Picks

Picks

  • Apr 1
    2010

    PRODUCED BY ELIZABETH BEELER 

    Just for fun
    Make a playful, lighthearted statement in a family or children’s room with bright colors, bold accents and funky patterns.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    Lee Industries apartment sofa 3009-11                               Miles pendant
    HARMONY LANDING                                                                 STRAY DOG DESIGNS
    2925  18th St. S.                                                                     1.866.478.7297
    205.871.0585 • harmonylanding.com                                        straydogdesigns.com

     

    Refined Rustic
    Give a nod to mod with this urban vintage take on country style.

    Cooper’s small draftsman stool W 2498
    WISTERIA
    800.320.9757 • wisteria.com

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Understated elegance
    Go classic yet approachable. These timeless favorites will never go out fashion.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Palacek aqua ginko 6434-79w pillow                                         Christine tall round side table
    GREENBRIER FURNITURE INC.                                                        RICHARD TUBBS INTERIORS
    1493 Montgomery Hwy.                                                                  2829 2nd Ave. S.
    205.822-7456 greenbrierfurniture.net                                           205.324.7613

     

    Find more great home design picks in our April issue!



     

    by Abigail Millwood 

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  • Feb 1
    2010

    Valentine Picks
    Shopping and style guru Lindsey Ellis Beatty shares what’s on her wish list this Valentine’s Day. Here's what you didn't see in the magazine ...
    COMPILED BY LINDSEY ELLIS BEATTY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEAN ALLSOPP

    A pretty oven mitt to whip up something sweet with my sweetie, $12
    WILLIAMS-SONOMA
    211 Summit Blvd.
    Birmingham, AL 35243
    205.970.4101


     

    Thymes red cherie springy body wash, $20, body lotion, $31,
    and body cream, $31

    THREE SHEETS
    2904 18th St. S.
    Homewood, AL 35209
    205.871.2337

     

     

     

     

    A pair of fabulous heart(-ish) earrings, $104
    THEODORA
    2821 18th St. S.
    Homewood, AL 35209
    205.879.0335

     

     

     

    Breakfast in bed on this tray, $128
    LEAF & PETAL
    Botanical Gardens
    2512 Lane Park Rd.
    Birmingham, AL 35223
    205.877.3030


      

     

     

    A bouquet of roses in a modern horn vase, $35
    A'MANO
    2707 Culver Rd.
    Birmingham, AL 35223
    205.871.9093

     

     

     

     

    Wood love, heart and peace rings, $7.99 each
    LEAF & PETAL

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    A cute and comfy Lilly Pulitzer nightgown, $59
    THE LINGERIE SHOPPE
    2402 Montevallo Rd.
    Birmingham, AL 35223
    205.871.8994

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    A lavish Jane Carr scarf, $275
    ETC. JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES
    2421 Montevallo Rd.
    Birmingham, AL 35223
    205.871.6747 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    A one-of-a-kind Lulu Frost locket, $425
    ETC. JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES

    by Abigail Millwood 

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  • Jan 1
    2010


    Thank family, friends and out-of-town guests for being a part of your special day with these Alabama-inspired goodies


    FOR FAMILY

    Wine glasses with engraved Birmingham city scene $20.95 and acrylic monogrammed ice bucket $30
    PAPER AFFAIR
    2800 Cahaba Village Plz.
    Birmingham, AL 35243
    205.977.2257 • paperaffair.com

    Vulcan pewter wine stopper $17.99
    VULCAN PARK AND MUSEUM GIFT SHOP
    1701 Valley View Dr.
    Birmingham, AL 35209
    205.933.1409

    Morgan Creek Vulcan Muscadine Wine $12.99
    WESTERN WINE SHOP
    2717 Culver Rd.
    Mountain Brook, AL 35223
    205.879.1745

     

    FOR GROOMSMEN

    One day of sport driving lessons at Barber's Driving School starting at $1,795 (for a complete list of prices, visit porschedriving.com), Barber Motorsport shot glass made on HAAS machine $30 and Barber Motorsport hat $20
    BARBER MOTORSPORT MUSEUM
    6030 Barber Motorsport Pkwy.
    Leeds, AL 35094
    205.699.7275 • barbermuseum.org

    Toasts and Tributes by John Bridges and Bryan Curtis $28
    BROOKS BROTHERS
    2000 Riverchase Galleria
    Birmingham, AL 35244
    205.985.9898 • brooksbrothers.com

    Riedel champagne tumblers (set of two glasses) $19.99 and Nautica fold-out duffel bag $22.50
    MACY’S
    614 Brookwood Vlg.
    Birmingham, AL 35209
    205.868.2600 • macys.com

    Gloria Ferrer Sparkling Wine $21
    WESTERN WINE SHOP

    10 x 25 digital camera binoculars $24.99
    STEIN MART
    652 Montgomery Hwy.
    Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
    205.823.0686 • steinmart.com

     

    FOR BRIDESMAIDS

    Canvas bags $9-15 and monogram $10
    SMITH'S VARIETY
    2715 Culver Rd.
    Mountain Brook, AL 35223
    205.871.0841 • smithsvarietyshop.com

    Manicure and pedicure $32
    MAJESTIC NAILS
    4274 Cahaba Heights Ct., Ste. 110
    Birmingham, AL
    205.968.8001

    Supersoft nightgown in pink $34.50
    GAP
    214 Summit Blvd., Ste. 150
    Birmingham, AL 35243
    205.298.0363 • gap.com

    Procession pearl earrings $240
    SUNDANCE CATALOG
    800.422.2770 • sundancecatalog.com

    Historic Photos of Birmingham $40
    THE ALABAMA BOOKSMITH
    2626 19th Pl. S.
    Homewood, AL 35209
    205.870.4242 • alabamabooksmith.com

    Bellini Canella $17
    WESTERN WINE SHOP

    Find gift ideas for college friends, out-of-town visitors and more in our January issue on newsstands now! 

    by Abigail Millwood 

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  • Nov 1
    2009


    Find the perfect present for everyone on your list
    this season.

    COMPILED BY LANE GREGORY
    PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEAN ALLSOPP
      


    For Her:

    14-karat white gold necklace with 1.08-carat diamonds
    and 1.39-carat rubies
    $3,100
    DIAMONDS DIRECT
    2800 Cahaba Village Plz.
    Birmingham, AL 35243
    205.201.7400


    Mom Agendas, $37.95-$46.95
    PAPER AFFAIR

    2800 Cahaba Village Pl., Ste. 175
    Birmingham, AL 35243
    205.977.2257



    Thymes Indigenous Tamarind Lychee home fragrance mist $18, reed diffuser $64, votive $13 and Verbena 9- oz. bamboo candle $27; gift cards and spa services also available
    SANTA FE DAY SPA
    611 Doug Baker Blvd., Ste. 214
    Birmingham, AL 35242
    205.408.7221






    For Him:

    CAO cigars with “Seed to Soul” DVD $47.50

    THE BRIARY
    609 Oak Grove Rd.
    Homewood, AL 35209
    205.942.9001



    Luciano Barbera cashmere scarf $315,

    Altea wool & acrylic scarf $75
    SHAIA’S
    2818 18th St. S.
    Homewood, AL 35209
    205.871.1312




    Leather saddlebag briefcase $559
    SEIBELS
    2927 18th St. S.
    Homewood, AL 35209
    205.879.3558
     
     
     








    Find more great picks for kids, hostesses and more in this month's issue—on newsstands now! 
    by Abigail Millwood 

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