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AT HOME OUT & ABOUT70 On the Town Your guide to uptown style72 On the Road A Shopper’s Mecca: West Little Rock79 What’s in Store Tabletop wares80 Last Look Family Scrapbook
AT HOME STYLE12 Stylish Finds Colorful cooking gear
14 Design News What’s new and notable in The Natural State
18 Collections At Your Service: Sterling silver serving pieces
23 Before & After A modular home built by University of Arkansas students
29 In the Garden What’s growing in the governor’s garden
36 Design Kitchen & Bath Notebook: Traditional to modern products
AT HOME KITCHENS & BATHS44 Old World Update European details in a Little Rock kitchen and bath
52 Transitional Transformation A Little Rock kitchen and bath are renovated with streamlined style
60 Modern Makeover In Rogers, a dark kitchen becomes spaciously light
66 Designers in Demand
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LIGHT INNOVATIONSLittle Rock, AR
(501) 223-9026
TEC ELECTRICNorth Little Rock, AR
(501) 758-5483
HAMBUCHEN LIGHTINGConway, AR
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On the cover The kitchen in Dr. Jake and Cheryl Jaquiss’
Little Rock home, designed by Massimo.
Photographed by Nancy Nolan. See page 52.
Find your Design StyleTRADITIONAL TO MODERN
Kitchens & Baths
New Products for Your Busiest Spacesplus...See What’s Growing in the Governor’s Garden
p.s. Enjoy an insider’s look at the diversity of design
around the country with our new guest blog column, The Traveling Designer with Tobi Fairley. A nationally known
Arkansas native and Little Rock resident, Tobi gives you a
behind-the-scenes peek at design happenings around the
country. Follow her jaunts at blog.athomearkansas.com
and enjoy the armchair travels!
Traditional, modern, or the mix of contemporary with classic elements that’s come to be known as transitional—no matter your tastes, we aim to show you great examples of all
these design styles and the myriad of looks in between.Design is all about personal preference: what you like and what fi ts your home, your lifestyle and your
family. In a state as diverse as ours, variety abounds, from classic Southern estates to charming hillside
bungalows to modern urban and rural retreats. Our goal is to show you how intriguing and comfortable
each of these styles can be, and to help you appreciate the design strengths whether or not the look suits
your tastes.
As a designer friend of mine says, “What’s good is good.” You can enjoy the look of a well-designed room,
even if you wouldn’t choose it for your own space. Our editorial team embodies that “best of every style”
philosophy too, and in meetings you’re as likely to fi nd us swooning over a photo of a tapestry on an aged
wall or a pitcher full of roses on a farm table as you are a sleekly mod chair in a loft setting.
When we set out to fi nd inspiring kitchens and baths for this issue, we had variety in mind. As a
result, we’ve included three distinct examples: a modern makeover, a transitional transformation, and a
renovation with an old worldly elegant result. Along the way, you’ll fi nd suggestions for the latest fi xtures
and appliances that complement those looks, to help you outfi t your own dream space and suit your
personal taste.As always, let us know what you think—and vive la difference!
Long live design diversity!
Behind-the-scenes design news from around the globe
M a r s h a l l C l e m e n t s
Classic, custom pieces and timeless antiques.
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Now You’re CookingSpice up your kitchen with a host of colorful appliances and wares, like these three-quart colanders by
Reston Lloyd, shown in red, orange, lemon, lime and olive. The Kitchen Store, Conway
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Colorful Cooking1. Green oval, red round and teal square casserole dishes by Tag. Rose Cottage, Conway 2. Le Creuset stock pots and French ovens in multiple sizes. Kitchen Co., Little Rock 3. Imperia pasta maker. Williams-Sonoma, Little Rock, Rogers 4. Melamine mixing bowls. Williams-Sonoma, Little Rock, Rogers 5. Viking professional mixer in red. The Kitchen Store, Conway 6. Oven mitts and pot holder by MU Kitchen, Gripperboard cutting board by architec. Eggshells Kitchen Co., Little Rock
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Little Rock retailer raises funds forArkansas Children’s Hospital
Kitchen & Bath Concepts is gearing up for its annual Home Expo, where design pros and renovation resources set up booths in the showroom and offer info on appliances, surfacing, cabinetry, energy-efficiency and more. Along with free food and refreshments, the highlight of the event is a silent auction in which bidders can win items ranging from retail gift certificates to interior design makeovers to kitchen remodels. Kitchen & Bath Concepts sponsors the event so that all proceeds can go directly to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. For more information, visit www.kbc1.com or call (501) 225-5221.
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Saturday, September 119 to 3 p.m.
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Grape stompers and roaming musicians will transport guests to wine country at Wildwood Park for the Arts’ annual Wine & Food Festival. Along with an international selection of wines, the festival features offerings from the area’s finest restaurants, including Lulav, Forty Two, Acadia Restaurant, Ferneau, ZaZa, Boulevard Bread Company, and The Blue Cake Company. A silent auction and cork pull round out the evening. For more information, call (501) 821-7275 or visit www.wildwoodpark.org.
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Friday, September 176:30 to 9 p.m.
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Each year since 1968, the tree-shaded grounds around the historic Tate Barn have hosted what has become south Arkansas’ largest arts-and-crafts fair. The Camden Business and Professional Women’s Organization sponsors the event, where you can watch a potter or woodcarving artist at work or purchase a newly made treasure from one of the hundreds of craft booths. All goods are original and handmade, and you can expect to fi nd ceramics, paintings, seasonal decor, clothing, jewelry, stained glass, baskets and much more. For more information, visit www.bpwbarnsale.org.
42nd Annual Camden BPW Barn Sale
Craft Convergence
Saturday, September 259 to 5 p.m.
