The Dahlia Lady
Looking at Kathy Whitfield’s garden today, it’s hard to believe such abundance began from only 15 dahlia tubers in 1998. “At the...
Ready to Remodel
Home improvement projects seem to have become a national pastime. With the increase in TV shows dedicated to the subject and the hordes...
Design Counselor
Fran Keenan loves to help other people solve design problems. “I almost went into counseling in college, ” she says. And sometimes, ...
Good Neighbors
Canterbury Road in Mountain Brook winds through a verdant neighborhood filled with glorious Tudors and Colonial-style homes. A triangle-shaped park runs alongside one...
Supper Swap
Gathering the family together around the dinner table is never an easy task, especially during the school year. Mother of three Amanda...
The Foodies: Jason Powell & Dr. Arlie Powell
Petals from the Past specializes in antique roses, heirloom shrubs, fruit trees, and hard-to-find perennials. The nursery propagates its own heirloom plants on site....
Steps to Build Your Inspiration Home
1. Site Preparation This phase includes site clearing, site build up (as needed) and clean-up of area in which the footprint of...
English Cottage
When Kim West had the idea of making her dining room larger to accommodate frequent guests, she never dreamed it would result...
Timeless Classic
Twin Construction teamed up with interior designer Shea Bryars to create a light, airy kitchen that sets the stage for cooking, music, and fun.
Clean & Modern
With a second child on the way, Katie Bee and Seton Marshall were ready to add on to their Mountain Brook home...