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A Home Full of Hope

Inside Emily Lassiter’s Home

Simply put, our goal is to build lasting relationships with our clients in order to be their real estate resource for life.

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INSIDE 10 Contenders Collective - Bham Boss Babes 16 Schoolhouse Rock - Cornerstone Schools 18 10 Most Expensive Homes for Sale - In the Birmingham Area 24 A Night at the Oscars - Hosted by Mitchell’s Place 26 One Yard at a Time 30 James Bond Gala - ROAR 32 A Home Full of Hope - Inside Emily Lassiter’s Home 38 Mardis Gras on the Mountain - Hosting by Easterseals 40 Mardis Gras Casino Night - An ALANA PAC Fundraiser 42 Building Dreams Gala - Benefiting Kids Play Alabama 44 The ADDYS 46 Wine-O-Logy - Wine Night 47 Mix-O-Logy - Birmingham Restaurant Week 48 Foundation Ball - Rotoract Club of Birmingham 50 Feast of Hope - Community Food Bank 52 Birmingham Heart Ball - Hosted by the Heart Association

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We are now seeing patients in office for appointments! We are taking every precaution necessary to keep you and us safe during this time.

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Cosmetic

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At Dermatology & Skin Care Our practice can help you with Our Skin Bar Boutique carries Center of Birmingham, we offer all of your skin care needs, many lines including EltaMD, cosmetic procedures such including diagnosis and SkinMedica, SkinCeuticals, as Botox, Dysport, Laser Hair treatment of skin cancer, acne, CeraVe, St Tropez, Revision, Removal, Juvederm, Sculptra, dry skin, eczema, dermatitis, Latisse, and more. The Skin Microneedling, Fraxel, and keratosis pilaris, psoriasis and Bar is open during business VBeam. Many other esthetic rosacea to name a few. hours and you do not need an procedures are offered such appointment to shop for your as facials, microdermabrasion, skin care products or gifts. Gift chemical peels, and dermaplane certificates are also available. to meet all of your cosmetic Dermatology & Skin Care Center of Birmingham needs. (205) 978-3336 2470 Rocky Ridge Road 2021 bhamdermatology.com

HOW MUCH DOES THAT COST?

What Does Your Bedroom Color Say About You?

(Compared to last year)

According to House Beautiful and Texas Professional Painting

TWO STORY ADDITION NATIONAL AVERAGE COST $175,00

BEIGE

NAVY BLUE

last year = $155,00

BATHROOM REMODEL NATIONAL AVERAGE COST $18,000 last year = $16,000

Beige is imbued with a certain sense of substance and stability. Beige lovers appreciate the subtlety of the color, enjoying the soft warmth it conveys.

A blue room represents a mature, sophisticated individual. Friends and family enjoy being around you because you’re fun but also extremely loyal. Blue lovers are totally dedicated to the color. You prefer the shades that feel like the descending twilight hours— quiet, peaceful and thoughtful.

RED

LIGHT BLUE

BASEMENT REMODEL NATIONAL AVERAGE COST $22,000 last year = $18,000

WOOD REPLACEMENT WINDOW NATIONAL AVERAGE COST $850 last year = $650

MINOR KITCHEN REMODEL

Red is an intense color, and that’s exactly the type of person it depicts. If you have red walls, you’re prone to sending mixed signals to people and like to leave them wondering.

Lighter blues are always associated with the sky and water—clean, clear, open and expansive would describe the way you like to feel in your surroundings.

NATIONAL AVERAGE COST $16,500

GRAY

CONCRETE DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT

PINK

last year = $650

NATIONAL AVERAGE COST $6 per sq. foot last year = $6 per sq. foot

Even though pink is descended from the mother color’of red, it is less ardent and demanding of attention and more inclined to romance and tenderness. The softer the pink, the gentler one is. However, if your room is hot pink, you’re bold and not afraid to break the rules a little.

Although some people may label you as boring, you’re not. You enjoy modesty and don’t need a plethora of material items to be happy. Gray doesn’t demand or always need the promise of excitement, but does crave contentment and stability.

ATTIC BEDROOM CONVERSION

NATIONAL AVERAGE COST $40,000 last year = $20,000

NEW ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF

OUR FRIEND

NATIONAL AVERAGE COST $7,500 last year = $6,500

FRED DRYSS 1955 - 2022

Fredrick Ben Dyess sadly passed away at the age of 66 this January from complications from COVID19. Fred was born in Waynesboro, Mississippi and moved to Houston in the ‘80s where he met his wife Judy Flowers. The Dyess family moved to Vestavia in 1994 and opened Avondale Antiques in 2015. He had a passion for midcentury modern furniture, vintage lamps, lighting and vintage barware. He loved talking to his customers about these unique finds and was always eager to share his love of Birmingham. (He loved Bright Star.) He was lucky to be able to do what he loved, and share his life with others. His advice was always to think about pieces that you like, as opposed to items that “match”. “You’re not looking to decorate a showroom. You’re looking to decorate your home, and the most important word is “your”. A one-of-a-kind is always more interesting than something that everyone else has,” he said. The couple also had a son, Benjamin. ABOUT

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WOOD DECK

NATIONAL AVERAGE COST $25 per sq. foot last year = $15 per sq. foot

NEW FRONT DOOR

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Spiffy started as a staging company. They soon realized how much people loved their style and curated look, that they wanted to offer their design to everyone. It’s daunting to design a room, but their curated collections make it easy. You can shop all of their furniture at their Spiffy Shindig once a month sale. It’s design and deals all wrapped up in one.

