Elements of Nature

Hi, this is Angela with Mooskull. As you may know, we established Mooskull to celebrate the natural beauty of Arkansas and the people who make it such a wonderful place with a little attempt at humor with our “go natural” logos that spotlight the four different area codes for Arkansas. In addition to trying to promote community camaraderie with our merchandise, we also want to focus on some of our amazing residents.

I recently had the opportunity to spend some time with a fantastic lady, Patricia Rodgers, who lives in Baxter County near Lake Norfork. She has two children and five grandchildren.

Patricia was raised in Paragould, Arkansas, a prominent city situated in the northeast part of the state. She comes from a large family. In 1997, despite considerable hesitation, Patricia's husband persuaded her to relocate to north-central Arkansas, specifically Baxter County snuggly nestled in the Ozark Mountains.

Although Patricia was initially reluctant to relocate to the area, she now regards it as her permanent home. She appreciates the region’s natural landscape and mentioned, “We have everything a person would ever want here: mountains, lakes, streams, rivers, and waterfalls. And if you want to shop, it isn’t that far.” While Patricia enjoys vacationing in various locations, she consistently finds returning home rewarding and often questions why she ever chose to leave.

Patricia’s home is her sanctuary, sitting back in the woods less than three miles from Norfork Lake. She enjoys her morning meditation outside and finds peace and inspiration from her surroundings in her front yard. We both remarked how we enjoy watching the small woodland animals and listening to cicadas. She also made sure to point out the peace and tranquility the winter snow brings.

Patricia values quality time with her children and grandchildren. Her family played a pivotal role in motivating her to establish her business, Elements of Nature. While visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park with a few of her grandchildren, Patricia's granddaughter discovered a sizable rock approximately eight inches in diameter. After breaking off several pieces and polishing them, they revealed distinctive black and light-grey zebra-like stripes formed from compressed volcanic ash. Patricia recognized their potential as jewelry and received continued encouragement from her family, who brought her additional unique rocks for consideration.

Currently, Patricia creates jewelry using materials sourced from nature, including rocks, leaves, and flowers. In addition, she sews aprons and hats for children, as well as pillows designed for the Tooth Fairy. Her products consistently demonstrate attention to quality and craftsmanship. Those interested in viewing her work may visit the Mountain Home Farmers Market on Saturdays between 7 a.m. and noon, or contact her at 870-421-3960.

As always, view Mooskull merchandise at mooskull.online. Together, let’s celebrate the bonds that make us strong. Wear your new Mooskull hat and shirt as a badge of honor, a wearable reminder of where you belong.