By Donna CorneliusThose who attend Antiques at The Gardens are always treated to a variety of speakers. Past design stars who have appeared at the annual show include lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, the “Prince of Chintz” Mario Buatta, decorator Bunny Williams, architect Bobby McAlpine and a host of other notables from the decorating and design world.But there’s one … [Read more...]
‘Watching the Warrior’: Whole House Renovation Scores Big Win for Local Remodeler
By June MathewsA one-of-a-kind home on a craggy point above the Black Warrior River near Tuscaloosa captured Best in Show honors for Taylor Burton Co. in the 2023 Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards. The aptly named “Watching the Warrior” remodel, which topped $500,000 upon completion, was the second Best in Show award for Taylor Burton.A fourth-generation, … [Read more...]
Natural Beauty: BH&G’s 2023 Inspiration Home Complements Vestavia Hills Neighborhood
By June MathewsSituated amid the natural beauty of Vestavia Hill’s Forest Creek neighborhood, created with the skill of a seasoned craftsman and refined by a strong attention to detail, Birmingham Home & Garden’s 2023 Inspiration Home lives up to its name. The house is loaded with imaginative ideas for anyone seeking to build a home, upgrade, renovate or simply … [Read more...]
Gulf Coast Living
By Ana Good As the school year comes to a close, families across the Birmingham area will soon trade backpacks and books for beach totes and towels. Some of these families will head to second homes across the state, including along the white powdery sand of the Gulf Coast or along the shorelines of Lake Martin. Bob Farris, co-founder of Hufham Farris … [Read more...]
The Parade is Coming: Home Showcase Shows Features Buyers Most Want Now
By Anne RuisiThe Birmingham Parade of Homes presented by the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders will return to highlight the metro area’s best new residential builds across the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7.Despite widespread economic headaches for the industry, the upcoming spring Parade is evidence of a resilient building community in Birmingham, a … [Read more...]