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Welcome to the annual “home” issue of Birmingham Lifestyle, where we consider how our homes support us, inspire us, and provide us with space for rest and contemplation. Home is also a place for self-expression and gathering with family, friends, and community. We have our individual homes, and we have our shared home, Birmingham. A local magazine is really just a monthly love letter to this unique home of ours.
A couple of summers ago, I attended a concert in Highland Park with my friend Emilie Maynor, who authored the piece on page 12. The concert’s venue was a historic bungalow with views of the sunset over downtown. Listening to local musicians among friends and strangers was such a relaxed, cozy vibe. I hope we continue to see residents opening their homes for experiences like the ones described in Emilie’s story. It’s community events like this that make Birmingham a home worth inhabiting.
Speaking of community-building events, The Moth StorySLAM hosted by Chris Davis every month at Red Mountain Theatre is a must-do. Participants are given five minutes to share a true story on the theme of the night. While I’ve never been one of the storytellers, I’ve always come away with fresh ideas and new connections. At the most recent StorySLAM, I heard Kecia Lightner speak about her grandmother’s wingback chair, which became the story you see on page 36.
For Kecia, the creaks of an old chair symbolize home. For Ambrice Miller (page 28), home has always included art and chinoiserie, whether that home is situated in Birmingham or England.
And yes, our homes support us with beauty. Textiles, trim, pattern, and objets d’art—while some elements of interior design may seem trivial or even frivolous—creating a home that sparks joy for its inhabitants is an important business, indeed. More and more, I believe that a beautiful, decluttered, hyper-personal, and art-filled environment is as much a necessity for quality of life as the foods we eat and the company we keep. It’s self-care, and it need not be unattainable.
I hope this issue of Birmingham Lifestyle prompts you to reflect, with gratitude, on the meaning of home. Thank you for bringing us into your home every month.
KALI MCNUTT, PUBLISHER @BIRMINGHAM.LIFESTYLE
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Lynlee strongly believes in and supports residential growth in Birmingham. Since obtaining her license in 2014, Lynlee has completed over 337 transactions totaling over $165 million dollars of real estate sold in the area. "I have made a huge effort to be intimately engaged in the central city and surrounding "city suburbs" from Forest Park to Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia, so that I can provide the greatest benefit to my clients, which I strongly believe is market knowledge". Her greatest motivation is her clients: She says, "Success to me is doing what I love every day and knowing that my contributions positively impact my clients, my company, and my city and that I have produced the highest quality work."
““We wanted to bring the house back to its original state and give it life – life to me means community. We wanted to fill the house with energy.”
One Sunday a month, people from all walks of life gather at a charming 1920s bungalow in Highland Park, towing coolers, chairs, blankets, and an open mind. Melodies from local musicians fill the air: stringed instruments, rap, bluegrass, hip hop, and rock alike. A diverse, multigenerational audience mingles, sipping favorite beverages while kids play freely around the unofficially blocked-off street. The music venue is warm, welcoming, and intimate, as it is the personal home of retired engineer and musician DeAnna Fields.
Welcome to a home concert, a growing movement and immersive experience bringing music back to its roots.
DeAnna’s longtime dream of hosting home concerts was the catalyst for purchasing her Lakeview Crescent home in 2017. “Music is my life. I wanted to expand that, bring people together, and give back to the community. To make that happen, I needed the right space.” She recalls the downtown city view, open floor plan, and perfect front porch as selling points.
DeAnna remembers seeing “Max Stern” tiled in the concrete in front of her house and thought, what a strong name. One day, while having lunch on her porch, a man stopped, got out of his SUV and introduced himself as Max Stern. DeAnna invited him and his wife in and listened as he shared stories from growing up in the house. His grandfather, also Max Stern, immigrated to the US and built the house in 1924. To the Stern family, the house felt like a true American Dream. DeAnna shared with Max her own dream of opening the home to the community for concerts and asked permission to use his grandfather's name. With his blessing, the Max Stern Lounge was born.
