By Sarah Kuper With the Royal wedding approaching, monarchy admirers are turning an eye to all things regal, including elegant homes and gardens. But, when it comes to gardening like a sovereign, garden designer and planner Troy Rhone said royals really are just like us. The parterre garden concept is hundreds of years old, and the look can call to mind the gardens of … [Read more...]
Groomed for the High Side: Mountain High Outfitters Owner Reflects on Humble Beginnings, New Location
By Sarah Kuper Christopher Groom, founder of Mountain High Outfitters, is busy preparing a new space in a more prominent location at The Summit for his popular outdoor store. Groom is moving from his current storefront near Saks Fifth Avenue to the high side of The Summit shopping center. “After many years tucked in the corner, we are able to move up toward Urban Outfitters. … [Read more...]
Internationally Recognized Cellist Headlines Starlight Gala
It is the year's largest fundraiser for the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, and organizers are excited to have a guest performer fit for the occasion. The internationally celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma will headline the 2018 Viva Health Starlight Gala on May 6. A graduate of Harvard University and Julliard-trained, Ma performs … [Read more...]
Prom Night Precautions: School Resource Officer Designs T-Shirt to Discourage Drinking and Driving
By Sarah Kuper High school seniors everywhere look forward to the rite of passage that is the prom. But Mountain Brook High School seniors aren’t just excited about picking prom dresses and renting tuxedos – they are excited about T-shirts. “These kids love a good T-shirt. They have them for everything and they wear them everywhere,” said Officer Richard Knecht, … [Read more...]
Safe Harbor For Mother’s Day: Birmingham Mother Finds Peace and Optimism at Children’s Harbor
By Sarah Kuper The annual Art on the Lake event benefitting Children’s Harbor is May 26 at Lake Martin. The Birmingham-based nonprofit organization is not only a resource for long-term, seriously ill children, but also for their support system – in particular moms. Stephanie Holder has made use of the resources at Children’s Harbor from the time she was diagnosed with … [Read more...]
