By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Birmingham natives and childhood best friends Anna Nash and Katy Shelton recently celebrated the culmination of a book project four years in the making. They hosted a virtual book release party Oct. 26 to celebrate the publication of their holiday devotional, “Christmas Matters: How the Birth of Jesus Makes a Difference Every Day.” The book came … [Read more...]
Star Turn: 2021 Inspiration Home Team Embraces the Spanish Colonial and English Tudor Influence In Hollywood Neighborhood
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw When husband-and-wife team Kevin and Leigh Misso of River Brook Design and Construction set out to create a home to inspire, the story was in the details. The result is a true dichotomy of design. It’s a modern European design that honors the historical Hollywood community. It offers an open and airy floor plan but reads as unique rooms filled … [Read more...]
‘Back to One’: Lawyer and Professor Publishes First Novel
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw It is Anne Glass’ philosophy that everything comes in its own time. The Arizona native entered the workforce as an actress in Los Angeles. Decades later, she has her juris doctorate, lives in North Shelby County and is a tax advisor at H&R Block, also serving as a professor of tax law at the Birmingham School of Law. Come Nov. 2, she will … [Read more...]
A Sweet Treat: Birmingham Candy Company to Offer Pre-Packaged Treats at New Holiday Pop-Up Store
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The Birmingham Candy Company will be bringing its handmade, locally sourced confections Over the Mountain for the holiday season. From Oct. 16 through Christmas, the company created by husband-and-wife team Wayne and Cassie Bolden will be selling confections at a pop-up storefront at The Summit near Belk. “It does feel like coming home to the … [Read more...]
‘A Silent Disability’: Dr. Katy Lalor Dedicates Career to Supporting Epilepsy Patients Like Herself
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Epileptologist Dr. Katy Lalor knew she wanted to be a doctor early in life. She gave a presentation for career day while in junior high about her desire to become a neurologist with a focus on the treatment of epilepsy. “I actually met with my neurologist and got my own records to show everybody,” Lalor said. She knows firsthand what it is like … [Read more...]