By Virginia MacDonaldThis year’s Inspiration Home, sponsored by Birmingham Home and Garden Magazine, showcases a national trend of returning to classical and traditional decor.The overall design of the house is timeless and classic, and the décor features a return to antiques and tradition. “It is interesting to see how design architecture and building trends … [Read more...]
Taking a Shot at Sudden Heart Attacks: Sportsman’s Social, Clay Shoot to Benefit Lord Wedgwood Charity
The Sportsman’s Social and Clay Shoot set for Nov. 3-4 will benefit the Lord Wedgwood Charity, which provides defibrillation devices in strategic community locations and pre-screens young athletes for heart issues.The social will be Nov. 3, beginning at 6 p.m. at Iron City in downtown Birmingham. It will include a wine tasting from Novi Vineyards and Winery, a bourbon … [Read more...]
Superintendent of the Year: Mountain Brook’s Barlow Considers Honor a Team Award
By Rubin E. GrantDr. Dicky Barlow had to drive back from a funeral in Atlanta last Friday before he could do an interview with a reporter.It had been a busy week for the Mountain Brook Schools Superintendent with meetings and whatnot.Among Barlow’s activities was receiving a prestigious award. On Wednesday, School Superintendents of Alabama and Schneider Electric … [Read more...]
The Cinderella Moment
My grandchildren chose their Halloween costumes weeks ago because, like everything else, if you don’t grab them when they first appear in the store, you don’t get what you want. You could end up being Aquaman or one of the lesser princesses, or (shudder) no princess at all. Kids love to dress up. Watch a little girl put on an Elsa dress. It’s transformative. When we grow up, … [Read more...]
Stepping Up: Breazeale Looking to Lead Spain Park to Another Volleyball Title
By Rubin E. GrantEven though Spain Park volleyball coach Kellye Bowen has spoken little about the missing centerpiece of the 2021 Class 7A state championship team, senior outside hitter Emily Breazeale knew she would have to elevate her game if the Jaguars were to have any designs on repeating.All-American Audrey Rothman graduated and took her immense talents and … [Read more...]