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Volume 1 Issue 5CuE

curiosityshopcuriosity shop (n.) Derivation of ye olde curiosity shoppe, our section featuring an unusual find or curiosity.

long and drawn out

Katherine H. Wyrick, Editor

editor’sletter

I’ll just be honest, I’ve got the blues real bad—and I’m not talking

Seasonal Affective Disorder. I’m talking paint—wall-to-wall blue. Not to play favorites, but this color, in its various hues, can do no wrong in my eyes. It never offends, works with any style and instills calm. What more could you ask? We check out rooms about town.

This month marks a special By Design in which we sing the praises of clothes designer Missy Lipps, and we’re not just paying lip service. Those who dig Anthropologie will definitely appreciate her look. The

first time I met Missy, she was clomping around in some bad-ass cowboy boots and a delicate vintage dress, and I thought, “I think I like this gal.” She’s got the kind of graciousness and charm you might expect of a southern woman, plus a great eye for fashion and just enough of an edge.

We also catch up with (and play catch with) a plucky Jack Russell—or try to, she’s really fast.

Included, too, is a trend forecast in Inspired Buy in which we pro-claim our ardor for arbors—specifically woodsy wallpaper and Lucite faux bois tables.

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edItor Katherine H. Wyrick ❘ art dIrector Erica Schaffer photographer Brian Chilson ❘ productIon manager Sheryl Kee

adVertIsIng desIgners Patrick Jones, Mike Spain, Rafael MendezadVertIsIng coordInators Roland Gladden, Mikaltodd Wilson

adVertIsIng dIrector Phyllis Britton ❘ account executIVes Tiffany Holland, Angie Wilson, Katherine Smith, Devon Dennis, Eric Heller

cIrculatIon dIrector Anitra Hickman ❘ controller Weldon Wilson accounts payable/receIVable Linda Phillips

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Architectural renderings—whether historical, vintage or contemporary—can make great art for your walls. Those of the vintage variety are especially dear to our hearts—and pleasing to our eyes. Before the advent of computer aided design, architectural firms often employed gifted illustrators whose work is now considered valuable and collectible. Are these illustrations art? Draw your own conclusions.

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Got the winter blues? So do we! We’ve recently been spotting many a beautiful blue hue about town. The following pages show a sampling of

some of our favorites. But first, a few blue notes:As you know, color can attract your attention and change

your mood. It’s one of the first things you notice when you walk into a room. Color also sets a tone and reflects your style. Blue in particular invites relaxation and a sense of well-being. From a style perspective, blue is universally

flattering, has appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors.

That said, it should come as no surprise that Pantone, “the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries,” just named turquoise the Color of the Year for 2010. Congratulations, Turquoise! You’re parents Green and Blue must be so proud. This is, after all, like the Oscars of the color wheel. (Sorry, Fuchsia! Maybe next year.) Not to toot our own horn, but please let

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Cornflower Blue from Sherwin-Williams complements a striking painting by local artist Laura Laser in Barbara Miles’s dining room. Purchase Laser’s work at the Tobi Fairley Gallery.


A case of the blues the record show that we at Cue have been into blue long before blue was cool.

Take me away, turquoiseTurquoise is a soothing, luminous hue that combines the

serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green. Go to your happy place, and turquoise is probably there—tropical waters, clear sky. With both warm and cool undertones, turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. It is one of those colors that plays well with others; it adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates a classic nautical look when paired with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and makes a trendy statement when coupled with yellow-greens.

An aside: In many cultures, turquoise is believed to be not only a healing color but a protective talisman that wards off evil spirits. (In coastal South Carolina and the Caribbean, many houses have variations of this color painted around the windows and doors.)

Wards off evil spirits, instills calm, looks great, what’s not to love about blue?

(Top) Faux-bois lucite side tables from Soho Modern are

clearly the height of cool.

(Above) Regatta Blue from Pratt & Lambert gives a hip nod to the nautical in Clare

Burks’s master bedroom.


BY Katherine WyricK PhotograPhY brian chilson

In this elegant dining room, a stirring portrait by J.O. Buckley looks stunning against Dutch Tile from Sherwin-Williams. Find Buckley’s work at Greg Thompson Fine Art.

A painting by local artist Eleanor Dickinson, purchased at Boswell

Mourot Fine Art, offers a cool, modern twist on the time-

honored “chicken-in-the kitchen motif” and looks great against

Aqueduct from Sherwin-Williams

CUE: When did you get interested in making clothes?

Missy Lipps: My BFF Christa gave me a machine when I was 27. Never touched one in my life. Turned it on, learned how to thread it; nine hours later I had turned a size 20 dress into a size 6—deconstructed it, dyed it and reconstructed it. Somebody bought it right away, and I

was hooked, lined, and sinker’ed! Cue: ... and stitched and embellished and

zipped ...

