Meet the At Home in Arkansas Columnists

We take you inside the construction and interior design of a Certified Green Home underway in Little Rock–all from the perspective of its young owner, Lyndsey Lewis (shown here with builder Bret Franks)! Tune in weekly as she shares the ins and outs of planning, building, and designing a green home in The Natural State. There’s lots to see and learn, as we follow Lyndsey and builders Bret and Jen Franks every step of the way!

Go inside the planning, building and design of Lyndsey’s certified green home on the At Home in Arkansas blog each week.

As the daughter of an architect dad and a do-it-yourself diva of a mother, Cara was genetically wired to become a lover of all things home. From growing up watching her parents demo and redo every nook and cranny of her childhood home to taking on home projects of her own in her 20-something life, to her, the home life is the good life.

Juggling real estate adventures, tackling DIY projects and blogging (Live the Home Life) every step of the way keeps Cara’s life in the fast lane, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

See Cara’s Befores & Afters on the At Home in Arkansas blog each month.

Jerusalem Greer comes from a long line of creative and resourceful women, who always managed do a whole lot with just a little. She credits her mother for pulling up her carpet when she was little, so that she could glue-at-will without fear for her current successes  in craftiness.

Jerusalem draws her inspiration from most things vintage, Nora Ephron movies, great books and the wide world of creative bloggers.  Jerusalem has been married to her Sweet Man of 14 years, has 2 amazingly creative and very messy boys, 3 chickens, 1 dog, 1 hamster, 1 toad and 1 hedgehog. She is currently working on her first book, a collection of recipes, stories and crafts inspired by her faith. Jerusalem seeks to create art that is happy, authentic, nostalgic and most of all encouraging. You can find Jerusalem blogging most days at http://jollygoodegal.com

Jerusalem shares her craft ideas on the At Home in Arkansas blog each month.

A California native, Cece studied English at Ole Miss, fell in love with the South and moved to Little Rock. Her free time is mainly comprised of blogging (mississippimaven.blogspot.com), attempting to cook and playing with her rascal puppy, Mr. Biscuit. She owes her interest in interior design to her stylish mother, whom she says will always be cooler than she is.

Visit the At Home in Arkansas blog each month for Cece’s fresh ideas and decorating tips.

Mona Thompson (left) is the creative writer behind the popular interior design and lifestyle blog, Providence Ltd. Around ten years ago, Mona and her sister, Talena Ray (right), decided to venture together and create what they call a “uniquities” business. A combined love for antiques, vintage and uncommon objects is their passion. They warehouse in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their wares are also available at Fabulous Finds Antique Mall and in their online store, the Providence Ltd. Design Shop. The dynamic duo are not only sisters and business partners, but also best friends. When these girls aren’t working on design projects for clients, they can often be found initiating their own.

View their entertaining tips on the At Home in Arkansas blog every month!

Landscape Designer Chris attended Oxford University in England, studying landscape architecture, landscape principals and philosophy, and also graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in business. Chris has more than 25 years of landscape architecture and interior design experience.  In 2003, Chris opened Botanica Gardens on Rebsamen Park Road in Little Rock.

Chris has been active in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation—designing and installing the landscape for the “Build for a Cure” Projects in Little Rock and the first “Build for Cure” house in the United States. In addition, he is active in the Multiple Sclerosis Society, American Heart Association, Wildwood of Performing Arts, the Hope Foundation, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care and the Arkansas Lung Association, to just name a few.

He writes with flair, wit and a bit of humor. Chris’s exceptional designs have been the recipient of the People’s Choice Award and numerous other honors at the Arkansas Garden Show for the past 10 years. Chris dares to be different with his unique designs. He has been associated with KTHV Channel 11, where he appears on the morning, noon and evening home and garden segments in the Weather Garden. Never sitting still, he is currently filming a new one hour holiday special that will air on CBS. You can keep up with Chris on his web site, chrisholsen.com, and on Facebook. His new book called “Five Seasons with Chris Olsen” will be out in January 2011.

Be sure to check out the At Home in Arkansas blog each month for Chris’ one-of-a-kind garden projects and ideas.

Anna E. Chatelain has worked in the fashion district of New York City as well as the corporate division of fashion-powerhouse Neiman Marcus in Dallas, TX. In 2008, Chatelain returned to her native Northwest Arkansas as the creative director of a local boutique, making the once “local favorite” a feature in national publications such as People and People StyleWatch.

In 2010, Anna began focusing her attention on developing her own company, Tulip Louise, which includes editorial and personal styling as well as fashion writing. Whether styling editorials shoots, online campaigns, special occasions or everyday looks, Anna will deliver the style you seek. At Home in Arkansas is thrilled to share Anna’s wardrobe makeovers with our readers!

Anna’s monthly At Home in Arkansas blog column features tips for making over your wardrobe!