Arts + Culture

Songs That Bring You Home

There's nothing quite like a song to take you home in your heart Article by Amy Bailey There's nothing quite like music to take us back home or to a memory that lives in our mind. Maybe its an old country song that makes you think of childhood or a new melody that speaks to your soul. Here are publisher Amy Bailey's favorite songs that feel like home.   This Must Be The Place Talking Heads  This playful, catchy song is the perfect pick me up to make you grateful for home. On My Knees...

Arts + Culture

Persian New Year

A celebration full of joy with nonstop dancing, singing, and dining Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Joe Davis Fatemah Maleknia was 14 years old when she left Iran, her now husband Donny Maleknia was in his twenties. They would find themselves building a life in Huntsville, Alabama. And in this new life in a new land away from their homeland, friends became family and a thriving Persian community was birthed.  "Many of us do not have extended family in Huntsville or even in the United...

Home + Design

Spring Home Must Haves

Springtime essentials to freshen up your space Article by Casey Creque As the days get longer and the light starts pouring in, spring has a way of making us see our homes with fresh eyes. Suddenly, everything feels ready for a reset. Lighter textures, brighter spaces, and simple upgrades can make everyday living feel easier and more joyful. Not all of us are up for the challenge of tackling a full seasonal refresh, but by swapping in a few thoughtful touches, the right essentials can...

Food + Beverage

A Chef's New Home

Huntsville restaurateurs bring Chef Randall Baldwin to the Rocket City to open two new culinary masterpieces Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Joe Davis It is no secret that if you have lived in Huntsville more than 10 years, you know we have come a long way when it comes to our restaurant scene. It is also no secret that the most noted culinary gem of our state and popular foodie destination not just in this state, but in this country, is due South. Birmingham has long been home to chefs...

Home + Design

In With The Old

The stories behind the unique charm of Preservation Company doors Article by Casey Creque In a world where modern construction often overshadows the past, Jason and Christa Butler founded Preservation Company out of a deep-seated love for old architecture. They're driven by a shared disdain for seeing valuable heritage go to waste. Their business is a blend of treasure hunting adventures and the sheer joy of breathing new life into forgotten relics. "We thrive on the thrill of discovery and...

Travel

Chez Moi Francaise

Finding a sense of home in the French countryside Article and Photography by Amy Bailey We often think of time as passing us by. As we drove past fields of lavender and poppies, rows of grapevines and olive trees and wound up hills past Provençal villages, I wondered if maybe we were just looking at it wrong. Maybe instead of thinking of time as something that we lose, maybe we should think of it as something we collect. With every passing day, with every memory, with every birthday, we are...

Home + Design

Level Up Your Kitchen

A look inside decorator Jenny McRae's French-inspired kitchen design Article by Jenny McRae Decorator Jenny McRae has a flare for design. So when it came to renovating her kitchen, she took the project on herself. With a love for Schumacher's Citrus Garden wallpaper and Cafe Appliances, she knew what she wanted to splurge on and what she needed to be more conservative with.  Black cabinets set the tone for a modern look while the wallpaper and appliances combine for a vintage cafe twist. If...

Home + Design

Luxe Living in Lendon

This Black Crow Masterpiece is what kitchen dreams are made of Article by Amy Bailey Soft bluish toned paint, antique brass inspired hardware, marble countertops, free standing tub, wallpaper panels, and textured wood elements, these are the key design elements to creating an old world European inspired home and what sets this beautiful addition to Huntsville's Lendon neighborhood apart.  The Eleanor was the vision of Black Crow Building and design firm Elle Du Monde. Their goal was to design...

Health + Wellness

Home, A Place To Rest

If the body learned what home felt like through experience, it relearns home the same way. Article by Stephanie Cashin Life is good . The boxes are checked. Nothing is technically wrong. And yet there’s a constant low-grade hum you’re trying to ignore as you move from meeting to carpool to swim team, back home for dinner, bath time, and one more thing before bed. It’s the unease that follows you—not loud enough to name, but persistent enough to feel. Hear me when I say- You’re not falling...

Arts + Culture

Susan Gordon Pottery

Article by Amy Bailey Although Susan Gordon had a wonderful art teacher at Grissom High School, it was purely by accident that she started making pottery. "The first time I ever touched clay was my sophomore year of college," she remembers. In the fall of 2001, Susan enrolled in wheel-throwing 101 because it was one of the required studio courses for a Graphic Design degree at Auburn. And she fell in love with it. "Switching from a more promising career path in Graphic Design to...