By Donna Cornelius Journal features writer During the holiday season, some toys fly off the shelves, while others don’t meet high expectations. A few never even get off the ground.Tricia McCain, owner of Homewood Toy and Hobby, vividly remembers one toy she doesn’t think ever made it into stores. At least, she hopes not. “I saw this one at a toy fair,” McCain said. … [Read more...]
Insky’s Kinkade Gallery Is Closing
After 13 years of representing the art of Thomas Kinkade and other artists, Insky's Thomas Kinkade Art Gallery in Hoover is closing its doors.The gallery at 181 Main Street #225 in the Patton Creek Shopping Center is now liquidating all of its inventory and fixtures.The gallery was first opened in 2001 by Robert and Jo Ann Holder at the Riverchase Galleria."We have … [Read more...]
Crestline Business Owner’s New Book Shows How to be a ‘Localist’
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorAs the co-owner of Church Street Coffee and Books in Mountain Brook, Carrie Rollwagen has seen firsthand the impact "shop local" campaigns can have on small businesses, and for the last three years, the Crestline Village shop has participated in Small Business Saturday events.But this year, Rollwagen has taken her local shopping … [Read more...]
Pike Is 2014 Remodeler of the Year
A Vestavia Hills resident was recently honored by the Home Builders Association of Alabama.Elliott Pike of ELM Construction was named the HBBA 2014 Remodeler of the Year during an awards ceremony at the organization's convention Nov. 7 at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear.The Remodeler of the Year award recognizes a remodeler member who has shown outstanding service to … [Read more...]
State Legislature Honors Sikes Shoes
A longtime Homewood business was recently honored by the state Legislature.Paul DeMarco issued a proclamation from the state Legislature commending Sikes Children's Shoes for its 60 years in business.Owner Laura Player accepted the proclamation. Homewood Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tricia Ford was on hand to offer congratulations.The store first … [Read more...]