Separated by the hustle and bustle of Argenta’s Main Street by a pair of curated window displays, Maddox is more than just a boutique. For owner Heather Baber, it’s the culmination of a lifelong dream. Originally from Caddo Gap, Ark., she left the small, population 200 town for college in Fayetteville. She chose to go …
Rock City Shops: Heather Baber Creates a Boutique Like no Other, Maddox in Argenta Read More »
Named after her best friend’s daughter, DeeDee Helbig’s Ava Bella Day Spa has been one of Arkansas’ premier day spas for the past 10 years. Ava Bella offers a the typical spa services such as massage, skin care, and body treatments along with a big focus on privacy for the customers. What separates Ava Bella from other spas in …
Inside the Shop: How A Passion for Others Drives Ava Bella Day Spa Read More »
There is nothing like a fine hand crafted cocktail or a fresh beer from one of Little Rock’s newest brew pubs. But going out for drinks all the time can get expensive, and sometimes (like the past few days) you get stuck inside. We all have our favorite liquor stores around town to fill those …
If you have not gotten into fermented vegetables you are missing out. Fermentation is essentially pickling, but cured longer and without the use of vinegar. The result is wonderful flavors and some unexpected health benefits. Kirsten K. and Christopher Shockey, authors of Fermented Vegetable, are going to be at Eggshells Kitchen Co. on March 2nd teach …
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If you have not gotten into fermented vegetables you are missing out. Fermentation is essentially pickling, but cured longer and without the use of vinegar. The result is wonderful flavors and some unexpected health benefits. Kirsten K. and Christopher Shockey, authors of Fermented Vegetable, are going to be at Eggshells Kitchen Co. on March 2nd teach …
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In our previews and communication with the new Whole Foods on Bowman (opening today, 2/18) one of the things that intrigued us the most was the expanded local products in the new location. Speaking with Whole Foods they have a local Forager (Kelly Landrieu) who is responsible for seeking out local companies and producers to include …
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In case you have not heard, the largest premium chocolate consuming day is coming up this weekend. If you care about the special person in your life then no average box of Godiva is going to cut it. We took some time to round up our top 5 places to pick up chocolate that is much …
5 Places to Get the Best Chocolates in Little Rock Read More »
Whether you call it Valentine’s Day or Palentine’s Day, time is running out for securing the perfect amount of sweet for your special someone. Forget the overdone box of chocolates and roses, opt for something a little more creative this holiday that is every bit as sweet – soap and more from Southern Girl Soapery. …
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The love for local small business runs very deep around the Rock City network. When I began Rock City Times in 2012 a big part of the goal was to make the city a better place by raising awareness of local businesses to a massive audience through humor. Later in 2013 I decided to expand …
Our Next Stage In Promoting Local – Rock City Shops Read More »