By Sarah Kuper Southern Living magazine has announced this year's Idea House will be in Mt. Laurel. The Birmingham-based magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. By choosing to build the 2016 Idea House in Mt. Laurel, the publication is embracing its Alabama roots. Mt. Laurel was selected by Southern Living editors for its embodiment of the magazine's … [Read more...]
ROAR for the Cure: Adventures on Auction at James Bond Gala
At ROAR’s James Bond-themed gala this year, once-in-a-lifetime is being used to describe more than one of the big-ticket items in the live auction. At the top of the list are trips to places such as Cape Cod and the Sonoma Valley, as well as a Kentucky Derby experience, an African safari adventure and a day with Dan Aykroyd. Thanks to ROAR members Mike and Kim Hull and their … [Read more...]
Hooking With Heart
Heart of Dixie Rug Bees Will Display Handmade Rugs at Southern Voices FestivalA group of hookers meets every Wednesday at the Episcopal Church of St. Francis of Assisi. It isn't what it sounds like; these women are rug hookers. Rug hooking is a craft and an art form in which rugs are made by pulling yarn or other fabrics through a stiff woven base such as burlap or … [Read more...]
Riverchase Loves Artists Annual Show Set for Feb. 6
More than 40 artists are set to exhibit their work during the Riverchase Loves Artists Art Show Feb. 6 at the Riverchase Country Club. “This 10th anniversary show promises to be one of our best shows ever,” said Lynne Cooper, art show chair. “We have many of our favorite artists returning and several new artists; there will be something for everyone. If you love art, you will … [Read more...]
Costumes for a Cure: ‘80s-Themed Party Raises Money for Cancer Society
By Sarah Kuper The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event has a battle cry: "Celebrate, remember and fight back!"Mary Browning especially likes the "celebrate" part. "Sometimes we just aren't having enough fun," she said. For the past 11 years, Browning has been throwing themed parties to raise money for Homewood's Relay for Life. Browning came to the area … [Read more...]