Arts + Culture

Welcome to Mother Vine Market

What Began as a Labor of Love has Become a Beloved Roadside Market Featuring Locally Grown and Made Products Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Katie Adkins Photography Driving down Lawson Road, one can’t help but notice the charming red cottage nestled among the trees with rows of garden beds lined up neatly beside it. On the other side of the garden stands another small building and a beautifully-painted sign prompting weary commuters to stop for a while at Mother Vine Market.  ...

September 2024

Event Planning + Services

Bringing Arkansas History to Life

Tales of the Crypt Celebrates 27th Year at Mount Holly Article by Katherine Jones | Photography by Contributed Mount Holly Cemetery has been the final resting place for hundreds of Arkansans since its founding in 1843. Each year on the second Sunday in October, Tales of the Crypt brings their stories to life. Beyond the iron gates on 13th Street, visitors touring the cemetery’s historic grounds are introduced to the “residents” of Mount Holly through short scenes written and performed by the...

September 2024

Local Services

Bloody Darn Good

The Perfect Recipe of Friends, Family and Business Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography Brunch, football games, holidays — all are perfect settings for a bloody mary, according to Diana Allen, co-founder of the popular Bloody Darn Good mixer company based in Little Rock.  For 20 years, Diana made her signature cocktail for friends and family on special occasions. She would talk about wanting someone to start a bloody mary business with her, but considered it a...

September 2024

Life + Culture

A Conversation with Two Locally Loved Foodies

Meet the Men Behind The Mighty Rib and Pharmtofoodie Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Contributed Kevin Shalin of The Mighty Rib and Jack Lin of Pharmtofoodie have garnered quite the following with their cuisine-centric social media accounts. This month, we visit with them to find out what inspires their content and their palates.  Kevin Shalin The Mighty Rib What first inspired you to create food content? Can you explain the story behind your name? I was a high school...

September 2024

Local Services

Turning the Ordinary into Extraordinary

Artist Shelley Gentry Hopes Work Inspires Appreciation of Everyday Objects Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Contributed Multifaceted. That’s how Shelley Gentry describes her art. Whether she’s painting etched glass, sparkling crystal or colorful abstracts and florals, her work reflects her appreciation of ordinary things. “In my everyday life, I am regularly stopped in my tracks by the way light and shadows elevate the patterns and colors of ordinary objects if you just look...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Meet Sterling Market's Culinary Couple

John Burt and Paige Russell-Burt Are Setting the Standard for Local Cuisine Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Katie Adkins Photography Some say it can be challenging to work alongside your spouse. But Sterling Market’s executive chef and executive pastry chef, John Burt and Paige Russell-Burt, have been married for several years and have successfully worked together in multiple kitchens throughout their careers. So, what’s their secret ingredient? “People will work with us, and they...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Let's Get Cooking!

A Culinary Reading List and Cookbook Club to Inspire Local Home Chefs Article by Beth Quarles, Owner of Paper Hearts Bookstore | Photography by Provided Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat If you are going to own just one cookbook, this modern classic should be the one. Nosrat helps you master the four elements of cooking (hence the book title). The simple illustrations inspire joy in the kitchen. Salt Fat Acid Heat is praised by both James Beard award winners and home cooks. The book also...

September 2024

Arts + Culture

Conveying Style Through Art

Boswell Mourot Fine Art Helps Art Enthusiasts Curate Their Collections Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Katie Adkins Right in the heart of the bustling SoMa district sit the intriguing windows of Boswell Mourot Fine Art. The gallery displays one-of-a-kind paintings, photography and sculptures — something for every art lover.  Owner Kyle Boswell, an artist himself, has been involved in art since childhood. He began blowing glass at the University of Miami, where he eventually became...

August 2024

Travel

Crafting a Home

Page Timber Works Utilizes Timeless Style of Timber Framing to Create Spaces that Are Functional Forms of Art Article by Alex Hardgrave | Photography by Hailey Faria Photography John Page grew up working in the family business of remodeling, but carved his own path in 2011 when he first learned about timber framing. He went on to create Page Timber Works, which provides quality timber-framed builds to the community.  Just as his work started as a family business, family is a vital part of the...

August 2024

Auto + Marine

The 2024 Ford Expedition

Crain Ford of Little Rock offers Ford Expedition in Trims to Suit Any Customer's Style Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Provided The 2024 Ford Expedition combines the best of form and function for a sleek, comfortable driving experience. With three rows of seating to accommodate up to eight, the Expedition is the perfect choice for families wanting to ride in style. The Expedition offers something for everyone with six impressive trim options.  The Platinum The luxurious...

August 2024