Mystifi ed by low-fl ow faucets, no-VOC paints and sustainably harvested wood? A new resource now offers the know-how and the goods to help sort it out. Natural Building Solutions’ 4,000-square-foot showroom features environmentally-friendly building products ranging from fl ooring, fi xtures and surfacing to building materials and cleaning supplies. The experienced staff, including owners Sam Muffoletto and LEED accredited professional John Allen, are available to guide homeowners and professionals in choosing the most effi cient renovation or building materials, with most items warehoused on-site. 3244 N. College Ave., (479) 527-0500, www.GetNaturalUSA.com
One-stop eco-friendly retailer opens in Fayetteville
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Rehab furniture, raise moneyLocal artists, schools and community members
have rehabbed furnishings and decorative accessories from the Habitat for Humanity
ReStores, readying the items for a silent auction so lucky winners can add them to their own homes.
Call (501) 804-2633 for more information.
Habitat for Humanity Restore & After Silent Auction
Lafayette Building, 523 S. Louisiana St.Little Rock
Thursday, September 306:30 to 9 p.m.
GOING GREEN
Genuine Treasures at Unguessable Prices
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A Little Rock collector’s arsenal of English antiques features a mix of
sterling silver serving and flatware piecesBy Paulette Pearson
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The Silver Lining
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The trick to enjoying your sterling silver serving pieces, says Cindy Staley, co-owner of English Antique Imports in Maumelle's I-40 Antique Center, is to keep it readily accessible. Staley doesn’t hide her sterling away for safekeeping, or to use only for special occasions. And she advises clients not to fret over it either. “What many people don’t realize is that the more you use silver, the less high maintenance it is,” she says.
Kept within easy reach, sterling silver can become a part of your daily routine, and even enhance your everyday life—gravy ladles can be used to serve barbecue sauce, champagne coolers can hold fresh fl owers, and toast racks can double as letter holders. “Be creative,” Staley suggests. Since each piece was made with a prescribed function, like biscuit barrels and pastry servers, silver is ideal for easier entertaining. Plus, the act of regularly washing and drying it with a soft cloth will buff away tarnish, caused by sulfur in the air, and lessen the need for tedious polishing.
Several times a year, Staley and her husband travel to England to hand-select antiques, including silver for clients seeking to expand their own collections. Often on the lookout for clients’ requests, such as grapefruit spoons, they hit the ground running, sifting through quaint shops and booths at local fairs, from Brighton to Bath to Oxford and beyond. Their strategy is to bring home the highest quality, most unique-looking varieties they come across. “I’ve learned that if it catches my eye,” she adds, “it will catch someone else’s.”
Staley especially admires the artisanal qualities of silver; that the artisans producing it so long ago, in the very regions of England she visits, “were so proud of their craftsmanship and what they did,” Staley explains. She much prefers these older versions because they have a heavier weight of silver and a more beautiful patina. “I like to see darkness in the crevices,” she says. And since it’s rare to fi nd multiples of old patterns, Staley suggests not being afraid to mix and match.
Their hallmarks are also a telltale sign of craftsmanship, as well as quality. In the 12th century, laws regulating silversmiths led to an elaborate system of hallmarking, so that each piece bears a mark indicating the year, the maker’s name and the place of assay, or where the fi neness or purity of metal was determined. As a result, hallmarks are a good way to denote authenticity, so forgery is uncommon. These marks are numerous and have evolved over centuries, and pocket guidebooks are available which Staley keeps close at hand.
No doubt Staley, a self-described Anglophile, has another trip to England in the works very soon. “Sometimes,” she laughs, “I don’t know what piece I need until I see it.”
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Sustainable, affordable and stylish living combine in a new downtown Little Rock home designed and built by University of Arkansas studentsBy Diane Carroll
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In the Pettaway Park neighborhood in downtown Little Rock, a
simple and sleek new home on a corner lot breaks from convention. Although
it qualifies as affordable housing, ample windows and a slatted wooden exterior
convey high quality materials. While it appears nestled into the lot, mere months
ago it was built in a Fayetteville warehouse and trucked to the site. And though
the streamlined appearance suggests professional design and construction, the
home was created by a group of students from the University of Arkansas Fay Jones
School of Architecture.
The 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath home is a collaboration between
the University of Arkansas, the non-profit Downtown Little Rock Community Design
Corporation and mentors from the construction industry. For more than a decade,
the Downtown Little Rock CDC has been working to revitalize the neighborhood,
which is east of Main Street and south of MacArthur Park, with affordable and
sustainable housing. That concept, says University of Arkansas associate professor
Michael Hughes, who led the design/build project, was a natural fit for the student
program. “Our goal is to create good architecture, not just architecture that’s
good for having been built by students,” says Hughes. “We carry that respect over
to the neighborhood as well, creating top quality work despite the fact that it’s an
affordable home.”
Since the students needed to remain on the Fayetteville campus for other classes,
the team opted to construct the home in a local warehouse and have it delivered
in prefabricated modules via truck to the Little Rock location. The design had
to fit affordability criteria, size limitations for highway travel, structural needs
for installation by crane onto a foundation, as well as the time limit of being
completed in one academic year. “It was an incredibly complex set of logistics,”
says Hughes, “that went surprisingly well, thanks to industry mentors and the
students’ dedication.”
The couple that prequalified for the affordable home had expressed an interest
in modern design, and the students obliged with an open floor plan featuring one
expansive main room with an integral kitchen, plus two bedrooms with a shared
Four modules were fabricated in a Fayetteville warehouse, trucked to the site and placed via crane onto a foundation the students had created. The modules were then connected and finished; the completed home features oak floors, an expansive translucent glass window in the living area, and concrete kitchen and bath counters.