The vision became reality when DeAnna jumped at the chance to host after learning friend and fellow musician Rebecca Egeland was looking for a space to play a show. Envisioning a three-act show, Rebecca secured two additional bands, and with that, together, they hosted and produced the first Max Stern Lounge in March 2019.
They described that first show as a magical, immersive experience that drew the community together. Rebecca, who has now been the Show Curator for five years, describes home concerts as having a listening room vibe. “It gives local artists a platform. It allows the audience a chance to experience new sounds and genres,” she says. Without the fanfare that comes with large music productions, artists can be heard and create a shared journey with the audience. Neighbor and Max Stern regular Eve Parker echoed that sentiment, “It’s a different way to listen to music. You get to see the music being made and have direct, intimate interaction with artists and their creative process. I think musicians appreciate being heard.”
As Max Stern built momentum, Crawford and Christy Miller were knee-deep in renovations on their recently purchased historic home just off Highland Avenue. With a passion for the arts and local community, the Millers knew they wanted their home to be a gathering place, and it would take some serious work to make that happen. The house, built by Emmett O’Neal in the early 1900s, had seen many iterations and renovations, including functioning as an apartment complex. Christy shared, “We wanted to bring the house back to its original state and give it life – life to me means community. We wanted to fill the house with energy.”
Christy had experience offering home concerts when she lived in Atlanta, but much like DeAnna, meeting Rebecca [at a Max Stern Lounge show] brought the vision to life. The Millers hired Rebecca as Show Curator and launched Hotbox on Highland on a Thursday evening in April 2022.
Rebecca’s role as Show Curator includes every aspect of production, from marketing to sound and talent booking. She teamed up with local sound engineers Drew Romanowski (2019) and Barry Sykes (2021) to run sound for both shows and deepen the listening experience. Rebecca focuses on featuring local talent. “There are so many pockets of music communities within the city, which is really cool–I want to feature that,” she says. While Hotbox and Max Stern are curated by Rebecca and follow a similar three-artist structure, each has a unique footprint. The Millers describe Hotbox as the “emergence of community, art, and music. We’re creating an experience that puts people in a space to be receptive - opens up their world. Their spectrum.” The Millers plan to expand Hotbox in 2024 by inviting local food trucks and visual artists to display and sell their work at each show.
You might think having two home concert venues just blocks from each other would create competition, but it’s quite the opposite. Hosting and producing a home concert is not a business; it's clearly a labor of love, with door cover charges (around $10) going directly to the artists. For Rebecca, DeAnna, and the Millers, the intention is to offer novel experiences by opening and sharing the souls of their homes. One gets the impression these hosts would welcome you with open arms if you felt called to host your own concert!
If you find yourself intrigued by the idea and want to experience a home concert yourself, you can find upcoming events on Max Stern Lounge and Hotbox on Highland’s Instagram pages. Enjoy our curated shortlist of similar experiences around Birmingham:
Max Stern Lounge @maxsternlounge
Hotbox on Highland @hotboxonhighland Patterson Loft Concert Series re.bob.patterson@gmail.com
The Hatch @1515hatch
The Shed Series axelbarron@yahoo.com
They described that first show as a magical, immersive experience that drew the community together.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMBRE AMARI
THE ALABAMA BALLET TO PERFORM WORKS BY ICONIC CHOREOGRAPHER TWYLA THARP
Tickets go on sale March 6 for An Evening of Twyla Tharp, a mixed-repertoire performance presented by the Alabama Ballet. We sat down with artistic director Christopher Stuart to learn more about iconic American choreographer Twyla Tharp and the two ballets included in this special performance.
THIS APRIL'S PERFORMANCE FEATURES TWYLA THARP'S “BAKER’S DOZEN" AND “NINE SINATRA SONGS.” HOW ARE THESE BALLETS BOTH SIMILAR AND DIFFERENT?
