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AT HOME OUT & ABOUT68 On the Town Festive weekend wear
70 On the Road Visit the Magnolia Blossom Festival, El Dorado, Lake Village, McGehee and Dumas
79 What’s in Store Spring Fashion
80 Last Look Lakeport Plantation
AT HOME STYLE12 Stylish Finds Heavy Metal
14 Design News What’s new and notable in The Natural State
16 Collections Antique tape measures
21 Design New options in tile and countertops
27 Before & After Tropical Touch A bedroom makeover in El Dorado
30 In the Bath Banishing the Blahs In Fayetteville, a renovated bath suite
36 In the Garden From Plain to Paradise An idyllic Little Rock garden
AT HOME RENOVATE & REFRESH46 Second Story, Second Chance A remodeled loft in Mountain Home50 Refresher Course A refurbished home in Searcy
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On the cover The sunroom in Mel and Sally Davis’ Little
Rock home, designed by Becky Charton.
See page 54.
May 2010
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Transformations are powerful.Whether it’s the pleasure of a fresh paint color on your walls, new pillows on your sofa or the joy of a
renovated room, finally finished and ready for use, there’s a sense of accomplishment that comes from making
your house suit you better.
We keep hearing from our readers that these kinds of makeovers are their biggest home priorities these
days. Giving ourselves a pick-me-up with a new color or fabric, reorganizing a space that just doesn’t function
as well as it could, or finally tackling the bigger room redos that have been on our “to do” lists.
For this issue, we went all over the state looking for great examples of home makeover ideas, and we
found them in all four corners: From Mountain Home to El Dorado, Lakeport to Fayetteville, Arkansans are
renovating, refreshing and renewing their rooms. We gathered up their “before” pictures and included them on
our pages too, so you could be inspired by what your fellow renovators began with and what satisfying results
they achieved.
Renovations and makeovers are transforming businesses around the state as well, bringing homeowners back
through the doors of shops that may have been quieter the last year or two. There’s transformation power in
your dollar, and as you shop smartly and let businesses know your interests—energy efficiency, sustainability,
affordability, luxury, uniqueness, etc.—you’re essentially shaping what happens in the marketplace. And in
choosing where to spend your money, you’re also influencing who stays in business.
For that reason, we highlight Arkansas-based vendors in our resource lists that accompany each story.
Throughout the state, we try to support your local merchants, as we know they ultimately support your local
economy. Let them know your interests, support them with your purchases and be sure to mention that you
saw them on the pages of At Home in Arkansas.
P.S. How are we doing? Are we covering the topics that interest you the most? Email me directly or
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The Cabot Area Home Builders Association will host the fi fth annual Avenue of Dreams Home Spectacular, featuring the 2010 Idea House along with seven other fully decorated show homes. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefi t Lonoke’s Open Arms Shelter for abused and neglected children and the Lonoke County Safe Haven for victims of domestic violence. For more information, visit www.cabotaveof-dreams.com or call the Cabot Chamber of Commerce, (501) 843-2136.
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A new DVD documents the life and work of Arkansas native Fay Jones, named by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 10 most infl uential architects of the 20th century. The documentary highlights his work statewide, including homes in Springdale, Hogeye and Forrest City. Available through www.uapress.com
Little Rock’s Quapaw Quarter Spring Tour Features Five Historic Homes
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Afternoon Tour of HomesSunday, May 9, 1 to 5 p.m.
The Quapaw Quarter Association’s 46th Annual Spring Tour of Historic Homes will feature fi ve diverse residences located in the Governor’s Mansion National Register Historic District of Little Rock. This year’s event brings back an old-time favorite: the evening Candlelight Tour, followed by dinner and dancing at Historic Trinity Episco-pal Cathedral.
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A whimsical assortment of antique tape measures inches its way into a Little Rock collector’s heart By Paulette Pearson
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Charles Duval, who works at Little Rock’s Fabulous Finds
Antiques, was looking for something small to collect, when his
friends found a cat-shaped tape measure at an antique store.
Charles had never seen anything like it before, “as whimsical
or unique,” he says, so he bought it. The next week, he bought
another one. And he is still collecting them nearly 40 years later.
“I’m known for it,” he says with a smile.
Charles owns more than 1,250 antique tape measures. There
are cats, dogs, birds, boats, people, hats, cars—“almost any
shape you could imagine,” he explains. They’re made from brass,
tortoise shell, ivory, sterling silver, celluloid, wood, metal, rubber,
and, in the case of one miniature charm variation, even gold.
Some also have moveable parts, such as a windmill, clock or the
brass, spinning carousel that Charles discovered at an antique
show in Kansas City. “It’s my favorite,” he says, noting its rarity.
Meant to be used and not simply displayed, interactive varieties
in good working order are very unusual today.
