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...]
Service: Iron Bowl Casino Kickoff Party Helps Robert Reed Foundation Raise Money to Fight GI Cancers
By Lee HurleyAt the heart of silence is prayer.At the heart of prayer is faith.At the heart of faith is life.At the heart of life is service.– Mother TeresaThe Robert Reed Foundation will once again host an Iron Bowl Casino Kickoff Party to help raise money for gastrointestinal cancer research.The event will be at The Club on Nov. 21. Expect to find … [Read more...]
Community Mainstay: Edgewood Elementary Celebrates 100 Years of Growth and Excellence
By Anne RuisiIn the 100 years since Edgewood Elementary was founded in 1924, the Homewood school has weathered a major fire, restoration and expansion while remaining a mainstay of community life. On Nov. 17, students, alumni, teachers and staff – past and present – and city and school officials will celebrate the centennial of the beloved school with an afternoon … [Read more...]
The Perfect Fit: Birmingham Suits This Belgium-Born Designer
By June MathewsTen years ago, Julie Maeseele learned she and her family would be moving from their home in Belgium to New York. At the time, she was working with a nonprofit organization on a social textile design project. She was also training to become a seamstress and beginning to seriously consider a career in fashion design. So, the idea of living in one of … [Read more...]
Beach-Bound: Abhi Sainju’s New Casual Restaurant in Mountain Brook Village Is Inspired by the World’s Beaches
By Madoline Markham KoonceAbhi Sainju’s life journey has taken him across the globe and to its varied beaches – from India, where he went to boarding school; to Thailand and the Philippines, near his home in Nepal; to Destin, Florida, and Malibu, California, closer to his now-home in Birmingham. “People are different everywhere, but everybody can feel that same … [Read more...]