The charm of passalong plants is everlasting. These are plants which have survived in our gardens for many years as they are shared gardener to gardener. I did not realize I, too, was a member of the passalong plant club until I read “Passalong Plants” by Steve Bender (aka The Grumpy Gardene…
Crystal Barnett has been a teacher for 22 years. However, that isn’t her only passion, she says.
Years ago when fall school started at the end of August, I considered the Fourth of July to be the mid point of summer. Since school begins much earlier for our children, the Fourth of July is almost the end of summer. We will be shaking our heads about where summer went.
Tomeka Thomas has a vision for every part of her home. Each room has a purpose, a reason, a flow — and each is more dazzling than the last. Listen to her explain her inspiration.
I’ve been surveying my domain lately — because I don’t get out of the house much anymore — and I have questions.
Upholstery is a popular element of interior design. With so many new fabric options, deciding to reupholster furniture may seem overwhelming.
The callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) made its appearance in the United States in the 1900s when it was imported from Asia to improve the health of our common pear, which was prone to fire blight. A cultivar is a variety produced by selective breeding — often to solve a problem or add a charac…
It all started when Brigitte Miller came down with COVID, and spent a lot of time looking at house pictures. She realized she wanted something different … something bold … something uplifting.
Craig and Brigitte Miller take us on a tour of their vibrant Anniston home for the 2022 Spring Home and Garden section.
“Plant parents” have been popping up regularly since the start of the pandemic, and a slowdown is nowhere near in sight. Though the practice of staying home more often has increased this blooming hobby, many newcomers have questions and concerns about how to jump in and care for houseplants.
To the joy of some and horror of others, wallpaper is back in style!
“Velvet is a very misunderstood fabric. It is soft, breathable and very comfortable,” said Scott Skinner, owner and interior designer at STS Decorating & Design.
Heath Burr owns Heath Chimney Services and has a few recommendations about fire safety as we move into a colder season.
You could say the kitchen is the heart of Chad and Stacy Pearson’s new home in White Plains — specifically, the kitchen lights.
Photos of Chad and Stacy Pearson's home in White Plains.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, the United States averages some 10,000 thunderstorms, 5,000 floods, 1,300 tornadoes and two Atlantic hurricanes, as well as widespread droughts and wildfires each year. Check out these recommendations to prepare your home and fam…
Flooring is hot right now — like lava. Brittney Owen Jones, flooring manager at Webb Concrete’s Webb Flooring in Pell City, shared her expertise on the trends she is seeing in the industry.
As we get closer to the summer, some folks may be considering installing a swimming pool to help keep cool during the dog days of summer. Carrie Adams of Marie’s Pool Store in Anniston recommends that homeowners and potential buyers familiarize themselves with rules and laws regarding instal…
As the weather warms up, many people will be spending more time enjoying their porches. Some will choose to enclose their porches, in order to keep out bugs and other “critters.” We spoke with Eugene L. Evans, Jr., of Evans Manufacturing Company in Anniston, about the process of screening an…
We may be living in a “new normal,” but certain traditions continue, including the Southern weekend respite: game day tailgating.
Alex Hechart, who grew up in Anniston, recently started a home design service with her mother, Donna Woodfin. Based in Birmingham, “Home with Hechart” offers design services as well as a shopping website for home goods.
When Clancy and Colton Brown were house-shopping, they were drawn to a 100-year old farmhouse on a road that linked the city where she grew up (Jacksonville) with the town where he grew up (Alexandria).
At first glance, the world of ceiling fans may not seem very diverse, but there are multiple new trends in the world of ceiling fans.
