Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Nicholson of Vestavia Hills announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Lauren, to Benjamin Paul Sealy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ferencik Sealy of Fairhope.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. George Nomy Mickwee and the late Mrs. Lucia Kenhan Mickwee of Birmingham, formerly of Hollywood, Fla., and Mrs. Alice Marie Nicholson and the … [Read more...]
Liles-Carlisle
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Andrews Liles of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Andrews Liles, to Andrew Wesley Carlisle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dyer Carlisle III of Birmingham.The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Morris Walton, the late Mrs. Hermolyne Andrews Liles and the late Mr. John Lemley Liles Jr.Miss Liles is a … [Read more...]
Swing Into Spring
Photos by John PopeHaley Harrod, 17, of Vestavia Hills is ready to take Ariettie for a walk in this Covet painted stripe dress, multi color, $56.80. This look is complete with woven strap wrap around wedges, $36.80, Ball Stud Earrings, $14.80 and 36” mesh chain necklace, Hematite, $18.50. Private Gallery, 969-1559Carmen Smith, 13, of Birmingham with Tosh is ready for … [Read more...]
Heart-y Meals
By Lynn Grisard FullmanSharing a meal can be romantic, especially if you choose a quiet place, a remote corner and order something special, whether a plump steak, crisp salad or towering dessert.This year, as the Alabama Tourism Department promotes the Year of Alabama Food, (www.yearofAlabamafood.com) the state’s restaurants are in the limelight, making it easy to … [Read more...]
Upbeat about Their Business
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThe outside of one of Vestavia Hills' newest businesses is nothing out of the ordinary. But step inside and it's clear that The Studio is different.The Studio is home to a one-of-a-kind music studio, KJP, slated to officially open later this month. Ahmad A. Farzad is owner and, along with friend and business partner Steve Stanek, KJP's … [Read more...]