By Donna Cornelius Interior design and gardening design have lots of similarities, said Bunny Williams, who has written books about both. But there’s one problem you don’t have to deal with when you’re planning a room: Furniture isn’t likely to grow. “A sofa can be bought to the scale of the room, but one of the biggest mistakes people make in gardening is they don’t … [Read more...]
That’s a Wrap: Cantley Uses Bold and Colorful Prints to Bring Fun Into Her Home
By Kaitlin CandelariaIf you visited Cyndy Cantley’s home today, you’d never guess that everything in her house used to be white. Cyndy, who is one half of Cantley and Company, the successful kitchen and cabinet design business she owns with her husband, Keith, said her love for color and wallpaper is something that’s snuck up on her over the years. The couple bought … [Read more...]
Kitchen Aid: Vestavia Family Gives Kitchen Modern Update
By Kaitlin CandelariaMaria and George Dikis moved to Vestavia Hills last year. Their daughter, Evie, was approaching school age and they were interested in the education system.They compromised on their home; George loved the modern mid-century building, whereas the painted brick gave the house a cottage-feel that catered to Maria’s more traditional style.However, … [Read more...]
A Lockerbie DIY: Mountain Brook Couple Creates Dream Home From Fixer-Upper
By Kaitlin CandelariaNatalie and Irving Meisler weren’t intimidated by the idea of a fixer-upper when they found their dream home in Mountain Brook. In fact, Irving said he looked forward to the challenge.“I have a real passion for construction,” Irving said. “When it comes to houses, it’s more like an art project to me. When I start remodeling a house, I want to know … [Read more...]
A Tasteful Brew: Andrew Pharo Incorporates Art into His Mountain Brook Home
By Emily WilliamsAndrew Pharo is a partner at Cahaba Brewing Co., a Birmingham brewery founded in 2011. The microbrewery on Third Avenue South near Pepper Place Market cranks out popular local beers like its American Blonde Ale as well as seasonal and specialty beers.To accommodate its growing business, Cahaba Brewing will be moving to a new location in the Continental … [Read more...]