By Anne RuisiVolunteer work with Habitat for Humanity convinced Alicia Huey that early childhood education was not to be her career path.Instead, it led to more than 30 years in the home building industry and in February, chairmanship of the National Association of Home Builders’ board of directors.“I’m really enjoying my role. I hope I’m giving back in a meaningful … [Read more...]

By Ana GoodLocal feng shui expert Katie Rogers said she discovered the ancient practice almost by accident. Rogers was living in Austin, Texas, at the time as an editor for a publishing company. She felt flooded, drowning in what she described as a “sea of gray cubicles under fluorescent lights.” Rogers said she did what she could to liven up her own … [Read more...]

By Ana GoodBirmingham Association of Realtors President Keith Kelley describes himself as a principled man intent on always giving back.The Anniston-area native and businessman held firm to his commitment to public service when, in March 2021, he announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Alabama Senate District 12. Kelley went on to win that race and … [Read more...]

By Anne RuisiThe tiny pantry in Amy and Brad Bailey’s home in Edgewood is gone, as is the peninsula countertop in the kitchen. In their stead are a butler’s pantry and a kitchen island, two significant changes made during an overhaul of the first floor.“We had a tiny little cabinet pantry,” Amy Bailey said. “I thought, you know, if we’re gonna do this, I want to have a … [Read more...]

By Sharon SmithThis year’s Samford Legacy League Christmas Home Tour offers tours of five homes decorated for the holidays along with festive treats and a selection of pop-up shops. The tour will take place Dec. 8. Presented by ARC Realty, the 2022 slate of homes includes two Mountain Brook residences and three Vestavia Hills residences that are an array of ages, … [Read more...]