< Barbara Cooney. CEO/Owner

What makes it different from a regular furniture showroom? Nothing boring or vanilla here.

What can guests expect to find at a Spiffy Shindig as far as inventory and price?

It is Birmingham’s Biggest Shopping Party. Great prices and curated furnishings and home accessories for all styles. We started Spiffy as a staging company and quickly realized our customers loved our style and our prices so Shopping Shindig was born. We wanted to create a space where everyone walks through the door and says “hey, this is my happy place.” Great music, great deals, great fun and even free margaritas greet you at the front door.

We curate collections with intention; everything from vintage, antiques and new, out of the box, pieces at various price points. You will find textures and bold colors and statement pieces. We have home accessories for kitchen, bath, living, dining and every room in your home. We travel far and wide to bring you the pieces your friends will say “hey, where did you get that!?!” We always hear our customers say when they walk in our showroom they love EVERYTHING Spiffy.

Who are some of your vendors? We source

furniture from all over the world but we also have local guest artisans that rotate monthly to offer you original art pieces from local artisans. Pottery, jewelry, and handmade goods and food from local talent.

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Curate Collections–that is our specialty. We pride ourselves in interesting, fabulous finds. We don’t offer our clients an all beige and white canvas. We want to make it fun and interesting, lovable and livable.

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Do I have to buy at an event, or can I shop anytime? How often are the events? And do you have to register?

Spiffy’s Shopping Shindig is held once a month, downtown at 1218 2nd Ave N. You can find our updates on Instagram or sign up for our email list to be the first to know. We do have pop up sales occasionally for our email list and Instagram followers @sosospiffydesign. We also have same day delivery for instant gratification.

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MY CARNIVOROUS DIET

Mind & Body

MY 5 FAVORITE LOCAL TRAILS Claiming a Fit and Healthy Routine

UPDATE

by: Megan Underwood (self described Diet Addict)

by: Whitney Renfroe

i! I’m Whitney, and I am pretty much obsessed with movement. We weren’t built to sit through our wild and beautiful lives…we were built to move through them. Of all the ways to get your body going, simply walking is by far the most accessible. Sure, you could hop on a treadmill or walk the same sidewalks day after day, but did you know that nature is an effective regulator for your nervous system? So, if you have a dose of curiosity, a little exploratory spirit and a few free hours, hiking a wooded trail is pretty much the bee’s knees. There are plenty of trails in and around Birmingham you can hit in a day or less. Here are some of my absolute favorites, in order of least difficult. #1: JEMISON TRAIL

Jemison runs right through the heart of Mountain Brook and is so easy to do! There are lots of different ways to build your perfect walk. Maybe you enjoy a casual stroll along the paved sidewalk that runs parallel to the creek, which is ideal if you’re pushing a stroller or have littles with you. However long you choose to stroll, you’ll get a perfect dose of the natural outdoors. Convenience **** | Length ** | Difficulty *

#2: RUFFNER MOUNTAIN QUARRY - BUCKEYE - WETLANDS LOOP

Most people flock to Ruffner for the ever-popular Quarry Trail, which is a mild to moderately challenging 2.2 mile out and back trek. Don’t get me wrong, the Quarry view is lovely, but I like to dig a little deeper into the belly of Ruffner, where there are less people and more elevation changes. This isn’t a grueling hike, but your glutes will thank you after the uphill segments. This hike typically takes me 45 minutes, and with Ruffner Mountain only about 15 minutes from downtown, you can easily pack this in before brunch! Convenience **** | Length ** | Difficulty * #3: RED MOUNTAIN BMMR NORTH

So, here’s the thing about Red Mountain: you won’t get lost! Seriously, everything eventually connects back to the start, and you can loop around this whole park in two or three hours if you set a brisk pace. I highly encourage taking the #10 Mine Trail to the Wenonah Connector to get to the back side of the mountain. The BMMR North trail is way less crowded than the south and the views are gorgeous! And the best thing about this park is that if you have a fur baby you can hit Remy’s Dog Park on your way out. Convenience **** | Length *** | Difficulty **

#4: OAK MOUNTAIN YELLOW TRAIL - YELLOW WHITE CONNECTOR - WHITE TRAIL

Birminghamians have a true gem in Oak Mountain. Only about 25 minutes from downtown lies this gorgeous, expansive state park where you can fully immerse yourself into nature and get away from day-to-day stressors. There are so many highlights at Oak Mountain- Peavine Falls and King’s Chair are the most popular for good reason. But if you’re in it more for the hike and less for the destination, my personal favorite is to begin at the North Trailhead on the Yellow Trail. Convenience *** | Length *** | Difficulty *** #5: SIPSEY WILDERNESS RANDOLPH &

