St. Mary's Foundation Showhouse to Feature Latest in Interior Design

Rogers, AR (April 22, 2005) – Design with a mission. That's the premise for St. Mary's Hospital Foundation's second annual Showhouse of Design. Built by Kyle Rogers & Jim Brassart of Old World Homes 7,000-square-foot designer home, located in The Bluffs subdivision in Bentonville, opens for public tours May 5-22, 2006.

Before the tours begin, however, the Foundation is hosting a Preview Party on Thursday, May 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For $50, party-goers have the opportunity to be the first to tour the home and meet the participating designers. Heavy hors d’oeuvres are provided and a cash bar is available at the party.

The Showhouse, this year designed in a traditional style, is open for tours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays from 10a.m.-3 p.m., and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. The house is closed on Mondays.

As with last year's event, visitors have the opportunity to take a piece of the Showhouse home with them. Every item in the home—including the home itself—is for sale, with a portion of the sales benefiting the Foundation. Visitors can also take advantage of a gift boutique featuring items from many area shops, boutiques and artisans, which is open during Showhouse hours.

Those touring the home are also encouraged to stay and have lunch at the Showhouse's café, which offers lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and a snack on Sundays.

Tickets to tour the home are $20 and are currently available at the following locations throughout northwest Arkansas:
Tickets will also be available at the door once the house opens.
The list of designers participating in this year's Showhouse, many of whom also participated in last year’s event, is as follows:

• Entry Way and upstairs landing – Cottage of Bentonville – Connie McManus, Dianna Dodds

Dining Room- J. Jackson Interiors – Jana Jackson

Living Room – Maverick Interiors – Randal Wright

Powder Room – Zoe's - Donna Rife

Kitchen & breakfast nook – The Twisted Tree – Heather Snow

Family Room – Lighting Emporium

Utility/Laundry Room – Interiors by Corey Van Cleave – Corey Van Cleave

Guest Bedroom #2 – Signature Interiors - Debbie Standish

Guest Bathroom #2 – Gracious Living – Sara Pounders, Cleon Johnson

Master Bedroom – Sara Kathryn’s, - Sara Ward

Exercise Room – U of A Design Program

Master Bathroom – Kerry Smith Design – Kerry Smith

Study – Abide – Cheri Carpenter

Kids Bedroom – Antiquities –Heather Herzik

Kids Bathroom – Henk/Seng Designs –Barbara Henk

Kids Playroom & Bath – Interiors by Cherami

Kids Bedroom – Wal-Mart, Debbie Fung & Terri Allen

Kids Bathroom - Classic Interiors by Joyce – Joyce Epperson

Deck & Patio – DK Designs – Daniel Keeley

Family Game Room & Bar - Faron Robert Designs- Faron Smith

Guest Bedroom & Bath #5 – Shirley Cantrell Interiors – Shirley Cantrell

Theatre – Bryn Butler Interiors – Bryn Butler

Craft Room/Wine Cellar – Silks-A-Bloom

Proceeds from the Showhouse benefit St. Mary's Hospital Foundation.
For more information about the Showhouse of Design contact the Foundation office at 936-2934 or log onto www.mercy4u.com and click on "Foundation."

St. Mary's Hospital Foundation is the fundraising arm of Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas, a not-for-profit faith-based health system, that provides healthcare services to residents in northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri. The System includes St. Mary’s Hospital, The Gardens at Osage Terrace Assisted Living Facility and Mercy Medical Clinics in 18 locations throughout northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri, including Bella Vista Medical Center, Bentonville Medical Associates, Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Center in Bentonville, Garrett Goss Clinic in Bentonville, Garrett Goss Clinic in Centerton, Lowell Medical Center, Mercy Health Center in Bentonville, Pinnacle Women’s Health Care in Rogers, Mercy Heart Group in Rogers, Mercy Convenient Care and Business Health Clinic in Bentonville, Gravette Medical Associates, Noel Family Clinic, NWA Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic in Rogers, Pea Ridge Medical Office, Rogers Diagnostic Clinic, Rogers Medical Center, Rogers Pediatric Clinic, and Rogers Clinic for Women.