Professional Services

Building Legacy

Black Crown Building and Enfinger Development are laying the foundation for more than just homes Article and Photography by For the Daltons and Enfingers, building homes is more than construction—it’s a deep-rooted family legacy of trust, craftsmanship, tradition, and community. They blend hard work with family values to create spaces where future generations will always have a home. Through collaboration and a commitment to quality, these hometown builders have laid the groundwork for their...

Food + Beverage

How Do You Grill?

Grilling glove inventor Derek Simpson shares must haves for a flavorful summer Article by Derek Simpson Derek Simpson is a jack of all trades. Lawyer, sports agent, and grilling aficionado turned co-creator of 'Grillaz' gloves. He is a Huntsville native who spends long summer weekends at his lake house, where the warm days and cool evenings bid him, his family, and his friends lots of time spent outdoors. "Just over fifteen years ago, my interest in grilling burgers expanded to experimentation...

Style + Beauty

Here's Donny

An inside look at Donny Maleknia's foundations for success in business and life Article by Casey Creque If you've been in Huntsville for any amount of time, you've probably seen Donny Maleknia, owner of Donny's Diamond Gallery, spreading his contagious energy through town. For nearly 30 years he and his family have provided Huntsville with a personal jewelry shopping experience, and during that time he has become known for his positive spirit and generosity. He is a true family man and has...

Style + Beauty

Billy Reid

Designer Billy Reid and his Alabama home Article by Amy Bailey Billy Reid has become a household name in menswear and beyond. The effortless look of his clothes, yet impeccable attention to detail and patterns, have become sought after designs. How lucky are we that his home base is in North Alabama. With 18 stores across the country from Florence to Charleston to New Orleans, and retailers like Roosevelt&Co in downtown Huntsville carrying his designs, Reid's looks sets themselves a part from...