Life & Style

Collected Life

photo by Matt Cornelius
Confessions of a Compulsive Collector … I love walking into a minimalist house with neutral tones. It calms my mind and puts me at ease. This is the person I strive to be. Those kinds of homes look like the mom really has her act together. If I could only achieve this status. … Well, when stepping foot into MY house, one quickly realizes…THAT AIN’T ME!

The Monthly Mix

Pool Bag Must Haves … Get ready to make a splash this summer. Our local shops offer amazing selections of stylish pool bags and all the accessories you need to fill them. From vibrant towels and chic sunglasses to eco-friendly sunscreen and the latest trends, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy a perfect day by the water.

Publisher's Letter

Running a small, locally-owned business is truly a family affair. And when I say family, I am not just talking about my own family. Often that includes the families of my staff and sometimes even innocent bystanders who agree to pitch in. Our job descriptions and job titles are more like maybes, possibilities, and guidelines. This month, that translated to all hands on deck to sweep the concrete at the airport before our photoshoot. Photoshop can do wonders, but it can’t clean up all the red dirt at a construction site.

The Unexpected Route Home

There’s a famous quote by Angela N. Blount that says, “Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to make.” This feels like the perfect introduction to the story behind Lisa and Mark Looney’s new house. Unlike most new homeowners, the Looneys were not looking to move at all, much less build from scratch. Instead, it all started when Lisa had a friend from Hot Springs call and say she and her husband were headed to Texarkana for the day to look at houses.

An Organically Grown Life

photo by Matt Cornelius
Biology, chemistry, math, mechanics, business, and engineering… … When considering the experts in these fields, we often overlook farmers whose grasp of each must be extensive. It is a career, or even more accurately, a lifestyle requiring a firm grip on many complex subjects, including these and others. Going to work each day, facing weather uncertainties, devouring pests, soil conditions, and the potential breakdown of complex machinery, acts as the most advanced, and sometimes severe form of continuing education.

The Monthly Mix

Grillin’ & Chillin’ … This Father’s Day, celebrate Dad’s love for grilling and chilling with the perfect gifts that cater to his passion for outdoor cooking and relaxation. From top-of-the-line grilling accessories to cozy backyard essentials, spoil him with thoughtful presents that elevate his grilling game and ensure ultimate relaxation in his favorite outdoor oasis.


TXK 411

Leaves of 3, Let It Be.

Tips For Identifying Poison Ivy

… • Mitten-shaped side leaflets connect directly to main stem … • Center leaflet is larger and has a longer stalk … • Leaves are waxy green on the top … • Grow in leaflets of three, never five … • Grows as a vine, with no thorns … • Woody, hairy vine climbs trees, utility poles, etc.

Publisher's Letter

photo by Matt Cornelius
As we gear up for the dog days of summer, a popular saying often resurfaces in conversations and across social media platforms: “You only have eighteen summers with your child, so make them count.” This phrase reminds us time is a thief. … These eighteen summers offer us a unique window to celebrate life together free from the usual rush of the school year. It is our chance to really engage in whatever our kids love to do, enjoy just being there with them, and make memories full of adventure.

Brighter than the CANDLE

photo by Matt Cornelius
In all the stories we hear daily about human resilience, few move us more profoundly than those about children battling chronic medical conditions. Austin Taylor, a now 11-year-old Red Lick student who is battling Chronic Atypical Neutrophilic Dermatosis with Lipodystrophy and Elevated Temperature (CANDLE) Syndrome, is an inspirational example of this truth. Taylor has shown remarkable courage and stands stronger every day in the face of this relentless opponent. … From the early age of three days old, his mother, Carly Armstrong, recognized signs of distress.

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