By Keysha DrexelJournal editorSally Johnson said it seems like just yesterday that she and other parents with children at Bluff Park Elementary School in Hoover banded together to raise money to build the school's first library.But it has actually been half a century since the idea of the Bluff Park Art Show was born out of the desire to give back to the … [Read more...]
Designer Dana Wolter Makes Her Home a Family Retreat
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorEven though she works in a completely different field, Mountain Brook interior designer Dana Wolter is still putting her journalism degree to good use.Just like a well-written story, Wolter's Canterbury Road home has multiple layers and dimensions, all pulled together in a way that makes sense for a busy family."The goal was to … [Read more...]
Mark Kennamer Enlivens Classic Style with Unexpected Elements
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerInterior decorator Mark Kennamer describes his design philosophy as “classic and timeless”—and said he loves incorporating his style into his clients’ spaces.But he’s careful to take into consideration not only his clients’ tastes but their lifestyles.“I ask them how they want their space to function,” he … [Read more...]
Bobby McAlpine Will be Featured Speaker at Antiques in The Gardens
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorDon't expect Bobby McAlpine to talk about the virtues of two-story foyers, indoor basketball courts and showy oversized rooms when he kicks off the 2013 Red Diamond Lecture Series at the eighth annual Antiques in The Gardens at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens next month.The Alabama-born architect, designer and author said instead, … [Read more...]
Bill’s Big Year: Architect Ingram Wins Major Awards—and Opens New Office
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerYou can’t blame Bill Ingram if he hates to see 2013 come to an end.Although the Birmingham architect’s work has earned him a high profile and a reputation for stand-out design, this year has been especially productive. Ingram won two prestigious awards—and he’s been able to enjoy them in a brand new place.In the spring, … [Read more...]