What makes the tape measures especially intriguing, though,
is that each says something about the time and place in which
it was made. Because sewing was commonplace, they were an
effective means of advertising. One is called “Bundles for Britain,”
for example, promoting the shipping of relief supplies to post-
war Britain, while others were fashioned in support of political
campaigns. Likewise, a clever figural of silent film star Charlie
Chaplin, whose mustache is pulled to reveal the tape, also speaks
to its bygone era.
Still others served as a means of self-expression and merriment
for the women who used them while sewing. These little
“whimsies,” as Charles refers to them, introduced humor into the
everyday lives of primarily upper-class women, beginning in the
Victorian era, whose main occupations included sewing, reading
and receiving guests. The delicate nature of the ladies of the time
might partially explain the reason that many tape measures have
survived. “I often wonder where the tape measures came from,
who owned them, where they’ve been,” says Charles.
Charles has found most of his treasures in the urban areas of
Illinois and Wisconsin, or on his travels to England. And while
they were produced around the globe, including the United
States, he explains that a distinguishing feature of European
variations—including Germany, England, France and Austria—is
the level of detail, from intricate filigree to the artistry of the
painting. “You can also determine its country of origin,” Charles
says, “by whether it features a metric measure.” Otherwise, many
remain unmarked and undated. A figural pig made in the United
States in 1889 is one of Charles’ oldest, though many appear to
have been made earlier than that.
No matter how expansive his collection, Charles doesn’t have
plans of slowing down any time soon. He’s always on the lookout
for more. “I used to have a couple of friends who collected them,
but they sold their collections,” he says, “to me.”
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The Tile FileInstantly update your kitchen or bath with new options in artistic tile
Alys Edwards crafts hand-made glass tile and natural stone mosaics with edge and attitude. Acme Brick & Tile, Little Rock
Daltile’s Salerno ceramic tile offers a clean palette of neutral tones and coordinating accent strips. Daltile.com for retailers statewide
The Modern Mythology collection from Crossville features stunning natural stone mosaics and decorative trims. BPI, C&F Carpet and Flooring, Inside Effects, Little Rock
The options are endless with a
custom blend of handcrafted tile
from Sonoma Tilemakers. Acme
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Topcu Tile & Stone’s antik
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to any kitchen. Lumber One Home Center, Mayflower,
Stuttgart; Ridout Lumber Company,
locations statewide; Storey’s Floor &
Carpet, El Dorado
The Robert Kuo Cloisonne collection
of metal tile from Ann Sacks juxtaposes
modern design with ancient traditional
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The Counter PunchBeautifying your countertops is simple with a wide variety
of options that are both stylish and durable
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DuPont Corian solid surfaces (Aqualite,
shown here) can be integrated to create
the illusion of a single, solid surface.
Dupont.com for retailers statewide
Wilsonart’s Canyon Passage
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Countertop.com for retailers
statewide
Vetrazzo creates dazzling, strong surfaces and also respects the earth by repurposing glass. Artistic Tile, Marble & Granite, Springdale
IceStone’s durable surfaces are made from recycled glass and concrete through an environmentally friendly manufacturing process. New Century Countertops & Tile, Springdale
Formica replicates the look of granite down to its beautiful colors, and one of its newest is Corbeau Montana. Formica.com for retailers statewide
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Dr. Gary and Cindy Anzalone moved into their El Dorado home fifteen years ago, but
raising three children meant that creating the master bedroom of their dreams was low on
the priority list. When they decided to add on a bedroom, Cindy saw an opportunity to have
the haven she wanted. She called on interior designer Kandid Scott of Ethan Allen to help
complete the new space, envisioning “a beautiful retreat that’s also functional and family-
friendly,” says Cindy.
The family’s relaxed beach vacations served as inspiration for the master bedroom’s décor,
which Scott wanted to keep “clean and simple,” she says. Using the Anzalone’s existing
bed frame and wall color (Sherwin-Williams’ Stonebriar), Scott softened the room with an
earthy color palette of terracotta orange, olive green and cream, including a tropical print
on the bedding fabrics and botanical art hanging above the bed. She also incorporated
much-loved portraits of the family beachside. For window treatments, she opted for bamboo
roman shades and topped them with cream-colored matte drapes hung high from wooden
rods above the windows to create the illusion of taller ceilings.
Tropical Touch
Before
A busy El Dorado couple’s master bedroom gets a relaxed, family-friendly overhaul inspired by the beach
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Scott divided the room into two functional spaces, placing an
Oriental rug belonging to the Anzalones under the bed and a new solid
rug to defi ne a sitting area, where island-infl uenced chairs are covered
in textured, durable fabric, and an ottoman doubles as extra seating for
the kids. “This area can be used to enjoy a family movie night or as a
relaxing place to read a book,” Scott explains. For added storage, she
integrated an heirloom wicker chest between the chairs.