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Design Resources
ABC-Central Block & Brick, Springdale
ACE Glass Co., Little Rock
Arkansas Rebar Inc., Benton
Ash Grove Packaging Corp., Little Rock
Barbee Equipment Inc., Rogers
Brundage-Bone Concrete Pumping, Little Rock
Darragh Company, Little Rock
Harrison French & Associates, Bentonville
Hugg & Hall, Springdale
Hum’s Hardware & Rental, North Little Rock
Ironman Fabrication, Fayetteville
Jeffrey Sand Co., Conway
L & L Metal Fabrication, Tontitown
Meeks, Fayetteville
Nabholz, Rogers
Paul Page Dwellings, Little Rock
Prospect Steel Company, Little Rock
Razorback Concrete Company, locations statewide
Roberts-McNutt Roofing, Springdale
RSC Equipment Rental, Farmington
Smart Structures Distributing, Little Rock
Windsor Windows & Doors, locations statewide
Witsell + Evans + Rasco Architects/Planners, Little Rock
bath in between. For additional living space, the design team included porches on the front and
the back of the home, and large windows overlooking the spaces aid cross-ventilation.
“We used passive strategies to cut down on electricity use,” says Hughes, noting that a cedar
wood screen system on the sides of the house works as a sunshade, and that a white roof deflects
heat as well. Other sustainable elements include a high-efficiency furnace, an on-demand hot
water heater, soy-based spray foam insulation and energy-star appliances.
With the positive reception the completed home has received, the groups involved are
considering future collaborations and the role of prefabricated modular homes. “This project
offered an alternative to conventional construction,” says Hughes, “and that could translate to
affordable housing throughout the state.”
A screen system, made from cedar, shades the sides of the house and frames the front and back porches. The students turned the sections of cedar where the modules were connected into a design element; abundant windows encourage cross-ventilation.
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A bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables makes its way from the garden to the governor’s table, thanks to a dedicated group of master gardeners
By Lila Ashmore
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Roasted autumn vegetables, feta puffs with fresh spinach, and pinwheels
with beets, goat cheese and pistachios have become first family favorites at the
Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, made all the more delicious because the main
ingredients have been grown on-site.
The mansion sits on eight-and-a-half acres in the heart of the historic Quapaw
Quarter in Little Rock, and an organic vegetable garden is nestled in the southeastern
corner of the property, surrounded by a distinctive picket fence and encircled by
flowering crabapple, holly and magnolia trees. The bucolic setting in the heart of
the city was created as part of garden designer P. Allen Smith’s overhaul of the
mansion grounds in 2005, and over the past few years the 3,600-square-foot plot
has produced bountiful harvests under the guidance of the Pulaski County Master
Gardener program.
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The plot contains seven symmetrically grouped raised beds, with a line of espaliered
Gala apples on the east and an entry gate on the west. Each vegetable bed is filled with
a blend of topsoil, compost and other amendments, equipped with a just-below-ground
irrigation system, and rimmed with wide ledges that offer a place to sit while sorting
seeds, cleaning greens or trimming onions. The crops range from asparagus to zucchini
and everything in between: beans, squash, corn, greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers,
cabbage, onions, peas, potatoes, garlic, radishes and more, with a dedicated group of
master gardeners tending to it weekly. Last year, the fruits of their labor were recognized
as the vegetable garden was honored as one of the Arkansas Master Gardener Project of
the Year award winners.
The kitchen staff, led by chef Jay Baxter, and first lady Ginger Beebe, who is also
a master gardener, take a very active interest in the program, helping to select the
crops planted in any given season and proudly pointing to the vegetable garden as an
important contribution to their daily diet. When their hectic schedule allows, Governor
Mike Beebe and the first lady enjoy cooking their own meals and utilizing the fruits and
vegetables from the garden.
“We are healthy eaters,” says Mrs. Beebe. “We enjoy making different sauces, and by
using fresh tomatoes and herbs from the garden, the main dishes we concoct are always
complemented by organically-grown, tasty produce.” The first lady credits the master
gardeners for their hard work and devotion in making the renovated vegetable garden a
family and visitor favorite. “The garden is a year-round project,” she says. “The governor
and I are grateful to them and laud their efforts in encouraging Arkansans that our
state is one of the most bountiful in the union.”
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First Family FavoritesRecipes from chef Jay Baxter, Arkansas Governor’s Mansion
Beet, Goat Cheese and Pistachio Pinwheels
RECIPE:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss clean beets in olive oil, place on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with coarse salt. Place in oven and bake until tender, approx. 30-45 minutes. Pierce with a fork or knife to determine tenderness. When fully cooked, remove from oven and let cool. Meanwhile, in a food processor bowl, combine cheeses, lemon juice, chives, garlic powder and pepper. Blend until smooth and spreadable. Add pistachios and pulse for a few seconds. When beets have cooled, slice as thinly as possible into chips. Microwave fl our tortillas in package until hot and pliable, 30 seconds to 1 minute. One at a time, remove tortilla from package and cover with cheese mixture to desired thickness; 1/8 to 1/4 inch is best. Next place beet chips on top of cheese mixture, covering completely, and roll up as tightly as possible. Repeat with remaining ingredients until fi nished. Place rolls in refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour. Slice into pinwheels of desired thickness. Bite sized or small sushi roll size is best.
INGREDIENTS:1 T. olive oil3 fresh beets (trimmed and scrubbed clean)1 tsp. kosher salt1 pkg. small fl our tortillas1 cup goat cheese (herbed is preferable)1 8 oz. pkg. fat free cream cheese (room temp.)1 tsp. lemon juice2 T. chopped fresh chives1 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. black pepper1/4 cup shelled pistachios
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INGREDIENTS:1 cup butternut squash (peeled and seeded) 1 cup pumpkin (peeled and seeded)2 beets (scrubbed clean)1 shallot (peeled)3 cloves garlic2-3 carrots (scrubbed clean)2-3 parsnips (scrubbed clean)1 cup fresh chopped sage3-4 rosemary sprigs2 T. olive oil1 T. black pepper1½ T. kosher salt
RECIPE:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice all vegetables into bite size pieces, leaving carrots and parsnips long. Slice lengthwise if needed. Keep vegetables around the same size so they cook in the same amount of time. Toss veggies with olive oil, sage and rosemary. Place in a baking dish and add 1/4 cup water. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in oven and bake for approx. 1 hour, turning about every 20 minutes.
