The 74th Annual Independent Presbyterian Church Holiday House Tour and Tea is set to take place Dec. 9. Tours of three homes and the church’s sanctuary are available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and an afternoon tea at the church will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is the first year since 2019 that the tour is taking place in a traditional in-person format after multiple … [Read more...]
A Taste of Holiday Decor: Samford’s Christmas Home Tour Features 5 Houses in Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills
By Sharon SmithA tradition begun in 2011 will continue Dec. 7, when the Samford University Legacy League welcomes guests to five fabulous homes in Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills. The slate of residences on the organization’s 13th annual Christmas Home Tour includes an array of architectural styles, ages, décor and holiday trimmings to suit all manner … [Read more...]
Colors of Christmas: Hollywood Home Decked in Bold Hues for IPC Holiday House Tour
By Madoline Markham KoonceAny aesthetic choice Elizabeth Adams makes in her home is driven by art. “I don’t find the painting to match the sofa, I find the sofa to match the painting,” she said. That’s just what you will see as you walk through her Spanish Mission-style home in the Hollywood neighborhood of Homewood and take in the artwork Adams – an … [Read more...]
Top Toys: OTM Toy Experts Talk About the Year’s Best Bets
Story By Anne Ruisi * Photos by Jordan WaldSanta isn’t the only one making a list and checking it twice. Over the Mountain shoppers seeking great gift ideas for the young ones should look at these suggestions from our friends at Homewood Toy & Hobby and Snoozy’s/george in Mountain Brook. Please note that toy selections and prices may vary from store to store.Tricia … [Read more...]
Comfortable, Stylish Hospitality: The Kelly Birmingham Owner Assembles Unique Furnishings to Make Her Home Playful and Elegant
By Susan SwaglerKelly Lewis knows what she likes. When it comes to decorating the home she and her husband, Jim, own in Mountain Brook, she knows how to source the fabrics and rugs and art and furnishings to make the place uniquely their own. Anyone can walk into The Kelly hotel in downtown Birmingham to get a sense of Kelly Lewis’ style. She was … [Read more...]