By Kaitlin CandelariaSeventeen-year-old Taylor South is the inspiration behind WODism for Autism, a fitness competition that began four years ago.His mother, Dawn South, a coach at CrossFit Over the Mountain, was inspired after attending another competition focused on raising money for charity.Taylor, who was diagnosed as a child with autism, has never been able … [Read more...]
Warm Regards: Bill Aroosian Designed ShowHouse Living Room as Gathering Place
By Donna Cornelius One of the things Bill Aroosian likes hearing about the spaces he creates isn’t a comment on a striking sofa, his color combinations or an eye-catching accessory. “People often say my rooms are warm,” the designer said. “I try to make my rooms places where people can feel comfortable, and they tend to congregate there.” Aroosian designed the living room in … [Read more...]
Into the Woods: Secluded Altadena Road Home Is This Year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse
By Donna CorneliusMany who visit the 2015 Decorators’ ShowHouse may have driven past the house without even knowing it was there.The sprawling Upton Estate is separated from Altadena Road in Vestavia Hills by woods and a winding driveway.“When you come down that long driveway, you don’t know what you’re going to see,” said Nan Teninbaum, the ShowHouse’s publicity … [Read more...]
John Ed Willoughby Remembered as One of a Kind
By Lee DavisVeteran sportscaster Matt Coulter can think of a thousand stories about his late mentor and friend, John Ed Willoughby.But he isn’t comfortable telling a single one.“I can’t tell his stories well enough to do him justice,” said Coulter of Willoughby, who died March 25 at age 80. “John Ed was the Bear Bryant of storytelling. Not only could he tell his … [Read more...]
Class Action: MBJH Kids Dress the Part to Present Fellow Student with Magic Moment
By Kaitlin CandelariaGone are the simple days of Beta Club and Chess Club -- since August, a group of about 60 students at Mountain Brook Junior High have been working diligently to raise money and awareness through the Magic Moments Club to support the Birmingham-based nonprofit Magic Moments.All their hard work paid off March 19 when they were able to surprise … [Read more...]