Arts + Culture

A Bold Collab

Article by Meredith Pinkston | Photography by Meredith Mashburn For more than two decades, Andrea Brooks has built a career as an interior designer known for blending her passion for collecting art with a classic, colorful, vintage aesthetic. Her spaces offer warmth and personality in contrast to the stark black-and-white minimalism that often dominates design trends. But after relocating to Fayetteville six years ago, Andrea began seeking a deeper connection to the local creative community. ...

Arts + Culture

Heirloom Candle Company

To Make a Candle. To Make a Memory. Article by Meredith Pinkston | Photography by Meredith Mashburn A fun, upbeat, unique local candle store sits right on the corner of the heart of the Fayetteville Square, offering a creative spin on retail, inviting customers to slow down, engage the senses, and design a candle entirely their own. Heirloom Candle Bar is a warm, inviting shop that is equal parts workshop and gathering space, centered on the idea that scent is deeply personal. Owners Adam...

Health + Wellness

Welcome to The House

A Luxurious New Standard in Fayetteville Wellness and Connection Article by Sydney Sullivan | Photography by Emma Nelson There are spaces you visit, and then there are spaces that invite you to exhale the moment you arrive. The House in Fayetteville belongs firmly in the latter. Thoughtfully designed and deeply intentional, The House is redefining what wellness, beauty, and connection can look like when they are brought together under one roof. Located at 324 N. College Ave., The House...

Home + Design

Home Is…

A Fayetteville Q&A Series Featuring Local Agents Christine Cook, Margaret Schloss, and Gabel Realty Article by Sydney Sullivan | Photography by Emma Nelson Home is not defined by square footage or finishes. It is the quiet witness to our everyday lives. It holds our routines, our memories, and the pieces of ourselves we collect along the way. As designer Nate Berkus once said, “Your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection of what you love.” In this Home Is… Q&A series...

Local Services

A Testimony for Affordable Housing

Manuel Stopani details his experience receiving affordable housing from Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas’ homeownership program. Article by Will Newton | Photography by Meredith Mashburn Habitat for Humanity is a national nonprofit whose purpose is to provide housing to community members in need. With a chapter in Northwest Arkansas, several families are selected each year to be a "Partner Family" for the affordable homeownership plan program. The homebuying program provides a unique...

Life + Culture

Around town

What's Happening in Fayetteville this March Article by Sydney Sullivan I Love Fayetteville Big Party Kick off March with a night of music and purpose. The Fayetteville Junior Civic League hosts the I Love Fayetteville Big Party on Friday, March 6 (7–11 PM) at George’s Majestic Lounge. Enjoy live music from Dial Up while supporting the League’s 2025–2026 grant recipients who strengthen our community. Daddy Daughter Dance Dads and daughters are invited to an evening of dinner, dancing...

Entertainment

New Urbanism with Character

The Past, Present, and Future of Johnson Square and The Warehouse District Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Emma Nelson Just east of I-49 and north of Johnson Mill Boulevard, you’ll find a cluster of buildings with contemporary, arts-centric architecture buzzing with activity. This is Johnson Square: a multi-phase, mixed-use community. If you drive by the intersection of Main St. and Johnson Mill Blvd., you’ll see a six-acre division under construction right now. This is The Warehouse...

Food + Beverage

Cucina Concepts

The Art of Gathering Article by Sydney Sullivan | Photography by Meredith Mashburn On a quiet evening in Fayetteville, there is a moment just before conversation swells and glasses clink when hands press into soft pasta dough, and the world seems to slow. Phones are forgotten, time stretches, and flour dusts the table like a soft snowfall. This is the rhythm of Cucina Concepts, a private dinner and pasta-making experience founded by Payton Magee, and it is less about mastering a recipe than...

Travel

The “Hang Out” Hotel

Moxy Fayetteville offers an elevated hotel experience for its guests through a thriving community space and its signature bar. Article by Will Newton | Photography by Meredith Mashburn Moxy Fayetteville is more than just a hotel – it’s on a mission to become a community hub for both its guests and the people of Fayetteville. Rooted in the South Yard sector of the city, Moxy Fayetteville, a Marriott Bonvoy-brand hotel, opened its doors in September 2025 and has since been providing a unique...

Style + Beauty

From Farm to Flourish

There is something special about local florals, and the impossiblity of replicating a single bloom. Article by Hailey Smith | Photography by Emma Nelson One thing that has always been very popular in the South is floral arrangements. Northwest Arkansas, specifically, has a growing group of passionate floral companies and local greens. There is something that is fairly new to Fayetteville, and that is a company that offers floral arrangements, along with wholesale ordering through regional...