By Laura McAlister Journal EditorEver wonder what kinds of books you'd stumble upon in Oprah Winfrey's home library? Just ask Kinsey Marable. He would know.The former Wall Street investment banker helped stock the shelves at the media mogul's home. Kinsey didn't trade in his Goldman Sachs career to become a librarian, though. He's actually a curator of rare books, and … [Read more...]
Antiques at The Gardens Brings Noted Decorator to Birmingham
She now calls New York home, but Charlotte Moss’ roots are buried in Richmond, Va.At age 27, Charlotte, now an interior design icon, packed her bags for Wall Street, fostering a successful business career before launching her own firm eight years later.Susan and Michael Bloomberg were among Charlotte’s first clients. Today, she has been recognized as one of Elle Decor’s … [Read more...]
Not a Garden Variety Show
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorWhether you’re looking for a timeless piece for your home or decorations for your daughter’s dorm room, Antiques at The Gardens is likely to have it.Birmingham Botanical Gardens' Antiques at The Gardens: Heirlooms in Bloom will be Oct. 7-9. As in years past, some of the best antique dealers from across the nation will be selling their … [Read more...]
How Area Teams Look In Mid-September
Septembers in high school football are similar to Aprils in Major League Baseball: It’s too early to get excited about a fast start, and it’s too early to get depressed about a poor start.With that being said, it’s also true that games played early in the season count just as much as games played later in the year. So now is as good a time as any to evaluate where area … [Read more...]
Greek Food Fest Begins Sept. 29
The 39th annual Greek Food Fest will be Sept. 29-Oct. 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral.More than 100 parish volunteers will participate in the festival, which includes not only Greek cuisine but a marketplace, live Greek music and dancing by parish youth. Cathedral tours will be given throughout the event.The event … [Read more...]