ML: Yes, m’am.

CUE: What inspires you?ML: The Planet earth and its many colors: coral

deep in a reef, the deep hues in the sky before a storm or just around sunset, dirt when you dig deep down, the greenest grass ever ... It’s all layered and forever

changing. My clothes reflect that. I work with all things reused and recycled and use new sustainable materi-als for the reconstruction process—again, layered and forever changing.

My dear friend [painter] Kathy Strause also inspires me. She shows me how to navigate through the business and pleasures of being an artist.

CUE: In what environment or under what condi-tions do you do your best work?

ML: In the words of Queen, “under Pressure.”

CUE: If your clothes were a food what would they be?

ML: Classic French Croquembouche (a pyramid tower of mini cream puffs, all glued together with caramelized sugar and surrounded with spun sugar).

Cue: So funny! Because I was going to say mille-feuille! (a delectable, multi-layered pastry that’s both crispy and creamy). Or something sweet and salty, like you—a chocolate covered pretzel, maybe?

CUE: What kind of tunes are you listening to these days up in that studio of yours?

ML: elvis Costello, Tom Waits, The Clash, JAY-Z and books on CD.

Cue: Word.

CUE: And a final word. What are you working on now?

ML: I’m workng on the spring and summer collection which is going to be all monocrhomatic. I’m so excited!

Missy Lipps is one of Arkansas’s most

original and creative designers. Back in

the day, she’s the kind of gal you’d call a real

pistol. Her new line, available at Box Turtle,

is feminine, edgy, elegant and uniquely its

own. We catch up with this wildly talented,

charming mother of three in her natural

habitat—her studio. Tucked away in the

attic of her downtown home, Miss Missy’s

workshop feels like a place from a bygone

era—an old radio crackles in the background,

vintage dresses await transformation on a

rack and sewing patterns and tools of the

trade lay scattered about. We get down to

the business of chatting.

bydesignBY Katherine WyricK PhotograPhY jason Masters Missy’sTopseven

1➜ Mi Familia

2➜ Good news

3➜ My smart girlfriends, good conversations

4➜ NPR

5➜ My Frye boots

6➜ Naked Juice

7➜ Privacy

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by design (n.) A place we check in with tastemakers about town, from decorators to clothes designers and others in between.

seams and southern

sensibility Missy Lipps hits the mark


The designer, pretty as a present and

fit to be tied, in a vintage silk shirt.


inspiredbuy BY Katherine WyricK PhotograPhY Brian chilson

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 assemblage accordingly.

A wint ry mixif you suffer from seasonal affective disorder, or just

love good design, these items will give you a lift.

Here’s our 2010 forecast: all things natural, whether

they be tree, animal or textile. In this spirit, may

we suggest the following activities for the remain-

ing days of winter: visit the World of the Pharaohs

exhibit at the Arkansas Arts Center, cook up a pot

of soup and bed down in stylish new linens.

Classic, handsome, and perfect for a pot of stew, Le Creuset pots come in many colors and last a lifetime. Find at Kitchen co.

Ancient Egyptians used cano-pic jars during the mummifica-tion process to store and pre-serve organs (but you can just put mints in these). Discover at the MuseuM shop.

Sumptuous Yves Delorme bedding and accessories like this grizzly pillow inspire hibernating.

Using traditional dyeing and printing techniques, textile

designer John Robshaw works with artisans across Asia to

craft his unique bedding and textiles. Find these romantic and sophisticated sheets and

pillowcases at Vesta’s.


Branch out. This Eco-chic wallpaper from Sandpiper Studios,

available at Cynthia East FabriCs,

would make a tree hug-ger out of anyone.

Bullseye! We’ve all got hang-ups, but

none as cool as these Dart Coat Hooks from

box turtlE.

Renee Williams of GallEry 26 recently began making these tree rings which are suitable for style-conscious citizens of any age. They’re like

art for your fingers.

In keeping with the wintry woods motif, this Argentum silver wood frame, also from Cynthia East FabriCs, is picture perfect.

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101 18KT white gold Iolite citrine and pearl necklace at Kenneth Edwards. 2 Jersey

dress with crisscross skirt by BCBG Max Azria at Beyond Cotton. 3 Leopard print heel

with patent flower by Betsey Johnson at Solemates. 4 Convertible bra with clear straps

by Felina, high waisted shaper by Wacoal, both at Barbara Graves. 5 Black halter dress

by Eliza + Axel at Box Turtle. 6 Faux silver and pearl deco rose ring at Beyond Cotton.

7 Metallic fuschia studded clutch by Deux Lux at Tulips. 8 Beaded belt at The

Arkansas Art Center Museum Shop. 9 Sterling drop earrings at Argenta Bead Co. 10 Dolce & Gabbana leopard heart leather tote at Barbara Jean.

