By Lee HurleyThe millions who have been touched in some way by addiction know that drugs and alcohol are often only the tip of the iceberg. Most people strung out on fentanyl or vodka have inner demons to wrestle with. As Dudley Moore said in the movie “Arthur,” “Not everyone who drinks is a poet. Some of us drink because we’re not poets.” Simply stated, … [Read more...]
The Soothing Joy of Jam: Lawyer by Day, Jenny McCain Pays Homage to Family Food Traditions Through Woodhill Cottage
By Ana GoodJenny McCain, a prominent Birmingham lawyer and the founder of Woodhill Cottage, has a journey as rich and flavorful as the jams she creates.Established as a tribute to her family’s history and love for home-cooked goodness, Woodhill Cottage specializes in artisanal jams and conserves made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. For McCain, Woodhill Cottage … [Read more...]
Craftsman 2.0: Design Ideas Abound in This Year’s Birmingham Home & Garden Inspiration Home
By Madoline Markham Koonce It’s not often that each room in a house is curated by a different interior designer, but that’s just what you’ll find at this year’s Birmingham Home & Garden Inspiration Home.“It’s kind of like we built a museum and (the different interior designers) get to fill it in,” said Jason Hale, owner of Willow Homes, which built the … [Read more...]
In the Trenches: Vestavia Hills Lawyer Remembers Veterans Through Their Wartime Art
By Lee HurleyFrank S. Buck is a storyteller, litigator, devoted husband, proud father and, last but not least, an avid collector. Buck collects mission furniture, steins and quartz for starters, but his most prized collection is called Trench Art. He wagers he has the largest collection in Alabama, and by the looks of his law office, it would be risky to bet … [Read more...]
A Dream Home Realized: Highland Lakes Couple Updates Home With Renovations and Tiles
By Ana GoodNestled among the Appalachian ridges of Oak Mountain in the picturesque Highlands Lakes neighborhood, Page Stabler and her husband, Alan, embarked on a transformative journey to remodel what they call their “final home.” With their children grown and out of the house, the couple sought to create a space that was both functional and aesthetically … [Read more...]