Physical Health From The Perspective Of Three Thaden Educators Article by Andi Darling | Photography by Teagan Kenny Three different Thaden faculty members were asked the same question regarding mental and physical health. The first is Coach Scott Passmore, who serves as the Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Wellness. The second, Dr. Alana Janoff, who is a member of the English faculty. Lastly, Dr. Suzanna Schmidt, Thaden School’s high...

Health + Wellness

Bentonville's Hub Of Health

The Crystal Bridges Campus Unites Art, Architecture, Nature, Education, and Wellness to Create Transformative Experiences That Enhance Health and Well-being Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Timothy Hursley and Krescent Studios Located in the heart of Bentonville, our Crystal Bridges Campus features three landmark institutions nestled within 134 acres of Ozark forest: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Heartland Whole Health Institute, and Alice L. Walton School of Medicine.  ...

Health + Wellness

A Well Balanced Lifestyle

Rebecca Harper's Body Balance Studio Trains Wellness Mindset Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Megan Coupaud Exercise is often the most neglected tool in our wellness arsenal. Not only is fitness uncomfortable as we begin and progress, but precious time can be hard to come by between work, extracurricular commitments, and social engagements. The excuses for neglecting our fitness are endless, so we turn to miserable diets to supplement our lack of physical activity.  But what if we...

Health + Wellness

It’s Not Flu Season, It’s Sugar Season

Every winter, as soon as the holidays begin, we brace ourselves for what we casually call “flu season.” Offices empty out, families pass around coughs at gatherings, and pharmacies stay busy. But what if a big part of what we label as flu season is actually something else entirely? What if it’s really sugar season?From Halloween through New Year’s, sugar becomes the unofficial food group of celebration. Candy bowls on every counter, cookies at every gathering, festive lattes every morning...

Shopping

Pets as holiday gifts? 

Thinking of giving a pet to a loved one as a holiday gift? Best Friends Animal Society is all for it, but we want to help you make the right choices along the way to ensure a successful match. Here’s what you should think about in advance.  First, does your giftee actually want a pet?  If you’re not sure whether the gift of a pet will be appreciated, talk with your intended giftee in advance about it. Take them through some of the questions and scenarios below to be sure it’s...