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editor’sletter

Please allow us to introduce you to the new CUE. As in, take a cue from us, let us cue you

in, or “Oh my gosh, those shoes are so cue!’”We’ve given ourselves a welcome makeover

because, as we all know, good design does not begin and end with the home. We’re taking a more holistic approach with this new pub, devoting it to local design elements for the home and body. We have a license to inspire, and we aren’t afraid to use it.

You’ll see some familiar departments, like Inspired Buy, and some new additions like Shop Dogs (a personal favorite) and Style Cue.

Like many of you, we bemoaned the demise of the all-too-short-lived Domino magazine. We like to think we’ve adopted some of its spirit in what we consider our own local, abbreviated version.

This month we catch up with antique importer Ellen Golden at her newly renovated store in the Heights, visit an Argenta bachelor pad with unique architectural details, and check out the craftsmanship of local furniture designers. We also scan the fashion scene for new trends for fall.

I’m delighted with our new foray into fashion since it’s been an interest of mine since the days of parachute pants and side ponytails. (I sported both.) Some of my fondest childhood memories are dressing up in my mama’s chic boutique that she opened in the ‘80s with the impeccably, innately stylish Lewie Watkins. It was ahead-of-its time in many ways, much like the recently closed Tallulah, and carried then little-known designers like Issey Miyake and Norma Kamali. We’re not claiming to have that kind of prescience, but we certainly aspire to it.

So, welcome—and get a CUE!Feel free to email me at [email protected]

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edITOr Katherine H. Wyrick ArT dIreCTOr Mike Spain PhOTOgrAPher Brian ChilsonAdverTIsINg desIgNers Patrick Jones, Erica Schaffer, Rafael MendezOPerATIONs dIreCTOr Roland Gladden AdverTIsINg COOrdINATOr Mikaltodd Wilson PrOdUCTION mANAger Ira Hocut AdverTIsINg dIreCTOr Phyllis Britton

ACCOUNT exeCUTIves Tiffany Holland, Angie Wilson, Katherine Smith, Turner Menefee, Eric Heller CIrCULATION dIreCTOr Anitra Hickman CONTrOLLer Weldon WilsonACCOUNTs PAyABLe/reCeIvABLe Linda Phillips

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BUy ThIsThis is a really big pear. Seriously, it’s huge—and we love it. Emese Boone, owner of Box Turtle, loves it, too—so much that she had to take one home herself. They’re ripe for the picking at Box Turtle.

The Buddha had his tree of enlightenment, and I have mine. One of my most prized possessions, this drum lampshade, even more than the bulb within, really lights up a room. A little trip to the tropics and nod to the past, it depicts a scene that is lush, verdant, and yes, curious.I paired it with a palm tree base from the ‘80s (found in my parents’ attic) that echoes the tropical theme.

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n the heart of Argenta,

atop a lively Irish pub, sits Little Rock

designer John Rogers most recent condo

creation. The homeowner, who moved

from a spacious spread in west Little

Rock, wanted to scale down while still

having plenty of space to entertain and

display his impressive art collection. He

enlisted Rogers’ help in what proved to

be collaboration made in design heaven.

CUE recently talked to Rogers about

this project.

CUE: When was this project completed and how long did it take?J.R.: July 2007 through November 2008.

CUE: How did this project differ from others you’ve worked on in the past?J.R.: I had a blank slate, only the perimeter demising walls that separated tenet space were in place. It was an opportunity to totally control the complete space plan and interiors. It helps if you have a client who really gets it. I have worked on a lot of projects over 25 years, and this client and I clicked. But it also helped that I could draw fast free-hand perspectives with markers while in our preliminary design meetings.

CUE: Can you discuss some of the condo’s unique architectural details?J.R.: Good space planning to me incorporates various use of form such as curves, triangles and free-form lines if possible. This starts staging the unique quali-ties of the total space. This is a typical condo off a corridor, but instead of placing the entry door flush to the corridor wall, I chose to set back the entrance at a 45-degree angle. This allowed me to create a unique entry and set my space plan starting on an angle, which gives guests a totally different perspec-tive upon entering the main living space. We also laid

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the bamboo floor in the foyer parallel to the 45-degree angle of the front door in order to lead guests to the main living area.

