By Donna Cornelius Jack Staub is in the midst of an interesting life. He’s written five plays, appeared on several daytime dramas, been an ad agency creative director and even inspired a character in the Academy Award-nominated movie “Metropolitan.” But he’s especially known as a garden writer and as one of the most knowledgeable edible gardening experts around. He’ll be … [Read more...]
Inspired by India: Fabric Designer Lisa Fine Brings Her Exotic Textiles to Birmingham
By Donna Cornelius Fabric designer Lisa Fine loves to travel, especially to India, where she finds inspiration for her linen textiles. She’s lived in Paris, calls a New York apartment home and spends most summers in Dallas. There’s one place she’s never visited: Birmingham. But that will change when Fine appears at the Antiques at The Gardens show, set for Oct. 3-6 at the … [Read more...]
Hatton Smith to Be Honored at Mike Slive Foundation’s Beyond Blue Gala
To mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Mike Slive Foundation will host its annual gala fundraiser Beyond Blue on Sept. 26, celebrating sports fandom while raising awareness for prostate cancer. Honoree for this year’s gala will be prostate cancer survivor Hatton Smith, CEO emeritus of Royal Cup Co. Presented by Medical Properties Trust, Beyond Blue, formerly known as … [Read more...]
Shop Save & Share Fundraiser Returns Next Month
The Junior League of Birmingham is conducting its popular shopping fundraiser, Shop Save & Share, Oct. 2-13. Cards are now on sale for the event, during which cardholders can receive 20% discounts on merchandise, food and memberships at more than 400 participating stores and restaurants throughout the Birmingham area. This is the 14th year the league has sponsored … [Read more...]
Like Mother, Like Daughter: The Dandé Lion Celebrates 50 Years and Two Generations of Success
By Emily Williams Though The Dandé Lion has changed locations and hands over the years, the style of its founding owner has stood the test of time. For its 50th anniversary, the shop will celebrate from Sept. 20 through Sept. 28, offering drawings for items, such as their selection of Byers’ Choice carolers. The store was relocated to 2416 Canterbury Road in Mountain Brook … [Read more...]