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A Timeless ‘Fren-glish Cottage’

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

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Layered Landscape in Vestavia Hills

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

Quiche Lorraine with Apple-Smoked Bacon

The Parisian brunch staple. Perfect for a make-ahead lunch.

10 Garden Favorites for Birmingham Summer Blooms

Grow heat-tolerant, pollinator plants in Birmingham. Learn to grow coneflowers, zinnias, and milkweeds to keep bees and butterflies buzzing through fall.

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.

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.

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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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GLS Supply – 25 Years of Bringing Dream Kitchens & Baths to Life

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