As always, this year’s Antiques at the Gardens has an impressive lineup of design experts who will be sharing their extensive know-how at the event.You can read about Alexa Hampton, president of Mark Hampton LLC and a noted designer and author, at right; here are some of the others scheduled to speak:Oct. 4 Stacey Bewkes: Shop the Show, 9:30 … [Read more...]
Not Your Garden-Variety Event: Antiques Show Brings Even More Beauty to the Botanical Gardens
By Donna CorneliusFootball, falling leaves and fall festivals all are favorite autumn activities in the South, and in Birmingham, there’s another event that’s sure to boost your seasonal enthusiasm as the temperatures fall.This year marks the 18th anniversary of Antiques at the Gardens, an antiques show and sale that brings nationally and internationally acclaimed … [Read more...]
A Tourist of Interiors: Decorator Alexa Hampton Will Discuss Her Journey Through Design at Antiques at the Gardens
By Madoline Markham KoonceAlexa Hampton grew up as a tourist of beautiful interiors, and she remains one today.In short, her life’s journey has been absorbing and creating home designs. She writes about her journey in the 2023 book “Design, Style & Influence” and will discuss it in her Oct. 6 keynote talk at Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Antiques at the … [Read more...]
Mississippi on the Menu: FOOD+Culture Welcomes a ‘Top Chef’ Favorite to Birmingham
By Donna CorneliusThe Baker is coming to Birmingham, and he’s bringing some Mississippi flavor with him.The Magnolia State’s Nick Wallace is one of the culinary stars who will be in town this month to participate in the second ever FOOD+Culture Festival. But despite his nickname, his specialties aren’t cookies, cakes and pies.A Mississippi native who still calls the … [Read more...]
Go West Young Man: Mountain Brook Native Elliott Callaway Finds Musical Success in the City of Angels
By Lee HurleyIt had been a busy month for Elliott Callaway, who lives in Los Angeles, a mere 2,100 miles from his hometown of Mountain Brook. The 33-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist had already played 10 gigs in August with a week left to go. “I’ll play any gig as long as it seems appealing,” Callaway said. “I’ve played senior living facilities, … [Read more...]