By Donna Cornelius Saying that a house is filled with its owners’ art collection might conjure mental pictures of a prim and proper place that resembles a museum more than a family home. Laura and Jesse Vogtle do, indeed, have an extensive array of artwork – she’s the owner of Gallery 1930 in English Village and Scene at Pepper Place – but their Mountain Brook house is more … [Read more...]
Birmingham’s Grand Tour: Independent Presbyterian’s 67th Annual Event Features Four Festive Houses
By Donna Cornelius Most merchants start the holiday merrymaking early, with gifts and garlands filling store aisles well before Thanksgiving. But for many Birmingham residents, the Independent Presbyterian Church’s Holiday House Tour signals the official start of the season. The IPC tour has become a seasonal tradition; this is the tour’s 67th year. Those who attend year … [Read more...]
Window Displays: ARC Realty Presents Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour
Visitors can tour five homes show- casing unique architectural elements and festive seasonal decor during Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 8. Proceeds from the sixth annual tour and Holiday Gift Market will help fund scholarships for students with significant financial need and challenging circumstances, includ- ing disability or death of a parent or … [Read more...]
Merry Munchies: You’ll Find Festive Food and More at the Junior League’s Market Noel
By Donna Cornelius Junior League of Birmingham’s Market Noel is a taste of the holiday season – and not just figuratively. The annual fundraiser, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, has plenty of shopping opportunities for those looking to buy gifts for others or treats for themselves. Among the most popular vendors are those featuring food. Jennifer’s Kitchen’s … [Read more...]
Cooking the Books: Readers Share Recipes through Homewood Library’s Let’s Dish Club
Editor's note: Homewood Library has discontinued this program. By Donna Cornelius “Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably,” C.S. Lewis said. The famous writer would have felt right at home at the Homewood Public Library, where food is the focus of several classes, special events – and a new club. Judith Wright, the teen librarian, and Charity … [Read more...]