Sage and Rosemary Roasted Autumn Vegetables
INGREDIENTS:1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. nutmeg1 tsp. garlic powder1 cup tightly packed fresh spinach1 tsp. fl our1/4 cup feta crumbles10 canned jumbo biscuits
RECIPE:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place all ingredients in a food processor bowl and pulse until well incorporated. Place dough on a lightly fl oured surface and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a biscuit cutter and place biscuits on a lightly greased cookie sheet; spray canola oil works fi ne. (Cut the dough into squares to have zero waste.) Bake biscuits in a hot oven until light golden, 15-25 minutes. Serve hot.
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A trio of design styles to discover your ideal kitchen and bath.
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A Little Rock design team pays attention to details and creates a traditional kitchen and bath worthy of the European countryside
Interview: Paulette Pearson Photography: Nancy Nolan Styling: Mandy Keener
In Little Rock’s Hickory Hills neighborhood, designers Reggie Marshall and Jim Clements renovated a 1970s home for a pair of antique-loving clients. They outfitted the kitchen backsplash with terracotta floor tiles found in Hungary and embellished the hood with architectural elements. An antique painted armoire hugs the corner. Facing page: A Swedish grandfather clock guards the arched brick-lined entry; flooring throughout is limestone.
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AHIA: Does that show through in the kitchen?
RM: Yes, it does, through the materials Jim Clements and I
used. The backsplash, which
is made from terracotta
floor tile, the architectural
elements for the hood, a
bronze sink, a bead-board
ceiling, which we mottled
to appear painted a number
of times. It feels like an old,
warm European kitchen with
bread baking and soup on the
stove.
AHIA: What was the style of
the home originally?
RM: Very 1970s, with low
ceilings and small rooms.
We didn’t change the height
of the rooms. What we did
change was pretty much
everything else. We started
with color. The homeowners
wanted something European,
and we wanted it to be, for
the most part, more country
feeling. It looks like an
English country house with
French overtones. We used
architectural elements and,
in the kitchen in particular,
they challenged us to create a
space that wasn’t ordinary.
AHIA: The European country
house feeling seems to carry
over from the kitchen to the
bathroom as well.
RM: We try to design so that
you could take a chair out of
any room, place it in another, and it would still work, color-
wise. We also try for our designs not to be dated. If you stick
with the classics, just like a good black dress, you’re going
to be safe.
AHIA: What dates a house?
RM: Color, trendy things and even floor covering. In the
bath, we did limestone floors, but in a different way by
insetting red Indian onyx. That red shows up in the French
gothic revival altar from Avignon, which we used as a vanity.
AHIA: You used an interesting cabinet in the breakfast
room as well—it’s a showstopper.
RM: It’s from an old dry goods store in Eastern Europe,
and the whole space came together around it. We wanted
At Home in Arkansas: How would you describe this home, in five words or fewer?
Reggie Marshall of Marshall Clements: Livable European country house.
to complement the blue, which is how the terracotta in the
kitchen came about. Then we found the Portuguese rug
ottoman, the farm table,
and the Swedish grandfather
clock, which has blue. The
blue just started coming into
play.
AHIA: What about the old
wives’ tale that big pieces
make a room feel smaller?
RM: When rooms are small,
with no natural light, you
have to push the envelope
with scale. If you have
something in a small room
that’s massive, it reads “big”
and it can make it look less
busy.
AHIA: The gilded molding
adds a regal quality to the
bathroom.
RM: Many of the pieces we
found were gilded and dark
cerulean blue. From that,
the homeowner wanted
the space to be more like
a chateau, a little more
elegant. That gilding is
something that’s just very
French.
AHIA: Love the freestanding
bathtub, set at an angle.
RM: We wanted it to appear
old, as if it needed to be
filled with water by hand.
And the faucet is in the
middle so you can lie on
either end of the tub and
look out over the balcony. That allowed us to take advantage
of the wall space and to approach the bathroom in a
different way. If it were my house, I’d enjoy a glass of wine
there every evening.
Design Resources
Interior design, furnishings, tile backsplash Marshall
Clements, Little Rock
Bath tub, kitchen hardware PC Hardware, Little Rock
Brick Antique Brick & Block, Little Rock
Glass-kitchen cabinets Soos Stained Glass, Maumelle
Kitchen appliances Metro Appliances & More, Little Rock
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In the well-appointed laundry room, silk taffeta draperies frame a French, early-19th century limestone basin and a French antique iron chandelier with amethysts and rock crystals. Facing page: The kitchen island is inset with a single basin, extra-deep, bronze sink.
Accommodating the large pine armoire, which stores linens and flatware, in the butler’s pantry required tearing out and rebuilding a wall. The English painting dates to the early 19th century. Facing page: A large-scale chandelier and wall cabinets from Eastern Europe were used for dramatic impact in the breakfast room, which features an antique farm table and an ottoman covered with a Portuguese rug.
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A 1920s iron and crystal chandelier from the south of France hangs above a freestanding tub in the Chateau-inspired bathroom, which overlooks the gardens. An armoire formerly used in a bedroom was refurbished to hold bath towels. Facing page: A Gothic Revival altar from Avignon was adapted for use as a sink, pairing with a Venetian mirror and cut-crystal pendant lamps.
In Little Rock, a thoughtful renovation turns a series of small spaces into an airy kitchen and bath with streamlined style
Interview: Diane Carroll Photography: Nancy Nolan Styling: Mandy Keener
Scott Paterek and Rus Venable of Massimo reconfigured a series of small rooms in Dr. Jake and Cheryl Jaquiss’ home into an open kitchen. New dark-stained wood floors mix with white woodwork and soft green walls covered with Benjamin Moore’s Sweet Caroline. Stainless steel appliances include a Thermador microwave oven and warming drawer.