SIPSEY LOOP TRAIL

Plenty of people head up to the Sipsey for camping. But if you’re like me, if you can get your hike done in a day and sleep in your own bed afterwards, why not do that?! With that being said, there is so much to explore in the Sipsey. I like the Randolph-Sipsey loop because it’s absolutely gorgeous, and it’s doable in a half day. This allows for the 90 minute drive time to and from Birmingham. I logged this loop at 10.5 miles with two water crossings. (Don’t be shy, roll your pants up and wade right through!) I will caution that it’s easy to get lost up there, so I recommend downloading a GPS map that will work offline, like AllTrails Pro. Convenience ** | Length **** | Difficulty ****

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> #carnigirl here! Circling back, as promised. I am about two months in to my third adventure with the carnivore diet, and loving it more than ever! (I only consume animal products.) In my first carnivore round, I successfully lost all the pounds and restructured my body composition. There were plenty of other benefits and positive outcomes, but my problem of being a slave to the scale, meant I only cared about that needle moving. Stronger does not always equal bigger, but for me it did. It was fun to break personal records weekly, but I felt like a stranger in my body. I tried several other faddish diets in an attempt to get smaller and weigh less. ex.- I waited to eat as late in the day as possible (intermittent fasting). I tried a botched and sabotaged version of a carnivore diet (keto), and the impossibly-restrictive HCG diet. I watched the scale go back and forth across a 10-pound range as I weighed myself daily. I lost some pounds, some size and a whole lot of muscle and strength. I also lost my love affair with nutrition and exercise. Working out was not fun anymore, and eating certainly wasn’t. I’ve since come back to the carnivorous diet and have learned, healed and changed inside and out. I can’t remember the last time I stepped on a scale and honestly had no idea what I weigh. And I’m not panicking! I only wear my heart rate monitor/calorie-burn counter during my workout, as opposed to wearing it 24hrs, and obsessively aiming for higher and higher burn goals. I look in the mirror less than ever. I compare less and compliment more. I eat when I’m hungry and stop when I’m full, and don’t count calories. To be clear, I still have moments of belly hating or love-handle loathing. They’re just fewer and further between. And I see them for what they are - moments, not places. When the negative thoughts come, I attack them by acknowledging them. Then, I intentionally choose words or actions of affection toward my body. (Sometimes out loud.) My appreciation for what my body does for me daily is greater than ever. I would rather measure success through the eyes and delight of my husband, or through the compliment of a stranger. I would rather feel comfortable in my skin and clothes than weigh an imaginary number. I would rather consider deep, restful sleep and energetic mornings my goal. I would rather mark a full and productive day with energy and stamina than a high calorie-burn count with a mid-afternoon crash. I would rather count this higher-than-ever libido as living my best life than count every calorie I consume…and I’m not the only one. Carnivore-done-right wins. I win.

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We at Augusta Horticulture believe your landscape should be an extension of your home. It should be a place for family and friends to gather, feel comfortable, be inspired, and find rest. Being a small, family owned and operated business, family is everything to us. We exist to create and maintain organic spaces that allow you and your family to picnic in the back yard, roast marshmallows around a fire pit, stop and smell the flowers, or watch the kids run barefoot through the grass.

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Straightening Your Teeth Beyond Visible Braces Dr. Paul Koch of Koch Aesthetic Dentistry specializes in this area of dentistry. by: Dr. Paul Koch at Koch Aesthetic Dentistry

A person’s smile is a look into the joy that makes them who they truly are. Every single grin is beautiful, and after a couple years over not seeing them so often they really feel like a blessing. While we should all cherish our unique smiles, many people do feel they’d be more confident with some minor changes to their teeth, but don’t necessarily want to go through the experience of having clunky braces for multiple months. Those who had them in the past remember the trials of having metal in your mouth, and many who haven’t would prefer to find a simpler method to make upliftments to their teeth. Fortunately, there are many ways to do so. Koch Dentistry right here in Birmingham shares a few such ways with us.

What You Need To Know About MAIL-IN CLEAR ALIGNERS The three most important aspects of any dental procedure are the initial medical and dental evaluation, obtaining precisely accurate records, agreeing on the intended results (in light of what is possible, practical, and advisable), and monitoring the progress of the treatment along the way. Traditional orthodontics and dentist-mediated tray aligner approaches customarily pay attention to all of these areas, whereas a ‘patient’ is managing most of these in the mail order aligner systems, with absolutely no training or experience. If there is an underlying condition, such as compromised bone or gum disease that could sabotage the results, this may or not be correctly diagnosed prior to treatment, and the final results could be catastrophic. If you have any questions for Dr. Koch, please visit kochaesthetics.com or call (205) 933.0323.

Koch Aesthetics offers FREE VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS. And initial consultations can done via video. Simply visit kochaesthetics.com and click FREE VIRTUAL CONSULT in the upper right corner.

