By Emily Williams From Birmingham to Belmont to the bright lights of Hollywood, Walker Burroughs of Vestavia Hills made a name for himself on Season 17 of ABC’s American Idol. He ended his run on the show Sunday in a two-hour episode featuring the season’s top eight contestants singing the music of Queen. With help from the episode’s mentor, Adam Lambert, runner-up from … [Read more...]
Love, Prayer and Quality: JaWanda’s Sweet Potato Pies Owner Credits Her Mother’s Example for Starting Her on the Path to Good Food
By Ingrid Howard Guests at Tuesday’s fifth annual Magic City Chocolate Challenge had the opportunity to taste unlimited chocolate creations from some of Birmingham’s best bakers and chocolatiers. In her first year participating in the event, JaWanda Jackson offered guests miniature sweet potato pies, which she calls “love in a cup.” Jackson has been perfecting her sweet … [Read more...]
Cooking in Color: Christine’s Spices Up ShowHouse Gourmet Kitchen
By Donna CorneliusThe kitchen in this year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse should give those who see it a real wake-up call. It’s a spicy mix of cheerful color, chic accessories – and some touches of fun, too.Jean Clayton, owner of Christine’s in Mountain Brook Village, said she wanted the kitchen to be warm and bright.“For whatever reason, the kitchen is always a gathering … [Read more...]
Faith Then and Now: St. Luke’s Stations of the Cross Combines Traditional Faith with Birmingham’s Civil Rights History
By Emily Williams While April 21 will be a celebration of faith for Christians as they recognize Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, for many April 19 is a day of quiet contemplation in recognition of Good Friday. The liturgical holiday focuses on the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary and is represented through the Stations of the Cross, a … [Read more...]
A Symphony of Style: Issis & Sons Gives an Airy Update to The ShowHouse Great Room
Story by Donna Cornelius • Photos by Lee Walls The design experts at Issis & Sons Furniture Gallery feel strongly that your home should be a reflection of who you are. “Your rooms should have your personality – not the decorator’s,” said Nancy Gowens, the company’s operations manager. She and Issis & Sons owner and founder Steve Issis kept that philosophy in mind as … [Read more...]