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AHIA: Sounds like making the spaces less formal and more
open were top priorities?
SP: Yes, the homeowners, Dr. Jake and Cheryl Jaquiss, have
three kids, and they were looking for more casual rooms
where the family could be together. They thought they
would need to add on to the house to gain open space, but
we were able to show them how we could work with the
existing footprint and make it more functional.
RV: It’s a good question to consider
before you add on—look at how you
really live in your home and whether
you can make better use of the space.
We use a pretty specific computer
program where we take the floor
plan of a house and see if we can
make it more efficient with a few
changes. Here, we worked with the
builder so that the structural support
systems could stay in place while still
revamping the flow of the rooms.
AHIA: Did the homeowners have
other wish list items for the kitchen
renovation?
RV: Cheryl is a great cook, and she
wanted a space that’s easy to work
in while the family is around. So we
created zones within the open area.
There’s a cooking zone around the
range, a prep zone on the island, and
a storage and serving zone alongside
it. The breakfast room doubles as a beverage serving area,
with a wine cooler, icemaker and refrigerated drawers for
drinks.
SP: We made the island extra functional as well, building
storage space into it and making it a gathering place by
adding seating on three sides. It’s difficult to carry on
a conversation if everyone is sitting on one end looking
straight ahead. We made the island T-shaped, so bar stools
fit on the sides and people can interact.
AHIA: What else did the homeowners have in mind?
RV: They definitely wanted rooms with more light, and we
spent a lot of time making the window rhythm correct
around the house. It lacked symmetry, and this is a very
traditional house with white columns out front. Adding the
pair of windows in the kitchen with the range in between
gave the room a sense of order.
SP: Clean lines were also important, a more modern
approach, and we went for a balance between the
traditional look of the house and the simplicity they
wanted. The breakfast table had been custom built for
them for another house, and its style defined their look—
simple lines, good materials.
At Home in Arkansas: This kitchen and bathroom seem so organized and efficient, and those big windows make the
areas extra bright. What were the rooms like before you began the renovation?
Scott Paterek of Massimo: The opposite of that! It’s a 1980s house, and the rooms were more formal and closed off.
Rus Venable of Massimo: The open kitchen you see now was once three separate rooms: a cooking area,
a breakfast room and a bathroom.
Design Resources
Contractor Chris de Bin Construction, Little Rock
Interior design, art, lighting Massimo, Little Rock
Appliances Metro Appliances & More, locations statewide
Cabinetry Moody Cabinets, Benton
Countertops, shower enclosure Advanced Bath & Kitchen, Little Rock
Paint Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, locations statewide
Plumbing fixtures The Plumbing Warehouse, Little Rock
AHIA: So you used a transitional style, classic elements with
a modern aesthetic. How did you carry that through your
design?
RV: We chose a Mission-style door for the cabinetry in
the kitchen and carried it through to the bathroom. The
cabinet doors are flat paneled instead of no panel or overly
ornate. We added crown molding, but it’s a curved, smooth
line with no detail. Window and door trim is a simple flat
band. The island is topped with
more traditional granite but the
surrounding counters are a more
contemporary Caesarstone. The
concept of simple yet traditional
kept coming up.
SP: Our goal was that you would
walk through the door and the
look would still feel in keeping
with the style of the house, that
nothing would feel harsh or
incongruent. That’s important
for resale too. Right now, the
Jaquisses are in the process of
relocating out of state, so we’re
glad we kept that goal in mind.
AHIA: How did the mix of
materials carry over to the
master bath?
SP: It began with the floor plan
again, turning a smallish bath
and closet into one enlarged and
open bathroom. Then we used the same style of cabinetry,
trim and molding as the kitchen. For surfaces, the
basketweave floor tile and marble counters are traditional,
while the shower tile feels more modern.
RV: The homeowners also were able to pare down what
they wanted in the room so it could have simple lines and
feel very orderly. They wanted a big tub and a large shower,
but separate vanities weren’t a priority. That allowed us to
introduce symmetry into the space, balancing the shower
with the water closet, and the tub lined up across from the
vanity. Between the design of the room and the materials
used, the house feels balanced.
A Sub-Zero refrigerator and beverage service area (refrigerated drawers, wine storage and icemaker) mark the transition between the kitchen and breakfast room, which features a handcrafted table the Jaquisses had custom-made in Wisconsin. Stainless steel industrial-style pendant lamps are from Massimo. “They’re large, but the open room needed this scale,” says Paterek, “and they’re a good mix of traditional but simple.”
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A granite countertop on the island blends with Caesarstone counters in the serving and cooking areas. Barstools at the T-shaped island are from Design Within Reach. Facing page: Flanked by a symmetrical pair of new windows, a six-burner Wolf range with a double oven and a griddle create a focal point in the kitchen.
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Between the design of the room and the materials used, the
house feels balanced.—Rus Venable
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Ann Sacks tile plus a marble tub surround and countertops from Advanced Bath & Kitchen set a shades-of-gray color palette in the master bath. Walls are Sherwin-Williams’ Repose Gray, fixtures are from Kohler, and the painting is by Patrick Phillips through Massimo.
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In Dennis and Marcia Davis’ renovated kitchen, designer Susan Latta contrasted the warm tones of a cherry-wood island with bookmatched maple cabinets. The breakfast table and chairs are from Lacuna Modern Interiors; the barstools are from Brashears. Floors made of brick pavers were refinished with Sherwin-Williams’ Tile-Clad Epoxy with a custom tint.
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Removing the peninsula of cabinetry that separated the breakfast room and kitchen created a spacious work area that now includes GE Monogram appliances and a Zephyr hood. Latta accentuated the window above the sink by framing it in stainless steel, matching the appliances and lighting.
