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Boughs of Holly and Beyond

How local designers, stylists and florists deck local halls Article by Blair Moore Every December, Birmingham comes alive in spruce and sparkle. Mantels glow, garlands drape like ribbon candy, and wreaths announce the season before the front door even opens. Behind it all are the designers, stylists, and florists who make holiday magic look effortless—turning familiar spaces into something magical. Mary Beth Jones | @marybethjonesdesign Mary Beth Jones has been styling homes for the...

Food + Beverage

A December Night at Little Betty

A look behind the hearth with Executive Chef Kyle Biddy Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Mary Fehr This December, Birmingham is aglow with gatherings — friends leaning in, families toasting the season, and tables alive with warmth. At Little Betty, the celebration comes with firelight, champagne, and a meal worth remembering. Executive chef Kyle Biddy has created something rare: a space that feels elevated without losing its ease. Two years in, it’s become one of Birmingham’s favorite...

Life + Culture

Under the Hood

A look at the culture of giving and serving that permeates Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Ambre Amari The camera’s ready, the bow’s on top, and Caroline Fields, Mercedes’ marketing and events director, is beaming behind the lens. “This is your moment!” she always says before snapping the first photo. Whether it’s someone’s very first car, their dream car, or a long-awaited gift, she knows how much this day matters. She’ll take as many pictures as they want...

Life + Culture

Through the Window

For this Birmingham family, serving isn’t seasonal—it’s a way of life Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Provided The Mihaly boys — ages 7 and 10 — stood at a long table covered in toys: bright bikes, dolls, trucks, games, and puzzles. None of it was for them, but you wouldn’t know it from the joy in their eyes. “They helped organize toys by age group and by price,” says their mother, Megan. “They loved meeting the other kids who were helping. And for them to learn — not everybody has...