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Three Spaces, Three Styles … One Sweet Life

August 01, 2010 @ 01:26pm CDT, by Angela E. Thomas, photography by Janet Warlick

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Downtown North Little Rock is bustling with activity — day and night —thanks to the collective efforts of Mayor Patrick Hays, the Argenta Community Development Corporation and others. One way they’ve accomplished this is through residential occupancy. Townhomes and condominiums have brought nightlife to the forefront, and these homes are right in the heart of it all.

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Hidden Haven

July 01, 2010 @ 01:26pm CDT, by Angela E. Thomas, photography by Janet Warlick

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Tucked away in west Little Rock, the home of Sheree and Doug Meyer truly encompasses the best of both worlds: it’s in the city — in close proximity to shopping and entertainment venues — yet, it’s surrounded by the tranquility only Mother Nature can provide.

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Southern Elegance on the Green

June 01, 2010 @ 01:26pm CDT

 

Interior designer Janet Juengel and husband Victor, enjoy a classically southern home overlooking the beautiful greens of the Helena Country Club. Juengel is a well-versed interior designer with a booming business — J Juengel Interior Designs — in Helena, Ark., and though she often devotes her heart and soul to designing projects throughout the region, she has taken special care to create her own personal masterpiece of classic comfort and style.

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Hidden Treasures … in the Mountain Home area!

May 01, 2010 @ 01:26pm CDT, by Linda Burlingame, photographs courtesy of the venues


The 46th Annual Spring Tour of Quapaw Quarter homes features five distinctly beautiful homes — each beloved, and rightfully so.

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Historic Habitats

May 01, 2010 @ 01:26pm CDT


The 46th Annual Spring Tour of Quapaw Quarter homes features five distinctly beautiful homes — each beloved, and rightfully so.

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Magnificently Modern

April 01, 2010 @ 01:26pm CDT

The northwest Arkansas home of Ralph and Marketa Burns offers the semi-retired couple all the conveniences of state-of-the-art energy-efficiency methods with a classic, chic and modern style.

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Brockinton Garden

March 01, 2010 @ 01:26pm CST


The Brockintons called on Smith and his team several years ago during the throes of construction to help them get closer to the target they desired for their landscape.


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Cozy on the Cove

February 01, 2010 @ 01:26pm CST, by Angela E. Thomas, Photography by Janet Warlick

When Bill and Linda Schwartz decided to build a weekend getaway, they knew exactly the site — on Lake Dardanelle — and who they’d call upon to design the cottage — longtime friend and architect Reese Rowland.

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ASID Awards


The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) awards.
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Christmas Lives Here

December 01, 2009 @ 10:58am CST, by Angela E. Thomas

 

Little Rock homeowners Kennon Bednar and Doug Mitchell love Christmas. Their 3,100-square foot home is less than a decade old; however, with architecture inspired by the 1840s, these holiday fans use traditional dÉcor to bring Christmas to their home.

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On the Waterfront

November 01, 2009 @ 01:26pm CST

The name Ferguson has long been associated with well-crafted, beautifully-designed, quality, custom homes.  So, one would expect Rick Ferguson’s own home to be this and more … and it is.

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Building an Empire

October 01, 2009 @ 01:26pm CDT, by Amy Bowers • Photography by Jennifer Freeman

Edward and Angela Moody found inspiration in eras of luxurious living and pampering when they decorated their west Little Rock home.
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Mid-Century Majesty

September 01, 2009 @ 12:00pm CDT, by Angela E. Thomas • Photography by Jennifer Freeman

Bill Brewer has lived in the quiet town of Paragould, Ark., all his life. He’s seen houses built, remodeled, torn down … including the beautiful home he shares with wife Diane.
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Sweet Serenity

August 01, 2009 @ 01:26pm CDT, by Angela E. Thomas • Photography by Jennifer Freeman

Heber Springs, Ark., is just about an hour’s drive — but a lifetime away — from Little Rock. Within this town of about 7,200 is a perfect example of “getting away from it all” … Primrose Creek.
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Poolside Paradise

July 01, 2009 @ 12:00pm CDT, by Amy Bowers & Angela E. Thomas • Photography by Sarah Clarke Knight & Jason Masters

Having a pool is like having an additional family room. Here are three Arkansas homes whose owners have not only extended their living space, but they have created backyard oases – each designed to fit their families' lifestyles.
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Luxe Lake Living

June 01, 2009 @ 12:00pm CDT, by Angela E. Thomas • Photography by Sarah Clarke Knight

Dr. Bruce Mitchell has struck the perfect balance in his Hot Springs home. It has clean lines and modern furnishings, yet is warm, relaxed and — because of his interests — features a bit of whimsy.
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