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...]
Doug Wedge Co-authors Book with Former MLB Catcher
Here’s a quick quiz for baseball fans. Note: Those whose arms are in tomahawk-chop mode this time of year might have a little edge.The Atlanta Braves’ trade for what player was a key component to their 1995 World Series title?Spending time with what well-known pitcher was like hanging out with John Wayne?What did Chipper Jones’ teammates sometimes call him? (And no, … [Read more...]
Couple’s Big Spoon Creamery is Cool New Business
By Donna CorneliusThe last two Aprils have been milestone months for Ryan and Geri-Martha O’Hara.The young couple got engaged April 12, 2013. A year later, they married on that same date.This year, the O’Haras will be working during their anniversary weekend. But they’re not complaining.On April 11, the opening day of Pepper Place Saturday Market in downtown … [Read more...]