When applicable, we used green products; the client chose American Clay as his wall finish. This product is a pigmented clay that is troweled on dry wall and looks like smooth sand/suede-finished walls. To control the starting and stopping points, I designed a metal reveal to go above all baseboards, doorframe surrounds and where walls abut the ceiling. This detail, one of my

favorites, keeps the lines crisp and clean. The curved bar I designed is built out of concrete,

African ebony and wenge veneer. The curved LED backlit counter is a showstopper. The bar establishes the kitchen workspace and guest entertainment area. Basically the room is one large open space with our millwork design defining the dining, entertainment and the kitchen areas.

One final touch: the client ordered a ventless alcohol-burning fireplace, and we incorporated into the A/V

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millwork design a stainless steel surround that visually plays off the metal details such as the reveals and hardware.

CUE: How were lighting and color used to enhance the space?J.R.: Lighting is my cup of tea. I used it to accent the cli-ent’s unique art collection and as a design element to tie the main living area space plan together. Wenge-veneered beams, which are suspended on airline cable, were used to uplight a raised ceiling area. This was a way to define the

guest seating area and break up a boring flat ceiling. The beams’ horizontal movement leads your eye to the seating area where backlit art glass hangs above the fireplace.

Another lighting choice was to accent the client’s antique stem glassware that had been in storage and never properly displayed. In the millwork separating the kitchen from din-ing area, I used linear LEDs to highlight this collection. The bar is the only area in which I used color changing LEDs that can slowly change or remain one color. This bar was my contribution to the client’s art collection. Whenever

possible I always use lighting products that have long lamp life and will cut down energy consumption such as LEDs, low-voltage bulbs and dimmable fluorescent lights.

CUE: What were some of the things the homeowner wanted to accomplish?J.R.: The client wanted an open space plan that would still have defined dining, kitchen and entertainment areas and that wouldn’t compromise the client’s view of the down-town skyline. The client also wanted to highlight the art

(Right) In order to lead guests to the main living area, the bamboo floor in the foyer was laid parallel to the 45-degree angle of the front door.

(Below) Little Rock desinger John Rogers loves to use light to call attention to architectural lines and create boundaries in this Argenta condo.


collection and eclectic mix of furnishings and give visitors a visual experience that one might have in larger metro-politan areas.

CUE: The client used reclaimed marble from the old Veterans Affairs hospital in Little Rock that was torn down more than a decade ago. How did this come about? J.R.: From the outset of this project, this client wanted to use this marble. It had been stored for 30 years in a warehouse, its size was 44” x 1” thick, its color a pale blue and blue grey. I thought “How and where are we going to use this product?” We decided to cut them into 6” x 10” tiles and install them in a brick pattern in the Master and Guest bath. We did slab on the counters, and it turned out to be a wonderful way to break up material repetition. The client had

me on this one, and it turned out great.

CUE: How would you describe the hom-eowner’s aesthetic? How did you complement each other?J.R.: We were on the same page from the beginning. It is a rare treat to have a client who has a working knowledge of architecture and design ideas. Both of us have the same love of detail and simplicity. I also have to give credit to Jeri Warlick of Warlick Design Works for assisting me with this project throughout all phases, or we would have never finished. The photographs speak for what we all accomplished.

(Above) In an ingenious move, the desinger and client used airplane cable to suspend the dark wood beams in the living area. Backlit art glass frames a flat screen and hangs above a custom-built concrete counter that displays art books.


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Who says no white after Labor Day? For a clean,

crisp look, nothing beats white. Jonathan Adler

knows this, and so do we. This month we were inspired

by this pill canister à la Valley of the Dolls. Chris Clement

suggests putting mints inside for a little pick-me-up (or

calm-me-down). Check out these other white pieces that

you can successfully incorporate into your home.

inspired buy (n.) in these pages we choose an item that inspires us and run with it, finding others that also inspire and assembling a pleasing montage accordingly.

Is that dripping paint? No, it’s a whimsical play on the traditional chandelier. ‘Fetish’ by Varaluz is available at leWis lighting & home.

A leather bench from soho modern offers a comfortable and contemporary reading spot.

