Style + Beauty

Men's Holiday Style

Oxford Street Menswear shares seasonal staples for elevated style Article by Malik Arafat Holiday parties, family photos, and festive gatherings will have you upping your wardrobe game this season. We've rounded up some men's style staples from Oxford Street Menswear that will elevate any look to have you looking and feeling your best for the holidays.   Upton Luxe by Johnston and Murphey This J&M 175th Anniversary Upton Coat is made from an ultrasoft blend of wool and cashmere for a rich...

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...

Local Services

Holiday Gift Guide

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Food + Beverage

In the Holiday Spirit

A toast to iconic elixirs and holiday magic Article by Angela Panzica | Photography by Geo Stout @geophoco Stella’s Elixir Lounge is turning five this December, and their new menu celebrates half a decade of their most alluring elixirs. Opened at the end of 2020 on the tail end of a pandemic, Stella’s quickly became a downtown staple for elevated nightlife. With each season, they've introduced new cocktails, but in honor of this milestone anniversary, they're bringing back the most iconic...

Arts + Culture

Poet Laureate Angela Jones

Expressions of grief through writing Article by Javacia Harris Bowser Four years ago, Ashley M. Jones made history as she became Alabama’s first Black and youngest poet laureate. That same year, however, she experienced a devastating personal loss—the sudden and unexpected passing of her beloved father.   Released in September 2025 by Hub City Press, Lullaby for the Grieving marks Jones’ fourth and most intimate poetry collection yet. Through this work, she delves into the many layers of...

Shopping

Sweet Holidays Alabama

Dogwood Hill's Jennifer Hunt gets you ready to celebrate Article and Photography by When Dogwood Hill creator Jennifer Hunt married 20 years ago, she absolutely loved sending Christmas cards. In those early years, she was on a mission for their card to be different from everyone else’s. Nothing fancy—just unique, something that felt like them. Every fall, she would find myself at the local stationery shop, collaborating with the lovely ladies there to create something from scratch. One...

Home + Design

Get Cozy In Alabama Cotton

The story behind Alabama grown Red Land Cotton and their organically made sheets Article by Amy Bailey The Red Land Cotton story begins on the Yeager family farm in Moulton, Alabama, where their cotton has been grown for 3 generations. In 2016, Mark Yeager had the idea of doing something MORE with his cotton. He had the idea to make bedsheets that would be from his cotton made entirely in the USA. He asked his daughter Anna to be his partner in the venture and the rest is history! Red Land...