Food + Beverage

The Imaginal Vineyard

Inside the Heart of Sassafras Springs Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Meredith Mashburn Sitting in the tasting room at Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery, I was reminded of somewhere I can’t quite place. People use phrases like déjà vu to describe such experiences, but I was inclined to take this a step further.   The term “the imaginal” was coined by philosophers of the twentieth century. The meaning of this term is a realm that exists somewhere between everyday life and the...

Health + Wellness

The Power of Three

How Three Female Business Owners Choose Collaboration Over Competition Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Ryan Coody “Always do pictures first,” said Rachel Virden, owner of be.dynamic. “You cannot bring this group of women together and do pictures after.”   Two months ago, on a day revitalized with the warmth and clarity of spring, I met with three Northwest Arkansas business owners who have turned a shared corner of our community into a destination for wellness. Alongside Rachel were...

Food + Beverage

Pretty in Pink

Inspired by Moms Everywhere Article and Photography by Carol Blanchet Pretty in Pink tastes like the iced, grownup version of strawberry shortcake — buttery and warm from the brownbutter vanilla espresso, topped with a light, airy strawberry cold foam that brings that freshfruit sweetness. It’s creamy without being heavy, sweet without being sugary, and it finishes with that soft, nostalgic strawberry lift. A little dessert energy, a lot of everyday comfort. You’ll need: 1 Tablespoon browned...

Finance + Legal Services

The Value of Investment

Signature Bank’s Dedication to Materializing Value in Springdale Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Ryan Coody From the trading of commodities like cattle and agriculture in the ancient world to the modern age of zeroes and ones in online banking systems, history tells an impressive story about the evolution of value. Value began in things , and the further along in history you look, the more form value took for itself in coins and cash. That’s changed.  Money is a currency of value...

Wellness

Curated Health Investment Q&A

How curated health invests in Springdale, and what we can do to invest in ourselves Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Provided Curated Health is a mental healthcare practice offering personalized talk therapy and hypnotherapy for various mental health conditions. For this Q&A, we talked to Ashely Cerda, Founder and CEO of Curated Health AR, to focus on the theme of investment, and to discover the ways in which we can better invest in the community, each other, and ourselves. 1. What does...

Health + Wellness

Breakthrough T1D

Type One Diabetes "Looks Like Me" Article and Photography by Michelle Bazis Type 1 Diabetes [T1D] is a dynamic and often misunderstood condition. While many are familiar with Type 2 Diabetes – typically associated with lifestyle choices – T1D is an autoimmune disease, commonly linked to genetic markers and environmental triggers. Individuals living with T1D are unable to produce insulin on their own and rely on injections or a pump to manage blood sugar. For some, including the ambassadors in...

Local Services

What's New in Springdale and Beyond

The latest enterprises to reach our area through formation and revival Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Madelyn Massanelli Bricks & Minifigs An adventure land for the ghosts of LEGOLAND past, Bricks & Minifigs is coming soon to Springdale. Built around a mission to “rebuild, reuse, and reimagine,” the store specializes in retired LEGO sets, rare minifigures, and bulk pieces ready for new life. They also accept collections from builders looking to sell or trade parts of their past...

Food + Beverage

A Spring Blush

Talking Crow Coffee Roasters First Recipe of Spring Article and Photography by Carol Blanchet Blushing Vanilla Refresher Bright pomegranate hits first, then the vanilla comes in like a warm hug. Two shots of Talking Crow espresso keep it grounded and the vanilla cold foam makes it dreamy. Here’s how to build the drink. To an 11 oz glass add: 1 oz Pomegranate juice ½ - 1 oz vanilla simple syrup 2 shots of Talking Crow espresso, cooled (we used our decaf Mexico Chiapas) Milk to fill to...

Home + Design

What Makes a Home, a Home?

Answers from some of Springdale City Lifestyle's valued partners to the question: "What makes a place called home?" Article and Photography by Springdale City Lifestyle Partners Sara Posey Real Estate Broker at Sara Posey Real Estate Home isn’t just a house—it’s how it makes you feel. It’s where life happens. It’s where people build stability, relationships, and long-term dreams. That’s why I believe real estate is personal—because choosing a home is really about choosing the setting for...

Home + Design

The Boutique Home Hotel

Historic Architecture Meets Modern Luxury at The Star on Spring Article by Erin Boiger | Photography by The Star on Spring At first glance, The Star on Spring feels unmistakably refined. Look closer, and something softer emerges. This is a place designed not only to impress, but to welcome. A place where luxury feels lived in, and comfort is intentional and inviting for guests. Located at 101 Spring Street, The Star on Spring occupies a restored 1920s building once home to the Star Automobile...