This curvy lamp from cynthia east FaBrics can be customized to go with any decor.

This vintage magnolia blossom, an estate sale score, brings southern charm to any setting.

white-hotThe Lollipop barstool from Ken rash’s gives this sweet kitchen just the pop it needs.


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inspiredbuy BY Katherine WyricK PhotograPhY Brian chilson

Who says no white after Labor Day? For a clean,

crisp look, nothing beats white. Jonathan Adler

knows this, and so do we. This month we were inspired

by this pill canister à la Valley of the Dolls. Chris Clement

suggests putting mints inside for a little pick-me-up (or

calm-me-down). Check out these other white pieces that

you can successfully incorporate into your home.

inspired buy (n.) in these pages we choose an item that inspires us and run with it, finding others that also inspire and assembling a pleasing montage accordingly.

Is that dripping paint? No, it’s a whimsical play on the traditional chandelier. ‘Fetish’ by Varaluz is available at leWis lighting & home.

A leather bench from soho modern offers a comfortable and contemporary reading spot.

This curvy lamp from cynthia east FaBrics can be customized to go with any decor.

This vintage magnolia blossom, an estate sale score, brings southern charm to any setting.

white-hotThe Lollipop barstool from Ken rash’s gives this sweet kitchen just the pop it needs.


Made from recycled glass and concrete, kestone durable surfaces are ideal for an ecofriendly, cool countertop. Find atinside effects.

Grouped together, these pieces

from Oliver’s Antiques make a

statement.

A flower wall plaque adds an organic accent, inside or out. Pick up at Off the sOfA.

A decorative, ceramic garden stool like this

can be used inside and out, as a side

table or patio acces-sory. Find online.

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This marks the tenth anniversary of SPSF’s fall fundraiser, which this year hon-ors Linda Humphries and Marge Schueck and celebrates the successes of SPSF graduates during the last ten years. It is the first year the event will be held at the Coulsons. Ellen Ingram, Executive Director of the SPSF of Pulaski County, says, “We’ve been fortunate to be at beautiful must-see houses each year.”

One notable graducate is Paula Rogers, the statuesque beauty pictured below pos-ing in the Coulson’s gorgeously landscaped garden. While taking in the dramatic river view and picturesque surroundings, Rogers chatted with CUE about her experience with SPSF.

A mother of two, she has a 16-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter, Rogers began her journey with SPSF in 2002 when a professor at UALR suggested she might be a good candidate.

At the time, her son was in elementary school, and she was recently divorced. She had always wanted to finish the degree she had started at Indiana University in the ‘70s, but she needed help to do it. “I wanted to get it done, and piecemealing it just wasn’t working. I needed to go back full time but was raising my son by myself. The SPSF was an opportunity to make that happen. They gave me more than just money to go

to school. The were truly my lifeline. SPFS was a blessing to me, and I always said that I wanted to give back.”

She’s giving back to the community as well. In addition to serving on the board of SPSF, Rogers also works for Children International, a sponsorship program affiliated with UALR that serves 2,700 kids in Little Rock. Rogers, an education manager, runs an after-school program at Wilson elementary.

Ingram says, “Her story is so inspiring. She benefited from the scholarship program and now does so much to give back—serving on our board of directors, volunteering as a mentor for one of our current students at UALR and helping with event fundraising. We have many parents who receive our scholarship, graduate, begin careers and then stay connected with our program in an effort to help others along their road to a college degree. It’s very rewarding to see—and Paula is a shining star!”

This month the prêt-a-partay Palisades home of Beth and Mike

Coulson provides a scenic backdrop for a worthy cause, The

Single Parent Scholarship Fund’s “Elegant Tenth Event.”

Party witha Purpose

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Paula Rogers’ journey with SPSF began as

a student in 2002; she now serves on its

board.

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In with the old, in with the newIn early 2007, Ellen purchased the Antiques on Kavanaugh

storefront she shared with two other antiques dealers and began remodeling, relocating to a smaller location around the corner during the renovation. The work is now complete, including the construction of a new, attractive double-gallery façade that makes a winning first impression. The reconfigured showroom boasts a large open foyer and a second floor that provides extra square footage for the new pieces Ellen has had in storage.

