Arts + Culture

Walls Filled with Wonder

Liz Allison’s Ethereal Murals Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Mary Fehr It all began with a house—and not just any house. The yellow 1913 craftsman cottage sat on the street where Liz Allison first met her husband Matt. On a gorgeous May afternoon, while strolling through the Southside neighborhood years later, they knocked on the front door and asked the elderly couple who answered, “Can we buy this house?” The owners welcomed the Allisons inside, and the rest was history—in more ways...

Shopping

Old is Gold

From fine to flea, a roundup of local vintage and antique emporiums we love Article and Photography by Christopher Collection 2913 Linden Avenue, Homewood, AL 35209 christophercollection.com Henhouse Antiques 1900 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223 henhouse-antiques.com Lolo French Antiques et More  4300 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222 lolofrenchantiques.com CLEMONTÍN 2717 2nd Ave S. Suite B, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 On Instagram @clemontinshoppe Found  2921 2nd Ave S...

Style + Beauty

At Home with Style

Article by Kali McNutt | Photography by Mary Fehr Danielle Balanis: The Art of the Hunt For designer Danielle Balanis, fashion isn’t just about what’s trending—it’s about the thrill of discovery, the story behind a piece, and the enduring value of true craftsmanship. Her most treasured find? A vintage matador suit from 1stDibs, a testament to her love for rare, storied fashion. Regarding investment pieces, Danielle has an eye for timeless luxury. “Chanel is currency,” she says, having...

Arts + Culture

A World of Color: Inside the Home Studio of Liz Hubbard

Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Courtney Morgan, Vibes Media Walking into Liz Hubbard’s studio feels like stepping into a kaleidoscope of stories. Vibrant hues leap from the canvases, each painting a portal to another world—an ornate Mediterranean poolside, a tree standing stark against a crimson backdrop, whimsical balloons floating across a lush green landscape. Blending clean, defined lines with intentional brushstrokes, Liz achieves an effortless yet highly curated look. Liz’s...

Home + Design

A Garden Reawakened

Revitalizing a Storied Forest Park Landscape Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Mary Fehr When Cammie Crowder and Harrison Walker purchased their Italianate home in Forest Park, the yard was simply an afterthought. Overshadowed by the masterfully renovated interior, the dormant, ivy-covered landscape went largely unnoticed—until summer arrived. “Everything started to bloom, and it was like a jungle,” Cammie recalls. As newlyweds, scientists, and nature enthusiasts, the couple decided to...

Home + Design

Mocha Mousse Magic

Embracing the evocative soft brown of Pantone's color of the year Article and Photography by 1. Chanel Le Vernis in Pariculiére 2. Chocolate Espresso Marshmallows, Deliciously, deliciouslymarshmallows.com  3. Hunza G Nadine Bikini Set in Metallic Cocoa, $255 4. Schumacher Lotus Garden Fabric in Mocha 5. Artwork entitled "Mellow Yellow," by Caroline Stroud, available at Design Supply, $3,200, designsupplyshop.com  6. Schumacher Rolling Hills Fabric in Mocha 7. System Zipper Tote in...

Wellness

It Takes a Village

Birmingham’s TumTum Tree Foundation connects the community to kids Article by Denise K. James | Photography by Provided In the Lewis Carroll poem “Jabberwocky,” the TumTum tree is a place of refuge. It’s also a fitting name for a nonprofit which affords children opportunities in this otherwise challenging world.  The history of Birmingham’s TumTum Tree Foundation goes back 35 years. At the time, it was known as Magic Moments for its beneficiary nonprofit – and was renamed in 2005 to highlight...

Entertainment

Magic in the City

Noalani Helmandottar knows the trick to make you laugh Article by Denise K. James | Photography by Dawn Gagye - 81 Shop Noalani Helmandottar has always been a funny girl. The Pinson native grew up interested in comedy and theater and even trained as a professional clown. But a magical new path soon revealed itself.  It all started when Noalani was hanging out with a friend who happens to be a magician, watching him perform a trick. Always ready for laughs, Noalani started making fun of the...

Arts + Culture

Van Go Go Go

With house paint, humble materials, and gusto, Kyle Rogers makes his mark Article by Kali McNutt | Photography by Mary Fehr “I was traveling 300 days a year for work. I was on a plane so much. I thought, ‘Man, I gotta get a life,’ so I started drawing on my iPad during those plane rides,” Kyle Rogers explains. At first, it was political satire–he’d spent decades as a lobbyist in the D.C. swamp, which provided ample, rich subject matter. During one of his frequent business trips to New...

Health + Wellness

A Willing Donor

Article by Mara Hamner From the start, I said I’d do it. He didn’t want me to, but I said, “Shut up. I’m doing it.”  We had known for years this was coming. My husband BJ’s kidneys were damaged from long-term uncontrolled high blood pressure, and they’d been limping along for a while as his nephrologist kept an eye on his blood levels. We learned that stage four kidney failure is something you can live with for a long time, and we also knew it could turn into stage five on a dime. Stage five...