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Sumner Starling Designs the Rooms She’d Always Wanted

The designer transforms a complete blank slate into a masterclass of rich jewel tones, storied fabrics, and casual elegance.

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Stunning Restoration of a Fire-Ravaged 1939 Historic Home

Discover how Hank Long, Pat Hiden, and Francis Bryant beautifully restored a fire-damaged 1939 Mountain Brook landmark for the Welden family.

The Azalea That Launched Callaway Gardens

The Rare Wildflower and the Two Dreamers Who Created a Southern Sanctuary.

Layered Landscape in Vestavia Hills

Architecture and garden become one with integrated outdoor spaces that welcome guests and unfold into a serene backyard retreat.

Birmingham Georgian Home with Mountain Views

For a couple returning to Birmingham, architect Scott Carlisle and designer Sumner Starling crafted a home where every room commands a view.

A Timeless ‘Fren-glish Cottage’

Inside a "New Old House" Filled with European Antiques, Old-World Style, and Custom Textures

The Design Team Building Character

How designer Anna Harris, her husband, Brooks Harris, and architect Jeremy Corkern collaborate to create old-world and energetic homes for real life.

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Travel Guide: Callaway Resort & Gardens

Just a little over two hours from Birmingham, Callaway Resort & Gardens makes an easy weekend or day trip.

The Return of Café BMA

Learn about Kathy G & Company's triumphant return to the Birmingham Museum of Art. Explore Café BMA for French dishes during the Monet to Matisse exhibit.

4 Famous 30A Recipes to Bring South Walton to Your Kitchen

From a spicy watermelon cocktail to a towering "Mile High" Key Lime Pie, we’ve curated a 4-course "Beachside Dinner."

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Tips + Favorite Recipes from a Birmingham Expert

Here’s how small changes in what you eat can help you feel better — and why one local dietitian says food truly can heal.

A Wellness-Inspired Sanctuary in a 1920s Home

Designers Sumner Starling and Anne Hurley, with architect Paul Bates, strike a balance between historic character and understated elegance.

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