Style + Beauty

We Love Your Style

Three Creative Local Entrepreneurs Share How They Help Others Express Their Unique Style Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Hailey Faria Photography, Sarah Bussey Photography Bethany Morgio Owner of Round Up Vintage | roundupvintage.com Your new website has made it easier than ever for customers to shop your curated collection. How has expanding online changed the way you share Round Up Vintage's style with shoppers both near and far? Utilizing e-commerce is so important now...

Home + Design

Lake Style That's Effortless & Enduring

A Carefully Restored Retreat Blends Natural Beauty with Comfort and Charm Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography Layered, natural and relaxed. These are the three words Amy Terry of AC Designs uses to describe her latest lake house remodel in Hot Springs. When an unexpected leak caused extensive damage to the lower level, it opened an opportunity to revive the home's style while staying loyal to what made it special in the first place. “We’re most proud of how we...

Education

Blume & Hall

Arkansas's Only Fashion Academy Prepares Future Designers through Expert Mentorship, Hands-On Training and Real-World Experience Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Katie Adkins Photography For those who can feel a piece of fabric, picture an entire design and predict how the textures and colors will work together on the runway, there’s a school for you. Blume & Hall Fashion Academy shows students how to stitch their keen eye for style into a successful fashion career. In 2007, the late...

Home + Design

Liven It Up

Designer Kathryn J. LeMaster Shares How Plants Add Beauty, Warmth and Style to Any Space Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Forrest Roberts Why do you believe plants are an important element of great interior design?  At its core, interior design isn't just about making a space beautiful — it's about creating environments that genuinely support the people who live in them. Yes, aesthetics matter, but beautiful spaces should also function well, reduce stress, encourage...

Life + Culture

Driven by Generosity

Christian Brothers Automotive West Little Rock Proves that Giving Back Is Always in Style. Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Merrick Multimedia Tia Dunlap had been searching for a reliable vehicle for months. Her parents, who had been helping her with transportation, put her name on their Bible study prayer list, and just like that … their prayers were answered.  One of the Bible study members connected the family with Lee Moore, owner of Christian Brother Automotive West Little...

Home + Design

Custom Builder, Signature Style

Through Collaboration and Craftsmanship, Dumont Construction Creates Homes that Reflect Every Homeowner's Vision Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Lori Sparkman Photography Picture this: a stone path winding up to a rustic yet stylish house sitting above the shimmering waters of Greers Ferry Lake. Its dark, polished exterior boasts exposed wood beams, a sprawling balcony and a screened porch. This Heber Springs home's seamless blend of form and function reflects the power of...

Life + Culture

Finding Forever Families

Project Zero Connects Arkansas' Waiting Children with Loving Families Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Contributed Project Zero focuses on “waiting children." How do you define this specific group within the foster care system? A “waiting” child/teen/sibling group is innocent children who are in foster care through no fault of their own. Their parental rights have been terminated by the court system, and they are wards of the state … They will never return home to their biological...

Finance + Legal Services

Investing in Their Future

Amanda Leija of Equitable Advisors Shares Four Strategies to Help Families Prepare for Education Costs Article by Amanda Leija | Photography by Contributed As a financial advisor, I’m proud to help families build financial strategies that support what matters most — including education. Before entering the financial services industry, I spent years working in education, where I saw firsthand how access to resources and preparation can shape a student’s future opportunities. That experience...

Health + Wellness

Training Young Athletes to WorkHarder

Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Hailey Faria Photography WorkHarder Athletics proves that the difference between a great young athlete and an even better version of themselves is just the right environment. The Little Rock gym’s intensive yet thoughtful training programs equip the next generation of athletes with the tools they need to succeed physically and mentally. “WorkHarder Athletics was built on the belief that every athlete possesses far more potential than they realize,”...

Arts + Culture

Color, Movement and Connection

Amy Eichler's Fast-Paced, Intuitive Approach Transforms Movement and Emotion into Vivid Works of Art Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Miles Witt Boyer, contributed From the canvas to the stage, Amy Eichler has always been drawn to the arts. She grew up painting with her mother and taking dance lessons, developing a love for both visual and performing arts at an early age. “I’m thankful to have been able to turn both my passions into careers,” she says. When she’s not painting...