By Laura McAlister Journal EditorTwo elementary school teachers will be spending their summer in the wilderness with a bunch of teenagers – and not much else.Bill and Suzanne Andrews, both fifth grade teachers at Mountain Brook Elementary, have formed Treeline Expeditions, LLC, a summer backpacking experience in New Mexico for high school-age students. During the … [Read more...]
A Passion for Fashion: Darlene Higginbotham Loves Helping Clients Look, Be Their Best
By Laura McAlisterFashion doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, according to Darlene Real Higginbotham. It just has to be practical, yet polished, she said.As owner and founder of Appearance Matters Inc., Darlene does everything from hosting fashion shows and seminars to coaching stay-at-home moms and business professionals on how to look their best. As the name … [Read more...]
Swing Into Spring
Photos by John PopeHaley Harrod, 17, of Vestavia Hills is ready to take Ariettie for a walk in this Covet painted stripe dress, multi color, $56.80. This look is complete with woven strap wrap around wedges, $36.80, Ball Stud Earrings, $14.80 and 36” mesh chain necklace, Hematite, $18.50. Private Gallery, 969-1559Carmen Smith, 13, of Birmingham with Tosh is ready for … [Read more...]
Heart-y Meals
By Lynn Grisard FullmanSharing a meal can be romantic, especially if you choose a quiet place, a remote corner and order something special, whether a plump steak, crisp salad or towering dessert.This year, as the Alabama Tourism Department promotes the Year of Alabama Food, (www.yearofAlabamafood.com) the state’s restaurants are in the limelight, making it easy to … [Read more...]
Miniature Masterpieces
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorIt was more than 20 years ago, but Nan and Dr. David Skier remember when they saw their first lover's eye.Dating back to the 18th century, lover's eyes are typically jewels with a miniature, single eye painted on them.David and Nan came across their first one at the Cyclorama Antiques Show in Boston, and the Mountain Brook couple … [Read more...]