Photos by John PopeHaley Harrod, 17, of Vestavia Hills is ready to take Ariettie for a walk in this Covet painted stripe dress, multi color, $56.80. This look is complete with woven strap wrap around wedges, $36.80, Ball Stud Earrings, $14.80 and 36” mesh chain necklace, Hematite, $18.50. Private Gallery, 969-1559Carmen Smith, 13, of Birmingham with Tosh is ready for … [Read more...]
Heart-y Meals
By Lynn Grisard FullmanSharing a meal can be romantic, especially if you choose a quiet place, a remote corner and order something special, whether a plump steak, crisp salad or towering dessert.This year, as the Alabama Tourism Department promotes the Year of Alabama Food, (www.yearofAlabamafood.com) the state’s restaurants are in the limelight, making it easy to … [Read more...]
Upbeat about Their Business
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThe outside of one of Vestavia Hills' newest businesses is nothing out of the ordinary. But step inside and it's clear that The Studio is different.The Studio is home to a one-of-a-kind music studio, KJP, slated to officially open later this month. Ahmad A. Farzad is owner and, along with friend and business partner Steve Stanek, KJP's … [Read more...]
Feeding a Multitude
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor In two days, five Over the Mountain churches hope to provide some 500,000 meals to children in Honduras.Canterbury United Methodist Church, along with Vestavia Hills United Methodist, Brookwood Baptist, Saint Luke's Episcopal and Saint Stephen’s Episcopal churches, will host a Stop Hunger Now food packing event Feb. 15-16.The event … [Read more...]
Miniature Masterpieces
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorIt was more than 20 years ago, but Nan and Dr. David Skier remember when they saw their first lover's eye.Dating back to the 18th century, lover's eyes are typically jewels with a miniature, single eye painted on them.David and Nan came across their first one at the Cyclorama Antiques Show in Boston, and the Mountain Brook couple … [Read more...]