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arts & culture

17 Behind the Blue Door: Studio on the Tracks’ New Store

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25 Homemade with Hannah: Bringing Sourdough Back

weddings 35 Hostess Gift Guide 39 Build-Your-Own Wedding Dress 46 Nine Details to Dazzle

in every issue 6 Contributors 7 From the Editor 9 #HomewoodLife 10 The Question 11 The Guide 74 Chamber Connections 76 Out & About 86 Marketplace

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contributors EDITORIAL

Graham Brooks Stephen Dawkins Alec Etheredge Briana Harris Madoline Markham Keith McCoy Emily Sparacino Neal Wagner

CONTRIBUTORS

James Culver Lindsey Culver Hillary Stegall Gamble Rebecca Guidry Ashley Kappel Elizabeth Sturgeon Katie Thompson Lauren Ustad Laine White

DESIGN

James Culver, Photographer

James Culver recently moved to the Birmingham area with his wife, Rachel, a native of Homewood, and their three children, Callie, James III and John Michael. James is a graduate of Auburn University and spent the last 17 years in Atlanta working as a graphic designer, creative director and photographer. He specializes in event, real estate and portrait photography, and he can be found on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @jculvercreative, and via his website, jculver.com.

Lindsey Culver, Photographer

Originally from the Midwest, Lindsey is a photographer who lives in Homewood with her husband, Chris, and two mischievous children, Smith and Roland (along with their dachshund puppy, Sweeney Todd).

When not working as a baby and child photographer, she can be found with her hands in the dirt of her flower and vegetable garden, with a cup of coffee in hand around the clock, hosting hot tub parties for her friends and attending every local musical theater performance. Lindsey loves Homewood and getting to know more of its residents through her work with Homewood Life.

Connor Bucy Jamie Dawkins Kate Green

MARKETING

Kristy Brown Kari George Rachel Henderson Daniel Holmes Rhett McCreight Kim McCulla Lindsay Milligan Viridiana Romero Kerrie Thompson

ADMINISTRATION Hailey Dolbare Mary Jo Eskridge Katie McDowell Stacey Meadows Tim Prince

Hillary Stegall Gamble, Photographer

Hillary started Je Vois Photography just over 10 years ago, primarily as a wedding and portrait photography studio. She lives in Homewood with her husband and three daughters. She stays very busy developing smile wrinkles while singing, cooking, exercising or taking pictures of real moments.

Ashley Kappel, Writer

Ashley grew up visiting Homewood, where her grandmother lived for 60 years, and eventually bought a home just a dozen doors down from where her mom was raised. When she’s not eating her way through local restaurants, she can be found at area playgrounds, the zoo and (let’s be honest) Costco. Ashley lives in Homewood with her husband, three children, and rescue golden retriever and works at Meredith.

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from the editor

Madoline with one of her favorite brides.

ON THE COVER

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I was dozing off early one Friday night after a long week last fall when the text came. “Can I call you tonight?” it read with no explanation. That typically means one of three things: something bad has happened, someone is pregnant, or, the most likely suspect here, someone was engaged. I wasted no time to press the phone icon next to my friend’s number and get the full account of the best kind of diamond ring-laden surprise that had come earlier than she’d expected. She was giddy, and I couldn’t remember the last time excitement filled me from head to toe like it did in the moments and days that followed.

It feels like people around me get engaged all the time, but this one felt different. Because after a long season of wondering who in the world would be a good fit for this friend in all the goodness she has to offer in a relationship, getting the front row seat as man so right for her (and she for him) entered the scene and began melding his life with hers was a glorious wonder to behold—and one that makes me smile time and time again.

A few weeks later my favorite season of my work year began, where we ask brides to send us pictures of their big day and write out accounts of dresses and proposals, moments they will never forget and personable décor details. In this issue we only get to share a couple hundred words of their stories, but I know that they represent a much longer story of both magical moments and a road of resolving complications and uncertainties that their friends know the full depths of, just as I know my friends’.

Along with these real wedding stories we’ve rounded up all things pretty—picking out hostess gifts from local gift stores and asking photographers about trends they’ve been seeing, researching what flowers are in season when and how a new customizable wedding dress line works.

