By Lynn Grisard Fullman Summertime. Ah, summertime! The living definitely is easy. The days are (mostly) sunny. The pace is slower. The possibilities are as abundant as thestars in the night sky. In Birmingham this summer, you will find festivals and special events of all sorts. “This is a great summer to stay right here in Birmingham,” said Dilcy Windham Hilley, … [Read more...]
Room With a View: Perry Umphrey Puts the Living Room in Perspective
Story By Donna Cornelius • Photos by Lee Walls Jr. The living room at this year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse is a room with a view in more ways than one. Architecturally, the expansive space has a two-story-tall wall of windows that provide a stunning perspective of the patio and gardens. Design-wise, Perry Umphrey has injected the room with his own brand of creative energy. The … [Read more...]
Simply Stunning: Mother-Daughter Team Blends Old and New in the Dining Room
Story By Donna Cornelius • Photo by Lee Walls Jr. The dining room at this year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse lends weight to the saying that less is more – especially when the pieces are carefully chosen by designers Kathy Harris and Heather Hill. The mother-daughter team created a serene and stylish space with a thoughtful blend of European antiques and modern pieces. “We like to … [Read more...]
First Impression: Blackjack Gardens’ Porch Combines Southern Charm, Sophistication
Story By Donna Cornelius • Photo by Lee Walls Jr. Southern architecture typically means graceful proportions, classic details – and a great big front porch. The Johnston-Clark Estate, this year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse, doesn’t disappoint in any of these categories. And Blackjack Gardens has made sure that the wide front porch, which runs the length of the house and turns the … [Read more...]
Floors Plus Lots More: Issis & Sons Takes on Three Rooms at Decorators’ ShowHouse
Story by Donna Cornelius • Photos by Lee Walls Jr. This year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse would have a very different look without Issis & Sons.Those who attend the Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s annual fundraiser will see three rooms designed by the retail flooring and furniture company. Issis & Sons also refinished original hardwood floors throughout the house and … [Read more...]