Next to the bed, Scott replaced mismatched side tables with white
chests as attractive yet functional bedside surfaces. To cut clutter,
accessories were kept to a minimum, focusing instead on room
necessities that complement the overall design, such as oversized
lamps that “add symmetry and bring out the terracotta color in the
bedding and art,” Scott explains. “Ultimately, I wanted it to be a
calming place.”
As a busy mother, Cindy now has the best of both worlds. “We not
only have a peaceful bedroom,” she says, “but also a cozy sitting area
to relax when our other rooms are full of activity.”
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Bed Pottery Barn, locations statewide
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“Ultimately, I wanted it to be a calming place.”
Before
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Banishing the BlahsA Fayetteville designer transforms a bland bathroom into
a soothing, spa-like spaceBy Diane Carroll
Basic and boring. Those are two of the terms that
John and Susan Gauch relayed to interior designer
Andrea Cornwell, ASID, of iSpace, when describing
the master bathroom suite in their recently purchased
Fayetteville home. Though the house was less than
a decade old, the room’s beige walls and brown
woodwork felt lackluster to the Gauches, and they
sought Cornwell’s help in personalizing the space.
“Making it lighter and airier, feminine but not fussy,
were top priorities,” notes Susan, who sought a more
soothing and inspiring retreat.
Cornwell assessed the suite’s strengths—a large
window, a durable porcelain tile floor, plus a spacious
floor plan with his-and-her vanity areas separated by a
walk-in shower—and devised a plan for keeping those
elements intact while updating the space with color,
texture and spa-like fixtures. “We chose a subtle color
palette of blue, beige and amber,” says Cornwell,
“using relaxing shades that lighten the room.”
Soft, textural Venetian plaster with a pale blue tint
was applied to the walls, complementing both the
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Design Resources
Builder Hug Radler, Fayetteville
Interior design iSpace Interior Design, Fayetteville
Art Jennifer Libby Fay, Fayetteville
Bathtub, fixtures, sink Ferguson, Springdale
Countertops Midwest Tile Marble & Granite, Springdale
Vanity Kitchen Distributors, Fayetteville
Wall finish Faux Nteriors by Nicole, Fayetteville
Window treatment Interior Fabrics and Design, Fayetteville
dark wood trim and the cream-colored tile floors. The vanities were
replaced, achieving a more-modern style with increased storage
areas and a warmer finish. Light-reflecting glass mosaic tiles in
iridescent amber were used as a counter-to-ceiling backsplash
behind the vanities, a move that Susan particularly applauds as a
means of brightening the space. Handmade amber glass vessel sinks
mounted on top of new marble slab countertops provided additional
shimmering accents, as did pivoting mirrors and sconces with glass
shades inset above the vanities.
On Susan’s side of the suite, a large built-in bathtub overpowered
the space and proved to be uncomfortably roomy. Cornwell replaced
it with a freestanding soaking tub, and further enhanced the area
by dressing the window with a valance that incorporates the room’s
color scheme. Above the tub, she added an organically shaped
crystal chandelier as a focal point for the retreat.
“It gave the space the added sense of light that the homeowners
wanted and helped Susan’s area feel a bit more feminine,” says
Cornwell. “Both sections feel lighter and brighter, more personal,
and still non-fussy.”
Before
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brighter.”—Andrea Cornwell
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BEFORE AFTER
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Q&A with Little Rock landscape designer Chris Olsen on turning his suburban backyard into a secret garden
By Diane Carroll
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Lawrie RashLocally owned and
operated since 1992
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At Home: Take us back to the beginning.
Chris Olsen: I built my house in 1996. The lot is a half-acre and it’s pie-shaped, only 40 feet wide in front and then 175 feet
wide in back. My inclination would have been to have a more
formal, sun-oriented perennial garden, but I couldn’t sacrifice
the mature oaks, sycamores and dogwoods that were here.
Working with them dictated a natural look and then I blended
other styles, some traditional and tropical elements, in with
them.
Traditional, tropical and natural is quite a wide range. How did you decide on that mix?Growing up in Connecticut, I worked with my parents and
grandmother in the garden, learning about plants and
beginning my own garden. When my family moved to southern
California, I worked in a local nursery and was wowed by the
tropical plants. After that, I went to landscape design school,
including a year in Oxford, England, and became interested in
formal elements, such as clipped boxwood hedges and pathways
with sight lines. When I eventually moved to Arkansas, where
my family had relocated, I experimented with all these styles.
There’s something I’ve loved about gardening in every place
in which I’ve lived. All of those different styles flowed together
here and seemed to work naturally on this plot of land.
