By Anne RuisiArtist Dirk Walker didn’t discover his true calling until he was in his 30s, but since then he’s created several series of paintings that focus on scenes such as wildlife, landscapes, Birmingham landmarks and, notably in the holiday season, Santa Claus.His Santa Claus artwork will be on display Dec. 1 at a Christmas trunk show at Brombergs in Mountain Brook … [Read more...]
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Woman Continues Christmas Stocking Tradition Started by Mom
By Anne RuisiPreparing for the Christmas season is a year-round job retired teacher Susan White inherited from her late mother, Lois Lee. That’s because White’s hand-knitted Christmas stockings, originated by Lee, are in demand at Homewood gift shop PrimeTime Treasures not only during the holidays but throughout the year.“It’s one of our most popular items. … [Read more...]
‘Making a Difference’ Meals on Wheels Volunteer Delivers Warm Smiles and Hot Meals
By Anne RuisiYou could say Meals on Wheels volunteer Linda Stone of Mountain Brook has her very own fan club at Villa Maria Senior Community in Birmingham’s East Lake neighborhood, starting with longtime resident Lucille Crowe.“She’s terrific,” Crowe said, beaming, as Stone delivered her meals last week for Thursday and Friday’s Veterans Day holiday. “She’s the best … [Read more...]
Win-Win: Cancer Art Therapy Group’s Creativity Blossoms at the Botanical Gardens
By Rubin E. GrantWhen Ascension St. Vincent’s Bruno Cancer Center art therapy group couldn’t meet on campus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hope Long stepped in.Long is library director at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.“Most people don’t even know we have a library at the Botanical Gardens,” Long said. “But we are part of the Jefferson County Library … [Read more...]
One of a Kind: Collector of Vintage Furniture, Art and Clothing on Finding Treasures for Your Home
By Virginia MacDonaldMK Quinlan, the newest retail addition to Forest Park Village on Clairmont Avenue, is a concept shop that carries everything from high-end vintage clothing to jewelry, textiles, fine art and unique objects for the home. The selection is a showcase of the interests and expertise of owner M.K. Quinlan, an interior designer, personal stylist and … [Read more...]