A great place to take a break. Photography by Sara Edwards Neal [dropcap]You[/dropcap] may know that Guillermo’s Coffee House & Roastery roasts more than 30 types of beans in-house and supplies a number of shops including River City Coffee in Little Rock, Morningside Bagels in Maumelle, Coffee with a Cause in Bryant, and Bookends…
The cool color palette of Laura and Woody Juels’ home is elegance defined. Located in the city, this 4,800-square-foot home still has a pastoral setting. In fact, Laura Juels said they purchased the home because of its great outdoor space. Photography by Janet Warlick [dropcap]The[/dropcap] home wasn’t open or designed to their liking, so…
The iconic forward-thinking First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “No woman can really reach a place of recognition unless she has actually earned that place.” Photography by Lily Darragh / Shot on location at The Studios at Bespoke Media, Little Rock [dropcap]Each[/dropcap] March, AY recognizes the contributions, talents and tenacity of several of Arkansas’…
A fun Q&A with some of the state’s up-and-coming chefs as well as culinary superstars. Photography by Janet Warlick ROB NELSON (Online Exclusive) Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie / Bentonville Are you a formally trained chef or an on-the-job-trained cook? I am a formally trained chef. Where were you trained? I studied in…
A fun Q&A with some of the state’s up-and-coming chefs as well as culinary superstars. Photography by Janet Warlick Dr. Glenn R. Mack Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food / Northwest Arkansas Community College Are you a formally trained chef or an on-the-job-trained cook? Both. I grew up cooking for family…
Hidden just off of Rodney Parham Road in west Little Rock is one of the region’s best kept secrets: Table 28. Photography by Janet Warlick [dropcap]Located[/dropcap] in the New Orleans-themed The Burgundy Hotel, Table 28 offers outstanding customer service, lovely surroundings and an atmosphere that accommodates casual and formal dining occasions. Executive chef/business partner…
A Bit of Homemade Goodness Photography by Sara Edwards Neal [dropcap]Though[/dropcap] Sharon Woodson only launched her boutique business Honey Pies last fall, word has gotten around: her pies are deliciously endearing. This Northwest Arkansas native started her company, calling on know-how she gained while helping her grandmother — “a true Southern lady” — in the matriarch’s kitchen.…
Women’s Own Worth (W.O.W.) is making a huge impact in the lives of abuse survivors in our state. Photography by Becca Snider Tally [dropcap]The[/dropcap] nonprofit’s mission is to “empower women to know their own worth” by providing services to women and families who have been victims of domestic violence or violent crime. Each day…
Residents in west Little Rock’s Walton Heights-Candlewood neighborhood enjoy a number of amenities, including an incredible view of the Arkansas River and the Two Rivers Bridge. Empty nesters Ann and Keith Straughn’s home capitalizes upon this lovely setting. Photography by Janet Warlick [dropcap]Hues[/dropcap] of white and gray provide an ideal and gorgeous backdrop for…
Designer Tom Chandler shares tips for hanging artwork in your home! Photography by Janet Warlick TIPS FROM THE DESIGNER: No. 1. The art doesn’t have to match the sofa. No 2. Everything doesn’t have to be — and cannot be — hung at eye level. ADDITIONALLY, Define the space. “Introduce art into the space…
