By Donna CorneliusOld Leeds Road has played an important role in Tom Adams’ life. In 1984, he was dating a woman whose parents lived on that street. On his way to pick her up, he drove right past a house under construction. The woman became his wife, Paula. And the house he saw taking shape at 4227 Old Leeds Road now belongs to them. The Adamses’ Mountain Brook home is … [Read more...]
‘Gift to the City’: Arlington Antebellum Home and Garden Prepares for Its Annual 1800s Christmas Celebration
By June MathewsCelebrate Christmas in 19th century style as the grand old lady of Birmingham’s West End neighborhood kicks off the season with her usual festive flair.“Our halls are decked and we’re ready to welcome our holiday guests,” said Stephen Moode, director of Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens. “Christmas at Arlington is one of our favorite events, and we … [Read more...]
Festive Foliage: Greenery and Blooms Can Bring a Touch of the Holidays to Décor Indoors and Outside
By Emily WilliamsThe cornucopias and pumpkins are put away and it’s time to welcome the Christmas season.Poinsettias, greenery fit for garlands and winter-blooming flowers are stocked in garden centers throughout the area, ready for homeowners to deck their halls.Wynne O’Rourke, merchandising manager for Collier’s Nursery located on Old Rocky Ridge Road, … [Read more...]
Old and New, Side-by-Side: Antiques at The Gardens Returns for 12th Year With Favorites and Fresh Events
By Donna Cornelius Fine antiques remain in style year after year – and so does a much-anticipated event at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Antiques at The Gardens, now in its 12th year, again will bring dealers, lecturers and design experts to the show and sale, set this year for Oct. 5-8. But to keep things lively, it’s added some new elements. The Red Diamond Lecture … [Read more...]
Southern at Heart: Designer Amanda Nisbet Expects to Feel Right at Home in Birmingham
By Donna Cornelius Amanda Nisbet will be making her first visit to Birmingham next month to speak at Antiques at The Gardens. But the nationally known designer, whose business is based in New York, doesn’t expect to feel like a stranger in a strange land. "I am so excited," said Nisbet, who is this year's featured speaker for the event’s Red Diamond Lecture Series. “Even … [Read more...]