By Susan SwaglerAs an interior decorator, Mary Finch is used to creating beautiful, comfortable, livable rooms. So, it made perfect sense for her to do the same with her garden – especially since the walls were already there.When Finch and her husband, Ed, bought their Redmont Park home in 2003, the 1.5-acre property was overgrown with wisteria, kudzu and privet. Once … [Read more...]

By Madoline Markham KoonceShelley Grissom vividly recalls the first time she took note of the house on La Prado Place. At the time, she was a senior in high school, and one day while babysitting she noticed the brick Tudor cottage across the street was for sale. “I wish I could live in that house one day,” she remembers thinking. Little did she know that one day … [Read more...]

By Madoline Markham KoonceWondering what the latest trends are in home design? You can see them for yourself at this year’s Parade of Homes April 26-28 and May 3-5. The tour will feature more than 56 homes built by 22 builders in 15 communities across Birmingham and at Lake Martin.“It’s an opportunity for the builders and suppliers and tradespeople to showcase … [Read more...]

By Madoline Markham KoonceNestled below Double Oak Mountain on 2.5 wooded acres, you’ll find the star of this year’s Parade of Homes in its Ideal Home. Located in The Highlands in Chelsea, its 5,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor finished spaces is a blend of modern and traditional design built by B&K Build.The “Noah” house plan by Frusterio Design, a … [Read more...]

By Anne RuisiTurnerBatson Architects – the firm that designed Birmingham landmarks such as the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Trinity United Methodist Church and the Hollywood section of Homewood – is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.“It is very rewarding to drive around town to see the lasting legacy of our firm. The relationships and friendships developed … [Read more...]