Both showcase Tharp’s distinct choreographic style and innovative approach to dance. The most apparent difference lies in the musical style. "Nine Sinatra Songs" is set to Frank Sinatra's crooning, offering a different musical atmosphere compared to the jazz and blues influences in "Baker's Dozen." "Nine Sinatra Songs" often explores themes of romance and love, while “Baker's Dozen" is influenced by themes within the blues and jazz genres.
YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED “NINE SINATRA SONGS.” TELL US ABOUT THIS BALLET FROM A DANCER'S PERSPECTIVE.
Tharp's choreography is renowned for its complexity. Challenges for dancers include intricate footwork, rapid changes in direction, and a blend of various dance styles within a single piece. Tharp often requires precise timing and synchronization, making it mentally and physically demanding for performers. Additionally, her choreography often pushes traditional boundaries. Dancers must navigate both classical and contemporary movements. Overall, mastering the nuanced and multifaceted nature of Tharp's choreography is a significant challenge for dancers.
WHAT CAN THE AUDIENCE EXPECT FROM “NINE SINATRA SONGS?”
"Nine Sinatra Songs" incorporates various ballroom dance styles, which add elegance and classic glamour to the piece. Tharp's ability to seamlessly weave ballroom into her choreography contributes to the piece's timeless appeal and showcases her innovative approach to dance.
Dancers aim to elicit emotions such as romance, love, passion, nostalgia, and perhaps a touch of melancholy or yearning. Tharp's capacity to marry music, emotion, and movement sets her choreography apart as a distinct and influential voice in the dance world.
A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO, THE NEW YORK TIMES CALLED "NINE SINATRA SONGS" "AN AMERICAN MASTERPIECE." WHAT MAKES THIS PIECE RELEVANT AND ENJOYABLE 40+ YEARS AFTER ITS 1982 DEBUT?
Tharp's choreography brilliantly captures the essence of Frank Sinatra's music, marrying movement with the emotional depth of his songs. The piece is a celebration of romance, elegance, and the human experience, skillfully blending various dance styles to create a visually stunning and emotionally resonant work. Tharp's ability to weave storytelling into the choreography, combined with her innovative use of ballroom dance, adds complexity and sophistication. The synchronization of movement with iconic songs contributes to the timeless and universal appeal of "Nine Sinatra Songs."
Company dancers Daniel Hardman and Asha Gangolli easily channel the glamour and romance of classic midcentury Frank Sinatra at The Marble Ring.
• Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 6, 2:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 7, 2:30 p.m.
All performances will take place at the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. For tickets visit alabamaballet.org/twyla_tharp/
After raising a family in their Cherokee Bend home of 27 years, Liz Thuston and her husband Bobby were ready for renovations. First came a kitchen refresh, and then it was time to create the highly functional and luxurious custom closet Liz long imagined. After considering other options, Liz tapped Birmingham-based Kelley Lyle with California Closets to design her space. Quickly furnished 3D renderings and the availability of high-end finishes were two reasons the Thustons chose to work with California Closets. “Kelley was wonderful to work with. She is just so much fun,” Liz shared. “What we have now is not just a closet–it’s a luxurious dressing room!” At 15x5 feet, the space isn’t huge but is laid out to suit the homeowners’ needs perfectly. When asked how Bobby feels about the makeover, Liz says, “He is just as excited about it as I am.”
3/ “The mirror makes it!” After seeing inspiration on Instagram, Liz knew she wanted to incorporate a full-length mirror to conceal her shoe collection. 4/ Generously proportioned jewelry organizers neatly contain Liz’s baubles, while the counter above displays family photos.
1/ The Thustons chose brushed gold hardware and cabinets in Misty Orchard, a soothing off-white finish. Here, Liz’s work as a stylist shines through her display of handbags and shoes. 2/ Bobby’s side of the closet includes dual hangers for bathrobes and thoughtful amenities like pull-out tie racks and valet rods. 1/ Spraylite glass provides privacy and keeps the look streamlined and clean. 2/ A laundry hamper is integrated into the lower drawer on Bobby’s side of the closet. 3/ Liz’s shoes are tidily kept behind the full length mirror.
