Arts + Culture

Beards, Fiddles, and Gold Teeth

How Pynk Beard is changing the country music narrative Article by Je’Don Holloway-Talley | Photography by Reginald Allen Sebastian Kole isn’t abandoning soul; he’s just giving it a Southern twang. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for his rich vocals and R&B chops, has re-emerged under a new moniker: Pynk Beard. And yes, the name is literal. With a vibrant pink beard, gold teeth, and a new EP full of life lessons, joy, heartache, and grit, he’s trading in smooth ballads for steel...

Home + Design

A Gentleman's Edit

Art Deco meets modern function in this private Birmingham office Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Mary Fehr If work is where we spend half our lives, it ought to feel a little more like this. Tucked inside a quiet Birmingham office building, designer Danielle Balanis has created a space that feels more suited to Manhattan or Mayfair. Saturated in deep sapphire blues, burnished woods, and soft gold accents, it’s a room layered with rich materials and thoughtful details—tailored enough...

Shopping

Classic Appeal

Locally sourced gifts for Father's Day Article and Photography by Bond No. 9 Beekman Place A sweet, woody scent perfect for dad. $450, Gus Mayer Classic Camo Whiskey Tote For carrying whiskey or wine in style. $195.00, Tom Beckbe Captains Cut Double Rye Whiskey, Voyage 1 Barrel strength from Birmingham-based label. $79.99, Mersey Craft Spirits Vuori Men's Kore Short For effortless outdoor living. $68.00, Alabama Outdoors Meisterstück Solitaire Doué Blue Hour Classique...

Entertainment

The Men Behind the Mics

Inside the wildly popular Birmingham-based sports talk show, The Next Round Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Provided On Halloween 2022, news broke that Auburn had fired head football coach Bryan Harsin. Over at The Next Round , Birmingham’s midday sports talk show, hosts Jim Dunaway, Lance Taylor, and Ryan Brown were ready to dive in. They were also dressed as Top Gun Maverick, Evel Knievel, and Ken from Barbie —roller skates and all. “Other outlets were picking up our conversation...

Food + Beverage

Haute Cuisine + Southern Roots

From his Alabama garden to cross-continent kitchens, Chef Jonathan Harrison brings flavor, culture, and connection to the table Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Mary Fehr Long before he plated a dish in Portugal or simmered 25 gallons of gumbo, Birmingham personal chef Jonathan Harrison was learning the art of good food in his grandfather’s garden. “At the time, I didn’t realize how much that was shaping me—or would shape me,” he says. Years later, as he tends his own sprawling garden...

Home + Design

A Room of Her Own

Designer MK Quinlan transforms a screened-in porch into a soothing retreat for a hardworking doctor and mother of two Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Laurey Glenn As a longtime OB/GYN and mother of two, Dr. Jamie Routman was used to days that revolved around caring for others. When she finally had the chance to create a space just for herself, she knew exactly what she wanted: a quiet room where she could tune out the noise and tune into a good book—and maybe enjoy a glass of wine. ...

Home + Design

A Mother’s Day Spring Bouquet with Emmie of Glorious

A step-by-step floral arranging guide for a stunning, memorable, handcrafted gift Article and Photography by There’s no sweeter way to say "I love you, Mom" than with a bouquet made by hand and heart. Each stem is placed with care, each bloom a small thank you for all she’s done. This step-by-step guide from floral designer Emmie of Glorious will help you create something effortlessly beautiful. 1. Build the Base Choose a unique vessel, perhaps a teapot, watering can, or pretty pitcher...

Arts + Culture

Taking a Leap

How Alabama Ballet is reimagining the stage with the world premiere of Unbound Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Courtesy of Nashville Ballet The first time Christopher Stuart saw Grease, he wasn’t thinking about ballet. He was watching John Travolta, entranced by the way he moved—the rhythm, the ease, the sheer joy of it. He wanted to dance like that. That fascination with musicals led him to dance classes; not ballet at first, but jazz and contemporary. Then, one day, he stepped into...

Style + Beauty

Bloom & Flourish

Emmie Leath on creativity, nature, and the joy of flowers Article by Blair Moore As a child, Emmie Leath tiptoed barefoot through the backyard, picking every single daffodil, even those that hadn’t fully opened yet, eager to bring their sunshine indoors. In her creative world, Barbies wore tiny dresses made of her mother’s fabric scraps, their homes built from twigs and moss. Even then, she saw beauty in nature’s raw materials and delighted in turning them into something uniquely her own. ...

Life + Culture

Remembering Judy Crittenden

A Woman who refused to back down—and made Birmingham better Article by Blair Moore The trail was steep, the ground thick with Rwandan mud. For twelve hours, Judy Crittenden trudged through it with her fellow Rotary Club members, refusing to slow down though she’d had knee surgery just weeks before. Nothing was going to stop her from seeing the gorillas. That was Judy. Whether hiking through the jungle or launching programs that shaped Birmingham, she never backed down from what mattered—even...