Story By Donna Cornelius • Photos by Lee Walls Jr. The living room at this year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse is a room with a view in more ways than one. Architecturally, the expansive space has a two-story-tall wall of windows that provide a stunning perspective of the patio and gardens. Design-wise, Perry Umphrey has injected the room with his own brand of creative energy. The … [Read more...]
Rolling up to the Roundup: PreSchool Partners Hosts Annual Food Truck Rally at The Summit
By Donna Cornelius If casual dining is your thing, you can’t get much more laid-back than eating at a food truck. But don’t think you have to settle for plain Jane food at these eateries-on-wheels, particularly the ones that tool around the Birmingham area. The city has food trucks that serve almost everything from hot chicken to cool treats. PreSchool Partners gives diners … [Read more...]
A Mom (or Dad’s) Greatest Resource: Parenting Websites and Apps Focus on Birmingham Issues and Events
By Sarah Kuper A Mom With a Mission For nearly nine years, Angie Cleland has been the woman behind birminghammommy.com. A glance at the site shows lists of local events, DIY projects and recipes, along with general parenting tips from moms and experts. The internet is full of “mommy blogs,” but Cleland said her site is different from other parenting resources in that it is … [Read more...]
Simply Stunning: Mother-Daughter Team Blends Old and New in the Dining Room
Story By Donna Cornelius • Photo by Lee Walls Jr. The dining room at this year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse lends weight to the saying that less is more – especially when the pieces are carefully chosen by designers Kathy Harris and Heather Hill. The mother-daughter team created a serene and stylish space with a thoughtful blend of European antiques and modern pieces. “We like to … [Read more...]
First Impression: Blackjack Gardens’ Porch Combines Southern Charm, Sophistication
Story By Donna Cornelius • Photo by Lee Walls Jr. Southern architecture typically means graceful proportions, classic details – and a great big front porch. The Johnston-Clark Estate, this year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse, doesn’t disappoint in any of these categories. And Blackjack Gardens has made sure that the wide front porch, which runs the length of the house and turns the … [Read more...]