By Lee Davis Col. C.H. “Stretch” Dunn of Hoover has already given much to his country. A 1966 graduate of the United States Military Academy, Dunn served in Vietnam, where he earned the Silver Star and three other awards for valor. He spent 26 years in the Army before retiring to enter private business in 1992. In the years that followed, Dunn worked for the engineering firm … [Read more...]
Sensible Space: The 2015 Inspiration Home Sits Small and Lives Large
By Emily Williams This year’s Inspiration Home proves that you don’t need a mansion to live like royalty. With just more than 3,500 square feet, the Calton Hill home is suitable for empty nesters and other buyers looking for low-maintenance properties. The first priority for the Inspiration Home and other houses in the neighborhood was to remain low in maintenance and heavy … [Read more...]
Expanding and Illuminating: Stock & Trade Shows How to Maximize Limited Dining Space
By Emily Williams With its reduced size, the dining area of this year’s Inspiration Home presented a challenge for Stock & Trade, a home furnishings and design business located in Homewood, to create a dramatic space where a homeowner could entertain while also using the room for everyday dining. Gallery manager Christopher Rankin teamed up with lead designers Barbara … [Read more...]
Smart Party: Women’s Fund Honors Women With Tech-Savvy Event
By Kaitlin Candelaria Party smarter, not harder – that’s the premise behind the Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham’s fourth annual Smart Party. The party, set for Oct. 29 at Iron City, is an innovative approach that combines social media, crowdfunding and cocktails, all while honoring 10 extraordinary Birmingham women. The women, who are nominated and voted on by the … [Read more...]
R U OK? Fighting Suicide With Awareness
By Kaitlin Candelaria A recent high-profile suicide at a high school in Gadsden and anonymous letters left at Hoover High School recently shined a light on an issue that has been quietly haunting Alabama communities. Suicide is a difficult topic to deal with at best, but talking about it is crucial, according to experts and anti-suicide advocates. The rate of suicides in … [Read more...]