COSMETIC DENTISTRY Cosmetic dentistry gives professionals like Dr. Koch a wide variety of customizable tools to provide each patient the exact enhancements they need for a perfect smile. Options like dental crowns and porcelain veneers do twin miracles in restoring cracked and chipped teeth while also providing an immediate aesthetic solution. It’s truly the best of both worlds for those looking to take control of their mouth. Dental implants are another great example of the powerful range of cosmetic dentistry, as they can provide full replacement while also preventing further bone loss. Nowadays, technology can often be used to better find the precise steps each individual needs to find their desired appearance. Options like the Smile Makeover give your dental blueprints to experts who then turn it into a real life dream! Love yourself for all that you are, but if you find yourself feeling you’d be happy with some changes there are ways to do so safely, securely, and in a bit more lowkey manner. Keep on smiling, and finding new reasons to do so Birmingham!

INVISALIGN CLEAR BRACES What makes Invisalign clear braces so cool? The same thing that makes Wonder Woman’s jet cooler than the average plane, Harry Potter’s cloak sleeker than any other garment and ghosts the stars of reality television networks-they are invisible. This wonderful invention allows Birminghamians to work on their charming smiles while not having to deal with being self-conscious about the process. In addition to being invisible, these braces are also a more comfortable alternative to the traditional sort and provide the option to include a Zoom! or KoR Whitening treatments as well.

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235 La Prado Place 4 bedroom | 3.5 bath - Homewood $1,220,000 SOLD

5784 Chestnut Trace 3 bedroom | 2.5 bath - Hoover $599,900

SOLD

3003 Roxbury Rd 4 bedroom | 3.5 bath - Homewood $1,100,000 SOLD

103 Malaga Ave 4 bedroom | 3.5 bath - Homewood $1,000,000 | Rosa Hill SOLD

1624 Woodfern Dr 3 bedroom | 2 bath - Homewood $625,000 | Ann-Yates Pate SOLD

331 Edgeview Rd 4 bedroom | 3 bath - Homewood $610,000 | Rosa Hill

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216 Kent Ln 3 bedroom | 2 bath - Homewood $453,000 SOLD

807 Acton Ave 2 bedroom | 2 bath - Homewood $440,000 SOLD

2832 Overton Rd 5 bedroom | 4 bath - Mountain Brook $782,500 SOLD

208 Bonita Dr 3 bedroom | 2 bath - Homewood $505,000 SOLD

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901 Westover Dr 3 bedroom | 2 bath - Homewood $483,000 | Ann-Yates Pate

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1522 Roseland Dr 3 bedroom | 2 bath - Homewood $423,000 SOLD

5107 7th Court S 3 bedroom | 2 bath - Crestwood $448,000 SOLD

602 Warwick Dr 3 bedroom | 3 bath - Homewood $420,000 | Rosa Hill

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3 Solutions For Sun Exposure We take a look at the top ways to keep our skin healthy with Gunn Dermatology.

The sun is out in Alabama, and while we welcome the warmth it brings (and the fun water trips that come with it), we must also protect ourselves from the damage it can create. If you’ve lived in the South long enough you’ve seen if not experienced firsthand the dangers that can come with being in the rays too long - meaning we know to take this threat seriously. Both the short and long-term impact can feel detrimental, when in reality they can often be easily addressed. Although we try our best to protect ourselves beforehand, what can we do after we’ve been exposed? Fortunately for the good people of Birmingham, Gunn Dermatology has the answers for every level of sun-related dilemma.

SKINPEN MICRONEEDLING SkinPen Microneedling is another wonderful option for those looking to address the effects of sun exposure along with other health and aesthetic skin concerns. The microneedling aspect ensures that the treatment is minimally invasive, which is always a comforting thing to hear, and the results speak for themselves. Many-a-Alabamian have seen their lives improve after choosing to try out this process, and we would imagine even more do so after seeing the wonderful impact it has on their family and friends.

AQUAGOLD FINE TOUCH Aquagold gives each patient that requests the service a custom-designed solution that is blended from enzymes, vitamins, plant extracts and all sorts of healthy solutions to address their specific needs. It is a gently-applied service that takes less than 20 minutes, which makes the process even more incentivizing. The personalization and easy-going nature of this treatment make it the ideal option for a variety of needs, including help with sun exposure.

For more information about any of these treatments, contact Dr. Holly Gunn at Gunn Dermatology for a consultation: 32 Church St, Mountain Brook 205-415-7536.

ICONIC PHOTOREJUVENATION Just like the other options listed in this article, iconic photorejuvenation treats a variety of skin concerns with sun exposure being right at the top. It may also be the most catered to treat the issue of sun exposure head-on, as part of the major purpose behind the treatment is reducing red and brown spots on the skin. Dr. Holly Gunn with Gunn Dermatology recommends that everyone makes this a routine part of their skincare routine, and the before-and-after pictures we’ve seen make it easy to see why.

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I love what I do, I truly love everything about working in real estate. I love working with clients, and getting to know them. I feel like I am part of their family while finding them their next home. This market has been crazy, and it can be very frustrating as a buyer having to compete with several other offers.It can be tough and emotional, but I try to prepare my clients and have everything in order to ensure the best results when there are multiple offers.

