Story By Anne Ruisi * Photos by Jordan WaldSanta isn’t the only one making a list and checking it twice. Over the Mountain shoppers seeking great gift ideas for the young ones should look at these suggestions from our friends at Homewood Toy & Hobby and Snoozy’s/george in Mountain Brook. Please note that toy selections and prices may vary from store to store.Tricia … [Read more...]
Look for the Good in the Day: Reed Foundation Puts the Fun in Fundraising With Casino Party
By June MathewsMargaret Newton was living her best life. Her two married daughters had recently given her a grandchild apiece, one named after her. She felt fine. She was working. She loved her job.“Everything was going great,” she said. “I thought I was at a new stage in my life. I was going to be a working grandmother who babysat on the weekends, and we were all … [Read more...]
Comfortable, Stylish Hospitality: The Kelly Birmingham Owner Assembles Unique Furnishings to Make Her Home Playful and Elegant
By Susan SwaglerKelly Lewis knows what she likes. When it comes to decorating the home she and her husband, Jim, own in Mountain Brook, she knows how to source the fabrics and rugs and art and furnishings to make the place uniquely their own. Anyone can walk into The Kelly hotel in downtown Birmingham to get a sense of Kelly Lewis’ style. She was … [Read more...]
Encore: Mary Badham Returns to Her Hometown for Role in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
By Donna CorneliusMost audience members who see the stage version of “To Kill a Mockingbird” will recognize the man playing the role of lawyer Atticus Finch: the Emmy Award-winning Richard Thomas, who’s probably best known as John-Boy on the TV series “The Waltons.”But when the play comes to Birmingham this month, there’s another cast member who likely will be even more … [Read more...]
We Gather Together
By Susan Swagler Thanksgiving dinner is a beloved tradition, but – let’s face it – it can be quite stressful. If you’re the one hosting this meal, that means days and days of work.But what if you begin to gather before actually gathering with your family and friends? What if you gathered every aspect of your dinner – from appetizers to sides to … [Read more...]