By Kaitlin CandelariaPeople in the Over the Mountain area who haven't met Jane Hodges likely know of a home that has experienced her decorative flair.Hodges has been helping Over the Mountain residents decorate their homes for 69 years. The lifelong Birmingham resident houses her interior design shop in the heart of Mountain Brook in English Village. The shop has … [Read more...]
Food for Thought: Shelly Terry Stays Healthy with Smart Eating and Exercise
By Kaitlin CandelariaShelly Terry is somewhat of a fitness guru. At 77 years old, she puts most college students to shame with her workout routines.Terry, who lives in Hoover and sells real estate for RealtySouth, is a member at not one but two different gyms. She committed herself to working out seriously over a decade ago, she said."Within three or four months of … [Read more...]
Garrett Sisters are Among This Year’s Finley Character Award Winners
By Kaitlin CandelariaMost Hoover parents would be proud to have a child who receives a Finley Character Award. Imagine Mia and Steven Garrett's surprise when they found out not one but two of their daughters were being recognized as 2015 Finley Character Award recipients."It's just overwhelming,” Mia Garrett said. “It's something to be proud of because it isn't a … [Read more...]
Service Guild President and Members Support Bell Center
By Kaitlin Candelaria Stacey Morales has been involved in the Service Guild of Birmingham for seven years and has done a little bit of everything.Currently the organization’s president, Morales got involved with the group after leaving her job as a labor and delivery nurse to spend more time at home with her two children.When a friend asked her to join the … [Read more...]