By Ally MorrisonPlans to build The Bray Town Center at Liberty Park with more than 600 single-family homes were approved by the Vestavia Hills City Council during a meeting March 14. Intended to be a live, work and play environment, the 700-acre mixed-use property is now in the early stages of development. According to the proposal, green space, retail, … [Read more...]
2022 New Home Construction Trends Are Influenced by Pandemic
By June MathewsA little more than two years ago, no one could fully imagine the impact the pandemic would have on people around the world. Health habits, social interactions, work schedules and other aspects of life changed overnight. Parents became instant homeschool teachers, practical shoppers became hoarders, masks rendered us unrecognizable to neighbors, and … [Read more...]
The Perfect Fit: Homewood Artist Creates a Puzzle with Ravensburg
Ally MorrisonHomewood artist Sue Ellen Brown began her art career at the early age of 5 with a Crayola drawing of her cat, Taffy. Today, Brown has years of art experience under her belt, as she previously worked for Hallmark and most recently designed a puzzle for the popular puzzle retailer Ravensburger.Growing up in Houston, Brown explored her imagination … [Read more...]
Clean Sheet: Harradine on a Shutout Streak for Mountain Brook Soccer Team
By Rubin E. GrantReed Harradine had just one problem when he began playing soccer as a toddler. He didn’t like running.So he wouldn’t have to run too much, Harradine decided to become a goalkeeper.“I figured that was a position I could just stand there,” Harradine said with a chuckle.Now a junior at Mountain Brook High School, Harradine has developed … [Read more...]
Murphy’s Law: Trivial Pursuits
By Sue MurphyI just got back from the Panama Canal. Bet you didn’t expect me to say that. I didn’t expect it, either, but in one of those “life is short” moments, I booked a cruise with my sister and brother-in-law that left San Diego and landed in Ft. Lauderdale.Fourteen days at sea! It was terrific! The highlight, of course, was transiting the canal. We went … [Read more...]