By Ingrid Schnader Christopher Architecture and Interiors took an outdated, one-level ranch house and transformed it into a modern farmhouse with sweeping archways and pops of color. It was open for tours last week as the CAI’s 2019 Designer Showhouse, with proceeds from the tours benefiting Lifeline Children’s Services. The nonprofit works to help vulnerable children and … [Read more...]
Two of a Kind: Doctors Ryan and Rothermich Realize Dream of Working in the Same Practice at Andrews Sports Medicine
By Rubin E. Grant From the moment Jenny Senske met her future husband, Dr. Mike Ryan, in 2010 in New York City, she heard about his best friend and college roommate, Dr. Marc Rothermich. Mike Ryan told her about their goal to work in the same medical practice. Senske was more than skeptical. “I thought it was a pipe dream,” said Jenny Ryan, who married Mike Ryan on New … [Read more...]
On-trend: Animal Prints, Leather and Attitude Highlighted in Hoover Service Club’s Annual Fashion Show
By Ingrid Schnader Clothing at the Gameday in Style Boutique isn’t just for Saturdays at the stadium. All kinds of casual styles from the boutique were shown off recently during the Hoover Service Club’s annual fashion show. Animal prints, which have been on-trend for several years, aren’t going anywhere, said Darlene Higginbotham, who emceed the show. While some styles keep … [Read more...]
Magic in the City: Gov. Kay Ivey, Several Cities Proclaim Oct. 21 as Magic Moments Day
By Rubin E. Grant Late Sunday afternoon, Caroline Fields will have another magic moment. Fields, an account executive for the Birmingham Legion FC, will make an on-field presentation for a Magic Moments recipient during intermission of the Legion FC’s soccer game against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The game kicks off Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at BBVA Field on the UAB … [Read more...]
Forge On: Breast Cancer Survivor Center Creates a Support System for Survivors
By Emily Williams Betty Shivers and Michelle Mills have a lot in common, both being cancer survivors. The two women live in Vestavia Hills with only a few streets separating them, but they may never have met if not for their involvement with Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center. Forge was founded in 2016 and provides a wide range of services for breast cancer survivors and … [Read more...]
