Story by Donna Cornelius • Photos by Lee Walls This is The White House Interiors’ first year to participate in the Decorators’ ShowHouse, and the Greystone home furnishings store is making its debut with a big splash. Owner Ann Marie James, lead designer Iris Jacobsen and Lana Murphy, director of marketing and special events, pooled their talents to design several ShowHouse … [Read more...]

By Donna Cornelius The kitchen in this year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse should give those who see it a real wake-up call. It’s a spicy mix of cheerful color, chic accessories – and some touches of fun, too. Jean Clayton, owner of Christine’s in Mountain Brook Village, said she wanted the kitchen to be warm and bright. “For whatever reason, the kitchen is always a gathering … [Read more...]

Story by Donna Cornelius • Photos by Lee Walls The design experts at Issis & Sons Furniture Gallery feel strongly that your home should be a reflection of who you are. “Your rooms should have your personality – not the decorator’s,” said Nancy Gowens, the company’s operations manager. She and Issis & Sons owner and founder Steve Issis kept that philosophy in mind as … [Read more...]

Story by Donna Cornelius • Photos by Lee Walls The beautifully appointed rooms in the Decorators’ ShowHouse don’t just create themselves. From the planning that starts the process to putting the final details in place, designers who participate in the Alabama Symphony Orchestra fundraiser put in weeks of time, effort and hard work before the house is … [Read more...]

By Donna Cornelius Most Southerners don’t need this type of advice, but the internet is full of tips on how to welcome friends to your home: Greet them warmly. Invite them inside. Offer to give them a tour of your house. Volunteers at the Decorators’ ShowHouse tick all those boxes. “I can honestly say about ShowHouse that it’s a lot of work, but I absolutely love it,” said … [Read more...]