Life + Culture

Inspiring Women

Giving Flowers to the Women Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies and Serving Others Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography This month, we celebrate four women whose impact spans service, real estate, nonprofit leadership and artistry: Toni Rose, who made history as the first black woman to hold the position of Chief Deputy of the Pulaski County Detention Facility; Allison Pickell, a top-producing real estate agent who earned the 2025 International President’s Elite...

Beauty

The Spa at Rockwater

Enjoy a Perfect Day of Pampering in a Resort-Like Setting Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Hailey Faria Photography If there is anyone who deserves a moment of relaxation, it’s mothers. This Mother’s Day, treat her to a well-earned pampering at The Spa at Rockwater. “The Spa at Rockwater is the perfect Mother's Day destination because all of our focus goes directly to the client,” Owner Brandy Kyle says. “Our intention is to pamper and refresh each client individually. No...

Arts + Culture

Beauty from Ashes

What Began as Care for One Has Become Comfort for Many Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Provided Keri Miller found a special way to honor her late mother while also bringing comfort to others. After learning how to make cold-pressed soap to ease her mother’s pain during chemotherapy, she founded Beauty from Ashes Candle Co., which offers artisan soaps, candles and skincare products using eco-friendly and phthalate-free formulas for gentle nourishment.  From grief to giving When...

Life + Culture

Women Empowering Women

The Women's Foundation of Arkansas Is Advancing Opportunity, Education and Economic Mobility for Women and Girls Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Provided To say the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas supports women would be an understatement. This 28-year-old organization is the only statewide foundation focused solely on women and girls in Arkansas.  “We strive to not only expand educational opportunities for women who do not have access to them, but also empower and equip women with...

Shopping

Mother's Day Gift Inspo

Thoughtful gifts that reflect her style, her rituals and her individuality Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Provided Mother’s Day is a chance to celebrate the women who shape our lives, and the best gifts should be just as thoughtful and distinctive as they are. These gift ideas are both personal and enduring: timeless fine jewelry she’ll treasure for years to come, a stunning vintage handbag with stories stitched into every seam, a pair of European antique chairs that make a...

Arts + Culture

A Long Investment

Artist Laura Welshans Patiently Works in Layers to Distill Stunning Landscapes Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Contributed Tell us about your work. What inspires you? I create minimalist abstract paintings inspired by landscapes. Particularly, geological formations shaped by erosion. I’m drawn to places like southern Utah, the Grand Canyon, the Wasatch Range, Ireland’s Causeway Coast and all around me in Arkansas. What inspires me most are the essential forms within those...

Home + Design

Investing In Home

Kris and Karen Upton's Cammack Village Home Renovation Was A Labor of Love Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Bo and Ally Cunningham with Arkansas REM Moving was not part of the plan. But when Kris and Karen Upton first saw their Cammack Village home, they knew it was meant to be. “We were drawn to this home for its character and solid foundation. Built in 1955, it had a warmth and authenticity that immediately felt right, along with the kind of craftsmanship that stands the test...

Professional Services

Smart Digital Investments

Digitru founder Virginia Johnson Helps Businesses Turn Web, Social and SEO into Measurable Growth Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Olivia Mayernick with Wildflower Creative Every marketing dollar matters for small businesses, and strategist Virginia Johnson knows how to make it count. As founder of Digitru, she helps service-based companies in Little Rock turn their websites, social media and SEO into smart investments for real growth. Whether it’s a martial arts studio or a...

Life + Culture

BAGGO, Brats N’ Blues

Don't Miss Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas' Entertaining Fundraiser at Rusty Tractor Vineyards Article by Staff | Photography by Contributed Mark your calendars for an afternoon of friendly competition, great food and live music at Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas' BAGGO, Brats N’ Blues fundraiser on Sunday, May 3, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Sunset Lodge at Rusty Tractor Vineyards.   Guests will enjoy a lively BAGGO tournament alongside live music from Whiskey Halo and will...

Entertainment

Small Business Big Stories

New Podcast Shares Stories of Local Small Business Owners Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Sarah Bussey Photography It’s not often small business owners get the recognition they deserve. A new podcast is changing that by giving these hardworking entrepreneurs a voice. Small Business Big Stories ,  hosted by David Munsey and produced by Kayla Sherman, spotlights small business owners across the country, challenging misconceptions and highlighting the resilience it takes to build a...