Trusting your agent is important whether you are buying or selling. I am here to help and love helping everyone find their next home or list their current one! lahrealestate.com

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SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK The 17th annual Schoolhouse Rock event was held at Regions Field. Guests enjoyed live music by Just A Few Cats, an online silent auction, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, giveaways and swag. All proceeds will directly benefit the students of Cornerstone School. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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Most Expensive Homes For Sale in Bham Take a look inside the highest priced homes in the local market.

$5,995,000

4 Bedrooms, 5 Full, 1 Half Baths

What to Know: This exquisite contemporary home in Mtn Brook has 8.574 acres of wooded property. Have your own little private gated community for friends and family with the several buildable plots throughout the property. The main level living area has 20+ ft ceilings & floor to ceiling windows to create wide open space perfect for parties with 200+ people! Outside includes a heated infinity pool, 18 hole putting green, kitchen, and multiple lounging spaces.

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Shook Hill Road

6 Bedrooms, 6 Full, 3 Half Baths

$5,850,000

Ridgeview Drive

What to Know: Elegant estate on 8+ acres with no detail overlooked! Drawn by well-known Birmingham architect, this home welcomes you in with charm, thoughtful details and rooms designed to live in as well as entertain. Completed in 2007, this one of a kind home boasts 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 half baths, infinity edge pool and a separate garage with storage for 9 cars.

6 Bedrooms, 7 Full, 2 Half Baths

$5,499,000

What to Know: Centered on 1.5 private acres and boasting an impressive lofted view, this gorgeous home is just a few short turns away from the entrance of the historic Birmingham Country Club. Built in 2020, this home radiates newness and modernity. Designed and built by Christopher Architects, it is clear that every detail was thought through and executed to perfection.

$2,976,815

High Court Circle 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full, 2 Half Baths What to Know: A livable work of art, this exquisite estate is backed by wooded privacy and savors a sublime sense of privacy with multiple patios & balconies overlooking a grand swimming pool, complemented by a new outdoor kitchen that ensures effortless entertaining. A marvelous foyer ushers you into a world of refined tastes, where black gold marble floors, French Bouvere Hardware, antique chandeliers and ornate carvings surround you in opulence.

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Old Brook Trail 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths What to Know: This unique architectural designed home tucked away in a private setting on +/- 9.8 acres of wooded land. House includes a great room with tons of light, a large functional kitchen, library, den, and 3 bedrooms / 3 baths. Former home of a famous local architect, this house is a true masterpiece waiting for your personal touch!.

$2,899,000 Canterbury Road 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full, 1 Half Baths

6 $2,875,000 Main Street 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full, 1 Half Baths What to Know: Rare double lot home in Crestline with a fully gated and heated saltwater pool, and parking for 5-7 cars on property. Walk to Crestline Elementary School and Playground and Crestline Village. Over 5,000 square feet, antique chandeliers, fireplace, detached two car garage/man cave, family walk-in tornado shelter, bonus room overlooking pool for yoga, workout, or office, generator, full butler’s pantry with dishwasher, sink, and bar, hardwoods throughout, English wine garden plus fire pit and several porches open living/family/kitchen area perfect for entertaining, separate dining room, mud room with two built-in computer desks perfect for homework and more.

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What to Know: The home offers four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. The intentional design leads your eye to floor to ceiling steel Kobe windows and doors allowing natural light in. The kitchen features two stand alone Miele ovens, two stand alone Subzero refrigerators and freezers, large waterfall island, custom white oak fluted cabinetry and built-in dining space—all surrounded by glass doors leading to the open private patio. The main level master bedroom suite features a beautiful fireplace, his and hers closets, steam shower and access to the screened in porch.

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As you can see from some of the above homes I have sold (seller and/or buyer) thus far, 2022 is off to a great start. And, I have my amazing clients to thank for this success. If you are looking to buy or sell, please give me a call and let me discuss how I can help you achieve your real estate dreams and goals. I believe that I have the experience, knowledge and work ethic to make a difference for you! Thanks, Scott To learn more about what other clients say about working with Scott, please see scottwellsford.com and the “testimonials” tab.

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Greystone Crest

$2,350,000

7 Bedrooms, 6 Full, 1 Half Baths

What to Know: Luxury home in Hoover with stunning view located in the gated, Greystone Crest. 11,736 Sq. Ft. of living on approximately 2.5 acers. Spacious master suite with balcony view, gourmet chefs kitchen with natural limestone sink and top of the line appliance, beautiful coffered ceiling in dining room. Finished daylight basement with wine cellar room, sauna, gym, full kitchen, dining areas, living room and den. Gorgeous outdoor living area with waterfall into the pool, full outdoor kitchen with Italian pizza oven and much more!

Saintfield Lane 6 Bedrooms, 8 Full, 1 Half Baths What to Know: Beautiful estate located on private lake/ pond in sought after Stonegate Farms. Enjoy resort style living in this 12,000 sq ft home with in ground pool, theatre room and work out area. There are 3 garages on the main level and 2 in the basement. To appreciate what this home offers, please enjoy the pictures as they are the best way to understand how the house flows and the custom trim and decorator finishes. Living room, great room and keeping room are all located on the main level. 4 fireplaces in total.

