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...]

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...]

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...]

Story by  Emily Williams-Robertshaw  • Photos by Maury Wald   George Jones - Snoozy’s/george Do you have any tips for shoppers who are navigating the 2021 holiday shopping season?  Number one tip, if you are remotely interested in buying an item (preferably from a local merchant) and you have it in your hand, buy it! The delay in the supply chain is … [Read more...]

Story by  Emily Williams-Robertshaw  • Photos by Maury Wald   Brad Simpson - Smith’s Variety Do you have any tips for shoppers who are navigating the 2021 holiday shopping season?  With the supply chain issues that all stores are facing, we recommend shopping early this year. If you see something in stock that you like, buy it now as it likely … [Read more...]