By Emily Williams Sometimes you just need to look at something beautiful. As the tenth month of 2020 rolls past, there have been countless “sometimes” so worrying that you simply needed to turn your mind away and bask in a bit of creative beauty. Creativity is like air for Brooke McAfee, a floral designer and stylist who owns and operates Birmingham-based Lilt … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Hasn’t Kept the OTM Housing Market Down
The real estate market is strong in Over the Mountain areas despite the pandemic, according to real estate professionals. With low inventory on the market and continuing low interest rates, listing prices in the area are up across-the board, according to the Birmingham Association of Realtors. Mountain Brook and Homewood lead in this measure, with prices up 37.61% and 28.78% … [Read more...]
Cottage Industry: BHG Inspiration Home Gives Southern Charm a British Accent
By Donna Cornelius You’ll find a houseful of bright ideas when a new cottage in Homewood rolls out the welcome mat as Birmingham Home & Garden’s Inspiration Home. The house, at 3025 Firefighter Lane, opens its doors to the public for tours Nov. 5, but Cathy Still McGowin, BHG editor, said the planning process for the annual event started well in advance. “We pick out a … [Read more...]
Sunset Celebration: BBG’s Birmingham Blooms Will Be a Special Night for Supporters
By Donna CorneliusIn past years, Antiques at the Gardens has been one of the most anticipated annual events at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The multi-day autumn extravaganza has featured antiques dealers, artists and artisans, designers, speakers, authors, and tastemakers – and it’s typically drawn a crowd of people eager to buy, learn and be entertained. Current … [Read more...]
Homewood Charmer: Birmingham Home & Garden Showhouse Set for Tours in November
This year’s Birmingham Home & Garden magazine Inspiration Home will be open to visitors from Nov. 5 to Nov. 29. The Southern cottage built on Firefighter Lane in Homewood has five bedrooms, 4½ baths, two fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, an open concept dining room and kitchen, a private courtyard with a fireplace, and a three-car garage with a guest suite above, according to … [Read more...]