Health + Wellness

When It Feels Like Too Much

ESPN’s Lauren Sisler shares how she has found hope and gratitude in the face of unimaginable loss. Article by Lauren Sisler | Photography by Provided I grew up in Roanoke, Virginia, and if you had told me years ago that Birmingham, Alabama, would become my forever home, I wouldn’t have believed you. I moved here in 2011 for a job at CBS 42, later joined AL.com, and eventually ESPN. My husband and I love this city, and now, as small business owners and parents raising our two-year-old son...

Arts + Culture

Gratitude by Hand

Etiquette educator Amy Rainer on embracing the tradition of the handwritten thank-you note Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Ambre Amari Amy Rainer keeps a special box that holds notes she’s received over the years. “Without exception, every single note in that box has some type of meaningful sentiment that speaks to the value of my relationship with that person,” she says. “Letters and notes can be kept and read over and over again. Those are the true ‘gifts.’” As an etiquette and...

Home + Design

Gather: A Cozy Season Dinner Party

Set the scene with scent, song, and sip — the makings of a perfect fall evening Article by Kali McNutt | Photography by Mary Fehr It’s cozy season, and that means it’s time to light the candles (and the fireplace), turn on the tunes, and gather with friends over a glass of something delicious. This evening at home is less about an Instagrammable place setting or picture-perfect meal and more about intentionally engaging all five senses, while enjoying the people who matter most. Invite a few...

Food + Beverage

Thanks Around the Table

Three gather-worthy dishes to enjoy with loved ones this fall Article by Birmingham Lifestyle | Photography by Provided Sausage Pinwheels Courtesy of Rob McDaniel of Helen Ingredients 1 pound of your favorite breakfast sausage 3 cups White Lily Self-Rising Flour, plus extra for rolling out 1 ½ sticks cold unsalted butter 1 ½ cups cold whole-fat buttermilk 1 teaspoon kosher salt Parchment paper Non-stick spray Recipe Mix the flour and salt together in a medium bowl. Using a box...