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Design Resources
Design Susan Latta, CKD, CBD, CGP, Susan Latta Design,
Fayetteville
Contractor Precision Custom Building, Inc., Bella Vista
Appliances Metro Appliances & More, locations statewide
Barstools Brashears, Springdale
Cabinet hardware Hearth & Home, Lowell
Dining table, chairs Lacuna Modern Interiors, Fayetteville
Lighting Lewis Lighting & Home, Benton
Painted finishes-cabinetry, floor Johannessen Painting,
Springdale
Plumbing fixtures, sinks Plumb Perfect, Springdale
Tile-backsplash, fireplace surround Deco Pro, Fayetteville
At Home in Arkansas: The adage that a picture says a thousand words definitely applies to the
before-and-after photos of this kitchen. I can see that the layout of the room is the same, but the transformation from dark and traditional to light and
modern is dramatic.
Designer Susan Latta: I’m finding that many of my clients want to go that direction, with less clutter,
more calm, cleaner lines, subtle shades, and an orderly, easy-to-clean space.
AHIA: Was that the case
for these homeowners?
SL: Yes, that was a top
priority. My clients,
Dennis and Marcia Davis,
were newlyweds and
emptynesters when I began
working with them. Marcia
had moved into Dennis’
house in Rogers, and they
wanted to redesign the
kitchen to be more open,
orderly and functional.
AHIA: What were some of
the issues they were having
with functionality?
SL: They both like to
cook wonderful gourmet
meals and they’re wine
connoisseurs. They enjoy
having friends and family
over and cooking and
entertaining. But when
they cooked together,
they kept bumping into each other, and the space felt very
inefficient.
We all know guests always congregate in the kitchen,
which the peninsula discouraged. And aesthetically, the
Davises felt that the dark cabinetry, dark trim, and dark
floors didn’t create the atmosphere they had in mind for
entertaining.
AHIA: How did you manage to make the room feel so much
larger without adding to the space?
SL: We took the entire peninsula out so that the kitchen
is totally open to the breakfast space, and we removed
portions of walls separating the kitchen from the living
room so there’s more light entering the area and a better
flow for guests. We also lengthened the kitchen by accessing
several feet of unused space under a stairway. Those few
moves gained enough additional room to create more
functional work zones.
The reconfiguring made it necessary for us to replace the
cabinetry, and I extended the new cabinets all the way to
the ceiling. That creates a cleaner look—if the cabinets stop
short of the ceiling, people think they need to decorate up
there. I used a dark band of trim at the top of the cabinets,
and that draws your eye up, which enhances the sense of
openness.
AHIA: The light color
palette you chose also
adds to the spacious look.
SL: It does, and when
they showed me some
magazine images of rooms
they liked, I could see that
they were interested in
light cabinetry with rich
accents, like the glass
mosaic tile we chose for
the backsplash.
We used book-matched
maple cabinets with
a light finish—they
were meant to look
like bleached wood. We
lightened up the walls
and painted the crown
molding in the breakfast
room the same color
as the walls to create a
neutral backdrop. Same
for the floors: we took
them from dark to a light neutral by painting the pavers
with a durable finish.
AHIA: Are the two cooks now able to work together in the
kitchen without bumping into each other?
SL: Designing the room to incorporate two sinks was a
key element in solving that issue. We added a sink on the
island and created a prep zone, so Marcia can be chopping
vegetables while Dennis is cooking on the range. The
improved flow makes this a virtually bump-free kitchen now.
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Clockwise from top left: Latta extended the kitchen into unused space below a staircase, which made room for a pull-out pantry. The Kohler porcelain sink has a semi-circular section for filling or washing pots; the backsplash is glass mosaic tile. A corner cabinet holds a home office. The granite-topped island with a Kohler sink and Brizo faucet flanks a fireplace wall covered in travertine marble.
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3532 E. Race | Searcy, AR 72143 | 501-305-3139
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Beth Davis, a certifi ed interior decorator, has been designing homes and businesses in central Arkansas for 16 years. She also
owns Beth Davis Interiors, a lifestyle store in Searcy. “The retail side has been great for the design business,” Davis says. “Customers
can come in and see what is possible.”
“Some people have preconceived ideas about interior design or interior designers,” she says. “The shop provides a comfortable
atmosphere for potential clients to get a sense of my philosophy. Clients quickly become friends who stop in to have lunch or a
cup of coff ee.”
The retail side of Beth Davis Interiors features a well-edited mix of home furnishings, antiques, original art, accessories and gifts
that appeal to a wide variety of decorating preferences and budgets.
A remix is one of Beth Davis Interiors’ most popular design services. In as little as half a day, Davis brings a fresh look to a
client’s existing furniture and accessories. Davis’ full-service design extends to lighting, redesign and help with new construction
and remodels. She also works with the trade, and encourages designers to bring their clients by the store for one-stop shopping.
She woks with budgets large and small on short-term and long-term plans. In addition to residential, her portfolio includes
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At Vivid Designs, you’ll fi nd a wealth of home décor options in a wide variety of styles, from contemporary to
transitional to eclectic and, Vivid Designs’ specialty, French country. Each piece of beautiful art, furniture and all accessories
are carefully hand-selected to represent only the very best in quality and style, and are tailored to the personal tastes of
each client. With the goal of making the design experience unique to each customer, Vivid Designs invites them in as family
to off er a completely customized experience.
Owner Amber Herring-Doggett opened Vivid Designs in 2002 after attending the University of Central Arkansas and
working with some of the top furniture stores in central Arkansas. Amber and her family have been a part of the furniture
industry for three generations, gaining invaluable experience along the way. Their overall goal is to know each client on a
personal level, allowing an understanding of their lifestyle in order to fully realize the client’s personal taste. This allows
Vivid Designs to not only successfully provide its full line of design services, but also bring out the client’s personality in
their home for timeless results.
