By Keysha Drexel Journal editorCathy Adams was something of a late-bloomer to the gardening scene, but now that the former journalist, published author and history buff has developed her green thumb, she is determined to plant a legacy for her family and her community through her work at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and at her home in English Village.When Cathy and … [Read more...]
Finding Family through Facebook
By Margaret FrymireJournal Staff WriterThree years ago this past April, Patti Callahan Henry received a Facebook friend request from a girl named Catherine Barbee. Henry, a Mountain Brook author, said she had no idea how that social media interaction would alter her life.The request came from Henry's biological niece and would serve as the inspiration for her latest … [Read more...]
Riverchase Hosts This Year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writer Those who visit the Decorators’ ShowHouse every year know some things never change.The ShowHouse, hosted by the Symphony Volunteer Council to benefit the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, annually offers inspiration and ideas from Birmingham area designers.But there’s something new this year: the ShowHouse location. … [Read more...]
Restoration Project
By Keysha DrexelJournal editor On the weekend that they will mark a dark anniversary in their family's life, the Bakir family in Homewood will open their home to neighbors and friends in an effort to help the people who helped them during their time of need.The Bakir home at 218 LaPrado Place is one of the homes featured on the 2013 Historic Hollywood Home … [Read more...]
A Taste of Italy
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorOrganizers of an Italian food festival scheduled for next weekend in North Shelby say their goal for the second annual event is simple.The Feast of Saint Mark Italian Food Festival on April 27 at Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church is all about faith, family and food, said Robert Sbrissa of Greystone.Robert and his wife, … [Read more...]