As always, this year’s Antiques at the Gardens has an impressive lineup of design experts who will be sharing their extensive know-how at the event.You can read about Alexa Hampton, president of Mark Hampton LLC and a noted designer and author, at right; here are some of the others scheduled to speak:Oct. 4 Stacey Bewkes: Shop the Show, 9:30 … [Read more...]
Not Your Garden-Variety Event: Antiques Show Brings Even More Beauty to the Botanical Gardens
By Donna CorneliusFootball, falling leaves and fall festivals all are favorite autumn activities in the South, and in Birmingham, there’s another event that’s sure to boost your seasonal enthusiasm as the temperatures fall.This year marks the 18th anniversary of Antiques at the Gardens, an antiques show and sale that brings nationally and internationally acclaimed … [Read more...]
A Tourist of Interiors: Decorator Alexa Hampton Will Discuss Her Journey Through Design at Antiques at the Gardens
By Madoline Markham KoonceAlexa Hampton grew up as a tourist of beautiful interiors, and she remains one today.In short, her life’s journey has been absorbing and creating home designs. She writes about her journey in the 2023 book “Design, Style & Influence” and will discuss it in her Oct. 6 keynote talk at Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Antiques at the … [Read more...]
Better Sibling: Homewood’s Evan Ausmer Gives Himself the Nod Over His Brother
By Rubin E. GrantHomewood senior running back Evan Ausmer didn’t give it a second thought when asked who was the better football player, him or his older brother Trae.“Me,” Evan Ausmer blurted out. “I’m better. I don’t have to hesitate. I bring more to the game of football than him. I can do all-around things, run the ball, catch it and do kick returns.”Trae Ausmer … [Read more...]
Living the Dream: Reichard Set for NFL Debut as Vikings’ Kicker
Will Reichard has dreamed of becoming a kicker in the National Football League since he was in the third grade.On Sunday, Sept. 8, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Reichard’s dream will become reality when the former Hoover High kicker tees it up for the Minnesota Vikings in their 2024 NFL opener against the New York Giants.The Vikings’ media relations … [Read more...]