Founded by noted exterior designer and Little Rock native Daniel Keeley, DK Design creates elegant gardens and outdoor living
spaces, for residential and commercial clients in Arkansas and beyond. DK Design specializes in highly stylized or thematic gardens
inspired by European classicism, modern simplicity, or both. With access to an array of outdoor furnishings and fabrics from around
the world, they can accommodate almost any style or budget.
DK Design also believes in living outside the box, emphasizing personal, unique outdoor living spaces, and strives to blur the lines
between indoors and out. “We merge functionality and beauty,” Keeley says, “by designing exterior spaces that match their interior
counterparts in terms of quality, comfort and style.”
The process begins with thorough consultations, which aid in material selections, space planning and structure placement.
Once the project is complete, DK Design provides ongoing care through its exclusive home, garden and lifestyle program, “Garden
Concierge.” All the while, DK Design respects the environment by reducing waste, separating recyclables and disposing of rubbish
responsibly. “Through these simple steps,” Daniel explains, “we hope to ensure that gardening and outdoor living will continue to
touch lives in future generations.”
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P.O. Box 1423 | Fayetteville, AR 72702 | 479-443-9002
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Mark your calendar for a weekend in
one of Arkansas’ most stylish locales.
We’ve prepared your itinerary and an “it” girl’s shopping
guide for a relaxing getaway to West Little Rock, a mecca for
shopping, dining and end-of-summer fun.
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UPTOWN STYLEThe “It” girl’s guide for what to wear when out and about in West Little Rock
Movie Maven Dinner Date
DRESSBCBG. Companions, Little Rock
SCARFTolani. Companions, Little Rock
BOOTSButter. Companions, Little Rock
BRACELETSAccessory Gallery, Hot Springs
LIPSTICKBobbi Brown. Belk, Dillard’s, locations statewide
BLOTTING PAPERBobbi Brown. Belk, Dillard’s, locations statewide
RINGMinx Boutique, Little Rock
BOOTIESPlomo Shoes. Minx Boutique, Little Rock
JUMPSUITPoleci. Beyond Cotton, Little Rock
NECKLACEKendra Scott Jewelry. Beyond Cotton, Little Rock
GOLD CLUTCHUrban Expressions. Beyond Cotton, Little Rock
FOLDOVER BAGSachi. Companions, Little Rock
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Signature Shopping
SILK BLOUSEElie Tahari. B. Barnett, Little Rock
JEANSCurrent/Elliott. B. Barnett, Little Rock
HANDBAGValentino. B. Barnett, Little Rock
HEELSJimmy Choo. B. Barnett, Little Rock
SUNGLASSES3.1 Phillip Lim. B. Barnett, Little Rock
EARRINGSAmanda Sterett. B. Barnett, Little Rock
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A weekend’s worth of sensational shopping, deluxe dining and relaxation await in West Little Rock
THE CHIC BOUTIQUES OF WEST LITTLE ROCK beckon as a unique destination for a wardrobe-update shopping trip.
Beginning west of the Heights neighborhood and extending all the way to Chenal Valley, you’ll find everything from upscale
shops to alfresco dining to uber-relaxing day spas, sure to help you enjoy the waning days of summer in sizzling style.
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Barbara/Jean Ltd.
7811 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 227-0054
www.barbarajean.com
This upscale women’s store is lined
with contemporary designer clothing,
accessories, shoes and cosmetics.
Bauman’s
8201 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 227-8797
Personal service reigns at this fine
men’s clothing and accessories
destination.
B. Barnett
8201 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 223-2514
www.bbarnett.com
Meander through rooms of high-end
designer clothing, shoes, accessories,
beauty and fragrance lines. Book a
facial and stay awhile.
Catering to You
8121 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 614-9030
www.cateringtoyouinlittlerock.com
A variety of gifts and home
accessories, from kids’ toys to kitchen
gadgets.
Kenneth Edwards Fine Jewelers
7811 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 312-7477
www.kennethedwardsinc.com
Stop here for world-class jewelry,
including original designs, exclusive
lines and the latest in fashion.
WHERE TO EAT
Taziki’s Greek Fare
8200 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 227-8291
Casual, family-friendly atmosphere and
delicious Greek food.
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Trio’s
8201 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 221-3330
www.triosrestaurant.com
A mix of bold flavors and comforting
classics. We dare you to resist the
dessert platter.
PLEASANT RIDGE TOWN CENTER
WHERE TO SHOP
Beyond Cotton
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 221-1539
Friendly service and contemporary and
casual clothing and accessories abound
at this chic women’s store.
Cobblestone & Vine
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 219-3676
www.cobblestoneandvine.com
Beloved for beautiful gifts, art,
accessories, and classic home
furnishings with a European flair.
Cupcakes & Caterpillars
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 224-4747
www.cupcakesandcaterpillars.com
A classic boutique with baby and
children’s clothing, shoes, gifts and
more.
Faux Pas
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 716-2548
www.fauxpasjewelry.com
Fine and faux jewelry, plus unique
accessories and gifts.
Kitchen Co.
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 663-3338
Top names in cookware, bakeware and
kitchen accessories, plus gourmet foods
and gadgets.
M2Gallery
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 225-6257
http://m2lr.com
Great contemporary art, including
Arkansas artisans.
Roberson’s Fine Jewelry
Vesta’s Scarlet
Faux Pas
Moda
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 227-8844
Catering to all styles and budgets with
a large selection of dresses, denim and
accessories.
Roberson’s Fine Jewelry
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 664-9000
www.robersonsfinejewelry.com
A fashion-forward jewelry store known for
unprecedented service and exquisite designs
from designers like John Hardy, JB Star,
Elizabeth Showers and many more.
