Arts + Culture

Landman

Huntsville's Mayor Battle talks land acquisitions, Space Command, Eli Lilly, art, and his love for this city Article by Erin Coggins | Photography by Tamika Watford “If you are not growing, you are dying.”    And Huntsville is definitely growing.   The city has grown more than 3,011 acres in 2025, annexing more acres than in any year since 2008. The largest of these land acquisitions in July included more than 1,000 acres in Morgan and Marshall counties, as well as a 686.46-acre site north...

Style + Beauty

Like Fine Wine

Some of Huntsville's finest showcase style and sophistication across the city Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Tamika Watford   Poppy and Parliament Linda: Gold and black brocade coat dress @ shopsilhouette ; Valentina Pearl Drop Earrings $66.00  @serendipityhouseofstyle ; French Kande Angélique Triple Strand Pearls Silver Necklace Gold $392.00  @serendipityhouseofstyle Pat: Peter Cohen Paris Plisse Parachute Pant $792 @shopcarriagehouse ; Peter Cohen Paris Plisse Wed Top...

Travel

Treehouse in the Clouds

Discover Bolt Farm luxury resort nestled in the mountains of Tennessee Article by Amy Bailey Imagine the most dreamy treehouse you would have loved to play in as a child, now imagine this treehouse situated on a secret bluff immersed among mountains, trees, and nature. In Irish folklore tales of an enchanted glen known as Tirnanog, hidden from the prying eyes of the world became lore told by storytellers and grandparents, reminding the people of Ireland of the enduring magic that dwells in the...

Food + Beverage

Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Dip

Article by Annie Campbell | Photography by Robby Lozano This Dubai chocolate strawberry dip mimics a Dubai chocolate bar. Velvety chocolate pudding, intensified with the addition of melted chocolate chips, is topped with a crunchy, toasted kataifi and pistachio layer, and served with whole strawberries for dipping. This is the perfect Valentine's Day treat whether you're staying in for date night, girl's night at the house, or even if you just want to sit on the couch and indulge all on your...

Arts + Culture

Forever In A Letter

A love story that began with a letter Article by Casey Creque and Susan Rogers Before text messages, before email, before love could be reduced to a glowing screen and phrases like “Netflix and chill,” there were letters. Real ones. Written by hand, folded with care, sealed with hope. Love letters were once the quiet architecture of romance, carrying longing across oceans and time zones, and sometimes across an entire lifetime. During World War II, young girls and college-aged women were...

Health + Wellness

Talk Lovely To Me

How we speak to ourselves matters Article by Stephanie Cashin You talk to yourself more than anyone else ever will. The question isn’t whether you’re listening- it’s whether the voice sounds like love. Self-affirmations aren’t about lying to yourself or pretending everything is fine. They’re about choosing a tone.  The same way you’d never speak to someone you love with cruelty, urgency, or contempt, self-talk asks us to offer that same tenderness inward . And still, self-affirmations have...

Food + Beverage

Sweet Treat Trail

A treat guide for sweet lovers Article by Casey Creque Red Velvet Cheesecake- Old Town Stock House Old Town Stock House has a revolving list of desserts that are a real treat for the senses, and close to the top of that list is the Red Velvet Cheesecake. It is beautifully crafted and so rich and decadent, and it is the perfect Valentine's Day, or any day, treat! Almond Croissant- Le Macaron The French know what they're doing when it comes to pastries, and Le Macaron is no exception...

Shopping

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Local gifts for the ones you love Article and Photography by With Love by Noella $75+ From soft pastels to timeless whites, each bouquet is thoughtfully designed to capture life’s most beautiful moments. With the option to add a treat or gift alongside flowers and a personal love note of your own, this is a complete, thoughtful way to send love to your Valentine anywhere in the country.  David Yurman Blue Topaz from Loring&Co @Loringandco This 18k gold Blue Topaz and Diamond ring is an...

Arts + Culture

Coming Home

Huntsville local actress Haddie Mac comes home to perform for the city that built her Article by Casey Creque When we asked ten-year-old Haddie Mac about her dreams just a few short months ago, she quickly responded that one day she hoped to perform in her hometown, sharing her love of theatre with friends and family in real time. Now, as a young actress who has performed across America and Asia in Broadway productions, that dream has come full circle. Haddie is heading home to Huntsville as...

Life + Culture

Language of Love

Martha Lynn Coon's relationship with her non-verbal Daughter Henny is one long experiment in presence Article by Martha Lynn Coon As an English teacher, there are few things I love more than precise language. Every day, I open my high school classes with a one-word check-in, a small but mighty challenge for students to determine exactly how they feel that day. What one word reflects the multitudes that young people hold at any given moment? It’s hard to sum up anything with just a word, but...