Cathy Still McGowin
Industrial Evolution
A Do-it-yourself project is always bigger than it seems, and it always involves more than one surprise along the way. For David Hill and his family, ...
Show Stoppers
Antiques dealers get started in a myriad of ways. For Staci Thompson, it was pure intrigue. For her business partner Pat Camp, it was a desire...
His and Hers
She’s the cook. He’s the mix master. Together Lillian Israel and her architect husband George can whip up a pretty tasty menu—especially now that they have plenty of...
Open House
Interior decorator Iris Thorpe and her Homewood client have worked on this project for years—tweaking things slowly and collecting just-right antiques over time. But when the Hollywood home tour came around last April, the project went into overdrive, and Iris finished the job in one fast and furious month.
May Flowers
Oh I envy the Green Thumbs who seem to have a way with flowering plants such as dahlias, peonies, and heirloom roses. I’ve never had much...
Clean Slate
A photostylist’s job is to enhance a scene, create a vignette, and give a little extra pizazz to the ordinary. Leslie Simpson knows the job well....
Let’s Make A Deal
When Mary Finch, Jeremy Corkern, and Lindsay Bierman host a designer tag sale, there’s no doubt that these tastemakers sell in style. Not only are...
Family Room
As co-owner of Twin Construction, William Seigel has garnered plenty of knowledge about what works and what doesn’t in a family home. When it came time to...
Open Season
Russell Cabins are some of the most coveted pieces of property on Lake Martin. Available only as a long-term lease (if you are lucky enough to get one),...
Southern Style
Leaf & Petal, Birmingham Home & Garden, and Southern Living welcomed the talented Mrs. Howard to Lydia and Taylor Pursell’s Abingdon Farm, a relaxed, ...