By Donna Cornelius Like many young Birmingham professionals, Katherine Bramlett leads a lively existence. The 26-year-old recently opened her own interior design business, Katherine Bramlett Design, in Mountain Brook Village. She runs for exercise and competes in half-marathons. She grew up riding horses – and still loves riding. The Mountain Brook High School and Vanderbilt … [Read more...]
Space Makers: AllSouth Kitchen Renovation Breaks Down Walls and Brings Family Together
By Emily Williams Winds of change blew into Wende Grehalva's Hoover home shortly after the new year. From January through March of this year, Grehalva’s kitchen was being transformed from cramped quarters to an open space with plenty of room for family. The kitchen, stuck in the 1980s, was renovated with help from AllSouth Appliances designer Lynn McWhorter. “It’s really … [Read more...]
Over the Mountain Architecture Firm Wins Prize for Home Renovation
By Sarah Kuper Christopher Architecture and Interiors recently was awarded a 2017 merit award by the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects for the complete renovation of a Mountain Brook home. The AIA is a prestigious organization for commercial, residential and institutional architects with more than 90,000 members and 260 chapters across the … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Medium: Mountain Brook’s Donna Jernigan Calls on Her Pup to Add to Her Art Collection
Story by Emily Williams • Photos by Lee Walls Jr.A pet has always been among the most prized fixtures of the household in Donna Jernigan's life. The pitter-patter of paws has been a constant throughout her childhood and adulthood. Her 91⁄2-year-old Pomeranian, Sampson, is the compan- ion in residence at her home in Mountain Brook. “He’s just my little companion,” she … [Read more...]
Opposites Attract: Jeff and Deanna Pizitz Mix Classic and Contemporary in Mountain Brook Home
Story by Emily Williams • Photos by Lee Walls Jr. When Deanna Pizitz married her husband, Jeff, 3 1/2 years ago, she said "I do" to more than a man. She said yes to his home on Southwood Road, as well as his devotion to Cavalier King Charles spaniels. With her kids well into adulthood, Deanna said the addition of their spaniel, Kingston, has made the transition into her … [Read more...]