An emphasis on some of the best moments of the new issue, fashion scoops, disco divas and more.

“We really liked the idea of a single color story photoshoot, so we picked midnight and icy blue to make us believe it was chilly while the outside temps were still 95+ when we photographed this! It was a full team effort to get all the ornaments hung just right and the trees fluffed perfectly,” art director Emma Devine says of our cover shoot for CARTI’s Tux ‘n’ Trees. “Cindy and Scott were so lovely to work with and brought all the elegance you could ever want for a dreamy holiday shoot.”
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While pulling a few grooming essentials from Baumans Fine Men’s Clothing, we got the scoop from sales manager Myron Yancy on what’s next for the beloved local shop that’s currently under renovation. Now officially open, the expanded Baumans adds nearly 1,500 square feet, including a made-to-measure experience, a lounge and a terrace out front, marking an exciting new chapter for the 107-year-old business.

Meet Zia! It was all sparkles and cowboy boots when the first-grader stepped on the set of this month’s Soirée Kids shoot. Here are a few of this glamour girl’s favorite things:
School subject: Art and drawing
Place in LR: Two Rivers Park
Book: The Pigeon book series
Activity: Gaming Snack: Fruit snacks and popcorn
Part of being on set: The disco balls because they were sparkly!
“A festival built around food has an obligation to the neighbors who don’t have enough of it.”
– Leah Patterson, Arkansas Cornbread Festival Organizer

From designer jewels to mouthwatering sweets, it’s always a treat to scour some of our favorite local spots while compiling our holiday gift guides. Start early this season and shop Part I, then stay tuned for Part II in December.