By Madoline Markham KoonceWalking into interior designer Mark Kennamer’s Forest Park Colonial feels like Christmas morning came a little early this year, as it is decked with live greenery, florals and family ornament collections all curated with his eye for design.You can see it for yourself on the 75th anniversary of the IPC Holiday House Tour to be held Dec. 14 from … [Read more...]
Samford Style: 14th Annual Christmas Home Tour to Feature Renos and Rebuilds
By Sharon SmithAttracting an average of 11 million viewers each month, HGTV has offered decorating tips, inspiration and ideas for 30 years. Move over, HGTV. On Dec. 12, there’s an even better destination for inspiration and ideas right here in Birmingham – and it’s one that changes lives, too. Wondering what that may be? The answer, of course, is Samford … [Read more...]
Counting My Blessings
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love getting together with family, enjoying a home-cooked feast (I also enjoy cooking for the holidays) and reflecting on my many blessings.This Thanksgiving season, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how thankful I am that I’ve been able to spend the last 34 years publishing Over The Mountain Journal. Since we started the … [Read more...]
Making the Holidays Brighter: New President-elect of State Psychologists’ Group Shares Tips for a Less Stressful Season
By Ana GoodThe holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, warmth and celebration. But for many, it can also bring an avalanche of stress. From juggling holiday gatherings to navigating the pressures of gift-giving and shopping, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Susan Rathmell, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with 17 years of experience in Alabama, offers a … [Read more...]
‘Super Happy’: Homewood’s Levering Ecstatic About Winning Second Cross Country Title; Spartans Girls Extend Streak
By Rubin E. GrantFor Homewood senior Emma Brooke Levering, the state cross-country meet was twice as nice.Levering won her second consecutive Class 6A title in convincing fashion, clocking 17:46.94 on the 5K Oakville Indian Mounds Park course last Saturday in the 69th AHSAA Cross Country Championships.Levering’s time was the fastest of the day among girls in every … [Read more...]