Arts + Culture

Multi-Layered Masterpieces

Holly Tilley Layers Colors and Abstracted Shapes to Create Beautiful, Unique Works Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Contributed After a long career in marketing and advertising, Holly Tilley is pursuing her artistic passion. Inspired by the outdoors, she enjoys incorporating landscapes into her stunningly colorful and multi-layered pieces.  “I primarily work in oil and love the effects you can get layering transparent colors.  Plus, in recent years I’ve moved to a more...

Style + Beauty

The Power of the Purse

ESSE Purse Museum and Store Celebrates the Evolution of Women through the Purses they Carry Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Katie Adkins Photography ESSE Purse Museum and Store, nestled in the historic SoMa district of Little Rock, celebrates the evolution of women through the purses they carry, offering a unique slice of history in each case. What started as a traveling exhibit that toured the country from 2006 to 2011 blossomed into one of two purse museums in the world. “It's...

Food + Beverage

Spiced Amaretto French Toast

Make Mother's Day Brunch Extra Sweet With This Elevated Classic Article by Tay Stratton | Photography by Contributed Ingredients 4 thick slices of brioche or challah 2 large eggs 1/2 cup half & half 2 Tbsp amaretto liqueur 1 tsp vanilla extract 10 grinds of Fennel & Fire Coffee Twist 1 Tbsp butter Cherry Amaretto Jam 1/2 cup cherry preserves 1 Tbsp amaretto liqueur 10 grinds of Fennel and Fire Coffee Twist Directions 1. Prepare the batter. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk...

Sports + Recreation

A Remarkable Comeback

Little Rock Rangers Women's Soccer Team Makes an Exciting Return Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Leslie Shepherd and Rob Bostic After nearly seven years on the sidelines, the Little Rock Rangers Women’s soccer team is making a remarkable comeback.  Leslie LaRae, who coordinates the team's social media, says she believes Little Rock is ready to embrace a women’s team. And, as evidenced by the strong turnout at tryouts in March, female athletes from across the city are ready to be a...

Life + Culture

Inspiring Women

These Four Women are Helping to Build a Stronger Community Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote, “Women are the real architects of society.”  We couldn’t agree more. This month, we feature four women who are building a stronger Little Rock. We asked all of them the same three questions. And although each are unique individuals with vastly different careers, all expressed a common goal of empowering others. We are inspired by the...

Life + Culture

Investing in Little Rock

Downtown Little Rock Partnership Works to Revitalize City Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Kyle Leyenberger and Claret Alcalá The Downtown Little Rock Partnership, a nonprofit organization, invests in the success of downtown Little Rock through vibrant events, transformative public art projects and special committees dedicated to the city’s enhancement. “The organization was created to try to bring energy and people and businesses back downtown to invest in the city, invest in the...

Health + Wellness

Prioritizing Mental Health

Melissa Wickliffe, Baptist Health Vice President of Behavioral Health, Explains Ways to Invest in Mental Wellness Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Contributed According to the American Institute of Stress, 80% of adults regularly experience stress. To what do you attribute these high numbers?  Stress is our body's natural reaction to everyday changes and challenges.  Most people attribute stress to a negative reaction but there are good and bad types of stress. For example...

Finance + Legal Services

Creating a Roadmap for the Future

Marshall Moon, Senior Advisor and Chief Equity Strategist at Meridian Investment Advisors, Offers Investment Strategy Tips Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Jason Masters and contributed Why is it important for individuals to devise an investment strategy?  The importance of an investment strategy is to keep you on track; think of it like a road map. Inevitably, there will be bumps in the road in the form of market volatility and temporary losses. A well-defined and agreed upon...

Arts + Culture

Capturing Landscapes Through Abstraction

Artist Kathy Bay Shares Her Work and Thoughts on Art as an Investment Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Contributed Kathy Bay is an award-winning, prolific artist who creates imaginative works on paper, canvas and steel. Her designs often are rendered with collage to add interest and dimension.  “I seek to capture a unique representation of landscapes through abstraction in my exploration of color, line, texture and collage,” she says.   Kathy’s work has been selected for...

Arts + Culture

Invest in Your Nest

Industry Experts Offer Advice on Valuable Investments for the Home Article by Anna Yanosick and Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Katie Adkins Photography and Contributed A home is a serious investment – one that also requires a series of investments. This month, we asked four experts their opinions on the best ways in which homeowners can invest in their nest – and protect it. They offer valuable advice to those seeking to make home improvements of all kinds.  Investment-Worthy Home...