Sweet Summertime
Peach Cobbler 1 stick butter 8 - 10 slices white bread, crusts removed 5 fresh peaches, sliced 1 cup sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon cinnamon...
Courtyard Sanctuary
Little details that would be lost in large venues become jewels in the crown of a small garden. Working with only 3, 000 square feet, Max Garcia...
Found in Translation
The Nondescript brick house, pictured left, was due for an overhaul, and its owners were overdue for a comfortable, livable home. “Functionally, the...
Suite Upgrades
Suite One: A Study in Romance When this Mountain Brook family decided to do some remodeling, their first thought was the master bathroom. Although more spacious...
On the Flip Side
Situated on a wooded Mountain Brook lot is a house that the owner calls an ongoing, living art piece. It exists in a state of flux as...
Garden Designer Troy Rhone…
Mix of Materials In addition to plant texture, Troy introduced a variety of surfaces to this backyard garden. Bluestone pavers, brickwork, and a lush lawn...
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...
Permanent Mooring
The best houses set a scene for the way a family intends to live, whether it be along the Gulf of Mexico or atop Red Mountain. Accordingly,...
English Accent
Whether it’s a cozy, thatched-roof cottage or the Edwardian splendor of Downton Abbey, interiors with an English accent remain popular more than two centuries after throwing...
Summer Dreams
As the weather flirts with the prospect of warming, it’s hard not to begin mentally preparing for summer vacation—a retreat that is as much about tradition as...