Ethel King has been caring for others for most of her life, from her childhood as the second-oldest of six children to her 50-plus years living in Mountain Brook surrounded by family. There isn’t much in this world that is worse than being alone, in Ethel’s eyes. Keeping up with 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, she doesn’t have much time to feel … [Read more...]
Junior League of Birmingham Announces 2019 Torchbearers
Two years ago, the Junior League of Birmingham announced plans to commemorate its 100th anniversary by providing One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center the lead gift to acquire and remodel a permanent space for operations.The organization has since raised more than $500,000 – with a goal of $1.25 million – through its 2017 and 2018 Torchbearer … [Read more...]
Masters of Ceremony: King Chambliss and Queen DeBuys Reign at 52nd Annual Beaux Arts Krewe Ball
Royalty reigned at Boutwell Auditorium on March 1 as the Beaux Arts Krewe celebrated its 52nd Krewe Ball. The event benefits the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Krewe Acquisition Fund. This year’s theme, “Under the Big Top,” celebrated a night at the circus. Reigning over the ball was King Russell Warren Chambliss Sr., joined by his wife, Ann, and Queen Madeline … [Read more...]
Working Dogs: Puppy Love Keeps Customers Going Back to Mountain Brook Village Shops
By Ingrid Howard All across Mountain Brook Village, shop dogs can be seen greeting customers at the doors of their owners’ shops. It’s no different at the Cook Store. In addition to pottery and cookware, customers are likely to find a fuzzy pup snuggled in a chair by the entrance. Lucy, a 10½-month-old goldendoodle, has been the store’s “shop dog” since she was 7 weeks … [Read more...]
Edgewood: Local Village Inside of Homewood
By Sam Prickett When it originally was founded in 1920, Homewood was called Edgewood. Seven years later, the town expanded and was renamed; now, Edgewood is the name of a community that was described by AL.com in 2016 as “arguably Homewood’s most desirable neighborhood.” With the exception of a business district along Oxmoor Road – which includes restaurants, an antiques … [Read more...]