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chinese laundry at Solemates. 3 7 for all mankind “the skinny” second skin legging

jean at Tulips. 4 18kt yellow gold J. han diamond black spinel necklace at Kenneth

Edwards. 5 Betsey Johnson intimates bra and panty at Vertige Lingerie. 6 Black party

bag by lorren Bell at Solemates. 7 18kt yellow gold J. han diamond hydrangea basket

earrings at Kenneth Edwards. 8 18kt white gold citrine diamond drop earrings at

Kenneth Edwards. 9 BB dakota chelsey cardigan and michael stars embellished tank

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Q: Should I hang a mirror or painting over my fireplace mantel? A: Keep in mind that the fireplace is most often the focal point of a room, so you really want the space above it to pop when you walk in. Most often a painting is a safe

choice, though in some cases a mirror will work nicely, too. Remember that a painting will hold

its own and put more color in the room. If you do, however, decide to go the mirror route,

it’s important to consider what things the mirror will reflect. For example, you don’t want to look at your fireplace and see the reflection of ceiling fan blades or ceiling vents. You would, however, like to see a reflection of a chandelier or

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Q: I have an older home with very worn hardwoods through-out. I don’t want the mess of refinishing them, but they make

the whole house look shabby. What are my options?

A: Even if you refinished your hard-woods, you would want rugs to warm up the room and bring in much-need-ed color and comfort. There are so many wonderful options in area rugs that can brighten and update your look without costing a fortune. Softened geometric designs, for in-

stance, will create a new fresh look for your home. C&F Flooring and Rug

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Q: My house is a mess! My wall col-ors are bland, and I’m having trouble arranging furniture in a way that creates flow. Is there any way to make the best use of the space I have and incorporate color into my home?

A: Ask this question to 10 different peo-ple, and you’ll get 10 different answers, but you might want to consider using feng shui. You may be skeptical, but feng shui has for cen-turies offered practical, useful solutions for these kinds of issues. Among other factors, it takes into account sunlight, family size and the room as it relates to its natural surroundings. For more information, feel free to give Sue Khoo a call. Unique Furniture in Jacksonville, 501.985.8888

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Q: When should you have your jewelry appraised?

A: Between the market fluctuating often and just general wear, it’s best to have it appraised ev-

ery two years. Make sure you get an accu-rate replacement value so you don’t pay a higher insurance rate. You’ll find your-self disappointed when the insurance company tells you they can replace it at a lower value. And make sure you’re getting a very accurate description in

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5701 Kavanaugh Blvd.501-664-7746


Lewis Lighting & homewww.lewislbr.com

201 EdisonBenton

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In House — Blue

BosweLL mourot Fine Artwww.boswellmourot.com5815 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Little Rock(501) 664-0030

greg thompson Fine Art

www.gregthompsonfineart.com429 North Main Street

North Little Rock(501) 664-2787

sherwin wiLLiAms pAintwww.sherwin-williams.com

N Pierce St.Little Rock

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soho modern2200 Cantrell Road


toBi FAirLey gALLery

www.tobifairleygallery.com5501 Ranch Drive, Suite 2

Little [email protected]

Inspired Buy — Wintry Mix

ArkAnsAs Arts Centerthe museum shop

www.arkarts.com501 E 9th StLittle Rock

(501) 372-4000

CuE resourcesfebruary

Box turtLewww.shopboxturtle.com2616 Kavanaugh Blvd


CynthiA eAst

www.cynthiaeastfabrics.com1523 Rebsamen Park Rd


gALLery 26www.gallery26.com

2601 Kavanaugh Suite #1Little Rock

(501) 664-8996

kitChen Cowww.kitchenco.net

Pleasant Ridge Town Center11525 Cantrell Rd., Ste 910


VestA’swww.vestasboutique.com

Pleasant Ridge Town Center11525 Cantrell Road


yVes deLormewww.yvesdelorme.com5717 Kavanaugh Blvd.


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ArkAnsAs Arts Centerthe museum shop

www.arkarts.com501 E 9th StLittle Rock

(501) 372-4000

ArgentA BeAd CompAnywww.argentabead.com

703 N Main StreetNorth Little Rock(501) 537-0928

BArBArA grAVes intimAte FAshions

www.barbaragraves.comBreckenridge Village


BArBArA JeAn Ltdwww.barbarajean.com7811 Cantrell Rd # 1


Beyond CottonPleasant Ridge Town Center

11525 Cantrell RoadLittle Rock

(501) 221-1539

Box turtLewww.shopboxturtle.com2616 Kavanaugh Blvd


kenneth edwArds Fine JeweLers

www.kennethedwards.net7811 Cantrell Rd # B


new orLeAns Antiques & JeweLry

2226 Cantrell RoadLittle Rock

(501) 374-3130

soLemAtesPleasant Ridge Town Center

11525 Cantrell RdLittle Rock

(501) 716-2960

Cue Me InBosweLL mourot

Fine Artwww.boswellmourot.com5815 Kavanaugh Blvd.


