Creativity Shines in a Modern Vestavia Hills Remodel
An existing contemporary house offered designer Amanda Hickam a blank canvas to create a warm, modern home for art-loving clients.
Past Meets Present in a Timeless Abingdon Renovation
Under the design direction of Farris Ann Crace, an Abingdon home nods to its past as it embraces the future.
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...
The Swag
Is anyone else ready for fall? Think crisp blue skies, colorful leaves, and a drop in temperatures. It’s time! And one ofthe best places...
Inside a Rustic Smith Lake Retreat
Home designer Adam Gerndt helped his clients design a rustic Smith Lake retreat inspired by the past but built for the future.
17th Annual Antiques at the Gardens
September 28–October 1, 2023
The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens will celebrate the 17th Annual Antiques at the Gardens (AATG) this fall. Presented by O’Neal...
Inside a Charming 1920s Homewood Bungalow
In the hands of designer Kat Bailey, a 1920s Homewood bungalow morphs into a lively and unique family home where every room has a story to tell.
5 Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Recipes
This heart-healthy menu goes well with the lingering high temperatures of early fall in the South.
Watersound Club
Looking for your next weekend away? The Watersound Club on 30A offers more than enough reasons to visit in any season—and it will entice...
2023 Inspiration Home Photo Gallery
A new community in Vestavia Hills nestles into a decades-old woodland while honoring and enhancing the natural landscape.