But before you get to those pages, be sure to check out our stories on Hannah Scroggins’ bread making classes and the new Studio Store, a house full of work by Studio on the Tracks artists, too.

They’re just as inspiring as all of the weddings we curated.

Cheers to 2019, to love stories and to loving Homewood!

Homewood graduate Genny Pittman married a Texas native—and now MLB player—Kohl Stewart.

Photo by Anne Wade Photography Design by Kate Sullivan

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“ ” THE QUESTION

What’s your favorite memory from your wedding?

At the rehearsal the photographer captured Stephen telling me to stay focused and keep my eyes on him.

-Mindi Mullins Perlis

My husband was pouring sweat during the ceremony, and I was watching it drip down his forehead and catch on his eyebrows. So I finally just wiped it away.

-Laura Feld

-Gina Clay

Dancing with my granddaddy.

He was a baker, and mine was the last wedding cake he made for his grandchildren!

-Elizabeth Bugg Studinka

Walking up the aisle to “O Happy Day!” We had a trumpeter to play it and everyone starting clapping and joining In.

We surprised everyone with Christmas in July! We had a traditional Christmas dinner with ham and dressing, there were Christmas trees everywhere, and we gave ornaments as the favor.

My dad wasn’t able to make it to the wedding after being hospitalized in San Francisco, so my best friend carried around a phone the entire night so my dad felt like a part of things.

Leaving our reception while our band played “Mustang Sally,” a song that has always made me think of my late mother named Sally, in a 1965 Mustang that was restored by my father-inlaw before he passed away.

-Kathryn Harris

-Elizabeth Malone Casement

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Having all of our kids as our attendants...all 7 of them.

-Mary Beth Lochridge

-Jill Bledsoe Taylor

THE GUIDE

TASTE OF HOMEWOOD 2018 JAN. 31 5:30-8 P.M. Rosewood Hall

Come eat all of Homewood in one night with samplings from more than 25 Homewood area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, coffee shops and beverage merchants. Frankly, we get most excited for the prime rib on yeast rolls from Ruth’s Chris, but our list of favorites is quite long.

Proceeds go to the Homewood Chamber of Commerce’s scholarship fund for local students as well as economic development efforts in the community.

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THE GUIDE WHAT TO DO IN HOMEWOOD FEB. 7-9

Step Sing

Thursday-Sunday 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.

Samford University There will be singing. There will be dancing. There will be costumes. Comes see this beloved Samford tradition live on stage. Tickets sell out quickly, so act fast when public ticket sales begin.

JAN. 12 Becky Albertalli Author Talk and Book Signing For Teens Homewood Public Library 2 p.m.

JAN. 15 State of the City Address & Annual Chamber Luncheon The Club Ballroom JAN. 22 Foster Dickson, Author of Closed Ranks: The Whitehurst Case in Post-Civil Rights Montgomery Homewood Public Library 1-2 p.m.

JAN. 24 Meet Miss Fancy Book Party With Author Irene Latham Homewood Public Library 6-6:45 p.m.

JAN. 26-27 ACT Weekend Workshop Homewood Public Library

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MOMS Club Mardi Gras Parade 3:45 P.M. LINEUP, 4 P.M. PARADE Homewood Central Park

Watch out for flying beads and moon pies at the park this afternoon as kid “floats” of strollers and wagons take over the park leading up to Mardi Gras. All are welcome, kids are invited to bring instruments and we hear there will be king cake afterward at this MOMS Club, Over the Mountain chapter event. Laissez les bons temps rouler (“Let the good times roll”)!

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SALAMANDER FESTIVAL 3-5:30 P.M. Homewood Senior Center

It’s time for the spotted salamander to migrate from Homewood Forest Preserve to vernal pools nearby, and it’s time to celebrate. At this annual event held by Friends of Shades Creek, kids and adults alike can hold salamanders and snakes, enjoy snacks and life music and learn about other local wildlife.

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JAN. 26 The Mambo Kings Presented by Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Red Diamond SuperPOPS! Samford University Wright Center FEB. 1-7 Valentines for Children’s Hospital Homewood Public Library Children’s Department FEB. 6 Mae Wood, Author of Genealogy Homewood Public Library 1-2 p.m.

