By Laura McAlister Journal Editor When Emily Schreiber was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age nine, she didn't despair. Instead, she went to work. For the past nine years, Emily, a 2011 graduate of Mountain Brook High School and freshman at Furman University, has been raising money for CF research and awareness. In 2005, she even started her own nonprofit foundation, … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2011
Hitting the Right Notes
By Jennifer Taylor Journal Intern Michele Miree Smith, a Mountain Brook resident and songwriter, recently released her first CD, “Reflections of the Son.” The album features 15 songs written and sung by Michele as well as others in the Birmingham area. Michele said her songwriting hobby came about unexpectedly. “I never really thought about songwriting until I was … [Read more...]
One for the Books
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor Ever wonder what kinds of books you'd stumble upon in Oprah Winfrey's home library? Just ask Kinsey Marable. He would know. The former Wall Street investment banker helped stock the shelves at the media mogul's home. Kinsey didn't trade in his Goldman Sachs career to become a librarian, though. He's actually a curator of rare books, and … [Read more...]
Antiques at The Gardens Brings Noted Decorator to Birmingham
She now calls New York home, but Charlotte Moss’ roots are buried in Richmond, Va. At age 27, Charlotte, now an interior design icon, packed her bags for Wall Street, fostering a successful business career before launching her own firm eight years later. Susan and Michael Bloomberg were among Charlotte’s first clients. Today, she has been recognized as one of Elle Decor’s … [Read more...]
Not a Garden Variety Show
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor Whether you’re looking for a timeless piece for your home or decorations for your daughter’s dorm room, Antiques at The Gardens is likely to have it. Birmingham Botanical Gardens' Antiques at The Gardens: Heirlooms in Bloom will be Oct. 7-9. As in years past, some of the best antique dealers from across the nation will be selling their … [Read more...]
