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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
Cooking in COLOR
Jean Clayton of Christine’s has participated in the Decorators’ ShowHouse for 17 years.
Journal photo by Lee Walls
Christine’s Spices Up ShowHouse Gourmet Kitchen
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he kitchen in this year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse should give those who see it a real wake-up call. It’s a spicy mix of cheerful color, chic accessories – and some touches of fun, too. Jean Clayton, owner of Christine’s in Mountain Brook Village, said she wanted the kitchen to be warm and bright.
Journal photo by Ingrid Howard
By Donna Cornelius
“For whatever reason, the kitchen is always a gathering place,” Clayton said. “Maybe it’s the aromas, and it’s always the warmest room in the house.” Christine’s has been part of the ShowHouse for 17 years, and this isn’t the first time Clayton has designed an eating and cooking space for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra fundraiser. She’s created kitchens – including a super-contemporary
See COOKING IN COLOR, page 28