9 $2,200,000 Stone Briar Lane 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full, 2 Half Baths What to Know: Nestled on more than 3 acres, this Arthur Rutenburg Mediterranean style home with its open one level floor plan is perfect for entertaining. This home has 20 foot ceiling, wet bar, dining room, kitchen with top of the line appliances, island, Large family room, designed with floor to ceiling glass doors that recede in to the wall. Huge laundry room with 2 washers, 2 dryers and exit into a 2 car garage. Master Suite features spacious bedroom, 3 walk-in closets, coffee bar, private exit to pool area!

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A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS Mitchell’s Place hosted the 16th Annual A Night at the Oscars Gala. Attendees walked the red carpet, enjoyed live music by the Emerald Empire Band and feasted on dinner from Hastings, all while raising paddles for the live auction - to benefit Mitchell’s Place! To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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ONE YARD AT A TIME GALA Haley Steele, Marshall Simons

Lettermen of the USA hosted the 3rd Annual “One Yard at a Time Gala” at The Club. Guests had the opportunity to meet and celebrate with military heroes, former college professional football players and coaches, with the purpose of raising money for a great cause. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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For the last 38 years, I have been helping people finance their dream homes, from the first-time buyer to the customer who is building or buying their dream home to refinancing a current homeowner to save money. I believe my reputation has been built on making people trust that I will handle their financing with little to no stress. My motto has always been to be modest, do what you say you are going to do and the rest will take care of itself. Building trusting relationships with my referral sources has been vital to my long-term success.

My experience includes originating mortgages, managing branch personnel, recruiting and building branches and supporting our organizational mission. I live in Hoover, Ala., with my wife of 38 years, Debbie, and we have two adult children. In my free time, I enjoy playing golf and spending time with family and friends. myprogressbank.com

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Quality, beauty and commitment are built in. Since 1982, we’ve built a reputation of integrity as the industry leader in customer service and total customer satisfaction. From our no obligation in-home consultation, custom tailored designs and the highest quality product construction, our products simply offer the best value in the industry.

Imagine your home totally organized! Custom closets, Garage Cabinets, Home Office, Pantries, Laundry Rooms, Wall Beds, Wall Units,Hobby Rooms, Garage Flooring and more. Call for a free in home design consultation and estimate. closetsbydesign.com

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JAMES BOND GALA 2022 ROAR Honoree is Pulitzer Prize winning author, Rick Bragg. Gala raises money for cancer research, matched dollar for dollar by UAB doctors and used to raise additional grant money reaching 10 times the original donation. ROAR is dedicated in providing the means for doctors and researchers to find new ways to develop cures, experimental therapeutics, support cutting edge research and provide precision medicine while continuing treating patients and their needs. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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A Home Full of Hope by : Rachel Burchf ield

The Lassiter home is a symbol of fresh starts, new beginnings, and beauty emerging from pain.

very home has a story. The Lassiter home – a 3,720-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home tucked into Mountain Brook – is no exception. And, while the home that Emily Lassiter has decorated and adorned is beautiful, its beginnings stemmed from pain. Emily and her two daughters moved into this home only months after losing Emily’s husband and the girls’ father unexpectedly in a plane crash. This new home was a fresh start, a new beginning, and a chance for the all-female trio to lean heavily into their femininity while still honoring a beloved husband and father. “We decorated our home as a new family of three girls after my husband died in 2014,” Emily, a financial advisor and cofounder of The Wealth Edit, tells About Town.

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Emily Lassiter, with the help of her two daughters, has decorated and adorned this beautiful space. Its beginnings stemmed from pain just months after losing Emily’s husband and the girls’ father unexpectedly in a plane crash.

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The bedroom’s warmth and comfortable tone is complimented with lively bright colors.

“We wanted to celebrate our femininity while honoring the memory of a dad and husband who loved us well.” And, though the home was purchased in 2014, the decorating is still ongoing, Emily says. Emily enlisted the help of decorators Alison Smith and Virginia Volman to create a vibrant home. “I wanted to create a happy home that was comfortable enough to live in, nice enough to entertain in, fun enough for the kids to enjoy, and eclectic enough to display all the things we love,” Emily says. The living room is still a work in progress, in particular the hunt for the perfect curtains with the perfect fabric. “We wanted to create a room that was comfortable and layered,” she says. The living room’s distinctive pieces include a coffee table, leopard print chair, and lamps that pull together a sophisticated, modern space. ABOUT

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In the den, the anchor color of the room is white with pops of color like turquoise, orange, and candy red. Every item in the den – and the entire home – feels perfectly placed there, filled with not only aesthetic appeal but deep meaning behind it. Unique pieces like turquoise blue banquettes and stunning tables complete the layered look of the room. “We do not have an eat-in kitchen, so we had to get creative with the banquettes,” Emily says. “These banquettes are really the heart of our home. We eat, work, study and visit here!” For the dining room, Emily says they “combined different finishes and styles to create an ‘everyday’ dining room,” she says.

