Style in The Heights, Little Rock, Arkansas--Domestic Domestic

 

 

So as I have said before, style is not just about clothes it is about how we live our lives.  Sometimes one definitely affects the other since how we dress does have an impact on the rest of our style and how we live definitely impacts how we dress.  Think of a man that is an avid outdoorsman and you would likely picture his closet having more active wear and things appropriate for climbing Kilimanjaro or going frog gigging.    We are all familiar with stores that sell a lifestyle through the racks of clothing they have available, but that is usually the limit other than maybe a few accessories or gift ideas.  And even though I would hardly be called outdoorsy, I do enjoy stores that have gear for making that trek to the outer reaches of Patagonia and can dress you for said expedition from head to toe.  It is rare however that you find a place that nurtures both the sartorial and lifestyle facets of a man's life.  Domestic Domestic on Kavenaugh in Little Rock, AR is such a place. 

I found out about Domestic Domestic through a friend that suggested I go check it out since it had clothes and mens' accessories.  The name threw me but I learned that it is so named because all of the goods are made in the USA.  Open for about a month now, it was first an e commerce site.  Proprietor Heather Smith seems a natural shop keeper in how she interacts with customers, curates a fantastic assortment of items, and merchandises the shelves, many of which she built herself.  Shop keeping is in her blood...one of her great-grandfathers owned and operated a general store.  Domestic Domestic has a general store kind of feel in how it offers such a variety of goods. 

You can find clothing, accessories, bags, grooming products, and household items there.  Need a beautifully made canoe paddle or vintage looking lawn chair for your trip to the Buffalo River?  What about handcrafted chef knives, pocket knives, or hatchets?  Looking for a handcrafted swing that you can swing in like you're 8 years old all over again? And if you're thinking that's all fine and dandy for men but what about the ladies, then calm yourself.  There are tons of items that you might buy for the guy in your life, but you'll covet them for yourself as well.  Wool or cotton blankets for lounging, unique items for the bath or kitchen, various gift ideas that will be hard to part with, and that perfectly soft t-shirt are all things that will appeal to both sexes. 

 

 

I quickly found a few of my favorite things that will be making my Christmas wish list this year if I can wait that long for them.  Who am I kidding, by then I will have a whole new list of things for Santa to bring me.  And just to clarify this doesn't work like Oprah with each of you getting my favorite things list to take home with you.  But hey, Heather will be glad to set you up with one of each, and more, if you like.  Writing a 50 page piece on the store won't give you a better feel for the place than a personal visit of your own would, so I encourage you to check it out soon and frequently. 

I love this Piebox!  This is such a great way to present a pie as a gift and then afterwards the recipient can use it for anything they like or even pass the gift along to another.

While I am very low maintenance when it comes to grooming, especially hair products, I do love the Cedarwood Soap and the Duke Cannon line of items!

Everything in this photo earns a best of the best in my book.  The copper bowl is perfect for holding your change and car keys in or maybe a cherished pet could use it as a water bowl.  The pocket knife is as gorgeous as it is functional, the magazine Man of the World is new to me but it won't be the last copy I get, a rugged canvas bag is perfect for toting it in as well, and that orange beverage coozie is just perfect!

 

We are fortunate to have such a store here in Little Rock and if you live elsewhere don't worry, they can ship to you just as they did before the store opened.  Thank you Heather for recognizing that guys, and the women that put up with us, need a store like Domestic Domestic. 

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