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ARTICLE BY KALI MCNUTT
In hindsight, it makes total sense that Ambrice Miller would create a business around art, antiquities, and design. Growing up in Birmingham, she accompanied her mother to thrift stores and estate sales, where treasured finds, including ginger jars, carved busts, and chinoiserie, often found their way home. Paintings by Miller’s father, a hobbyist painter, graced the walls alongside prints by renowned African American collage artist Romare Bearden. “They never wanted us to be intimidated by art,” Miller says of her parents, “I don’t know if they anticipated how much that would influence us.” Today, Miller and her three older siblings inhabit art-filled homes, a testament to their earliest surroundings.
The youngest of four, Miller traces her initial interest in art to watching her oldest brother sketch and draw. “I wanted to be just like him,” she laughs. As her talent became apparent, a guest visited her school, Huffman Middle, and mentioned the CONTINUED >
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Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA). It was the first time Miller had heard of the school–a place where she could pursue art. The next day, her mother stopped by ASFA on her lunch break to pick up an application. “That single decision changed the trajectory of my life,” Miller says. She went on to study art history, developing a love of the Italian Renaissance and large-scale figurative paintings.
After graduating from ASFA and Davidson College, Miller settled in London, where she worked in finance but planned to become a full-time working artist. Increasingly disillusioned with the rarified world of high art, she leaned into her growing love of
the hunt. Her spare moments were spent perusing estate sales and auctions. Her collection of still-life paintings, ginger jars, and sculptures began to grow.
“You're buying all this stuff for some castle you don't own!” Miller’s flatmates teased. Undeterred, she continued to develop her eye. “I'm always composing still lives in my head–that’s the art background,” she muses. Friends began to ask Miller for help navigating estate sales and art auctions.
One day, a friend asked, "If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?”
“Despite living 3,000 miles away, Birmingham has influenced where I am, for sure. I’m very proud to be from Birmingham, Alabama.”
Miller designed the Toscana Collection of outdoor furniture, which is inspired by classical pieces with sleek lines and timeless shapes.
“I would buy and sell antiques.”
It was the first time Miller began to see her dream as a real possibility–she had an art degree, had studied art history since the age of 12, had grown up with art, and had developed a keen eye and understanding for antiques. “Why not me? In the worst case, I’ll just end up with a house full of antiques–which would happen anyway!” she laughs.
A few years later, Miller and her now husband, Ben, purchased their dream fixer-upper–a 17th-century former malt house–in a picturesque village outside Bury St Edmunds in the English countryside. The new home provided ample space for an ever-growing collection of blue and white porcelain, tapestries,
“Relic’s growth has brought opportunities for collaboration and further exposure. Miller participated for the first time this year in Birmingham’s premier antique show, Antiques at the Gardens, which she described as ‘such a fantastic experience.’”
Ginger jars and horses figure prominently in Miller's home. She rode horses as a child in Birmingham.
busts, and paintings of horses. Miller created an Instagram account @sunny_in_suffolk to share the renovation process. She continued to sell her estate and auction finds to a captive and growing audience. When the pandemic lockdowns hit, along with lead time increases and a focus on one’s home environment, Miller’s fledgling business–Relic Interiors–was properly launched.
A design conundrum–finding the just-right loungers for her outdoor area–led Miller to create her own. Relic’s Toscana Collection of chic outdoor furniture launched in mid-2022. More recently, Miller’s “obsession” with antique bobbin furniture culminated in the creation of Relic’s Chapel Vale collection. Asked about her love of the style, Miller says it’s both the whimsy “almost like a child’s toy” and the craftsmanship required to create those early editions prior to the motorized lathe.
Relic-designed pieces and antiques reflect Miller’s belief that “your budget shouldn't constrain you if you want to live with beautiful things.” Her pricing reflects that she is a “dealer’s dealer” and a resource for people furnishing a first home or apartment.
