Home Services

Before You Paint It:

Paint is one of the fastest ways to transform a home. But here’s something you probably don’t expect to hear from a painting contractor:Not everything needs to be painted.At Brush & Pride Painting, we work on homes throughout Little Rock and Central Arkansas, and sometimes the best advice we can give a homeowner is to put the paintbrush down.Before you paint that brick, cover those wood cabinets, or turn every architectural detail the same shade of white, let’s talk. Thinking About Painting...

Life + Culture

Fennel & Fire

From Loose-Leaf Teas to Artisan Spices, Tay Stratton Is Blending Magic into Everyday Meals Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia After infusing extra thoughtfulness with a touch of culinary artistry, Tay Stratton found the formula for her very own spice and tea company, Fennel and Fire. For more than a decade, she has given at-home chefs across the country the chance to start their day off with organic, rich loose-leaf tea and end it with a meal elevated...

Life + Culture

Toast & Taste

An Autumn Tradition Brings Community Together While Giving Back to Wildwood Park for the Arts Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Shelbi Eason, Contributed Good food, good wine and good times for a good cause. That is what Toast and Taste, an enchanting and charitable evening hosted by Wildwood Park for the Arts, entails. Time well spent at this annual autumn fundraiser directly supports Wildwood’s programs in arts education, theater performances and nature conservation. Every year...

Food + Beverage

A Slice of Paradise

Famous Pies Are Only a Piece of the Story at Shangri-La Café, Where 70 Years of Tradition Have Inspired Generations of Loyal Customers Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Holly Tilley For 70 years the Shangri-La Café has been serving up comfort food, made-from-scratch pies and even a hefty serving of artistic inspiration.  Other than the décor, not much at the café has changed in seven decades, and that’s just the way customers like it. “We have homemade lunch specials every day...

Shopping

Eggshells Kitchen Co.

Rick and Michelle Rogers Serve up Tools, Tastes and Community Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia With 18 years of history and now two new owners, the mission of Eggshells Kitchen Co. in The Heights boils down to one goal: uplifting home chefs. Among the seemingly endless shelves, food enthusiasts and home cooks alike can find any gadget or artisanal good. They might even discover their next favorite recipe during an in-store cooking class and tasting...

Arts + Culture

Food for Thought

Community Embraces New Library Square Books Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Central Arkansas Library System, Contributed Hungry for knowledge? Library Square Books, the Central Arkansas Library System’s bookstore, reopened after two years and is ready to satisfy every literary craving. “Whether you want a large meal you can slowly savor or a quick, tasty bite, the right book is out there waiting for you — hopefully at Library Square Books,” says manager Jessica Scott.  Time and...

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...