By Ally Morrison The West Coast meets the Deep South at Blueroot, where owner Jennifer Ryan aims to make healthy eating accessible and approachable. Opening a restaurant that serves healthy food in a comfort food culture can be challenging at times, but Ryan looks at the opening of Blueroot as an opportunity to provide information, education and new options to the … [Read more...]
Work It: High-Energy Three15 Cycling Studio Dealing With Effects of COVID
By Rubin E. Grant Usually the start of a new year brings more clients to the Three15 cycling studio in Homewood, with folks looking to honor their resolutions of shedding a few pounds and improving their fitness. But this year is different. Because the COVID-19 pandemic continues to linger, there haven’t been as many people signing up for classes this month, … [Read more...]
Something New: Tricia’s Treasures Opens Second-Floor Gallery Dedicated to Alabama Artists
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw When Matthew Monroe and his daughter Anna Grace looked at the second floor of Tricia’s Treasures, a packed waiting room for unsold items, they saw potential for something new. The father-daughter team collaborated to create Alabama Treasures, an art gallery on the second floor of the Homewood store that features 25 Alabama artists. In early … [Read more...]
A Grand Entrance: Friends Patty B. Driscoll, Katharine Marx Open Artistic Doors Together
By Donna Cornelius The newest chapter in artist Patty B. Driscoll’s creative story is inspired by women. Thus, it’s fitting that another woman who’s a friend and fellow artist is helping her write it. Driscoll’s Agatha Studio is a collection of decorative brass door knockers, each of which has a strong female for its namesake – and a captivating story behind it. Katharine … [Read more...]
Shop Early: Over the Mountain Toy Store Owners with The Season’s Best Bets
Story by Emily Williams-Robertshaw Photos by Maury Wald Supply chain issues don’t seem to be a problem for Over the Mountain toy stores. Our friends at Homewood Toy & Hobby, Smith’s Variety and Snoozy’s/george have been hard at work making sure Santa’s helpers have plenty to choose from (shop early!). In this section our toy gurus offer some can’t miss ideas, as … [Read more...]