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 »
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Tag Archives: Downtown
Faceless {Future} Development?
…Wanted to share some recent activity that’s been keeping me up at night. I’m fascinated. And wondering where it will all lead, what it means … Read more »
Friday Photo: Fading Fast
The Thomas Jefferson Hotel (later renamed the Cabana Hotel) was opened in 1929, at the height of Birmingham’s ”Magic” era; however, the 19-story building has been … Read more »
Friday Photo: Bound To Make You Smile
Have you stepped inside Jim Reed Books lately? The “Museum of Fond Memories” awaits your curious spirit… And a place such as this is bound to … Read more »
Friday Photo: An urban park
Perhaps you’ve seen this image before, as it was captured several months ago (via my iPhone, no less!) during an outing with my two little … Read more »
fall isn’t just for football
No, my friends. With the cooler air and falling leaves comes all kinds of fun things to do in and around the Magic City. Here … Read more »
friday photo – lady in red
support local restaurants = support the lyric
On Thursday, August 18, one of Birmingham’s most notable vacant landmarks will be open for the public to see. As part of the 2nd Annual … Read more »
friday photo
friday photo – meet me under the clock
On the last leg of our whirlwind honeymoon that included Sonoma, Point Reyes, Tomales Bay, Muir Woods and, finally, San Francisco, my sweet new husband … Read more »
magic city joy ride
Future Magic City tourists, pack your fanny packs and lace up those walking shoes. You just may have a chance to really explore Birmingham! Mayor William Bell … Read more »
tuesday tune – coming home
Quite a few of those closest to me questioned my level of sanity when I announced that I’d be taking off for a long weekend … Read more »
and again i say, paint the town, birmingham! paint it RED!
Listen, people. I’ve already made the plug. You should, by now, know the details. Consider this a friendly reminder… Advance tickets won’t last. … Read more »
prize2thefuture contest heats up
Well over 1,000 entries were submitted for the much talked about Prize2TheFuture contest that will award Birmingham’s “Next Big Thing”. Now that group of great ideas has … Read more »
wednesday link – paint the town red!!
Next Saturday. Downtown Birmingham. Loft District, to be exact. Digital Art splashed on anything that will stand still. Street Entertainment. 44′ Dome with DJs spinning … Read more »
itty bitty magic city scavenger hunt
How did I miss this?! For twelve years running The Birmingham News has published a fun, interactive, get-out-and-explore-Birmingham, good ole’ scavenger hunt. This year’s muse? Railroad Park. … Read more »
guide to spring in birmingham
You’ve already heard me go ga-ga over Spring’s arrival, so I won’t drone on with my melodious spirit… I will, however, share with you my … Read more »
friday photo
I just so happen to remember exactly where I was this time last year. (Well, a year ago this Monday.) Sweet Pea and I headed … Read more »
a year in birmingham – part two
(Summing up a year in Birmingham…Part Two) I can’t get enough of… …Rojo’s Chipotle Pork & Mushroom Burrito. I have my friend Harold to thank. It … Read more »
a year in birmingham – part one
To commemorate our first year in Birmingham, I’ve spent the last few weeks reflecting on the people, places and “quaint little finds” that have made … Read more »