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50 Years of Fine Jewelry: Q&A with Sissy’s Log Cabin

July 22, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

With locations in Pine Bluff, Little Rock, Jonesboro, Conway, and Memphis, Sissy’s Log Cabin is known throughout the state (and beyond!) for its reputation in fine jewelry and customer service. Here, we catch up with CEO and Graduate Gemologist Bill Jones on the history and growth of his family’s business. | Sponsored Content

Above: Sissy Jones with her son, Bill (second from right), and grandsons Wyatt (far left) and William.

Weddings in Arkansas: Let’s start with some of the history behind Sissy’s Log Cabin. How did this Arkansas icon get its start?

Bill Jones: In 1970, my mom, Sissy Jones, a home decorator with a flair for antiques, founded Sissy’s Log Cabin in Pine Bluff. She quickly outgrew the home office where her antique business began and was forced to search for a standalone store of her own. While driving down Highway 79 in Pine Bluff, she noticed a log cabin for sale, just big enough to accommodate her growing business. She began renting the cabin for $50 a month and word spread quickly throughout Arkansas. People started talking about their visits to “Sissy’s Log Cabin,” and the rest is history. 

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Filed Under: Bridal Fashion, Sponsored Posts Tagged With: local vendors, sissy's log cabin, wedding jewelry

Photo Friday 8.17.12: Wedding Day Jewels

August 17, 2012 by weddingsar

We have lots of stunning jewelry images on the blog for you today, so I’ll just skip right to the point. Have a great weekend!!

{ 1- Whitney Loibner Photography  | 2- Ann Price Photography | 3- Whitney Bower Imaging, jewelry from Jones & Son Diamond & Bridal Fine Jewelry |    4- Laura Fickett Design & Photography, Dreamin’ N Details Weddings & Events }

Thanks for the beautiful images. All those diamonds are making us weak at the knees over here…

Happy Friday!

Filed Under: Photo Friday, Photography, Real Weddings Tagged With: bridal jewelry, photo friday, wedding inspiration, wedding jewelry, Weddings in Arkansas, weddings in arkansas blog, weddings in arkansas photo friday

Weddings in Arkansas spring/summer fashion

August 8, 2012 by weddingsar

We are so happy to share with you all of the stunning fashion images from our spring/summer photo shoot. We’ve even included lots of images that you have not seen in the new issue. Get excited! The light and colorful streamers were the perfect match for our fun and flirty dresses that are sure to make you shine. Enjoy!

{dress: Tulle, Sherwood | jewelry: Kenneth Edwards Fine Jewelers, Little Rock, 501-312-7477; West Little Rock, 501-821-4455, kennethedwards.net}

{dress: Low’s Bridal & Formal, Brinkley, 870-734-3244, lowsbridal.com | jewelry: Jones & Son Diamond & Bridal Fine Jewelry, Little Rock}

{dress: The Bridal Cottage, North Little Rock | jewelry: Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, Little Rock, 501-664-9000, robersonsfinejewelry.com}

  

{dress: Proposals, Little Rock, 501-661-4696, proposalsboutique.com | jewelry: Romance Diamond Co. Jewelers, Fayetteville, 479-443-9289, romancediamond.com}

 
 
 

{dress: Low’s Bridal & Formal, Brinkley, 870-734-3244, lowsbridal.com | jewelry: Sissy’s Log Cabin, Jonesboro, 870-336-0066; Little Rock, 501-663-0066; Pine Bluff, 870-879-3040; sissyslogcabin.com}

(Photography by the oh-so-fabulous Nancy Nolan. See our “Steaming in Love” fashion spread in the digital edition for all the detailed dress and jewelry information. Thanks to the following: Low’s Bridal & Formal, Proposals Boutique, Tulle and The Bridal Cottage for the amazing dresses. Another big thanks to Jones & Son Diamond & Bridal Fine Jewelry, Kenneth Edwards Fine Jewelers, Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, Romance Diamond Co. and Sissy’s Log Cabin who were extra gracious and loaned us the stunning jewels that made our bride shine.) 

 

Photography: Nancy Nolan
Producer: Mandy Keener
Styling: Laura LaRue
Model: Brooke Warner, Colors Talent Agency
Hair & Makeup: Angela Alexander

 

Wow, what a fun photo shoot!

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Filed Under: Bridal Fashion, Photography, Spring/Summer 2012 Issue, Wedding Vendors Tagged With: streamers, wedding dresses, wedding fashion, wedding jewelry, weddings in arkansas blog, weddings in arkansas fashion, weddings in arkansas summer issue

Photo Friday 1.6.12: Rings

January 6, 2012 by weddingsar

Get ready to view some fabulous (and sparkly) images! We got a lot of entries for today’s Photo Friday feature: rings. These are a few that really got our attention, from beautiful solitaires to unique wedding bands for the groom, and not to mention how fabulously they were photographed! We are hoping you girls will leave this up on your computer, so your boyfriend can get a hint!! 🙂 Happy Friday everyone…Bling. Bling.

{ 1- K.Raye Photography. Bride & Groom: Sylvia & Lucas Humphries | 2- Melissa McCrotty Photography | 3- Novo Studios Bride & Groom: Jennifer Kuehn and Charles Kuehn IV | 4- Tryston Hines Photography. Bride & Groom: Kristin & Justin Cothren }

Happy Friday!

Filed Under: Photo Friday, Photography Tagged With: arkansas wedding, bridal jewelry, engagement rings, real wedding, wedding bands, wedding inspiration, wedding jewelry, wedding photography, Weddings in Arkansas

Featured Pro: Bella Vita Jewelry

December 1, 2011 by weddingsar

Today we are introducing you to Brandy with Bella Vita Jewelry! She’s amazing and so is her jewelry. An interior designer by degree, but a jewelry designer by calling, she spends her days and nights pursuing her dream of creating one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry pieces. So, are you in need of unique and custom jewelry for your bridesmaids? Can’t find the right earrings to go with your wedding dress? Two words…call Brandy.

Just scroll down and see her beautiful pieces for yourself. Serious eye candy.

From splashes of color to adorn bridesmaids to statement pieces for the bride, custom jewelry is one way to make your special day even more exciting. Custom bridal jewelry by Bella Vita Handmade Jewelry.

Antique brooch embellished with vintage chains and new freshwater pearls and beautifully faceted amethyst beads. (Commissioned by a bride to be.)

“Something Blue” – Hair comb – embellished with a vintage button and vintage crystals. Barrette – Embellished with a vintage clip on earring and vintage crystals. (These were commissioned by a maid of honor for the bride’s “something blue.”)

Sterling silver and blue chalcedony bridesmaid earrings. These earrings were for the bridesmaids to wear in the wedding if they chose to do so, but also were the gift to the bridesmaids.

Freshwater pearl and gold plated kidney wires. Bridesmaids earrings for the wedding ceremony.

These necklaces were made for three bridesmaids. The maid of honor wore a beautiful green dress and the other two bridesmaids wore royal purple dresses. The maid of honor wore a necklace with the amethyst as the dominant stone and the other bridesmaids wore a necklace with a green garnet as the dominant stone. All on sterling silver. 

Pretty talented, huh? Thanks for sharing your amazing jewelry, Brandy! Everyone show her some love and  like her on facebook so you can keep up with her latest designs.

Cheers!

Filed Under: Bridal Fashion Tagged With: bella vita jewelry, bridal jewelry, vintage jewelry, wedding jewelry

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