Life + Culture

Advent Season

Writer Martha Lynn Coon explores the meaning of Advent Article by Martha Lynn Coon | Photography by Lesley Nowlin Growing up in the Tennessee Valley, fall was always a time of both wonder and anxiety.  The natural world shines in the most gorgeous way, with our deciduous trees putting on a warm and rich fanfare of color as they say goodbye to their leaves until spring.  Trails in and around Huntsville begin to take on that strange but beautiful quality which the bareness of winter reveals...

Shopping

Holiday Style Must Haves

From The Queen Bee Article by Ashley Morris Parties, events, community... these are part of what makes the holiday season so magical. The buzz of conversation with Christmas music in the background, shimmers of sparkle from not only the decorations, but from the winter wardrobes that grace every room. But no outfit would be complete without accessories, which is why we've rounded up some luxurious style favorites from The Queen Bee of Huntsville. Whether it's a handbag or an accent scarf that...

Entertainment

Gingerbread Party Time

Writer and Influencer Jessica Aguirre-Cantrell shares a Christmas tradition close to her heart Article by Jessica Aguirre-Cantrell There is something about the glow of the holiday season that feels like magic. Some of the most special gifts are found in family traditions we have created and in welcoming others into our home. I have always wanted to give that same feeling to my children, to show them that the true beauty of Christmas is not in perfection, but in presence, connection, and shared...

Health + Wellness

Life After Grief

Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by The Mastersons The Masterson family lost their son Aaron to Cystic Fibrosis in 2018. Aaron was 12 and would have been 13 in April of 2018. Aaron was the only boy among 3 sisters and the only child with Cystic Fibrosis. He brought levity to the girl drama in the Masterson house. He had big blue eyes and a contagious laugh. He loved being with friends and family, meeting new people and he was a good listener.  He did all the things to keep himself healthy...