By Sarah Kuper Stephen Black's passion for Alabama's youth may seem out of place. He didn't grow up here, he didn't go to school here and he doesn't have a Southern accent. But a quick check into Black's family tree shows that a penchant for social justice for Alabamians is in his genes. Stephen Black is the grandson of the late Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black – an Alabama … [Read more...]
Making Old New Again: Hassles of Construction Pay off for OTM Neighborhoods
By Sarah Kuper It's a work-in-progress on the triangular lot of Montevallo Road and Country Club Boulevard. "Everyone in town is asking me, 'What is going on with that house?'" said Mountain Brook architect Bill Ingram. Rest assured, Ingram has a vision. It is a familiar scenario – an aging house with a misguided addition of a second story that needs to be transformed to … [Read more...]
Last Call: Christopher Showhouse Prepares for Closing Weekend
By Emily Williams It may be the final weekend of Christopher Architecture and Interiors' first Showhouse at 3620 Ridgeview Lane in Mountain Brook, but the team isn't slowing down. The home will be open Jan. 28 and 29 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Jan. 30 and 31 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Due to lack of onsite parking, a shuttle service has been organized to pick-up and drop-off guests at … [Read more...]
Mt. Laurel to Host 2016 Southern Living Idea House
By Sarah Kuper Southern Living magazine has announced this year's Idea House will be in Mt. Laurel. The Birmingham-based magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. By choosing to build the 2016 Idea House in Mt. Laurel, the publication is embracing its Alabama roots. Mt. Laurel was selected by Southern Living editors for its embodiment of the magazine's … [Read more...]
Diapers for Hope
Bundles of Hope Hosts Diaper Drives for Needy Families By Sarah Kuper Nearly one in three Birmingham-area families struggle to provide enough diapers for their children.With small children going through up to 10 diapers per day, the cost can be more than $100 per month, and diapers cannot be bought with food stamps or even through the WIC program. But a Birmingham … [Read more...]