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Her goal is to create a home or space that reflects the owner’s lifestyle while incorporating proper scale, proportion and cohesive aesthetics. www.annaclaireinteriors.com

Home Hunting For the dining room, Emily says they “combined different finishes and styles to create an ‘everyday’ dining room. The focal point is one of my favorite pieces in the house – a large abstract by Katie Robinson. We used the turquoise and orange in the painting to set the tone for the entire house.”

“The focal point is one of my favorite pieces in the house – a large abstract by Katie Robinson. We used the turquoise and orange in the painting to set the tone for the entire house.” White dining room chairs, vases, and flowers offset the wooden dining room table and gold shelving. Two turquoise chandeliers take the look and feel of the room to an elevated level and match the turquoise detailing on the seats of the dining room chairs. It all blends beautifully. After a leak, Emily renovated the guest bathroom in 2019. “The wallpaper by Cotton & Quill is a showstopper,” she says. As with the dining room, the guest bathroom’s white and gold accents carry a wellthought-out theme throughout the home. On the stairs, Emily says, “I simply adore the antelope carpet,” and in the master bedroom, pinks and reds are the anchor colors, providing the feminine feel that Emily and her daughters sought to attain when they moved into the home nearly eight years ago. If every home has a story, the Lassiter home is one of resilience, strength, and beauty – just like the women who live in it. To see more pictures of Emily’s house visit abouttown.io.

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MARDI GRAS ON THE MOUNTAIN

Let the good times roll! With their nine-piece live band, guests felt like they stepped into Mardi Gras right here in Birmingham. Mardi Gras on the Mountain is Easterseals annual fundraising event, and was held at The Club. All tickets included New Orleans-inspired dinner, beer, and wine along with access to our silent auction. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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To The Rescue! has been operating in Birmingham since 1984. We are a family-owned company that believes in treating our clients like family. We specialize in treasured Oriental Rug and Upholstery cleaning and Water and Mold Remediation. We clean for health, which means that we take time to choose the right solutions and methods that will give your family the best outcome.

We sincerely appreciate how many of our loyal clients have trusted in their homes for a number of years and we do not take that lightly. We share your vision of wanting your home clean, healthy, and presentable. We strive to make sure our clients feel comfortable and know that we care and have addressed any concerns. We’d love for you to be part of our family! totherescuebirmingham.com

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ALANA PAC Fundraiser! In commemoration of the annual CRNA week celebrating trusted anesthesia experts on the frontlines. National CRNA week has been the annual celebration of the nations 57,000 nurse anesthetists. Annually CRNA week gives the healthcare community and greater public an opportunity to reflect on the heroic work and unique expertise of CRNAs. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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“Angela Stevens was a great help in the process of selling my house. Communication was always open and she responded quickly with answers. She made the entire process as stress free as possible. Angela is a wonderful realtor and truly cares about her customers.” - The Harris Family, Hoover Home seller “Angela was our buyers agent during a time when the market was in favor of sellers. When competition was fierce, she kept us grounded on our families goals of finding the right home that checked all our boxes, while also staying within our budget. As picky buyers, it took a long time to find that perfect home, and Angela was by our side throughout the whole process with the best attitude. Her patience and perseverance is unmatched! We could not be happier with the house and lifestyle she helped us achieve for our family. Thanks, Angela!” - The Bailey Family, Vestavia Home Buyer

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Dana Self, Susan Downs, Tammy Little-Haynes, Hannah Haynes, Kathy Paiml, Gloria Williams

Cindy Warner, Simeon and Raquel Castille

BUILDING DREAMS GALA Kids Play Alabama is a new foundation in the Birmingham area providing financial assistance to low-income families to pay for youth sports registration and uniforms. This is their kick-off gala. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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We stay current with the latest techniques and technologies in all areas of body contouring surgery, and are experts in post-bariatric body contouring after massive weight-loss. To learn more visit birminghamspecialists.com, or to book your consultation please call 205-298-8660 or fill out our contact form to get in touch with us with any questions or comments that you might have.

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The American Advertising Awards is one of the advertising industry’s largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries across the nation each year. The award recognizes the spirit of great advertising in all types of media, created by all sizes and types of entrants, for advertisers from every industry from all around the country. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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Sarah Grace Pugh, Taylor Cahoon, Jessica Woods, Ryleigh Esco

WINE-O-LOGY Amateurs, sommeliers and everyone in between was pleased at this next-level wine night. Guests sampled a flight of five wines and food pairings while enjoying entertainment live from The Fennec’s stage. After the tasting, each guest received a complimentary glass of their favorite wine from the offering. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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Olivia Moses, Jessica Broom, Cecilia Wood, Madison Croxon

MAGIC CITY MIX-O-LOGY Birmingham Restaurant Week 2022 – Winter Edition presented by Spire took place at the end of February. The 10-day event brought patrons the opportunity to indulge in two, three and four-course meals at a prix-fixe price at approximately 40 participating restaurants, bars and food trucks. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io. Kima Burch, Monique Maynard, Tiffiny Jackson

