Local Services

DEB Project: Fashioned for Foster Families

Offering children in need a network of love, through giving. Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis What is it about the holidays that puts us into a reflective mood? While decorating our homes with garland and gifts, it’s prudent to have a humble posture and open heart towards those with less. According to the DEB Project Founder, Sammy Laney, it’s often brave faces in our immediate circle [like her own] that secretly need extra love this season.  Established in 2012, the DEB Project was...

Home + Design

Holiday Decor Like A Pro

Design The Perfect Christmas Tree With Tips from Strack Interiors Article by Michelle Bazis Holiday decorating can be daunting, but Stephanie Strack of Strack Interiors has great advice for tackling the centerpiece of the season - your Christmas tree - like a pro.  Are there any Christmas trends we should try? My favorite themes are the classic red and green or icy blue. But I’m seeing more requests for contemporary trees, which have more of a minimalist look with muted textures. I also...

Local Services

Bentonville Gives

These Local Non-Profits Are Lifting Locals Article by Michelle Bazis Pedal It Forward Supporting Pedal It Forward means helping more locals gain access to the freedoms a bike can provide such as transportation to school or work, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Pedal It Forward collects and refurbishes used bikes for those in need including low-income families and at-risk youth. Learn more at www.pedalitforward.org. Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique  Empowering local women is as easy as...

Health + Wellness

Why you should foster a dog for the holiday weekend

The holidays are a time for bringing family together: for eating too much good food, watching movies, enjoying pick-up games of football in the yard, snugging in with books and blankets, or playing board games together in the evening.  What better way to bring a little extra magic into the season than by fostering an adoptable dog?   To you, spending a holiday weekend with a dog from a local shelter may be just a fun few days of furry belly rubs and games of catch. But to the...

Local Services

Holiday Hosting With Style

Hemma's stylishly curated homewares are just what we need to host the holidays with panache. Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Hosting can be an art form, especially during the holidays when guests range from picky eaters and friends with food sensitivities to wild card cousins and new neighbors. With expert advice from Hemma Homewares Owner and Stylist, Elizabeth Abstin, you can be prepared for anything and do it all with style. Her charming, Swedish-inspired shop in Downtown...

Life + Culture

Breathtaking Fall Hikes in the Ozarks

Northwest Arkansas is home to world class hikes and autumn is arguably the most beautiful season to enjoy their views. Article by Wyatt Layman I had the pleasure of working in outreach and education in the outdoors for several years and this season always brings back fond memories of guiding others on trails through the Ozarks. I still try to share my love of the outdoors with friends and family whenever I can, which is why I’m excited to share just a few of my favorite fall hikes with you. ...

Local Services

A Special Touch: Heirloom Holidays

Incorporating sentimental symbols into your surroundings is a great way to engage a thankful mindset throughout the holidays. Article by Michelle Bazis & Wyatt Layman | Photography by Michelle Bazis Have you taken a moment to drink in your surroundings today? What color are the leaves outside your window? When you take a deep breath, does it smell like pie-scented candles or crisp trampled leaves? Are you layered up in a flannel or chunky sweater enjoying a hot tea or pumpkin flavored treat...

Life + Culture

Marines Mean Business

Dedication to community and a dutiful work ethic are essential for an entrepreneur, and spectacularly on brand for a veteran. Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Not many roll out a Bentonville welcome mat quite like Jeremy Rose, owner of The Bike Inn located on the Rainbow Curve of South Walton Boulevard. He is a beginner’s guide to Northwest Arkansas, in the flesh, and single-handedly responsible for introducing my husband and I to some of our favorite community events, trail systems...

Food + Beverage

Fresh Bars & Eateries

New restaurants and creative cocktail spaces to entertain your palette. Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Hardwater A neighborhood gathering spot with decadent cocktails, small plates, and eclectic interiors. Hardwater's menu, like its atmosphere, is infused with artistic energy. @HardwaterBentonville Mezzaluna Pasteria  Italian cuisine crafted to perfection by Chef Soerke. Visit the new Mezzaluna Pasteria for mouthwatering pastas, fresh mozzarella, and creamy gelato...

Food + Beverage

Fall Beer Pairings

Social Project Co. Brews To Enhance Signature Autumn Experiences Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis 1. Bonfire Nights - Sweet Dreams As you embrace the long awaited autumn breeze, and the sounds of crunching leaves and crackling bonfires becomes your evening soundtrack, there’s no better brew to enhance your fireside experience than Social Project’s Sweet Dreams Stout. Its cinnamon roll flavors, including cream cheese frosting and cinnamon sticks, will have you melting into fall’s...