It's pretty amazing when months of planning, collaborating, and hard work all come together to create the perfect moment!

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Parkinson Building Group would be happy to build your dream destination home in whatever location you desire...just so long as you agree to pay our travel and lodging expenses ;) 

At approximately 3,700 sq. ft., this 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom home has many unique features, such as a wrap around front porch, extensive mature landscaping, and various richly textured exterior finishes, that exude exceptionality!

Great Room & Foyer    

This 18' Foyer with travertine flooring, opens into the 2 Level Great Room that features hardwood flooring, indirect lighting above, and a stacked rock gas fireplace.

Kitchen & Morning Room

Both open and centrally located, the Kitchen is complete with a generous island, granite countertops and glazed finished cabinets, a GE Profile 5 gas burner, combination oven, and a stylish walk-in Pantry

One of several unique architectural features, the Morning Room boasts 4 cedar beams and an expansive view of the spacious deck and backyard.   

Master Bedroom & Bathroom

The Master Bedroom features hardwood floors, a tray ceiling, and a warmly designed sitting area.

Adjacent to the Master Bedroom, the Master Bathroom includes granite countertops on separate vanities, a large walk-in shower, a whirlpool tub, and a considerable master walk-in closet, including custom cabinetry throughout.

Study & Dining Room

Located on each side of the foyer, both the Study and the Dining Room feature elements such as: 3 1/2" Plantation Shutters, Cedar Beams and Coffered Ceilings, and Crown Molding throughout.

Media Room & Sitting Area 

In addition to the 2 Bedrooms and 2 Full baths, the Upstairs Level includes a large Media Room whose design includes a dormered Eating Area and Bar Area for entertaining,

and...an ample sitting area in the upstairs hallway that really does gives the upstairs an open feel!

Guest Bedroom

This wonderful house is tucked back on a quiet street on the "Courts" subdivision in Chenal. Great pride and thought went into the construction of this home. If you are interested in setting up an appointment to view this property please call Barry Molder at (501) 339-1012 or you can email at barrymolder99@comcast.net. 

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012

Enchanted guest #15......say hi to Mona and Talena from Providence!

Good morning everyone! I am over the moon to present this guest post  with one of my absolute favorite blogs and two of my favorite bloggers, Mona and "Sister" (her real name is Talena but shes affectionately referred to as Sister) from Providence. Where to begin? Well for starters,they are business partners and sisters in their design firm and plain and simple  have superb taste with a capital S. This talented pair of established and sought after designers, Mona and Sister love traditional design with a European influence. They have published work of a high caliber and when you see their work you will totally understand. They reside and practice in central Arkansas but in addition to their interior design business they also offer online design services as well, if you are interested in taking a look at their portfolio, click here. It's a royal treat!
I know when I visit their blog I should sit down prepared to take in whatever beauty they have in store that day, but rest assured its always something fabulous! They often generously share their projects on their blog and its always one worth checking out, I just love their asthetic. I was so happy they prepared a guest post to help me out as we continue to settle into the new house but when I laid eyes on what they prepared, I was truly floored, touched and so bowled over! Mona and Sister, thank you so much for this fabulous, major eye candy of a post! For those of you not familiar with the beautiful blog, Providence...you absolutely must stop over, you will thank me! Click here to visit  them.
And you just know there is no way in the world that I am letting them get started without  "showing off" a little on their behalf. Hey, if you've got it, flaunt it. And these delightful ladies "have it going on" big time. So here is a look at the marvelous Mona and Sister in action!

Mona in action......

And there the two are.....I just had to include this picture, I love it!

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Economic Outlook

While 2012 is starting with the same kind of optimism regarding housing and the economy that prevailed at the start of 2011, there are several reasons to believe that real improvement will actually materialize this year rather than fizzling out as it did in the past, said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe during our Feb. 11 webinar. In fact, he noted, we are already seeing improving GDP growth, stronger employment figures and slight gains in consumer confidence that bode well for a slow but relatively steady recovery in the months ahead.  Dave noted that NAHB's builder confidence gauge known as the HMI has gained seven points over the past three months, while over the same period, both housing starts and sales have charted consecutive gains and NAHB's list of improving housing markets has continued to grow. Meanwhile, household formations are finally starting to pick up after a big lull during the recession, today's very favorable mortgage rates aren't expected to creep up fast or far over the coming year, and price-to-income ratios are back to what they were prior to the boom years. Of course, all markets are local, and certain metros are already showing greater signs of growth than the national average, as demonstrated by the NAHB/First American Improving Markets Index that has been expanding over the past several months to include a geographically and economically diverse set of metros (story below).  As for the economy, our Chief Economist is forecasting GDP growth in the neighborhood of 2.2% to 2.4% in 2012, followed by more robust growth in the longer-term. NAHB's forecast also anticipates single-family housing starts will gain approximately 17% in 2012 following what was almost certainly the worst year on record in 2011. By far the brightest part of the forecast is for rental apartments, which will enjoy greater demand over the coming year as more young people take their first steps up the housing ladder. This demand accounts for a more-than 50% gain in multifamily housing starts in 2011 from 2010. But remodeling is also in relatively good shape, with the dollar amount of remodeling projects on owner-occupied homes now actually beating the dollar amount of new-home construction taking place. The bottom line for 2012 is that, while demand for new homes won't "burst forward," it will slowly improve now that the overall housing market appears to have reached a bottom and started back on the path to recovery.

