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Stylish Designs, Organized Living

Closets By Design NWA Crafts Custom Solutions To Beautifully Organize Spaces To Fit Your Style Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Michelle Bazis & Case Maner The box we keep our stuff in. Home. Whittled down to the basics, these roofed walls—in their different sizes and styles—are the built to keep us safe and our special belongings organized. But, from one homeowner to another, I think we can all admit how easy it can be to amass more and more things as life evolves.  Life changes...

Style + Beauty

Mertins' Eye For Style

Optometrist's Family Styles Looks From Her Bentonville Clinic & Luxury Eyewear Boutique Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Mertins Family Left to right: Besch (16), Cate (23), Will (19), Allyson, Hattie (16), William; Not pictured: Ella (21) Focus on Design When I first opened, no one was offering handmade small boutique eyewear. I saw the need to bring luxury eyewear to NWA and sought out brands that have a focus on craftsmanship and style that I can offer exclusively in Arkansas. ...

Style + Beauty

Local Designs Bentonville LIVSN

The B-Corp Designing Versatile Apparel With Durability & Emotional Longevity Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Born in Louisiana and raised in Arkansas, Andrew Gibbs-Dabney, has always lived a life marked by a passion for the outdoors. An avid fan of fishing, climbing, and mountain biking, he attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville to study recreation management before immersing himself in the retail world as an executive at Arkansas-based apparel brand, Fayettechill.  ...

Professional Services

Visualizing Your Personal Brand

This NWA Photographer Emphasizes Personal Branding Through Elevated Portraiture Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Russell Bloodworth Russell Bloodworth Photography is redefining what portraiture can look like for seniors and executives in Northwest Arkansas. Known for his luxurious, story-driven style, Bloodworth incorporates personal and environmental elements into every session.  Originally from Memphis, Bloodworth was recruited to the Bentonville area in 2012 to work in marketing...

Life + Culture

Pedal Kids Teaches STOKE

The Children's Book Turned 360 Bike Programming Brand Is Raising NWA Riders With Confidence Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Michelle Bazis & Ben Figueroa B is for Bentonville and Bentonville is for biking. When we started planning the Kids and Pets Issue, one story stood out right away — a Bentonville-based brand that’s helping the next generation of riders get rolling. Scott and Jannine Fitzgerald’s Buddy Pegs and Pedal Kids USA started out as a media solution for getting kids on...

Local Services

A Dog's Day in Bentonville

Max 'The Sheep' Shares His Favorite Dog-Friendly Activities and Hotspots Article by Michelle Bazis & Claire McFarland | Photography by Claire McFarland Meet Bentonville City Lifestyle [BCL] Ambassador Max, aka "Sheep".  You might recognize Sheep's friendly face from local events and favored Bentonville watering holes like The HUB Bike Lounge. Nearly ten years old, Sheep was born and raised in Arkansas, but has visited 20 other states as an avid road tripper. Max is a Sheepadoodle - hence his...

Food + Beverage

Let's Eat! Archie's Sandwichery

The New Sandwich Shop Named After Rescue Dog, Archer Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis “His name is Archer, but when he’s being a good pup, we call him Archie.” By the time this issue hits mailboxes, Bentonville's newest niche eatery will have celebrated a month of slangin' some seriously tasty sammies. Located on the corner of 3rd Street and N Walton Boulevard, in front of Coler Crossing, Archie's Sandwichery serves great food and pet-friendly vibes with dopamine-inducing decor and...

Professional Services

Vet Tips: Summer Pet Care

Dr. Kayla Hodges shares a few common summertime ailments our furry friends might encounter and what to do about them Article by Wyatt Layman | Photography by Jared Mark Fincher Each season brings its own challenges for pet owners. The bitter cold snaps of winter make walks unbearable for owners and dangerous for pups. The waves of green pollen each spring and the invisible molds of fall can have our pets feeling uncomfortable. According to Kayla Hodges, DVM at All Pets Animal Hospital on the...

Shopping

Love's Balloon and the Moon

Local Author & Illustrator, Madi Love, creates gentle adventures with mindful messages Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Phoenix Love Balloon and the Moon is a gentle adventure with a mindful message. Perfect for families looking for meaningful children’s books, local author and illustrator, Madi Love, created this charming story to share a message of comfort and hope. Her characters, Mouse and Balloon, remind kids that love can span any distance. What came first, the story or...

Local Services

Peel Compton's Bentonville

The Foundation's Diverse Properties Provide Peaceful Escape and Outdoor Adventure Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Any Northwest Arkansas transplant can attest to the recreational jackpot that is Bentonville. Whether you hail from another outdoorsy hotspot, a big city, or a small rural town, there’s no denying the top-shelf options available locally for the leisure outdoorsman, wildlife enthusiast, or adrenaline athlete. Some of the options that spoil us are thanks to the stewardship...