By Ingrid Schnader Theresa McKibben is gearing up for her performance with the Dill Pickers at the Central Alabama Theater. But before McKibben was one of the seven musicians who make up the Dill Pickers band, she was a little girl begging her mom to let her take piano lessons. “My mother had a terrible experience with piano,” she said. “Her mother made her take (lessons), … [Read more...]
Designing Women: Friends Join Forces to Create Hundley Hilton Interiors
By Donna Cornelius Janie Jones and Elizabeth Miles launched Hundley Hilton Interiors two years ago with a youthful, vibrant outlook. They’ve rapidly earned a reputation for their fun, fresh perspective that happily blends modern and traditional styles – so much so that they have been asked to showcase their work at this year’s Antiques at The Gardens. Hundley Hilton will be … [Read more...]
Real Magnolias: Erin Weston Will Lead Bouquet Workshop at Antiques at The Gardens
By Donna Cornelius There’s no such thing as a typical day for Erin Weston. As the owner of Weston Farms in Garner, North Carolina, she might spend the morning tending to a broken water line and then dress up for a gala that night. “I’m comfortable in boots or heels,” Weston said. At her farm near Raleigh, she grows magnolia trees and uses their leaves to make her signature … [Read more...]
A Really Good Thing: Martha Stewart Will Headline This Year’s Antiques at The Gardens
By Donna Cornelius Through her TV shows, website and magazine, Martha Stewart has taught even the least domestic among us how to bake the perfect pie, properly fold a fitted sheet, and fancy up our doors with seasonal wreaths. Next month, those who attend Antiques at The Gardens can learn from Stewart in person. She’ll headline the 13th edition of the annual antiques show and … [Read more...]
Spanish Exploration: Homewood Native’s Book Is an Insider’s Look at Basque Country Food, Culture
By Donna Cornelius A new book about an enigmatic, food-centric region in Spain already is stirring up a stateside buzz. “Basque Country: A Culinary Journey Through a Food Lover’s Paradise” made Food and Wine magazine’s recent list of the best cookbooks debuting this fall. Highly regarded chefs Frank Stitt and José Andrés are praising the book, with Andrés writing: “This is … [Read more...]