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What was your starting point?Incorporating a swimming pool was a priority. If I can’t have the ocean, I
wanted to at least create a retreat where I could have that California feeling.
The pool area has a tropical look and Asian-inspired elements, and then the
garden becomes more formal with clipped boxwoods and pathways, eventually
transitioning to a natural, woodland Arkansas garden.
The fi rst description that comes to mind when I see your garden is that it is incredibly lush. How did you achieve that?Let’s just say that I’ve done more than my share of planting! I think a
full garden appears the most natural, with plants alongside trees and
groundcovers growing between stones. I’m not interested in seeing mulch—to
me, that’s just a waste of space. Basically, Mother Nature doesn’t leave any
dirt unplanted, and that’s the look I have in mind.
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Any tips on how you keep it looking so lovely?My garden is very much a collector’s garden, and each day I
walk through and tend to things. If you believe in filling up
every ounce of ground with plants, you have to keep every
plant in its area and care for and prune it. A side benefit
is that there’s always something interesting growing or
blooming—when one plant isn’t at peak, another is. The
garden is constantly in transition, and I embrace that. I
consider it my playground.
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it’s spring-cleaningseason as well, whether you’re simply refreshing your rooms and letting in the sunlight or moving forward with renovation plans. Let the homes on the following pages be your guide: from a cosmetic makeover of a Searcy home, to the re-configuring and updating of a Mountain Home loft, to a major redo in Little Rock, including a renovated kitchen and bath, we have pages of ideas to inspire you.
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The dining area, formerly a third bedroom, features Cole & Son wallpaper, curtains made from Schumacher fabric, and a table that belonged to Stacy’s great-grandmother. Facing page: The living room walls were transformed with Farrow & Ball’s Tanner’s Brown paint. New bookcases were built in.
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The Sheid women have always liked to shake things up a bit.
Stacy Sheid’s grandmother, Vada, was the first woman in Arkansas elected to the
Senate. Now Stacy is following in her grandmother’s footsteps, not in politics but
by bringing big city loft living to a small town, something her grandmother did 50
years ago.
When working in Little Rock, Vada and her husband, Carl, rented a penthouse
near the Capitol. Upon her return to Mountain Home, Vada decided she missed
the penthouse lifestyle and renovated the second floor of their business, Sheids
Furniture, into a large loft apartment. Now Stacy, returning from Dallas to help run
the family business, found she also missed big city living.
Stacy embarked on a full-scale renovation, turning the original space into two
apartments and getting rid of the 1960s-era décor. “The floors had turquoise shag
carpeting,” remembers Stacy. “The bathtubs were varying shades of blue, and floral
wallpaper was everywhere. It was literally a time capsule.
But after sketching out a new floor plan, Stacy and her contractor, Duane
Hunsucker, ran up against a formidable foe—the built-to-last philosophy of her
Mountain Home interior designer Stacy Sheid brings big city loft style to a small town
Text: Elizabeth Owen Photography: Rett Peek Styling: Diane Carroll
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grandfather, Carl. “My grandfather built these walls to be
indestructible. Some things just couldn’t be moved, which was
a big challenge,” Stacy explains. “There’s also a third floor attic
above the space, so I had to forgo moving certain walls.” Despite
the immovable obstacles, Stacy persevered and devised ways to
add bookshelves in the living room and completely remodel the
bathroom. She also made an additional change to the original
floor plan by converting a third bedroom into a dining area. An
archway now separates it from the new kitchen, which originally
functioned as a laundry room.
She removed the drop ceilings throughout the apartment,
maneuvering around existing ductwork to add crown molding.
The resulting tiered trim and molding in the living room are, in
Stacy’s words, “a happy coincidence.”
The crown molding was extended into the two bedrooms, where
Stacy added luxurious bedding, custom drapes and bamboo
blinds to create warmth. A nearby hallway was transformed into a
large closet while the bathroom, originally outfitted with Formica
countertops and thick shag carpeting, was a floor-to-ceiling
renovation. Stacy gutted the room and added new cabinets, a
walk-in shower and built-in laundry hampers. She painted the
cabinets a soothing green to create a spa-like feel. “After years of
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Design Resources
Design, furnishing, fixtures and rugs Sheids Furniture, Mountain Home
Accessories Cobblestone & Vine, Fabulous Finds, Little Rock
living with a tiny bathroom in Dallas, where I had a pedestal
sink and a small cart for my toiletries, I was ready for a sleek
bathroom with lots of storage,” she says.
Throughout the renovation, Stacy emphasized keeping
the loft cozy. She opted for low-profile carpet accented with
area rugs in many of the rooms, and her choices in furniture,
wallpaper and accents lean toward the warm and traditional.
“I wanted it to feel homey, not cold,” she says.
