Arts + Culture

Get Inked

A Q&A with Anna Husband, owner of tattoo parlor, The Gilded Moth Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Nadia Kidd When you think of tattoo parlors visions of dark rooms with fluorescent flickering lights may come to mind, but the moment you set foot in The Gilded Moth you feel like you are in a spa. Beautifully curated, The Gilded Moth is owned by Anna Husband with the idea to create an environment that evokes artistry and calmness, instead of intimidation and uneasiness. This tattoo parlor...

April 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Judging Alabama

Advice from two of Alabama's most respected and successful judges Article by Sarah Buechler | Photography by Nadia Kidd Sitting down with two Alabama judges, Justice Sarah Stewart and Judge Karen Hall, proves not only inspiring but food for the soul.    Justice Sarah Stewart “Managing your own expectations versus managing what’s expected of you.”  Justice Sarah Stewart offers this as the number one key to being a successful woman.  Justice Stewart wanted it all coming up through her...

April 2024

Arts + Culture

Books To Read Now

Porch reads, beach reads, and plane reads Article and Photography by With summer approaching, it's time to start making a list of books to read. Whether you need a porch read, a beach read, a plane read, or something illustrated that will fuel your daydreaming, here are 5 book recommendations we love. 1. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig  - A great plane read. 2. The Women by Kristin Hannah  - An empowering, 'can't put it down' read. 3. Five Years From Now by Paige Toon  - A...

April 2024

Entertainment

Huntsville's Soulful Siren

Musician, Singer, Songwriter Victoria Jones Releases A Vinyl Article by Amy Bailey Huntsville's own soulful siren Victoria Jones keeps telling stories through music and songwriting. She is currently partnering with Leesta Vall Recording Studio in Brooklyn, New York to release a vinyl comprised of LIVE performed singles.   What inspires your songwriting? Life, love and my faith inspire my songwriting; I’m also very much inspired by other people’s stories.   What was the inspiration for...

April 2024

Travel

Saint Tropez

A Solo Female Journey To France's Cote D'Azur Article and Photography by Amy Bailey You Were Never Told St Tropez Is Paradise?   - Karl Lagerfeld   Something beautiful happened when I let go of my nervousness about traveling solo - my sense of sight, sound and smell heightened and I became acutely aware of everything around me. When you travel by yourself you are much more in tune with your environment. You notice more, you take in more. On my first solo trip to France, I felt like a child...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

7 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self

"Don't take criticism from someone you would never take advice from" and other life lessons Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Clark Dunn Even if we live in gratitude for our life and how we got where we are today, there are always lessons we learn along the way that for just a moment we wish we could back in time, find our twenty year old self, and give them a big pep talk with these nuggets of wisdom. There are many things I wish I could tell my younger self. As I sit here in this moment...

April 2024

Style + Beauty

Spring Assets

Invest in local style this season in these pastels, tweeds, suits, and dresses Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Nadia Kidd Ella Reese is wearing a Buddy Love suit, Dolce Vita shoes, and Diff eyewear from Envy Boutique.       Sophie is wearing a hot pink tweed dress from Serendipity. Sunglasses and bag from Caley Paige.         Jahria is wearing a pink and white tweed short suit from Envy Boutique. Necklace and sunglasses from Caley Paige. Bag from Monkees.         Sophie is...

March 2024

Wellness

Invest In Your Health

Tips from fitness expert Laken Moore, owner of StretchLab Article by Laken Moore Taking care of your physical and mental wellness is a journey, not a checklist! Creating consistency is what will secure your investment. 1. Manage Stress - Find ways to offload and lower your stress. Mentally for me this looks like getting up before my family on the weekdays so I can meditate or spend 10 mins in solitude. Physically for me this means assisted stretching 1x a week. Find what works for you, today...

March 2024

Beauty

5 Ways To Invest In Your Wardrobe

Celebrity Stylist And Native Huntsvillian Annie Heyward Shares How To Curate Your Closet Article by Annie Heyward   When you look good, you feel good.  When we dress with intention and thoughtfully curate our outfit for the day, we will undoubtedly feel more confident in our skin! Taking the time to polish and refine your look by accessorizing; adding the finishing touches will help elevate your outfit overall and add visual impact. When we love how we look, we feel more empowered in our...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Invest In Your Future

Building wealth for tomorrow starts today Article by Sarah Buechler   Why did you get into the business? As a 3rd generation advisor, I grew up watching and hearing about personal investing and insurance.  I saw how my grandfather and father helped people manage their financial successes, failure, and encouraged clients to keep investing.     What are some of the biggest changes that you have seen over that combined experience? I would say mostly access.  When my grandfather...

March 2024