By Sarah Kuper With the Royal wedding approaching, monarchy admirers are turning an eye to all things regal, including elegant homes and gardens. But, when it comes to gardening like a sovereign, garden designer and planner Troy Rhone said royals really are just like us. The parterre garden concept is hundreds of years old, and the look can call to mind the gardens of … [Read more...]
Groomed for the High Side: Mountain High Outfitters Owner Reflects on Humble Beginnings, New Location
By Sarah Kuper Christopher Groom, founder of Mountain High Outfitters, is busy preparing a new space in a more prominent location at The Summit for his popular outdoor store. Groom is moving from his current storefront near Saks Fifth Avenue to the high side of The Summit shopping center. “After many years tucked in the corner, we are able to move up toward Urban Outfitters. … [Read more...]
Camp Life at 70: Life Lessons and Fun Among the Pines Since 1948 at Camp Mac
By June Mathews In 1957, 9-year-old Alvin Bresler headed to summer camp for the first time. His destination was a boy’s dream-come-true: a rustic paradise called Camp Mac, tucked inside the Talladega National Forest among the towering east Alabama pines and along the shores of two sparkling mountain lakes 1,000 feet above sea level. Though he didn’t know it at the time, … [Read more...]
Blast From the Past: Brenda Ladun to Host Decade Dash
St. Vincent’s One Nineteen will get a blast from the past June 23 as runners don attire from their favorite decade, spanning from the ‘50s to the ‘90s, and take on Brenda Ladun’s Decade Dash. The annual run is hosted by Ladun, of ABC 33/40, and the American Cancer Society’s junior executive board. It raises funds for the society and its efforts to support patients and fund … [Read more...]
Let it Reign: John Carroll Ends Brief Title Drought With Another Soccer Championship
By Rubin E. Grant Even though it had been only two years since they had won a soccer championship, the John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers felt the wait had been a lot longer. John Carroll ended their somewhat brief absence without the state championship blue trophy last Saturday when they beat Gardendale 2-0 to claim the girls Class 6A crown in the 28th Alabama High School … [Read more...]