Stacy, like her grandmother before her, loves the unique
pleasures of loft living in a small town. “It’s probably the only
loft in town, and it’s very convenient. I have no commute and
I walk to the grocery store,” she says. “Sometimes people get
a bit claustrophobic in a loft because they don’t have outside
space, but it’s easier in Mountain Home where there are so
many outdoor activities.”
Her recommendations for anyone considering tackling
remodeling are simple and economical: “Make your investment
count by trying to use materials that are timeless, and bringing
in trendier pieces with room accents, such as pillows and fabric.”
Facing page, clockwise from lower left: Farrow & Ball’s Lichen covers the guest room walls; the kitchen was renovated with new cabinetry and appliances, plus a butcher-block island found at an estate sale; the master bedroom walls are Farrow & Ball’s Cord, with Chelsea Editions draperies and Brunschwig & Fils fabric used on the bed; in the master bath, new cabinets, hardware and Crema Marfil marble counters transformed the space.
A savvy designer updates a family home in Searcy with a back-
to-the-basics makeoverText: Diane Carroll Photography: Nancy Nolan
Styling: Mandy Keener
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In the fifteen years that Dr. Randy Maddox, his wife Cindi
and their three children have resided in their Searcy home, it has suited
their family just fine. They happily agree that spacious rooms, large
windows and an easy flow between the living area, kitchen and study have
made for comfortable family living.
Yet while the children grew and Randy and Cindi’s tastes matured, their
home décor didn’t. Colors—such as deep red and hunter green—that
seemed fresh a decade-and-a-half ago seemed dreary now. Likewise, dark
cabinetry and thick carpets began to feel outdated.
The couple decided it was time for a round of room refreshing and called
on interior designer Beth Davis to oversee the update. “They wanted to
lighten up and clean out,” says Davis. “Through the years, the house had
gained a heaviness that needed to be lifted.” Before
In the foyer and living room, Pratt & Lambert Paints’ Bay Rub rejuvenates the walls while Caramel Tint updates the ceiling, trim and fireplace.
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Davis guided the couple through revitalizing key elements in each
room, beginning with all the surfaces. Cindi selected a hand-scraped
hardwood flooring to replace tile and carpet, and a soothing palette of
natural elements and colors followed. Davis chose a warm caramel color to
replace the red and green paint on the walls and a complementary cream
for molding. Windows were dressed with textural woven blinds and linen
draperies. Randy, an emergency room physician who also happens to be
a talented woodworker, added new trim to enhance the home’s numerous
doorways and built a grid of bookshelves to help organize the study.
He turned his talents to the kitchen too, stripping and restaining
the cabinets. The project soon became a full-scale redo, as the couple
elected to replace their counters with Cambria quartz and update their
backsplash with travertine tile and glass mosaic insets. Davis cozied up a
sitting area adjacent to the cooking zone by pulling in a pair of wingback
armchairs that had been in storage. She recovered them in a mix of prints
and patterns with red, blue and cream colors as a lively contrast to the
neutral walls.
An occasional new chair or side table was mixed in with the family’s
existing furnishings, creating the “current yet eclectic” look that Davis
says she had in mind for the family. “We all need to look at our rooms with
fresh eyes from time to time,” she adds. “It doesn’t mean that you have
to scrap everything and start over; instead, you can keep what works best
and add a few updates.”
Design Resources
Interior design, furnishings, accessories Beth Davis
Interiors, Searcy
Backsplash, countertops Third Generation Industries,
Searcy
Fabrics Larry’s, Inc., Little Rock
Window treatments Mandy’s Custom Windows, Searcy
A trio of new fabrics refreshes the furnishings in a sitting area (facing page) adjacent to the kitchen, where refinished cabinets, new Cambria quartz countertops and a travertine tile with glass insets backsplash brightens the formerly dark space.
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A minor makeover mushrooms into a full-fledged renovation, turning a stately Little Rock
home into a light, bright classicText: Sharon Mosley Photography: Nancy Nolan Styling: Diane Carroll
Before
Designer Becky Charton helped Mel and Sally Davis update the sunroom’s dining and seating areas with new tile flooring, a double-dose of chandeliers for impact in the large room, and patterned fabrics. Abbie, the Davis’ ten-year-old Golden Retriever, is right at home in the refreshed gathering place.
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Charton created a calming kitchen by removing the island, updating the cabinetry with Sherwin-Williams’ Magnetic Gray paint, and adding granite counters and a mosaic tile backsplash. Facing page: Sherwin-Williams’ Network Gray paint and a new granite surround refreshed the living room fireplace; a subtle variation on the paint shade carries over to the dining room ceiling, highlighting a new crystal-and-iron chandelier.
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that many home renovators encounter
during remodeling. It’s been coined “the mushroom factor”: redo one room
and the plans will mushroom into more and more projects. Such was the
case when Mel and Sally Davis bought their 5,000-square-foot home in
the Cammack Village area of Little Rock, and planned to make only a few
changes.
