Life + Culture

35th Anniversary of the 1989 Tornado

Rising out of destruction stronger and better Article by Amy Bailey It was November 15, 1989, I was a 6th grade student at Whitesburg Middle School. I was in the after school care program, but because the weather was getting bad and I lived less than a 2 minute walk from the school, they let me walk home. French horn in one hand that toggled my 5 ft frame making me lean to the right. I noticed it wasn't raining or lightening but the sky was eery unlike anything I had seen before. A mixture of...

Food + Beverage

Craft Coffee Trail

The best part of waking up Article by Hannah Kanfer November brings with it cool weather and earlier nights—the perfect time to curl up with a nice cup of coffee. With the sound of crunchy leaves underfoot and Thanksgiving just around the corner, autumn is officially in full swing. The aroma of fresh roasted coffee beans from Huntsville's oldest coffee shop fills the crisp downtown air. If you are looking for the best drip coffee in town, it is hard to top a blend from The Kaffeklastch, but...

Food + Beverage

Favorite Thanksgiving Sides

Article and Photography by Jeanne Allen- Legend Realty My favorite side is broccoli casserole because my mom used to make it.  Brandy Smith- Renasant Bank A few years ago I wanted to learn to make apple pie, so my friend Anne planned to come teach me how her mother made them. Some ladies in the neighborhood heard about it and joined us. It has become our tradition to get together and make pies for Thanksgiving now, and its nice to have a little piece Anne's mom with us on the holidays...

Local Services

Grateful For Your Service

How Eagle Rising veteran consultants are leaving a lasting impact on veterans and their families Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Nadia Kidd As we sat around the kitchen table of Dwayne and Leila Moorehouse, founders of Eagle Rising, one word stood out during our conversation-passion. With a combined 34 years of service and 4 tours serving in the Army, the Moorehouses undoubtedly have a passion for their country, their family as they raise two daughters, and the veterans who call upon...

Arts + Culture

Wonder Women

An artistic look at the legacy of 3 Huntsville women and how they have blessed this community Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Artwork by Blair Newman When thinking about the season of giving and thankfulness, three women came to mind who have been instrumental in shaping philanthropy in this city. Their work, their values, their integrity are inspirations for us all. In fact, they are our super heroes of Huntsville. With that in mind we commissioned artist Blair Newman to capture each...

Style + Beauty

Alabama Made: mb greene

Designer Mary Beth Greene creates beautiful handbags for all occasions Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Caroline Broome What inspired you to create mb greene? Mb greene started with a question, “Do you have a bag line?”. I was a showroom rep traveling Alabama and Mississippi selling products such as jewelry, candles, clothing, etc. to mom and pop boutiques. The bag category was popular among the buyers in my territory but also the other reps in the southeast were getting similar...

Travel

Serene Sonoma

Wine country offers so much more beyond the glass Article and Photography by Amy Bailey Rolling hills, world class vineyards, an idyllic downtown plaza, award winning cuisine, and family friendly activities make Sonoma a destination for any age. Spring is the most trafficked time to visit Sonoma and Napa, however many say the months of September, October and November are the most beautiful. Bordered on the east by the Mayacamas Mountain range and on the west by the dramatic Pacific coastline...

Health + Wellness

100 Years Young

Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Nadia Kidd Growing up in the 1920's on a dairy farm in rural Illinois, Louise Garmen had her happy times, and inevitably her share of trials. From war and loss to new inventions and world travel, at 104 years old, Louise tells us her secrets to living a long, healthy life.  What is your favorite decade?  The 1950's.  While my husband was gone to the war, his grandmother came to stay with me and my girls. I had never had a grandmother figure and I...

Professional Services

Kids In Business

These young entrepreneurs are inspiring and inventive Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Nadia Kidd To be a kid with a billion ideas is one thing, to be kid who brings those ideas to fruition is quite another. We have been so inspired by these three local kidpreneurs. Their ingenuity and ambition is infectious!   Charlie Tabereaux, Pace Kicks Website: pacekickssocial.com Instagram: @pacekicks_shoes What inspired you to start your own business at such a young age? I don’t...

Food + Beverage

Sugar Pusher

Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Joe Davis What inspired you to begin your tiny food quest? I actually never intended to start making tiny food! I was already seeing some success as a food content creator when the wonderful folks at Real Mini World reached out and offered to send me a tiny oven to try. I was surprised to learn quite quickly that tiny food content was something people REALLY wanted to see, and it took off from there! What is your favorite petit food item to create...