Snack Stop:
Saunter in the new
serve-yourself yogurt
joint, Orange Leaf (11525
Cantrell Rd.; 501-227-4522;
www.orangeleafyogurt.
com), then grab a cup, fill
with desired flavor (they
change daily) and add a
favorite topping—may we
suggest cookies and cream
with crushed Oreos?
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Vivid Designs
Bonefish Grill
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 228-0356
www.bonefishgrill.com
Deliciously prepared fish and more
served in a big-city atmosphere.
Capi’s Restaurant
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 225-9600
www.capisrestaurant.com
Enjoy wine with tapas and entrees
made from locally-produced organic
ingredients.
WHERE TO RELAX
Glo Limited
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 224-8222
Skilled estheticians and makeup
artists pamper with beauty
treatments—facial, massages, makeup
applications—and lines like Laura
Mercier and Chantecaille.
CHENAL VALLEY AREA
WHERE TO SHOP
Cleo’s West
11121 W. Markham St.
(501) 217-8900
www.cleosfurniture.com
Find luxury furniture and home
accessories at lovely prices.
Hank’s & More Fine Furniture
1000 S. Bowman Rd.
(501) 954-7130
www.hanksfurniture.com
Design inspiration abounds in this
gallery-based location, where rooms
feature classic furnishings mixed with
unique textiles and accessories.
Kid’s Furniture
12111 W. Markham St.
(501) 978-5439
http://kidsfurniturelittlerock.com
Arkansas’ one-stop locale for infant,
preschool, tween and teen furniture.
Phoenix Interiors
12315 Chenal Pkwy.
(501) 225-0400
http://phoenixinteriors.webs.com
Mirrors and wall art, unique
accessories, accent pillows, a variety
of lighting options and more.
Scarlet
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 223-8585
www.scarletclothing.com
This boutique stocks top-name
designs with a romantic/rock ‘n’ roll
feel.
Solemates
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 716-2960
Of-the-moment shoes, plus handbags
and accessories.
Thread
11601 Pleasant Ridge Rd.
(501) 223-8188
The latest styles in a range of prices,
from cocktail dresses to work attire.
Tuck & Cover
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 225-8825
www.tuckandcover.com
A must-visit for high-quality and
stylish furniture, bedding and
accessories for children and adults.
Vesta’s
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 375-7820
www.vestasboutique.com
Unique gifts, jewelry, fun clothing
and luxurious bedding, plus pet
accessories, handbags, bath and body
products and home decor.
Vivid Designs
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 225-3828
Art, furniture and accessories from
contemporary to Old World French to
transitional.
Warren’s
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 225-3515
Handbags and shoes from BCBG,
Donald J. Pliner, UGG, Tom’s and
more.
WHERE TO EAT
Bar Louie
11525 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 228-0444
www.barlouieamerica.com
A casual-cool new restaurant
specializing in signature cocktails and
oversized sandwiches.
Jones & Son
Cleo’s West
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WHERE TO EAT
B-Side
11121 Rodney Parham Rd.
(501) 554-0914
From the owners of Lilly’s Dim Sum,
Then Some comes a scrumptious new
breakfast/brunch place next door.
Smoked gouda grits and beignets
with lemon curd? Go ahead, it’s the
weekend.
FARTHER AFIELD ON CANTRELL
ROAD
WHERE TO SHOP
Companions
14810 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 868-8484
www.companionsboutique.com
Mothers and daughters alike shop
this hip upscale clothing store, also
well known for fabulous jewelry and
accessories.
The Good Earth Garden Center
15601 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 868-9464
www.thegoodearthgarden.com
A huge plant selection, pottery,
fountains and colorful displays in a
park-like atmosphere.
I.O. Metro
12911 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 217-0300
www.io-metro.com
Known for cutting-edge furniture,
art and accessories, this locale also
premiered the company’s collection of
one-of-a-kind Eastern imports.
Tobi Fairley Gallery
5507 Ranch Dr.
(501) 868-9882
www.tobifairleygallery.com
The designer’s new location features a
top-notch gallery representing artists
from Arkansas, Los Angeles, New
Orleans and across the South.
WHERE TO EAT
Capers
14502 Cantrell Rd.
(501) 868-7600
www.capersrestaurant.com
An award-winning cuisine and wine
list coupled with excellent service will
keep you coming back.
WHERE TO RELAX
Salon DeVal
8201 Ranch Blvd.
(501) 868-3076
www.salondeval.com
Show your locks some love with a
professional shampoo, cut and blow
dry before hitting the town, and
peruse the boutique for jewelry,
scarves, handbags and home décor.
Salon Frisor Mina
11610 Pleasant Ridge Rd.
(501) 219-2360
www.frisormina.com
Consult with the experts to trade your
classic cut for something more trendy,
or simply enjoy a much-deserved
mani/pedi.
WHERE TO RELAX
Rejuvenation Clinic Day Spa
11125 Arcade Dr.
(501) 228-4545
www.rejuvenationclinicdayspa.com
Shop ‘til you drop, and then indulge in
a lavish spa package that includes salt
scrubs, pedicures, massages, facials
and more.
THE PROMENADE AT CHENAL
WHERE TO SHOP
Just Dogs! Gourmet
17711 Chenal Pkwy.
(501) 821-5774
www.justdogsar.com
Pick up all-natural treats for your
pooch.
WHERE TO EAT
YaYa’s Euro Bistro
17711 Chenal Pkwy.
(501) 821-1144
www.yayasbistro.com
A mouth-watering menu of European/
Mediterranean cuisine, a full bar and
an outdoor patio.
RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
WHERE TO SHOP
Jones & Son Diamond & Bridal Fine
Jewelry
11121 Rodney Parham Rd.
(501) 224-3433
www.jonesandson.com
Little Rock’s oldest family-owned
jewelry store carries celebrity-favorite
designs from Tacori and Pandora.
Tobi Fairley Gallery I.O. Metro
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