By Madoline Markham KoonceWalking into interior designer Mark Kennamer’s Forest Park Colonial feels like Christmas morning came a little early this year, as it is decked with live greenery, florals and family ornament collections all curated with his eye for design.You can see it for yourself on the 75th anniversary of the IPC Holiday House Tour to be held Dec. 14 from … [Read more...]

By Sharon SmithAttracting an average of 11 million viewers each month, HGTV has offered decorating tips, inspiration and ideas for 30 years. Move over, HGTV. On Dec. 12, there’s an even better destination for inspiration and ideas right here in Birmingham – and it’s one that changes lives, too. Wondering what that may be? The answer, of course, is Samford … [Read more...]

By Madoline Markham Koonce It’s not often that each room in a house is curated by a different interior designer, but that’s just what you’ll find at this year’s Birmingham Home & Garden Inspiration Home.“It’s kind of like we built a museum and (the different interior designers) get to fill it in,” said Jason Hale, owner of Willow Homes, which built the … [Read more...]

By Ana GoodNestled among the Appalachian ridges of Oak Mountain in the picturesque Highlands Lakes neighborhood, Page Stabler and her husband, Alan, embarked on a transformative journey to remodel what they call their “final home.” With their children grown and out of the house, the couple sought to create a space that was both functional and aesthetically … [Read more...]

As always, this year’s Antiques at the Gardens has an impressive lineup of design experts who will be sharing their extensive know-how at the event.You can read about Alexa Hampton, president of Mark Hampton LLC and a noted designer and author, at right; here are some of the others scheduled to speak:Oct. 4 Stacey Bewkes: Shop the Show, 9:30 … [Read more...]