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2022 FOUNDATION BALL The Rotaract Club of Birmingham, a 501(c)(4) civic organization, was founded in 2004 to develop effective leaders and promote responsible citizenship. Their members are comprised of young professionals who are deeply committed to serving our community. They provide quality programming, service and fellowship opportunities for the members and are actively engaged with civic and corporate leaders in and around Birmingham. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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FEAST FOR HOPE GALA Guests enjoyed the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama’s inaugural Feast for Hope Gala. Attendees experienced a unique culinary journey that featured creative cuisine from members of Les Dames d’Escoffier International Birmingham Chapter and received a behind the scenes look at the Community Food Bank’s transformed warehouse. This unique and unforgettable event supported the Community Food Bank’s mission to not only feed our neighbors in need but collaborate to find the solutions to end hunger right here in central Alabama. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io.

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BIRMINGHAM HEART BALL This year, the Birmingham Heart Ball honored Dr. and Mrs. John Thomas (Kendall) Eagan, Jr. The event featured a silent auction, seated dinner, live music and dancing. The Birmingham Heart Ball highlights the Association’s impact on the research and treatment of these conditions, as well as local efforts to implement the Association’s mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. To see the rest of the pictures visit abouttown.io. Lily Pirkle, Brooke Stroup

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By: Scott Atkinson, Wine Manager at PIGGLY WIGGLY IN CRESTLINE

Home Is Where The Heart Is.

ome is where the heart is. How may times have we read that cliché? But that’s the thing about a cliché; it is a cliché for a reason. And so it is here. Our homes are sacred spaces. Sacred spaces are where we devote most of our best energy. If one pours their heart into something, then it should reflect the best one has to offer. We taste lots of wine here at the Pig. Lots. I mean, LOTS. Sounds like fun, but there is plenty of stuff out there that doesn’t really hit the mark. Just one of those things, I guess. But we noticed something about a certain set of wines.

EYRIE - The Lett family were literal pioneers in Oregon. In 1965 David and Diana Lett started the first winery in the Willamette Valley to actually make a go of it. They also planted the very first non-academic vineyard of Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio if you are Italian, outside of Europe. Not only do the Letts live and work amongst the vines of their one hundred percent estate vineyards, but they also do so in more than one location. The matriarch still lives in the family home at the original vineyard site. Her son, and now winemaker, Jason lives on the Daphne estate vineyard. Eyrie has always been one of the favorites for us here. The proof is in the pudding, or bottle rather, for the entire Eyrie lineup. The Daphne vineyard is legendary in Oregon. Not only for the quality of the wine, but also (we think) because this is the site Jason sees the most. Jason grew up on this hill, and nobody knows it better.

MURGO - We look at American wines quite a bit because, well, we are American. But the Italians kinda got this ball rolling. It is always fascinating to think about wineries and families that have been making wine since we only had 33 states. The Scammacca family at Murgo have been making great wines in Sicily for a while. When we say, “a while,” we mean like Kansas was a territory and not a state yet “a while.” The winery and vineyards at Murgo are exceptional not only for the fact that the family has been running them for over 150 years. The location, on the slopes of Mt. Etna, brings forth wine which are unlike anything else in the world. Volcanic soil imparts shockingly refreshing characteristics to these wines, crafted from grapes native to Sicily. Exceptional soil elaborates exceptional wines. Murgo is also a fully working diverse farm. Man cannot live on bread, or wine, alone. With that in mind, the Scammacca family farms olive trees, citrus groves, and many other excellent produce to serve in their restaurant. This is the definition of “farm to table,” and they do it the right way. They want you to feel at home, so the wine and food are like they’d serve to themselves. Because it is the wine and food they serve to themselves.

PAITIN – The Elia family has lived on and run their Paitin vineyard for more than 200 years and eight generations. They have been able to arizste (a word in the local dialect which means to resist, persevere and thrive) on this property come what may. Not only have they lived through the challenges of weather and “civilization,” they have learned and prospered. The current stewards of the family legacy, Giovanni, Silvano and Luca, are using the wisdom learned from previous generations coupled with the experience they’ve personally acquired from living with the vines to make some of the best wines we’ve ever seen from Paitin. They are also good and charitable folks. Come meet one of the family at the Multiple Sclerosis Wine Auction this May! The Elias are the honorary chairs for the annual Multiple Sclerosis wine auction. Call 205.802.9022 or better yet, email Scott@ThePigBham for more information.

Piggly Wiggly has been named the Best Place to Buy Wine in Birmingham for 6 years in-a-row in About Town’s Annual Reader’s Poll. If you’re looking for personal service focusing on the best recommendations at the the best prices, visit any of their Birmingham locations.

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See if you can spot the 8 differences in these two pictures of Ballet in the Park.

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8. Left umbrella has the blue and yellow switched. 7. Middle ballerina’s skirt blowing the other way.

3. Missing white building on right.

6. Left side cloud is bigger on bottom pic.

2. Missing amp head on right.

5. Pedestal has been raised on bottom pic.

1. Missing chair in lower right.

Can You Spot The Eight Differences?

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