Lydia Somerville
Re-creating Old-World Charm
Tips for creating a sense of history and place when building a new home
Add container gardens. Small houses without yards first used containers as...
European Style Shines in this Auburn Estate
Architectural designers Richard and Lynielle Long create a new home in Auburn that references European traditions and brims with antiques.
Dressed for The Season
In this Vestavia Hills home, everyone in the family gets holiday decorations tailored to their age and taste: Restrained elegance for the adults and memory-building exuberance for the kids.
Forever Home
Architects Richard and Lynielle Long and designer Katherine B. Melvin team up to give Mountain Brook clients a house that balances the past with a brights version of the future.
Troy Rhone – In the shop
Garden designer Troy Rhone has long had an affinity for garden antiquities. Now he’s expanded his business to a new shop in Mountain Brook Village—and his black lab Lily is right by his side.
A Mountain Brook Garden Transformation
Garden designer Troy Rhone transformed a hillside in a Mountain Brook backyard with terraced spaces planted with Southern garden favorites.
