Just to be clear - as this post’s title may be a bit misleading - Birmingham is not fading. Hardly. And there are those that make it their … Read more »
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Category Archives: Artisans
Home is where this ode is.
A lot of people ask me about Birmingham. As a result, I suppose I’ve unconsciously created my own little elevator pitch for the Magic City, after answering … Read more »
Birmingham: A child’s view
Did you happen to know that there is the sweetest, most colorful, most delightful little children’s book about our own, iconic Birmingham? This is not … Read more »
Friday Photo: In Tension
Yes, that’s a stack of coffee stirrers. Coffee stirrers which have, in fact, been carefully woven into sturdy little webs that are being quilted together (quite literally as I type, … Read more »
Magic City Chatroom: A Brilliant Space
If you happen to be walking along Birmingham Green this week (which I highly recommend you do), be sure to peer inside the vacant building on … Read more »
Magic City Chatroom: The Green Seed
In a past life, I was, like, a most righteous hiphop star, complete with entourage and platinum everything. But lo’, I am but a mother of … Read more »
Friday Photo: Winged Victory
Football season is upon us. Hallelujah. Amen. But that’s not really the point of today’s post. In fact, today’s #FridayPhoto highlights one of Birmingham’s public treasures … Read more »
Made: Earthborn Studios
Tena Payne knows clay. She lives it, breathes it, and (quite literally) shapes it in to incredibly unique and functional pottery products that are used by … Read more »
Lawd, yes. Introducing: my new Southern staple.
When I was but a young ‘belle, preparing for my trip down the aisle, my sweet mother informed me that she had taken out a lifetime … Read more »
Magic City Chatroom: Martie Duncan, Food Network Star
Y’all know I love a good party. And I love food. Marry the two, put ‘em on a Southern table, and it’s a match made … Read more »
Magic City Chatroom: Brooke Fleming {City Arts Boutique}
Less than one mile from our North Crestwood home (just down the hill and over the railroad tracks), there is the most incredible little gallery/boutique/art studio. It sits gracefully … Read more »
For the Art Lover In Me…
This past weekend, Boss and I were honored to take part in a magnificent celebration that included a crowd of Birmingham friends, a pair of … Read more »
Made: {Olive & Jane Millinery}
Pardon the morbid nature of this thought but, when I die I want to be buried wearing a fabulous hat. If you know me personally, … Read more »
It’s not supposed to be this good.
Somebody get me a tissue. Birmingham is making Mama so proud. I can’t even believe that, within the last three weeks, all bloody hell/fire/brimstone of … Read more »
Connect with art, this weekend
This. All weekend. Downtown, in Linn Park. FREE. Swarming with artists/foodies/musicians/locals/visitors/kids of all ages…basically, everyone you most want to be around, outdoors, during one of the … Read more »
Paint the Town Red returns…bigger, better, brighter.
This Saturday evening the streets and buildings of Birmingham’s Loft District will light up…literally. The 4th annual Paint the Town Red, an event that draws … Read more »
Home, sweet home.
Each year I get the very special opportunity to travel back to Charleston and join the team that produces the Charleston Wine + Food Festival. … Read more »
Friday Photo: Now Playing in Woodlawn
Here’s a shot captured at the new and oh-so-lovely, City Arts Boutique, located in Woodlawn. Come “Sip n’ See” for yourself, tonight, from 5-7p.m. Local … Read more »
Cause: An Idea From the Sea Named Captain Magee
Birmingham native J.W. Butts needs your help. Really, he just wants your money… You see, the 25-year-old artist is promoting this Kickstarter campaign, with the hopes that he … Read more »
Friday Photo: Brewing Up Business in Avondale
There’s quite a lot brewing over in Avondale these days. Have you felt it? We sure have. Let’s see… We’ve been enjoying every inch of the newly renovated Avondale Park, … Read more »