By Laura McAlister Journal EditorMulberry Heights is a shop that’s known for timeless antique furniture and accessories that create a calm, warm atmosphere. So it’s not surprising that the same signature style can be found in owner Carolyn Bradford’s Vestavia Hills home.Carolyn, husband Jim and their three children moved into the house nearly 11 years ago. They quickly … [Read more...]
Frighteningly Simple:
By Laura McAlisterJournal Editor With three young children, entertaining isn’t always easy for Katie Baker Bolton. But she doesn’t let that stop her. Her Vestavia Hills home is the site for many parties, and with decorations she’s collected over the years and a few easy go-to recipes, entertaining is simple, she said -- even when she has a 16-month-old, four-year-old and … [Read more...]
Blast from the Past
Chevy 6’s Ben Burford Loves Life in Childhood Home By Donna CorneliusAs lead singer for Chevy 6, Ben Burford loves making audiences remember their lighthearted college days. Former sorority girls hear “With This Ring” and remember wishing for one of their own, while businessmen listen to “Shout” and think nostalgically of the time when their daily uniforms were Izod shirts … [Read more...]
An English Accent:
Cathy Criss Adams’ house and garden are full of cottage charm By Donna CorneliusIf Cathy Criss Adams’ house could be magically transported across the Pond, it would look perfectly at home with its neighbors.Mellow sandstone walls, beamed ceilings and a charming perennial garden make the house distinctly English in style. In fact, its architects, from the firm of Warren … [Read more...]