C & F CArpet And FLooringwww.candfcarpet.com

2206 Cantrell Road Little Rock

(501) 399-9909

Just dogs gourmet

www.justdogsar.comPromenade at Chenal

17711 Chenal ParkwayLittle Rock, AR 72223

(501) 821-5774

kyLe-roCheLLe JeweLers

www.kyle-rochelle.comThe LaFayette Building

523 S. Louisiana, Suite M100Little Rock, AR 72201

501.375.3335

the showroomwww.sandyhublerfineart.com

2313 Cantrell RdLittle Rock

(501) 372-7373

unique Furniture638 W Main StJacksonville

(501) 985-8888

Shop Dog

eLLen goLden Antiques/CABBAge rose

www.cabbagerosefloral.com5701 Kavanaugh Blvd



shopdogsBY Katherine WyricK PhotograPhY brian chilson

On any given day, David Kirkpatrick, florist extraordinaire and owner of Cabbage Rose, and his three-year-old broken-coated Jack Russell Terrier Jojo may be found working side by side. Like the bouquets David creates, it’s a beautiful arrangement. David says that Jojo (nicknamed “Jolie”) loves coming to work and embarked (pun intended) on her career path at eight-weeks-old.

On the day of our visit, Jojo, encircled in a nimbus of white fur, selects a damp hamburger from her enormous, overflowing toy basket and offers it with a playful “grrrrr.” Changing toys as the mood strikes her, she’s currently partial to a pig, Christmas tree and the aforementioned burger. Of this wealth of playthings, some given by customers, Betty Hearn, David’s aunt and co-worker for eight years, laughs, “You should see the collection she has at home.”

Cabbage Rose shares space with Ellen Golden Antiques and Allied Bank in a beautifully renovated space on Kavanaugh. This means that Jojo has a lot of business to attend to during the course of a day. Her morning ritual includes making her rounds at the bank, where she hits up each desk for a treat and a pat. She then waits not so patiently by the back door for her morning constitutional around the block. Other duties include greeting customers, visiting individually with each employee, playing chase around the shop and, weather permitting, making floral deliveries.

Jojo is a dog with many loves. Among them: David says, “She loves getting gifts, especially if they are in a

gift bag. She goes nuts anytime someone comes in with a bag because she thinks it’s for her!” She also loves the postwoman who comes bearing treats (but isn’t fond of deliverymen who come wearing hats). Dearest to her heart, however, is her brother Chevy (owned by the Landers family). She cocks her head and perks up her ears at the mere mention of his name. She often visits him in the countryside, where they run in the fields much as their ancestors did along the English moors circa 1800.

David describes her personality as “very laid back,

but very much a diva! She loves to get her way and doesn’t mind telling you about it.” Case in point: while we’re there, Jojo approaches Betty with a tail wag and low growl, which Betty tells us is a lunch request (or rather demand). What can we say? She’s a girl who knows what she wants—and how to get it.

Cabbage Rose1916 N Fillmore St.

Little Rock, AR(501) 664-4042

www.cabbagerosefloral.com

shop dogs (n.) A new feature profiling our canine friends in retail. (Not just limited to dogs. Other species—cats, canaries, lizards—will appear here, too.)

Jojo’s Favorite things...1 Making deliveries

2 Her toy basket

3 Work

4 Customers (small children excluded)

5 Treats (specifically Pupperonis)

6 Her brother

7 Her morning stroll

the French have a long-standing affec-

tion for their canine companions—

fitting then that Ellen Golden’s French

Antiques/Cabbage Rose should have its

own resident “chien.”

JoJo of Cabbage Rose: the belle of the (rubber) ball

Jojo stops and smells

the roses (and an

arriving customer).

According to Betty Hearn,

floral designer David

Kirkpatrick is “the best kept

secret in Little Rock.”

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ArkAnsAs Times’ monThly publicATion cue presenTs

The MosT energy efficienT hoMe in ArkAnsAs.

Join us and the Best Interior Designers in Arkansas (as

chosen by our readers) as they each decorate a portion

of this remarkable home. An Opening Presentation Reception

benefiting the Arkansas March of Dimes is planned for March

12, and the home remains open for touring for 6 months.

Enjoy the March 11th issue of CUE to see the final results

along with complete information about the home, the

builder and the energy efficient details. Each room will be

photographed and interviews with each designer will reveal

their work and how they were able to incorporate new furnish-

ings along with “green” and recycled pieces.

lAurie mcFArlAnd lArry WesT Tobi FAirley lAurA bullockTuck & Cover Interiors West Tobi Fairley Interior Design Laura Bullock Interiors

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