She says, “When Lex and I had the opportunity to buy the buildings on Kavanaugh and Fillmore, we realized it might be just the time to bring a branch of our bank to the Heights as well as improve the building for my shop and the Cabbage Rose Florist. Renovating the WWII vintage Quonset hut took a little longer than we originally thought, but after almost a year in the little building on Fillmore, we were ready to move back in to new quarters. The wrap around New Orleans style

porch gives us extra space for events and a good place to dis-play outdoor pieces. Opening the hut to the rounded ceiling makes the building feel much bigger.”

Amour at first sightGolden’s interest in French antiques began on a tour of the

French wine country in 1984. After nearly 25 years of annual trips abroad, she’s honed her understanding and appreciation of French culture and the business of antiques.

“I discovered French antiques through two of my good friends, one an American and one French. My French friend Michel Cornubet helped us learn the ins and outs of buying at the auction house as well as the flea markets, fairs, etc. My American friend, Janet Treseder Jones, and I brought in our first container of antiques in the early ’90s and had a sale that lasted about a month. My business has evolved from then.”

Golden explains that for her the appeal of French antiques is “the quality and beautiful craftsmanship as well as the wide range of styles, from the very primitive to the most ornately designed pieces.”

A postcard from ParisEllen’s last trip to Paris was in July when she and Lex took

Bubba and Patrick from Terry’s to show them their favorite food markets and restaurants. She says that the only purchase for her shop was an inlaid Napoleon III jewelry box. “It will make a beautiful gift for someone special,” she says.

She adds that last May they were there for a wedding in Brittany for Vincent Glatigny, whose family lived in Little Rock in the early ’80s and whose father planned their first trip to France. “It was certainly a turning point in our lives,” she says.

On that trip she did find time to go by the d’hôtel Drouot, the auction house in Paris where she buys, and found a large 18th-century Aubusson Tapestry that now hangs in her shop.

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ellen Golden and husband Lex are long-time

Francophiles who have brought their love

of all things French to their Heights neighbor-

hood. They’re currently at work on opening

a bistro adjacent to Terry’s Finer Foods while

redesigning the market with a Parisian flair,

and they’ve recently completed renovations

of Ellen’s French antique shop.

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1➜My family

2➜My friends and all the people who

make my life easy—David, Luvenia,

people at Terry’s

3➜Pool time with grandchildren

4➜Arkansas tomatoes (summer), Rotel

Cheese Dip (winter)

5➜Dogs (especially Bell)

6➜Thanksgiving dinner

7➜Steak dinner with friends and a great

red wine

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ArkansasmadeThe Custom by Design exhibit at Historic

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The furniture pieces on display are rooted in the traditional processes of craft and material with aspects of sculpture, innovation, experimentation and cross-pollination from other disciplines. The common thread in the exhibited works is the notion of function. Each artist has, however, pushed the notion of the traditional every-day furniture by infusing the objects with unique aesthetics, non-traditional materials or concept and narrative.

Curator Patricia Grant says, “Each exhibit’s design and layout is tailored to its content, and this exhibit is no exception. When I named the exhibit, no other title could catch the spirit of these beautiful pieces of furniture.

“The works are superb representa-tions of the rich creativity and talent of Arkansas’s furniture artists. In each cre-ation, whether rustic or contemporary, the artists have designed and built pieces of furniture that fully integrate artistic form with functionality.”

Asked if she has a favorite piece, Grant says, “I vacillate between four works. On this day, my favorite is the mahogany and ash Chair, created by Lucas Strack. It is contemporary and yet radiates comfort—it is comprised of curvilinear lines, playing against the firm solid of the seat and back. It is a feast for the eye and an indulgence for the body.”

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Praised as “Botox in a Box,” Matis can be found at Qúy’s Salon and Spa in Maumelle. They’re the only place in the state that carries it.

Box Turtle offers a plethora of beauty products for body and soul. Owner Emese

Boone’s favorites for fall: Korres Guava body butter and any- and everything

from the Dr. Hauschka line of skin care.Narcissca Jackson of Bella Boutique swears by Kiehl’s

and was the first in Little Rock to carry the line. Bestsellers

include the creme de corps and lip balm.

