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Making it Bright

Cotton & Quill may be best known for the bright ebullient patterns and colors in its fabrics and wall coverings, but owner and creative...
Buffy Hargett arranging flowers

From Flowers to Artwork: Buffy Hargett Miller’s Guide to Creative Living

From styling magazine covers to orchestrating weddings to painting abstract pieces of art, Buffy Hargett Miller creates beauty at every turn.

Antiques at the Gardens — The Art of the Home Panel

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 Bill Brockschmidt, Courtney Coleman, Stan Dixon, Keith RobinsonModerator: Hadley Keller, Director of Editorial, Design Leadership NetworkSponsored by Christopher Collection and Christopher Architecture...

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...

Backyard Sophisticate

Landscape designer Todd Dorlon creates a backyard escape with distinct areas for enjoying outdoor living at its finest. When Lois and Ingrum Bankston bought their...

A Walk in the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

More than two dozen specialty gardens comprise the nearly 70 acres that make up the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Explore five of our favorites. Southern Living...

In the Garden with Father Nature Landscapes

Father Nature Landscapes owner and designer Daniel McCurry shares a few of his favorite projects that help set the mood for entertaining, while offering his best advice for creating your own backyard getaway.

Creative Turn to Vine + Branch

Allie Nielsen of Vine and Branch creates one-of-a-kind arrangements designed to enhance any home—no maintenance required!

Monarch Waystation

Allison Stephens turned her passion for gardening into a hobby that gives back with a protective habitat for monarch butterflies.

Creating Memories: A Family’s Dream Backyard Putting Green

For a family of avid golfers, a backyard putting green is the ideal setting to entertain friends and work on their “A” game.

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