By Sue Murphy My older daughter had to return to Ireland to tidy up things for her move back to the states, so I volunteered to watch my younger grandchildren while she was away. It had been a long time since I’d had a pair of toddlers for more than an afternoon, so I had to brush up on my grandmom repertoire but fast. You see, short term, a grandma can be just fun and games. … [Read more...]
Floors Plus Lots More: Issis & Sons Takes on Three Rooms at Decorators’ ShowHouse
Story by Donna Cornelius • Photos by Lee Walls Jr. This year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse would have a very different look without Issis & Sons.Those who attend the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s annual fundraiser will see three rooms designed by the retail flooring and furniture company. Issis & Sons also refinished original hardwood floors throughout the house and … [Read more...]
Gracious Living: Plantation-Style House Is This Year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse
Story By Donna Cornelius • Photos By Lee Walls Jr. For more than 40 years, the Decorators’ ShowHouse has been a spring highlight in Birmingham. Those who rarely miss the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s event are accustomed to seeing a showstopper of a house with creatively designed rooms and expansive grounds. This year’s ShowHouse, the Johnston-Clark Estate, is no … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Mayor Reflects on City’s 75-Year Legacy
By Emily Williams The city of Mountain Brook will celebrate its 75th anniversary, and events honoring the milestone are planned throughout the community. The month-long commemoration of the anniversary will include a festival, scavenger hunt, concert and birthday celebration. The celebration marks the anniversary of the city’s incorporation on May 24, 1942. Though … [Read more...]
Reading Aloud: Local Author Gives Voice to his Third Novel
By June Mathews Some of Dr. Stephen Russell’s earliest memories are being read to and hearing bedtime stories told by his father. With a love for spoken stories instilled in him from a young age, it’s only natural that he would enjoy verbally sharing stories with others. In fact, Russell now reads and interprets stories for his kids in the “Dad’s Summer Book Club” he … [Read more...]