Relic’s growth has brought opportunities for collaboration and further exposure. Miller participated for the first time this year in Birmingham’s premier antique show, Antiques at the Gardens,
which she described as “such a fantastic experience.” She plans to collaborate with de Gournay and Plain English in the near future, where she’ll showcase how antiques are things to be lived with and integrated alongside newly made things–lessons she first learned through osmosis at home in Birmingham.
Follow Ambrice Miller on Instagram @relic_interiors and at relicinteriors.com
Picture it: a small village dotted with identical little units constructed of brick, mortar, and concrete, named after a man no one knows. Picture further a community maligned as “hood” or “ghetto”— properly referred to as “public housing” but colloquially known by its residents as “the projects.” Regardless of how it’s pictured, for the first 18 years of my life, I simply called it “home.”
I still remember the address: 4519 9th Avenue North, Apt. B. At the center of that concrete-walled abode was my grandmother, who somehow transformed that two-story, low-income space into the source of some of my best childhood memories. There are different ideas or images that define home. Perhaps mine are not contrary to yours, consisting of hard-to-forget sights, smells, and people; all necessary ingredients that usually evoke good feelings and make you want to retreat to its welcoming embrace again and again, especially those days when the outside world is too much to endure.
I’m older and haven’t lived at that address in a long time. It’s been almost 30 years since my grandmother passed away, and I have my own house now. A house that I have furnished with some nice things. Interestingly, the part that signals home for me is an old wingback chair that used to be my grandmother’s. As the passage of time caused many things to do, the cushion in the pillow flattened, giving me a reason to reupholster it to match my decor. What remains beneath the new fabric is the creaky sound it makes whenever you sit in it. It’s the same creaky sound it made when my grandmother would sit in it all those years ago. Initially, that creakiness irritated me, but the more I sat in it, the more I remembered how connected it was to some of the best parts of my childhood. Sometimes, I time travel to the days when she sat there with me sandwiched between her knees as she plaited my hair–I still don’t understand how she always made the ends of my hair curl up so deliberately with just the twist of her hands. I also recall
ARTICLE BY KECIA L. LIGHTNERhow, after she would prepare Sunday dinner or bake her delicious cakes for Christmas, she found rest waiting for her in the inviting comforts of that chair. If I daydream long enough, I can vividly see how her head would bob while she was taking an unexpected afternoon nap in her favorite spot. I have been known to take a few naps in the same way, if I’m being honest…maybe her chair has magical nap powers, but I digress.
Now, I’m not trying to equate home with an old, creaky chair. Instead, when I think of how I want my house to convey the same sense of home I had at my grandmother’s, I use the memories attached to it as my starting place. I don’t want my house to be just a constructed unit but a home that envelops me with the same coziness as that chair. Even the creaky sounds from the worn-down springs have a special role to play because so many loving thoughts of my childhood are attached to each creak. I want my house to have that feeling you just can’t get anywhere else, except from…you guessed it….home. That feeling is not just nostalgia but part of my DNA. That is HOME.
So here’s my challenge to you: the next time you walk to the door of your house and turn the key, find and settle into that favorite place that says, “Welcome home.”
Every year, the design world descends on Paris for Déco Off, where top fabric and wallcovering companies take over 100plus showrooms along the Seine to showcase their new collections. We asked local designer Danielle Balanis and garden guru Mark Thompson, owner of Forest Park’s SHOPPE and General, for their takeaways from this year’s show.
