By Donna Cornelius Christmas comes but once a year, and so does one of Birmingham’s most anticipated seasonal events. It may be hard to believe that Independent Presbyterian Church’s Holiday House Tour, set for Dec. 14 and 15, is in its 70th year. But it’s even harder to imagine the Magic City’s festive season without it. For many, seeing the beautifully decorated houses that … [Read more...]
Christmas Charm: Classic to Cutting-Edge Houses Open to the Public During Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour
The “something old, something new” rhyme usually is reserved for weddings, but that line also describes the array of homes on Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour this year. The Dec. 12 event includes a range of architectural eras and styles, from classic to cutting-edge. In addition to five homes, the tour, which is presented by ARC Realty, includes a spread of … [Read more...]
Annual IPC House Tour to Feature Three Homes Decorated for the Holidays
For the 70th year, Independent Presbyterian Church will host its Holiday House Tour, featuring three homes and IPC decked out for the holidays. The tours will take place Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Dec. 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Homes featured on the tour will include Caroline Gidiere, 2932 Fairway Drive; Vawter Stratford, 2821 Stratford Road; and Doug … [Read more...]
Inspired by Nature: Floral Designer Holly Carlisle Makes Holiday Decorating More Approachable
By Ingrid Schnader This Thanksgiving season, if you are planning to have your entire family pile into your dining room to eat turkey and dressing, you might feel tempted to spend a fortune on expensive flower arrangements. But Holly Carlisle of RoseGolden says don’t do it. Her philosophy is to approach decorating with flowers in a much more natural way. “Most people … [Read more...]
Full House: Two Parents, Six Children and Some Bunny Rabbits; Building a House to Fit the Waltchak Family
By Ingrid Schnader Christopher Architecture and Interiors took an outdated, one-level ranch house and transformed it into a modern farmhouse with sweeping archways and pops of color.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...]