“We really loved this house because it reminded us of the home we had built
in Searcy,” says Sally, referring to the traditional white-brick, four-bedroom,
four-bath home with hardwood floors and a circular driveway from which
the couple was moving. In their new Little Rock home, the Davises thought
they would simply reconfigure the master bath, enlarge a guest bathroom
and convert a room used as an office into a closet for Sally. However, as Mel
puts it, their renovation plans mushroomed. “The project quickly evolved,”
he says.
“Initially, the plan was to refresh the home with a cosmetic makeover,”
says interior designer Becky Charton of Table Setters Inc., who was called in
to help the couple execute their ideas. “When we finished, we had touched
all the surfaces.” Charton supervised the nine-month-long renovation
project that included an extensive “to do” list: refinishing hardwood floors,
installing new carpet and travertine tile in the sunroom and downstairs
bathrooms, replacing doors and changing out cabinet hardware.
Decorative lighting was also revamped throughout the home. New granite
was added to three fireplace surrounds and all the countertops. The master
suite floor plan was completely redesigned to accommodate a new closet
and a laundry room adjoining the master bath. “And did I mention that we
completely remodeled the kitchen?” asks Charton.
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Tranquil shades of blue continue into the guest bedroom and master suite, which includes a Reborn Relics headboard from Cobblestone & Vine and a custom screen. Windows were enlarged by adding mirrored transoms above. Facing page: The master bathroom was reorganized so that the tub and shower are in a light-filled corner, creating a separate area for the vanity. Both sections feature travertine marble counters and crushed-glass mosaic tile backsplashes.
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But before the work began to mushroom, Charton gave the
Davises a homework assignment to determine their decorating
styles, providing Mel and Sally with stacks of magazines and
asking them to tear out pictures they found appealing. “Sally
pulled two tear sheets that I remember as stand-outs,” notes
Charton. “She loved a picture of kitchen cabinets painted in a
soft, cool color and another of a glass backsplash.”
That was the point at which one thing began to lead to another.
“The kitchen was not intended as part of the original remodel,
but it turned out to be the gem of the house,” says Charton,
noting that the remodeled room with pale blue cabinets and a
glass mosaic tile backsplash set the tone for the color scheme
used throughout the house. “We used a cool color palette,”
says Charton, “warming it with accents.” Soft, neutral grays
were contrasted with antique white walls and tan trim and
molding. Coral and black were added through fabrics, and gold
was worked in to the color scheme as well to complement brass
accessories that the Davises already owned.
Charton admits that the home had good elements from the
onset that streamlined the updating process. “The house was
a beautiful home to begin with,” she says, “and the Davises
worked with me to make it fresh and current.” Sally concurs
that although the renovation took longer than expected, it was
worth the wait. Now she and Mel hope that the only type of
mushrooms in their future are the ones they’ll be cooking up
in their remodeled kitchen.
Design Resources
Architect Yeary Lindsey Architects, Little Rock
Builder Stewart Homes, Little Rock
Interior design Table Setters Inc., North Little Rock
Accessories Tipton Hurst, Conway, Little Rock, North Little Rock; Vivid
Designs, Little Rock
Appliances Metro Builders Supply, North Little Rock
Carpet Pro Builder Supply, Little Rock
Closet Closet Factory, Little Rock
Custom finishes Angelfish Studios, Little Rock
Fireplaces Bill Kerr’s Fireplaces, Little Rock
Furnishings Cobblestone & Vine, Nichols Furniture Company, Little Rock
Hardware PC Hardware, Pro Builder Supply, Little Rock
Lighting TEC Electric, Jonesboro, North Little Rock
Plumbing fixtures Falk Plumbing Supply, Hot Springs, North Little Rock;
The Plumbing Warehouse, Little Rock
Rugs Martinous Oriental Rug Company, Little Rock
Tile Acme Brick, North Little Rock
Upholstery Chism Upholstery & Furniture Repair, Clark Upholstery
Gallery, Little Rock
Window treatments Interior Creations, Searcy
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Pack your bag and don your hat, because it’s springtime in Arkansas, ideal for festive weekend getaways. Beckoning on May 14-15 is the Magnolia Blossom Festival, an annual favorite that draws crowds to this historic town. We’ve charted your road trip and recommended your apparel—all you have to do is pack the car and hit the road. Wide-brimmed hat. Faux Pas, Little Rock; Handbag by Pink. Box Turtle, Little Rock
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BRACELETCompanions, Little Rock
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CLUTCHSondra Roberts. Feinstein’s, Little Rock
SKIRTMilly. Feinstein’s, Little Rock
BLOUSEMilly. Feinstein’s, Little Rock
CARDIGANMilly. Feinstein’s, Little Rock
SANDALSDV by Dolce Vita. Warren’s, locations statewide
NAIL POLISHEssie in Tart Deco. Glo Limited, Fayetteville, Little Rock
COSMETIC BAGStephanie Johnson. Glo Limited, Fayetteville, Little Rock
HEELSHouse of Harlow 1960. Scarlet, Little Rock
COCKTAIL RINGTrina Turk.Companions, Little Rock
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LOCATED DEEP IN THE BEAUTIFUL PINE forests of southern Arkansas, Magnolia boasts
a revitalized downtown filled with murals portraying the city’s history. Each year, the city
celebrates spring with the Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Steak Cook-Off,
held this year May 14-15. The weekend, full of family-friendly entertainment, includes the 60th
anniversary of the Sidewalk Art Show, along with a parade, craft fair and more. For details, visit
www.blossomfestival.org.
