Life + Culture

Making Strides to End Alzheimer’s

Arkansans Unite for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Supporting Families and Research with Every Step Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Provided There are more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s; 60,000 of them are Arkansans, and more than 175,000 are unpaid caregivers. This harrowing disease, with no known cure, takes more lives than breast and prostate cancer combined. But a flicker of hope is growing in this dark reality. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest...

Food + Beverage

The Side Hustle

Tay Stratton of Fennel & Fire Gives Thanksgiving’s Often Overlooked Sides Their Moment to Shine Article by Tay Stratton | Photography by Contributed The turkey may take center stage at Thanksgiving, but it’s the sides that steal the show. This year, forget the canned cranberry sauce and get ready to jazz up those carrots. Tay Stratton, owner of Fennel & Fire, is dressing up these often underrated holiday staples and giving them the spotlight they deserve. “Bright cranberries, fresh orange...

Home Services

Keeping the Home Fires Burning

Ye Olde Chimney Sweepe Keeps Family Traditions Glowing Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Silverlake Design + Marketing “No kid grows up thinking, ‘Oh, I'm going to be a chimney sweep,’” says Damon Reed, owner of Ye Olde Chimney Sweepe and a retired firefighter of 28 years. But someone has to do this dusty, dangerous job, and Damon and his team happen to love it.  Chimney sweeping reduces the likelihood of chimney fires, which can reach 2,000 degrees and burn down homes. If a chimney...

Arts + Culture

Composing Brighter Futures

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s Opus Ball Helps Bring Music Education to Children Across the Natural State Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Matthew Sewell Photography The sound of music. Now that's something to be grateful for. Yet children in underserved communities don’t always have equal access to this fundamental form of human expression. Some have never even touched an instrument or had the chance to learn how to play one. Thankfully, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and its...

Life + Culture

Autumn in Arkansas

Somewhere in Arkansas’ Emily Manasco Shares Her Favorite Fall Views Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Emily Manasco What are the best places in Arkansas to see fall foliage, and what makes each one special? The Buffalo River area around Jasper is hard to beat in the fall. The colorful trees against the limestone bluffs near the river are so dramatic, and every turn in the winding roads brings more beautiful scenery. I also love Petit Jean State Park because you can take in the...

Home Services

Before You Paint It:

Paint is one of the fastest ways to transform a home. But here’s something you probably don’t expect to hear from a painting contractor:Not everything needs to be painted.At Brush & Pride Painting, we work on homes throughout Little Rock and Central Arkansas, and sometimes the best advice we can give a homeowner is to put the paintbrush down.Before you paint that brick, cover those wood cabinets, or turn every architectural detail the same shade of white, let’s talk. Thinking About Painting...

Life + Culture

Fennel & Fire

From Loose-Leaf Teas to Artisan Spices, Tay Stratton Is Blending Magic into Everyday Meals Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia After infusing extra thoughtfulness with a touch of culinary artistry, Tay Stratton found the formula for her very own spice and tea company, Fennel and Fire. For more than a decade, she has given at-home chefs across the country the chance to start their day off with organic, rich loose-leaf tea and end it with a meal elevated...

Life + Culture

Toast & Taste

An Autumn Tradition Brings Community Together While Giving Back to Wildwood Park for the Arts Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Shelbi Eason, Contributed Good food, good wine and good times for a good cause. That is what Toast and Taste, an enchanting and charitable evening hosted by Wildwood Park for the Arts, entails. Time well spent at this annual autumn fundraiser directly supports Wildwood’s programs in arts education, theater performances and nature conservation. Every year...

Food + Beverage

A Slice of Paradise

Famous Pies Are Only a Piece of the Story at Shangri-La Café, Where 70 Years of Tradition Have Inspired Generations of Loyal Customers Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Holly Tilley For 70 years the Shangri-La Café has been serving up comfort food, made-from-scratch pies and even a hefty serving of artistic inspiration.  Other than the décor, not much at the café has changed in seven decades, and that’s just the way customers like it. “We have homemade lunch specials every day...

Shopping

Eggshells Kitchen Co.

Rick and Michelle Rogers Serve up Tools, Tastes and Community Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia With 18 years of history and now two new owners, the mission of Eggshells Kitchen Co. in The Heights boils down to one goal: uplifting home chefs. Among the seemingly endless shelves, food enthusiasts and home cooks alike can find any gadget or artisanal good. They might even discover their next favorite recipe during an in-store cooking class and tasting...