By Donna Cornelius Like other designers participating in this year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse, Libby Greene has been spending a lot of time in the room she’s designing. And she’s not the first member of her family to do so. Greene had a special reason for choosing the living room as her ShowHouse space. Her grandmother, June Henderson, was in the room many times when Katherine … [Read more...]
Hope for the Future: Young Adults Tapped to Start Conversations About Suicide Prevention
By Sarah Kuper Becca Barganier had always thought therapy wasn't for her. She didn't have any "issues" and she wasn't having suicidal thoughts. But after going through a devastating experience a few years ago, her parents suggested she see a therapist. "I thought it wasn't for me, but it helped. People need to know it is OK to get help and often the people who look like they … [Read more...]
Celebrations: Legendary Coaches Honored Recently
By Lee DavisWhether it was by coincidence or fate, three legendary area coaches in three different sports were honored in the past two weeks. Last Thursday, long-time Vestavia Hills wrestling coach Steve Gaydosh was honored during the Rebels’ dual meet victory over arch-rival Hoover. Gaydosh is retiring at the end of the season after 34 years at the helm. He led … [Read more...]
The Constant Gardener: Krewe King Tommy Amason Doesn’t Mind Getting His Hands Dirty
By Donna CorneliusIn between ridding himself of unwanted wives, Henry VIII studied a gardening manual. The famous garden maze at England’s Hampton Court Palace was created for another British king, William of Orange. France’s Louis XIV wrote a book giving visitors a path to follow at his spectacular Versailles garden. Dr. Tommy Amason, the king of this year’s Beaux … [Read more...]
A Piece of the Pie: Homewood Eatery Is New Fast-Casual Place for Customized Pizzas
By Donna Cornelius Pizza is usually a popular choice for family meals. But there’s often no consensus about which pizza to order: Mom wants the veggie special, Dad’s a carnivore and the kids will eat nothing but plain old cheese.At Your Pie, a new restaurant that opened in Homewood Dec. 18, different tastes are no problem. Customers can customize their own individual … [Read more...]