Let the visit to Magnolia lead into a leisurely jaunt east, with a stop in El Dorado where the
El Dorado Promise scholarship program (www.eldoradopromise.com) has enhanced the town’s
growth, including its lively historic downtown. From there, continue on to the Delta towns of
Lake Village, McGehee and Dumas for unique shops and great food with regional Southern
flair.
The Magnolia Blossom Festival beckons as a destination for a regional weekend getaway
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University Branch, 2106 N. JacksonEast Main Branch, 1129 E. MainDowntown Drive-In, 205 E. Main
Dixie Mart Convenience Store, 1645 E. MainMagnolia Travel Center, 10 Hwy 82W
SAU, Reynolds Center
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Enjoy the Magnolia
Blossom Festival!
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Visit our six conveniently located ATMs.
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WHERE TO STAY
The Loft on the Square
105 S. Court Sq.
(870) 234-6958
www.theloftonthesquare.com
Above the Cosmopolitan Ladies Club,
this boutique hotel offers downtown
charm and ample amenities, including
Italian linens, free continental
breakfast and wireless Internet.
EL DORADO
WHERE TO SHOP
Backwoods Art and Frame Gallery
209 E. Main St.
(870) 863-5254
Artist Rhonda Hicks’ gallery is located
in a 1920s-era building near the
downtown square and highlights the
work of 18 local and regional artists,
many of them women.
Murphy Long Design
111 E. Main St.
(870) 863-6625
www.murphylongdesign.com
Located on the square, Murphy Long
is the place to go for home décor and
accessories, including artwork, china,
crystal, linens and more.
Murphy-Pitard Jewelers
201 N. Jefferson Ave.
(870) 863-8818
www.murphy-pitard.com
In business since the 1930s, Murphy-
Pitard is an El Dorado favorite, with
jewelry from Pandora, Simon G. and
others, plus fine home accents from
Waterford Crystal.
MAGNOLIA
WHERE TO SHOP
Cosmopolitan Ladies Club & Gallery
105 S. Court Sq.
(870) 234-6958
Creative, eclectic and just plain fun,
the Cosmopolitan Ladies Club features
original art, sculpture and jewelry
along with unique home accessories.
Lois Gean’s
109 S. Jackson St.
(870) 234-1250
www.loisgeans.com
This south Arkansas institution is
home to the biggest names in fashion,
including Trina Turk, Eileen Fisher,
Diane von Furstenberg and more,
along with jewelry and fragrances.
Murphy’s Jewelers
107 S. Court Sq.
(870) 234-3072
www.murphysjewelers.com
Located in a charming building in the
historic downtown with a selection
that includes jewelry from Hearts on
Fire, Tacori, Rolex and Tag Heuer, as
well as gifts and special home accents.
Pittman Nursery & Garden
914 N. Dudney Rd.
(870) 234-1111
www.pittmannursery.com
The original Pittman family nursery,
in operation since 1918, is now the
largest wholesaler in the state. Stop by
the garden center during the festival
to receive a free Southern magnolia
or a flowering crape myrtle. Or visit
during the wholesale nursery’s annual
open house on May 7-8 and have
lunch—a rare treat as the nursery is
only open to the public two days each
year. Find directions to the nursery,
located east of town, on the web site.
Downtown El Dorado
Downtown Magnolia
Downtown El Dorado
El Dorado
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Custom Framing
Simply Promising is available through the El Dorado Service League and these locations:
El Dorado:Melvin’s Pharmacy Murphy Long Design Dr. Kristi Elia
Fayray’s The Armoire Possibilities Salon Timmon’s Hardware
Magnolia:Lois Jeans Cosmopolitan Ladies Club & Gallery Treasure Chest
Camden:Catherine’s Bistro You Name It Kristin and Bruce’s
El Dorado Service LeagueEl Dorado, Arkansas
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A cookbook you don’t
want to miss!“Simply Promising lives
up to its small town southern roots with great new recipes, as well as
those old southern standards.”