We first heard of the wonders of Kérastase from a stylist friend

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Button, button, who’s got the button? Sherry Oliver, that’s

who. She’s also got a whole lot more at her fabulous store in Jacksonville.

Consider this our “Ode to Oliver’s.” We visit a lot of antique stores, and Oliver’s Antiques, opened in 1999, is a favorite—not just because of the all the cool items but because of the way Sherry displays them. The always welcoming and warm Oliver has organized and arranged her store by color, which creates a pleasing rainbow effect that’s easy on the eyes. (Even nicer, her prices are easy on the pocketbook.)

“I love the idea of meeting new people on a daily basis and of course really love the fact that we have so many customers who keep coming back time after time—some to buy new ‘old’ merchandise, some to get ideas on decorating and naturally some to just relax and visit awhile,” says Sherry.

This is a multi-purpose store with services including but not limited to: custom-built farm tables, furniture refinishing and repair, upholstery, caning and wicker repair, decorating and delivery.

Sherry is also a state licensed contractor for Ark Construction, Inc., a business her husband has owned and operated for over 20 years that specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodeling.

There’s a good reason their motto is “Oliver’s Antiques—the best little antique store in central Arkansas!”

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A 5-year-old Wheaten terrier, Salvador has been greeting customers at Bella since its opening in November 2004 (which also happens to be the same month he celebrates his birthday).

Of his preferred pastimes on the clock, Narcissa says he enjoys sitting in the window, napping and barking at other canine passers-by.

He’s also pretty savvy when it comes to customer relations. “Customers love him! He brings in lots of people who want to meet him,” she says.

His favorite time of day? Lunchtime,

naturally—especially, says Narcissa, when pizza is on the menu. Really, the only frustration he has with his position at Bella is that he can’t get through the window when other dogs stroll past.

Asked if Salvador has an aversion to the postman, Narcissa says yes, unless said postman proffers a treat (which happens on occasion).

Salvador is an ideal canine coworker for the most part, though vacuuming can prove hazardous. Narcissa says, “Whenever we vacuum, he goes crazy and tries to tackle the vacuum cleaner.”

All in a day’s work.

Salvador’s Favorite things...

Salvador

1 Squirrels

2 Chasing squirrels

3 Catching squirrels

4 Squeaky toys that look like squirrels

5 Watching squirrels run in front of cars

6 Fricassee of squirrel

7 Having ears scratched

It really is a dog’s life at Bella Boutique. Fragrant scents, foot

traffic, adoring customers, and a cozy bed from which to

take it all in. Welcome to the world of Salvador, owner Narcissa

Jackson’s canine co-worker.

The SofT-CoaTed WheaTen TerrIer is an energetic, intelligent and playful dog. They are enthusiastic greeters and will often jump up in order to lick a person’s face. Wheatens are very protective of their families, and although they may bark an alert at strangers, they rarely get aggressive. Most likely, they’ll jump all over a stranger trying to give them kisses. Wheatens love attention, and they love humans (unless that human is a delivery person without treats).

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Pick up these scents. We have it on good authority that Bella has the best reed diffusers in town—great for eliminating dog odor (no offense, Salvador).

Bella Boutique owner Narcissa Jackson and co-worker Salvador.


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Gallery 26Fine art • Custom FramingHandmade Jewelry • glass

501-664-89962601 Kavanaugh

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Steve Armstrong | Kyle Boswell

Frank Colcord | Carla Davis

Eleanor Dickinson | Hamid Ebrahimifar

Hans Feyerabend | Alejandra Gauzen

Susan Goss | Diane Kahlo

Tori Kaspareit Pelz | Sharon Locke

Jon Etienne Mourot | Lisa Renz

Catherine Rodgers | Maggie Russell

Enrique Sendra | Lam Tze Sheung

Mary Ann Stafford

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HeightsandHillcrest.com, is designed to promote and support the more than 70 locally owned stores and restaurants found in these unique, beautiful and historic neighborhoods and in nearby Riverdale - Little Rock’s own “design district”.

In addition to the vital role they play in the local economy, each business is woven into the unique fabric that makes these neighborhoods so appealing to so many long-time residents, new neighbors and visitors.

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