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...

Home + Design

On Top of the World

Falstone Home Offers Expansive Views and Contemporary Design Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Michael Baxley Situated atop one of the highest points in Chenal Valley, in the Falstone neighborhood, is 36 Haywood Court, a home that boasts a million-dollar view and state-of-the-art luxury finishes.  “I love the view,” says the current homeowner. “When storms blow in, I love watching them go from out west to east across the horizon. It is really something to see.”  A...

Arts + Culture

Nature & Nostalgia

Artist Clarence Cash Finds Inspiration in Childhood Memories and His Love of Landscapes Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Provided When admiring Clarence Cash’s work, it’s easy to detect a theme. The beauty of nature is perfectly depicted in each piece.  “Nannie’s Lawn” was inspired by his mother and grandmother’s flower gardens and memories of childhood explorations. “I grew up at the edge of town, near woods and a creek that I explored endlessly,” he reminisces. “Maybe that...

Home + Design

A New ReStore

West Little Rock Location Will Support Central Arkansas Habitat for Humanity Efforts Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Katie Adkins Photography Habitat for Humanity’s mission is “Putting God’s love into action.” Since Habitat of Central Arkansas was created in 1989, the organization has done just that – closing on 254 homes and completing more than 830 neighborhood revitalization projects. But it takes a village for Habitat to build its villages. There are many ways to lend...

Beauty

House Call

Skin Clique's Hannah Rabinowitz Delivers Customized, Medical-Grade Skin Treatments Article by Katherine Jones | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography When Hannah Rabinowitz had the opportunity to bring The Skin Clique to Little Rock in 2024, she jumped at the opportunity. A board-certified aesthetic nurse practitioner, Hannah is originally from Charleston, SC, and was familiar with the Charleston-based brand, which offers concierge aesthetic services to clients in more than 40 states. Her...

Health + Wellness

Home Refresh

CertaPro Painters of Central Arkansas Offers Wide Array of Home Services to Brighten Any Space Article by Katherine Jones | Photography by Contributed Any homeowner who also considers themselves an optimizer, saver, or DIYer knows the feeling - the dread that sets in when a room needs to be painted. You see your free time evaporating. The rolls of green tape, yards of clear tarp, trips to the home improvement store, ladders and lines that never come out quite clean enough. For difficult spots...