By Keysha DrexelJournal editor First-time homebuyers are attracted to Over the Mountain neighborhoods for the same reasons as other homebuyers, according to Anna Frances Bradley, a real estate agent at LAH in Homewood. The area's schools, close-knit communities and proximity to business and recreation opportunities continue to make Over the … [Read more...]
Hollywood Star
By Donna CorneliusJournal contributorBrandon and Maggy Dill won’t mark their first wedding anniversary until Aug. 4, but they’ve already got a reason to celebrate. The young couple recently completed an extensive renovation of a house on Homewood’s Hollywood Boulevard – and “extensive” might be a bit of an understatement. Before their wedding … [Read more...]
International Flavor
By Donna CorneliusAndrew Brown’s Forest Park house is filled with finds from far-flung places.“This is an accumulation of things from all over the world, from trips to Paris flea markets, the Ivory Coast, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Buenos Aires,” Andrew said.He’s one of the homeowners participating in the 63rd annual Independent Presbyterian Church Holiday House … [Read more...]
A Triple Holiday Treat
Three historic houses in Forest Park, Redmont and Vestavia Hills will be open for the Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour Dec. 6.This is the second year for the tour. League representatives said the group, a Samford University auxiliary, plans to make the event an annual tradition since last year’s inaugural tour drew more than 200 visitors.While guests can look forward … [Read more...]
Mantelpiece Masterpieces
By Margaret Frymire Journal InternThis Christmas, Cahaba Heights resident Laurel Patrick is offering a new way to add unique decorations to your mantelpiece. As the owner and operator of Couture Christmas, Laurel hand-sews and sells her own line of luxury holiday stockings.A graduate of Southern Institute, Laurel has been an interior designer for many years, the … [Read more...]