By Keysha DrexelJournal editorLike most artists, Patrick Conway said he draws inspiration from many different sources to come up with ideas for his creations.But what sets the 47-year-old apart from most other artists is the scale and complexity of his medium."A million different things inspire me–the repeating patterns in nature, the lines of an automobile, … [Read more...]

By Keysha DrexelJournal editorJust five short months after a longtime friend and former colleague floated the idea of opening the state's very first fab'rik boutique in the Birmingham area, Melissa Mistrot said she is ready to make that idea a reality.Mistrot, of Homewood, and her Atlanta partners, Carmen Herndon and Stacy Falls, will host the grand opening of … [Read more...]

Homewood Chamber of Commerce officials said they expect this year's Downtown Edgewood and Homewood Sidewalk Sale to be even bigger than last year's event.The second annual sale will be July 26 with participating merchants and restaurants holding specials and sales starting at 9 a.m."Last year, a large number of merchants and restaurants participated in the sale, and … [Read more...]

A partner with Christian & Small LLP was appointed to serve on the International Academy of Trial Lawyers board of directors at the organization’s recent annual meeting in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.LaBella S. Alvis was the only woman chosen as a new board member this year. She will serve a three-year term.As a partner at Christian & Small LLP, Alvis handles … [Read more...]

A new shop in Homewood is bringing a bit of vintage Hollywood glamour to the downtown area.Gloria White, a Homewood native, opened Jezebels at 2827 18th St. South earlier this month."We offer a curated collection of vintage, one-of-a-kind costume jewelry, special occasion hats, handbags, fashion accessories and vintage fragrance bottles," White said.The shop … [Read more...]