Beauty

Sun Lovers, Meet BBL

Premier Dermatology Corrects Decades of Damage, Rewinding The Clock On Aging With Personalized Care Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis During my twenties, while living in sunny Florida, I watched a news story about ‘Super Agers.’ These men and women in their 80s and beyond were defying time with active lifestyles and balanced diets. Aside from their physical vitality, I noticed the interviewees also looked much younger than their age. Realizing their biohacking began well before the...

Food + Beverage

Aromatic Potatoes

Carmelita's Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes Article by Karla Putts Creamy, fragrant, and full of flavor, Carmelita's Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a perfect side dish for cozy dinners and holiday gatherings. Ingredients 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 head of garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup whole milk (warm) ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature) 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary 2 teaspoons kosher salt  ...

Arts + Culture

Find Holiday Hominess at BlakeSt.

Birdie’s transforms BlakeSt into a holiday refuge of warmth and wonder Article by Hannah Davidson | Photography by Philip Thomas at Novo Studio Within the historic walls of a house once belonging to Birdie and Thomas Blake, the holiday bar at BlakeSt, Birdie’s, is designed to attract those seeking an escape from the loud and cluttered seasonal pop-ups, offering an ambiance of understated elegance and heartwarming comfort. From 4 PM to 10 PM daily, Birdie’s opens its arms wide to BlakeSt...

Food + Beverage

The Local NWA

The Bentonville Supper Club Curated by Two Gals Who Found Friendship Through Design & Travel Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis What do you get when you mix two Arkansas natives with design backgrounds and a mutual appetite for experiencing global cultures? A culture-inspired supper club concept called The Local NWA. Friends, Hannah Morehart and Chef Meleah Minard met in New York City through a mutual connection. Minard had moved to the city to work in UX design while Morehart focused...

Health + Wellness

Thankful Through Cancer: An Entrepreneur's Diagnosis Story

Susan Woodward Received A Metastatic HER2+ Diagnosis While Opening Bentonville's Pinspiration Studio Article by Michelle Bazis | Photography by Michelle Bazis & Susan Woodward “The whole time I’ve been running this studio, I’ve had cancer.” Susan Woodward is no stranger to crafts. The Arkansas-native from a farming family grew up in the 4-H program, submitting sewing, baking, and craft projects to the county fair in hopes of earning a blue ribbon.  “My dad grew up in 4-H and my mom was our...

Education

Future Journalists

Bentonville City Lifestyle's First Cohort of Thaden School Interns Article by Andi Darling | Photography by Teagan Kenny With a focus on a balanced yet academically rigorous education where curiosity is encouraged, mistakes are welcomed, and support is offered, Bentonville’s Thaden School strives to prepare students to be college-ready and lead lives rooted in community engagement, strong purpose, and integrity. Beginning with this issue, Bentonville City Lifestyle Magazine is partnering with...

Entertainment

Best Friends Super Adoption Returns to Bentonville October 11 and 12

Get ready, Bentonville! Best Friends Animal Society’s Super Adoption is coming to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art on October 11 and 12!  Super Adoption is the biggest pet adoption event in NW Arkansas, featuring more than 350 dogs and cats from shelters and rescues across the region, all looking for loving homes and families just like yours. The event takes place on the beautiful grounds of Crystal Bridges and in the Crystal Bridges Plaza parking garage from 10 am to 3 pm...

Home + Design

Collect Locally Crafted Kitchenware

Visit Wishing Spring Gallery to Shop Hand Crafted Kitchenware From These and Other Area Artists Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis The kitchen is the heart of every home – where recipes are handed down, cultures are shared, and memories are made. Each meal can be as simple or layered as we'd like, and the wares we use to serve our friends and loved ones can elevate the experience. Considering cooking as an art, why not look to your artistic neighbors for your canvas? The sentiment was...

Entertainment

Live Local Music

Bentonville Watering Holes Serving Great Drinks and Live Music Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Bentonville has plenty of beautiful lounges, quirky cocktail rooms, and laid-back bars to enjoy, but nothing pairs well with a great drink and good company like live music. Visit any of these fine Bentonville establishments throughout the week to catch open mic nights, vinyl DJs, and up-and-coming talent from Northwest Arkansas.  Where To See Free Live Music Bentonville Taproom | Live...

Food + Beverage

Catering With Care

Jeremy and Karla Putts Cater To Culture, Community, and Heart Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Catering With Care Jeremy and Karla Putts Cater To Culture, Community, and Heart Veteran Jeremy Putts and his wife Karla didn’t imagine they’d retire to Arkansas, and turn a side-project into a full-time catering business…while living out of an RV.  The couple behind Carmelita Catering met in California towards the end of Jeremy’s 20-year career with the Marine Corps. A native of Eureka...