Dr. and Mrs. Cecil Watson Cupp III of Hot Springs, Ark. announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Anne Cupp, to Kenan Holmes Lucas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Gilbreth Beck of Birmingham and the late Mr. William Ray Lucas Jr.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Watson Cupp Jr. of Hot Springs and the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Green "Tommy" … [Read more...]
Dyar-Boyd
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Grady Dyar of Hoover announce the engagement of their daughter, Lee Allison Dyar, to Austin Robert Boyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Walker Boyd Jr. of Huntsville.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bavis Marl McKinney of Sheffield and Mrs. Eustine Caroline Dyar and the late Mr. Henry Grady Dyar Jr. of Arab.Miss Dyar is a 2004 … [Read more...]
Leadership Vestavia Names Citizens of the Year
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorLeadership Vestavia Hills has identified three more reasons that, the group says, make the city a great place to live.The organization hosted the 23rd annual Vestavia Hills Citizens of the Year Banquet March 1 at the Vestavia Country Club.Each year, the event recognizes two citizens and one group that make significant contributions … [Read more...]
Stocking The Pantry
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorWhen Deborah Stone rented the space that formerly housed Boho Burgers in Cahaba Heights, she was really just looking for a kitchen where she could make jams and jellies to pair with her homemade goat cheeses.Things evolved quickly, though, Deborah said.She and her family opened The Pantry by Stone Hollow Farmstead in late December … [Read more...]
Every Home’s a Stage
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorGone are the days when a sign in the front yard and maybe some cookies in the oven are all the prepping homeowners need to sell their house. In this market, Lisa Bond said, it takes much more.Lisa, who lives in Hoover, is a home staging consultant and redesigner and owner of The Stagehand Home Staging and Redesign Services. She works … [Read more...]