By Donna CorneliusThis time of year, most children are making their lists for Santa and checking them twice.Grownups, on the other hand, likely are checking to make sure their calendars are marked for one of the Birmingham area’s most anticipated seasonal events: Independent Presbyterian Church’s Holiday House Tour.Those who look forward to the annual tour, now in … [Read more...]
Georgian Gem: Tom and Paula Adams’ Old Leeds Road Home Happily Mixes Old and New
By Donna CorneliusOld Leeds Road has played an important role in Tom Adams’ life. In 1984, he was dating a woman whose parents lived on that street. On his way to pick her up, he drove right past a house under construction. The woman became his wife, Paula. And the house he saw taking shape at 4227 Old Leeds Road now belongs to them. The Adamses’ Mountain Brook home is … [Read more...]
Christmas Eve Eats: Menus for Dec. 24 Dinners Range from Crabs to Chinese Food
By Donna CorneliusYou usually can count on several things spread out on the table for Christmas dinner: turkey, sweet potato casserole, hot rolls, and maybe Uncle Charlie if he’s indulged in a tad too much spiked eggnog.Menus for the night before Christmas, however, can be more creative and thus more fun – even when there’s a snag in your dinner plans.“We do a big … [Read more...]
A Berry Good Move: Snyders’ Urban Cookhouse Will Share Space with New Farm Bowl + Juice
By Donna CorneliusOne of Homewood’s favorite eateries soon will share quarters with a new culinary kid on the block. But there’s only friendly competition here, because both restaurants have the same “parents.” Andrea and David Snyder needed more room than their Urban Cookhouse at 2846 18th St. South in Homewood could provide. That store, which opened in 2010, was the … [Read more...]
‘Gift to the City’: Arlington Antebellum Home and Garden Prepares for Its Annual 1800s Christmas Celebration
By June MathewsCelebrate Christmas in 19th century style as the grand old lady of Birmingham’s West End neighborhood kicks off the season with her usual festive flair.“Our halls are decked and we’re ready to welcome our holiday guests,” said Stephen Moode, director of Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens. “Christmas at Arlington is one of our favorite events, and we … [Read more...]