By Rubin E. Grant When Birmingham- Southern made the decision to move from NCAA Division I to Division III in 2006, Preston Goldfarb was so disenchanted, he decided to write a book. Goldfarb started the Panthers’ soccer program in 1983 and turned it into a national powerhouse in NAIA. He relished the opportunity to compete in Division I, but six years after BSC … [Read more...]
Homes for the Holidays: Lots of New Sights Await Visitors During Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour
By Sharon SmithFive festively decorated houses will be open for visitors during Samford Legacy League’s 11th annual Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 9. This annual community event raises funds to provide transformational scholarships for students with significant financial need and challenging circumstances. Since its inception, the tour has featured 43 homes and … [Read more...]
A Grand Entrance: Friends Patty B. Driscoll, Katharine Marx Open Artistic Doors Together
By Donna Cornelius The newest chapter in artist Patty B. Driscoll’s creative story is inspired by women. Thus, it’s fitting that another woman who’s a friend and fellow artist is helping her write it. Driscoll’s Agatha Studio is a collection of decorative brass door knockers, each of which has a strong female for its namesake – and a captivating story behind it. Katharine … [Read more...]
Artistic Inspiration: Homewood Interior Designer Launches Her Own Brand of Heirloom Stockings, Holiday Decor
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Homewood-based interior designer Julie Terrell has a new holiday venture that mixes her love of art and design as well as her answer to a seasonal plight. About three years ago, Terrell began making custom heirloom stockings, first for herself and then for her clients. Last year, she piloted a business selling her stockings online through her … [Read more...]
Shop Early: Over the Mountain Toy Store Owners with The Season’s Best Bets
Story by Emily Williams-Robertshaw Photos by Maury Wald Supply chain issues don’t seem to be a problem for Over the Mountain toy stores. Our friends at Homewood Toy & Hobby, Smith’s Variety and Snoozy’s/george have been hard at work making sure Santa’s helpers have plenty to choose from (shop early!). In this section our toy gurus offer some can’t miss ideas, as … [Read more...]