It’s unlike anything else I have ever attended. Being set in Paris definitely doesn’t hurt their cause, but something about the crowd, the culture, and the camaraderie set it apart. I had the privilege of not only seeing brand-new lines
and being introduced to companies that are so exquisite and special but also meeting the individuals behind the brands. Everything felt so personal, so bespoke. -Danielle Balanis Community—that’s where my heart is within the design world. The streets come alive with oversized lampshades covered in fabrics from all of the different brands. It’s welcoming, has good energy, and is perfect for some New Year inspiration at the end of January. -Mark
Thompsonde Gournay was spectacular! They redecorate every year before this event. The space, which lived like the most exquisite
flat, was so inspirational and inviting. I was also blown away by the rockstar presentation that Pierre Frey launched, it was in a Napoleon-era theater, and at any moment, I was expecting Mick Jagger to appear. They really had all the energy, zest, and passion. New for me, I am completely mesmerized and found magic in the showroom of Flora Soames. When sophisticated Vogue contributing editors are popping in you know you are in the right place. -Danielle Balanis
Mark Thompson
I am not big on online shopping, so for me, seeing the showrooms—the true colors and textures—in real life is the BEST! I do love trim, so the Samuel and Sons showroom was one of my personal favorites. -
WHAT IDEAS DID YOU GLEAN THAT YOU'D LIKE TO INCORPORATE IN YOUR OWN HOME OR AN UPCOMING PROJECT?
Pleating and delicate French details—I need more of that in my home. I obsessively layer in my own interiors, but the intricate details—like the way corners are pleated and flanged—were delicious to see.
WHAT WOULD YOU ADVISE FOR TRADE MEMBERS (OR DESIGN ENTHUSIASTS) WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING NEXT YEAR?
If you are going to Paris for Déco Off I highly recommend reaching out to all of your ADAC reps and showrooms in early Fall. Start collecting invites and make
a spreadsheet. I was so lucky to have Elizabeth and Janie of Hundley Hilton give myself and Mary Lauren McBride the advice and wisdom from their prior experiences. -Danielle Balanis
I can’t say enough nice things about my stay at the convenient and delicious Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs.
- Mark ThompsonANY GOODIES YOU CAME HOME WITH AND ARE PARTICULARLY EXCITED ABOUT?
I did unearth some amazing finds in Fortuny which I was able to bring back for jobs I am working on here in town. On the last day, Mary Lauren and I stumbled on this darling left bank art gallery which had the most incredible and well-priced pieces. On a personal level, I found the most dreamy chocolate turban while shopping late one afternoon on rue Saint-Honoré. Every time I put it on I will think of Paris…. -Danielle Balanis
I brought back a vintage shearling coat from the flea market and am excited about the new brands we will be carrying at SHOPPE and General. - Mark
ThompsonMARCH 15TH
The Theodore | 6:00 PM
This signature philanthropic occasion raises vital funds for Alabama Ballet, while offering guests a unique opportunity to celebrate the Company, its extraordinary dancers, and all the generous patrons who support the Ballet. The Alabama Ballet Pointe Ball event will raise funds for the School and the Company as well as Alabama Ballet’s education and outreach programs.
MARCH 15TH
B&A Warehouse | 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Hosted by The Arc of Central Alabama’s Junior Board, enjoy food, drinks, live music, and prizes while supporting Alabama’s largest provider of services for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funds raised help provide much-needed resources like food and medical supplies for over 800 children and adults The Arc serves.
MARCH 16TH
Birmingham Museum of Art | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Celebrate the vibrant Holi Festival with the Indian Cultural Society at the Birmingham Museum of Art’s 13th annual event. A traditional Indian festival marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil, this colorful celebration is filled with live music, dance performances, art activities, and, of course, the throwing of colored powders.
MARCH 17TH
Five Points South
Head downtown to Five Points South for a full week of St. Patrick’s Celebrations, including food and drink specials and other events. The celebration culminates in the parade with live music, a kid’s zone, and more!
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BJCC Concert Hall
Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, the acclaimed new show HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
APRIL 27TH
Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa | 6:00 PM
The Arc of Central Alabama's one-of-a-kind fashion show is an opportunity to redefine beauty. By offering a chance for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities to star as models, we hope to change the face of beauty in the Magic City. This heartfelt in-person gala features a silent auction and is the Arc's signature fundraiser.
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