By Madoline Markham Koonce It’s not often that each room in a house is curated by a different interior designer, but that’s just what you’ll find at this year’s Birmingham Home & Garden Inspiration Home.“It’s kind of like we built a museum and (the different interior designers) get to fill it in,” said Jason Hale, owner of Willow Homes, which built the … [Read more...]
‘Most Special’: Another State Cross-Country Title Would Mean Everything to Homewood’s Levering
By Rubin E. GrantEmma Brooke Levering figures to eat her share of bagels and peanut butter and listen to a wide variety of music this week and next.It’s part of the Homewood senior’s routine as she gets ready to run cross-country races.“I get up, get ready immediately and then eat a bagel with peanut butter the morning of a race and I ask one of my teammates to … [Read more...]
In the Trenches: Vestavia Hills Lawyer Remembers Veterans Through Their Wartime Art
By Lee HurleyFrank S. Buck is a storyteller, litigator, devoted husband, proud father and, last but not least, an avid collector. Buck collects mission furniture, steins and quartz for starters, but his most prized collection is called Trench Art. He wagers he has the largest collection in Alabama, and by the looks of his law office, it would be risky to bet … [Read more...]
A Symphony of Support: Helping Our Children Hear
By Lee HurleyThis story has happy endings and several heroes. But it’s hard to tell that to a distressed mother who can’t quite figure out what is wrong with her daughter. Leigh and Joe Leak had their first child, Caroline, a beautiful baby girl, in 1996. “Ten fingers, ten toes, looked perfect in every way,” Leigh Leak said. “She walked early and was such … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook’s Teams Gearing Up for Another Run at State Cross-Country Titles
By Rubin E. GrantWith the AHSAA state cross-country meet less than a month away, Mountain Brook coach Michael McGovern believes his defending state champion Spartans are right where they need to be.“There’s been growth every week,” McGovern said. “We’ve gotten better and better. We want to be at our best in late October and November, and we’re on track to be … [Read more...]