Culture & Style

As 2021 comes to an end our staff is sharing the photos that really resonated with us in our picks for "Top Photos of 2021."

Alabama is filled with talented craftspeople that specialize in handmade products from pottery to apparel.

Married photographers, Lane and Josh Weichman, are adept at capturing the extraordinary moments that can come and go in the twinkling of an eye. Whether it’s a portrait session or an impression of a favorite concert, their photography is all about realizing that people, experiences, and family are what matter most.

Meet some of Alabama's most talented artisans who are creating treasures to span the generations.

Never before has the Magic City garnered so much attention for its culinary talent. Meet some of the local notables new to the scene who continue to put the city on the food map.

Set to Sell, one of Birmingham’s premier staging companies, talks design, return on investment, and how they turned one downtown loft into an award-winning space.

Rug curator Kristie Stewart talks family and friends, her exciting new storefront at Pepper Place, and the power of taking risks.

Fearless when it comes to mixing color, pattern, and fabulously quirky finds, designer Virginia Volman knows how to layer it in and pile it on to create a balance that’s just right.

Taking pride in customer service and being an integrated part of this community are what keep this family-run business humming along and more relevant than ever.

Designers and friends Beth Hubrich and Elizabeth Lee have developed a special connection for making design fun and approachable. Welcome to their first backyard popup party they dubbed “The Upstairs Collection.”