A board member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Alabama has received a national award.Maggie Brooke of Redmont was presented with the W. Clement Stone Outstanding Achievement Award for an Individual May 2 in San Francisco at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national conference.The award recognizes the exceptional performance and service of a local Area … [Read more...]
Greek Revival: Wedding Incorporates Family Traditions—and Fun, Too
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorA Vestavia Hills couple's betrothal and wedding last summer was a perfectly planned affair from start to finish and was heavy on the "something old, something new" theme.From the proposal to the reception, the engagement and wedding of Nicole Alexandra Thomason and Bradley Paul Hardekopf honored the couple's families in a thoughtful … [Read more...]
Darwin’s Theory: Vestavia Resident Was Leader of Legendary Tide Defense
By Lee DavisDarwin Holt’s compact size, bright smile and friendly demeanor make it easy to forget that at one time he was perhaps the finest linebacker in college football. Holt was a member of the 1961 University of Alabama Crimson Tide, perhaps the most near-perfect team in the school’s illustrious football history. Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant was in the … [Read more...]
Dana Wolter Makes Traditional Home’s Top 10 List
A Mountain Brook interior designer has been named one of the nation's 10 up-and-coming designers by Traditional Home magazine.Dana Wolter of Dana Wolter Interiors was named by the editors of the magazine as one of this year's "New Traditionalists."Each year, 10 designers are chosen nationwide as rising stars, with a focus on one design project from each. Selected … [Read more...]
Party Central: Moms’ Online Business Offers Entertaining Options
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorTwo moms have joined forces to bring a one-stop entertaining source to the Over the Mountain and Birmingham metro areas.Emily Joy Gresham and Kelley Brown, both of Vestavia Hills, met while teaching at Covenant Day School. They recently launched Merry Company LLC, an online business that provides information on the area's finest … [Read more...]