Leadership Mountain Brook Students Release Children’s Book By Emily Williams A group of students from Mountain Brook High School is saying, “Goodbye, moon,” and “Hello, Buttons.” The Leadership Mountain Brook class of 2016 has spent the past semester hard at work finishing the children’s book “Buttons Explores the Brook.” “It’s about a cat named Buttons who decides he wants … [Read more...]
Last Call: Christopher Showhouse Prepares for Closing Weekend
By Emily Williams It may be the final weekend of Christopher Architecture and Interiors' first Showhouse at 3620 Ridgeview Lane in Mountain Brook, but the team isn't slowing down. The home will be open Jan. 28 and 29 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Jan. 30 and 31 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Due to lack of onsite parking, a shuttle service has been organized to pick-up and drop-off guests at … [Read more...]
Open Hands and Open Houses: Christopher Architecture & Interiors Hosts Showhouse
By Emily WilliamsThe first-ever Christopher Showhouse will not only showcase the work of Christopher Architecture and Interiors and its affiliates, it will be a chance to give back to the community. The Mountain Brook home showcases the design work of the firm while highlighting the vendors and suppliers with whom they have worked for years. "Our goal is to display … [Read more...]
Finding Grace in Grief: Lovelady Gala Honoree Reflects on Her Call to Service
By Emily Williams The Lovelady Gala has named Sherri Burgess, author and wife of Rick Burgess of the Rick and Bubba Show, the honoree of this year’s event. When Burgess received the news that the Lovelady Center wished to honor her, it was a welcome surprise. “I have a heart for 'the least of these' or anyone in need,” Burgess said. The Lovelady Center provides faith-based … [Read more...]
Theatre Ready for Its Close-up: The Alabama Outfitted for the Holidays by NYC Designer
By Emily Williams In honor of the holiday season, the lobby of the Alabama Theatre has been transformed with holiday decor. Interior designer Glen Kinnaird, of NYC Modern Home and an Alabama native, traveled from his home in New York to spread a little cheer and cloak the historic lobby with Christmas decorations. “The Alabama Theatre has been freshly dressed for the … [Read more...]