Arts + Culture

Sharing Powerful Stories

Shmuel Tamo's Indigenous Roots Productions Partners with Indigenous Populations to Capture Firsthand Accounts, Honor Traditions and Create a Lasting Record Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Shmuel Tamo and Lizette Casas Born and raised in Arkansas with Assyrian heritage, educator and filmmaker Shmuel Tamo employs art and a collaborative spirit to partner with Indigenous populations in sharing their powerful stories. In 2023, Shmuel founded the non-profit Indigenous Roots Productions...

Travel

Adventures with Intention

Megan Bettis Blends Movement with Meaning through Compass Yoga Retreats Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Jamie Fender When Little Rock's Megan Bettis blended a love of yoga, a talent for teaching and a healthy dose of wanderlust, the result was inspiring.  In 2023, she launched Compass Yoga, a retreat series for people of all walks of life who want to adventure with intention.  “Every retreat blends movement with meaning. Think sailing in the Aegean, swimming with bioluminescence in...

Home + Design

What if Home Felt Like a Retreat?

This Stunning Hot Springs Home Is the Perfect Combination of Luxury and Comfort Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Provided Escaping to a luxury resort is a wonderful experience – but what if  home  inspired that same feeling? It may sound too good to be true, but this stunning Cedarglades Road listing in Hot Springs proves that everyday living can feel like a beautiful escape.  Offered by Coldwell Banker RPM Group, 1213 Cedarglades Road, known affectionately as Whitetail Farms...

Travel

Escape to Paradise

The Conrad Punta de Mita Is a Luxurious, Multi-Sensory Experience Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Provided Earlier this year, my husband and I escaped the cold of winter to visit paradise. This was quite unlike us. We recently celebrated our 26th anniversary, and this was our first vacation in 23 years sans kiddos.  After dusting off the luggage and renewing our passports, we jetted off to sunny Mexico, where we stayed at the exquisite Conrad Punta de Mita resort. Though...

Arts + Culture

Art & Adventures

Artist Vonda Rainey Finds Joy in Helping Others, Traveling and Painting a Variety of Subjects Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Provided Vonda Rainey has a beautiful way of communicating. As a licensed speech-language pathologist, she teaches others how to express their thoughts through words and other forms of communication, and as an artist, she lets her paintbrush do the talking. “As a young girl I always loved to create art – mostly coloring and painting. I have also always...

Food + Beverage

Iced Hibiscus Sunrise

Make Summer Extra Special with this Lovely Libation Article by Tay Stratton | Photography by Provided This delightful refresher perfectly balances flavor and wellness. The Iced Hibiscus Sunrise's main star is caffeine-free Hibiscus Ginger Green Tea. It is vibrant, delicious and packed with natural goodness. Make it into a cocktail favorite by adding a shot of Fennel and Fire Hibiscus Vodka or honey vodka. Ingredients: 4 cups of brewed Fennel and Fire Hibiscus Ginger Tea 6 tsp of Siloam...

Arts + Culture

75 Years of Serving Little Rock

Capitol Glass Company Celebrates Milestone Anniversary and Three Generations of Excellence Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Davis Photography by Chris and provided For three quarters of a century, Capitol Glass Company has been a fixture in downtown Little Rock. Though the products and processes may have changed throughout the years, one thing has remained steadfast – the family who founded it.  Three generations of Grimes men have devoted their careers to the company, which...

Arts + Culture

Carved By Heart

Wood Sculpture Artist Jarrod Flowers Is Carving Out a New Chapter Article by Katherine Jones | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography Since graduating from Pulaski Academy in 2011, Jarrod Flowers has played football, moved across the country, gotten married and had four children. He’s grown fresh food in his own gardens, built landscapes and traveled the country in a 12-passenger van. And along the way, he’s also become an award-winning wood sculpture artist. After a decade of adventure...

Arts + Culture

Turning the Mundane into Magic

Artist Matt McLeod's Energetic Color Transforms Ordinary Images into Something Truly Special Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Provided Matt McLeod, known for his bold murals and vivid paintings, breathes life into the mundane across Central Arkansas using a signature approach he calls “energetic color.” “I am most inspired to take a mundane image, something that I may have walked past several times a day, and transform it into something truly visually special,” Matt says.  “Dappled...

Food + Beverage

Giddy Up

Cowboy Burgers with Peach Habanero Sauce Article by Tay Stratton | Photography by Provided For the burgers: 3 pounds ground chuck beef or ground bison 2 brioche buns 2 Tbsp Fennel & Fire Cowboy Rub Toppings: 2 oz. goat cheese 2 strips of bacon-cut in thirds Fresh peach-cut in thin slices 5-6 fresh spinach or arugula leaves For the glaze: 1/4 cup Maria’s Home Made peach habanero jam 1 Tbsp Pickapeppa sauce 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp Fennel & Fire Cowboy Blend Instructions:      ...