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Bayou Bistro
2422 N. West Ave.
(870) 863-6700
A local hot spot, literally, thanks to its
spicy regional fare.
WHERE TO STAY
Union Square Guest Quarters
234 E. Main St.
(877) 864-9701
www.usgq.net
Luxury suites downtown complete
with a courtyard and fountain.
LAKE VILLAGE
Paul Michael Company
3696 Hwy. 65
(870) 265-3872
www.paulmichaelhome.com
This warehouse full of finds offers
an enormous selection of home
furnishings and accessories at savvy-
shopper prices.
Rhoda’s Famous Hot Tamales
714 Saint Mary St.
(870) 265-3108
Sweet potato pie, catfish and, of
course, signature tamales famous
throughout the region.
MCGEHEE
Periwinkle Place
310 N. Second St.
(870) 222-6218
Located in a pair of blue cottages
downtown, Cindy Smith’s gift and
decorative accessories shop has been a
local icon for 25 years.
DUMAS
Miller’s Mud Mill
Hwy. 65 South, Brookhaven Shopping
Center
(870) 382-5277
www.millersmudmill.com
Carried in fine furnishings shops
around the country, artist Gail Miller’s
pottery with custom glazes originates
in Dumas. Free-form platters, bowls,
custom dinnerware, unique vases and
other accessories are all available at
her studio, a must-see destination.
Sports Alley
107 E. Cedar St.
(870) 862-8151
www.thesportsalley.com
Step under the wide awning of this
charming brick building downtown
and take a peek in this lifestyle and
sports store, where you can find an
extensive selection of outdoor apparel
and gear as well as travel goods.
Too Cute
103-B E. Main St.
(870) 862-7979
Full of all-things-fun for kids, visit Too
Cute and pick up a few new toys for
the road trip.
WHERE TO EAT
Elm Street Bakery
116 E. Elm St.
(870) 881-8844
An original marble soda fountain is
one of the main attractions at this
historic spot on the square, known
for its delicious pastries, breads and
lunches.
Periwinkle Place
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AccessoriesSporting Goods
Luggage
107 East Cedar St. Downtown El Dorado
870-862-8151
Now Carrying
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• Bridal Registry• China• Stemware• Flatware
• Serving Pieces• Linens• Wedding Invitations• Stationery
Interior DesignersSYDNEY W. MURPHY
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1. CATERING TO YOUFrom the pool to the boutiques, a black jute tote from Mud Pie’s Bag Lady Collection can accompany you anywhere. $21. Available at Catering to You, Little Rock. (501) 614-9030.
2. JONES & SON DIAMOND & BRIDAL FINE JEWELRYNothing says spring like a brilliant new ring. This beauty from Tacori’s 18k 925 Collection features a turquoise stone and diamonds with 18-karat white and yellow gold. Available at Jones & Son Diamond & Bridal Fine Jewelry, Little Rock. (501) 224-3433.
3. ACCESSORY GALLERYGear up for warmer weather with colorful Malibu flip-flops from Brighton, $30, and a terry bag from Echo Design, $58. Available at Accessory Gallery, Hot Springs. (501) 321-9168. 4. BARBARA GRAVES INTIMATE FASHIONSA pink dotted tunic from Echo Design, $64, and a pair of Havaianas sandals, $24, will put some spring in your step. Available at Barbara Graves Intimate Fashions, Breckenridge Village, Little Rock. (501) 227-5537.
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The Lakeport Plantation house, built in 1859, is the only remaining Arkansas antebellum plantation
home on the Mississippi River. Gifted to Arkansas State University in 2001, it was then designated as an
official project of the Save America’s Treasures Program by the National Park Service and the National
Trust. After five years of restoration work, the home opened to the public.
We sent photographer Nancy Nolan to check it out, and she came back with pictures of a home full of
possibilities. “Renovation is about transition and breathing new life into our habitats,” she says. “Doors
and windows are all about transitions as well, from room to room, situation to situation, indoors to out.
Standing in these rooms, I had a wonderful feeling of what had been and what is yet to come.”
For more information and the daily tour schedule, visit lakeport.astate.edu
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Retirement looks good from here.
Nightly Gourmet Dining/Culinary Chef
“Happy Half-Hour” Nightly Before Dinner
24 Hour Controlled Access
Large Apartments With Balconies
Emergency Pull-Cords
All Utilities Paid
Weekly Housekeeping & Linen Service
Small Pets Welcome
Indoor Heated Pool & Whirlpool
Exercise Classes & Activities/Fitness Director
Billiards & Game Room
Beauty Salon & Barber Shop
Close to Three of Area’s Best Medical Facilities
