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...]
Arty Holidays: MBAA Annual Holiday Art Show Dec. 1-17 At The Summit
By Emily WilliamsThis year, the Mountain Brook Art Association is moving its annual Holiday Show to a new location. The art showcase and sale will be Dec. 1-17 at The Summit in the space to the left of Bed, Bath and Beyond, formerly the location of Coconuts. The free event will feature more than 75 local artists selling hand-painted ornaments and paintings of … [Read more...]
Something Old, Something New: Pursell Farms’ Wedding Venue Blends Past and Present
By Donna Cornelius Destination weddings are popular, but they’re not always practical. Airfare and lodging can be ruinously expensive, particularly for those with large families. And it’s not always convenient for friends to schedule their vacations around a wedding date. Pursell Farms in Sylacauga is within easy driving distance of Birmingham but has the feel of an … [Read more...]