A full replay of the forecast webinar is available here; please note that the event begins with an overview of the results of NAHB's recent poll on homeownership, and that the file may take a few moments to download. If you encounter technical issues in viewing this webinar, please contact Paula Pagano (800-368-5242 x8057) 

Introducing Pool House Lanterns Photo Credit: Sara Barkley Landrieu  We are excited to announce our new line of Pool House Lanterns. These lanterns are hand-crafted from copper and brass, which weather beautifully in harsh environments, and are tailored to perfectly accent any entertainment area. The Pool House Lanterns offer exquisite ambient lighting for outdoor applications from Arbors and Breezeways to Pool and Patio areas. Our new line of lanterns are crafted to hold a variety of candle options from traditional to electric. Please call 504.522.9485 for more information. FEATURED PROJECT    Bevolo's featured project is this beautiful home in Pebble Beach, CA. This home has a special history with Bevolo as the owner is the great grandson of Andrew Higgins of Higgins' Boats.  The Higgins' Boats were produced in New Orleans during WWII where Andrew Bevolo Sr. worked in factory where he mastered his riveting skills.  Andrew Bevolo Sr. began crafting lights soon thereafter in the French Quarter.  We are proud to be a part of his home and bring the story full circle.   Did you know that Bevolo offers a free lighting analysis on your home?!   Take advantage of our lighting design service. It's simple, just send us your elevations or a photo of your home and we will put together a complete lighting analysis.  This will include style and scale recommendations based on the architecture of your home. It's just that easy.  Call our showroom in the French Quarter at 504.522.9485 for more information.  This is what happens when a beautiful home gets the perfect lighting.   www.bevolo.com

Source: New Pool House Lighting (www.bevolo.com)

Reclaimed floors also offer eco-friendly style.  If you're considering reclaimed wood for your floor, you'll want to know what to look for. It is obviously a "green choice" to choose to reuse wood.

 Here are some more reclaimed wood benefits:

• Environmentally-friendly
• Prevents waste
• Easy to clean
• Naturally insulating
• May be refinished years later
• May increase the value of your home

You will also need to know some of the potential cons of reclaimed flooring.  Many will depend on the source of wood and the cost of materials and labor. 

 Here are some potential cons:

• Water damage-Some reclaimed wood has been harvested from rivers or streams for re-use. It may still be usable, but you must check for moisture content before installing. You'll want to be assured that there is not potential for mold growth or severe shrinking or swelling due to a high moisture content.
• Surfaces will scratch-A protective coating will be needed. 
• Refinishing may result in a high cost of labor.

Take a look at some of these great reclaimed floors: 

This close-up view gives you a great look at the distinct character of this wood.  It definitely tells a story. 

These floors are to die for!!  The knotty appearance of the wood makes it look both beautiful and expensive.

 Here is another close-up view.  You cannot find character like this in any new hardwoods.  

 The pattern made using this reclaimed wood fills this kitchen with charm.

 The finish on these floors are breathtaking.  The floors make this living room look formal, yet cozy.

We love the statement these floors make in the entryway. They give a great first impression of this home.

 This beautiful heart pine floor only improves in appearance as time goes by. 

Source: Reduce, Reuse, Reclaim: Go Green with Reclaimed Flooring (http://www.a1-wood-flooring.com/reclaimedwoodfloors.htm)
Source: Reclaimed Wood Floors ( http://www.building-your-green-home.com/reclaimed-wood-floor.html )

Love the rich warm woods with the slate flooring, great rustic lantern is the crowning touch! Veranda

This is clever and space saving for a family that has lots of boots!

Love the separate chalkboards on this wall! Vallon Designs

Fun lighting, small cubbies and a bench in the middle is a great setup for a mudroom!

Even when space is very limited, you can maximize by adding a pull up bench, coat hooks and extra shelving...this is great looking, the beadboard completes the space

This is cute, each family member has their own "cubbie" and cubicle with storage

Great looking...love the idea of adding a painted piece as an accent, House of Turquoise

Though this feels a little dark, I do love the dog bath in the corner....such a great perk!

Source: The Dirt On Mudrooms (http://theenchantedhome.blogspot.com/2011/10/dirt-on-mudrooms-and-we-have-winner.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FXEBlU+%28The+Enchanted+Home%29)

Source: Built By Design (http://www.athomearkansas.com/article/built-design)