The Beauty of Simplicity
“There was one thing I kept hearing from her again and again, ” explains designer Liz Woods of her Mountain Brook client. “She would say, ‘Keep it neutral;...
Portrait of an Artist
When asked to reflect on the life and work of iconic Birmingham artist Arthur Stewart, his family, friends, and art critics invariably call up adjectives...
Cheers to That
Secret Garden Steva Casey, main mixer at Veranda on Highland in Birmingham, serves this cocktail julep style for a deliciously fresh herbal concoction you don’t...
Comfort Food: From the Kitchen of Margaret Agnew
When gathering recipes for her many cookbooks, Margaret Agnew never had to look very far for inspiration. A self-professed recipe collector, Margaret simply turned to the...
Picture Perfect
Over time, Barbara Harbin’s Mountain Brook home has developed into more than just a dwelling. The historic abode really serves as more of a memory maker—the backdrop...
Landscape Artistry in Tuscaloosa
“For the most part, they left me a blank canvas, ” says Birmingham landscape architect David Brush of his Tuscaloosa clients. “Their primary request was that the...
Weekend at the Gardens
Once again, Birmingham Botanical Gardens celebrates Antiques at the Garden this October (3 – 6), an event-filled weekend where some of Birmingham’s most esteemed tastemakers are...
California Dream
A movie reference is not the usual reaction upon seeing a house. But that is exactly what came to the minds of decorator Patti Woods and architects Jeremy...
Shady Oasis
Pulling into the driveway of this Abingdon neighborhood residence, it’s impossible to guess what is hidden just behind the ivy-covered walls. But once past the wall and...
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...