FEB. 7-9 Step Sing Samford University FEB. 11 Alabama Bicentennial: The Remarkable Life of Dr. John Allan Wyeth Homewood Public Library 1-2 p.m.

THE GUIDE FEB. 19 February Membership Luncheon Homewood Chamber of Commerce The Club 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

FEB. 19 The Road to College Homewood Public Library 6-7:30 p.m.

FEB. 23 Shades Cahaba Winter Festival 12-4 p.m.

JAN. 18-20

Pioneer Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Lakeshore Foundation

One of the nation’s premier wheelchair basketball tournaments takes place right here in Homewood at the Lakeshore Foundation. Come out to see the top adult teams from across the country. Check lakeshore.org for more information.

FEB. 23 Disney in Concert: Tale as Old as Time Alabama Symphony Orchestra Samford University Wright Center FEB. 28 Fairy Tale Festival Homewood Public Library 6-6:45 p.m.

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THE GUIDE AROUND TOWN FEB. 16 & 17

Valentines Dinner Theatre

LOVE LETTERS

Saturday 6:30 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.

Homewood Public Library

South City Theatre comes to our very own Homewood library to perform this uplifting comedy by A. R. Gurney. The fun starts with a buffet and the show follows. Tickets are $35 for both. Tickets must be purchased in advance between Jan. 7 and Feb. 8 at the Adult Services Desk or homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

JAN. 27

A Red Plaid Shirt Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m.

Homewood Theatre at The Dance Foundation Come out to see this comedy’s Alabama debut—without leaving Homewood. As its tagline says, “There’s something funny about retirement,” and that is certainly the case for the best friends as one deals with newfound allergies and ailments, while the other just wants to buy a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and hit the open road. By the time the evening is over, you’ll fall in love with a grouchy hypochondriac, a woman who secretly reads Cosmo for the spicy articles, a fast-talking lady who gets a big surprise in art class, and a motorcycle lover wearing a red plaid shirt. Tickets are $15 and can be ordered at homewoodtheatre.com.

HHS Varsity Basketball Come out and cheer on the Patriots. Girls play at 6 p.m. and boys at 7:30 p.m.

JAN. 4: Vs. Spain Park JAN. 8: Vs. Huffman JAN. 10: At Carver JAN. 15: At Shades Valley JAN. 18: At Huffman JAN. 22: Vs. Hueytown JAN. 25: Vs. Shades Valley JAN. 29: At Ramsay JAN. 31: Vs. McAdory 16 January/February 2019

THROUGH APRIL 21 Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus Through the Ages Exhibit Birmingham Museum of Art JAN. 11+12 The Beginning: Carlos Conducts Beethoven’s First Symphony Alabama Symphony Orchestra Alys Stephens Center JAN. 15 Swan Lake Presented by the State Ballet Theatre of Odessa Lyric Theatre 7:30 p.m.

JAN. 18-20 Evita BJCC Concert Hall JAN. 18+19 Carmina Burana & The Rite of Spring Alabama Symphony Orchestra Alys Stephens Center JAN. 24-FEB. 10 Million Dollar Quartet Virginia Samford Theatre JAN. 24-27 Birmingham Boat Show BJCC JAN. 26 Alabama Dance Festival feat.

Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre Alys Stephens Center FEB. 2-18 The Color Purple Red Mountain Theatre Company Cabaret Theatre FEB. 8 Video Games Live!

Alabama Symphony Orchestra BJCC Concert Hall FEB. 9 Regions Superhero 5K Railroad Park

THE GUIDE FEB. 10 Mercedes Benz Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay FEB. 15-17 Birmingham Home Show BJCC FEB. 19 The Piano Guys Alabama Theatre FEB. 26-MARCH 3 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical BJCC Concert Hall FEB. 28 Kalopsi(ART) Featuring HHS Student Art Benefiting Impact Family Counseling The Edge of Chaos, UAB FEB. 28 Tedeschi Trucks Band Alabama Theatre

RESTAURANTS

NEW ‘CUE There’s a new barbecue restaurant on 18th Street. Mark’s Joint Backyard BBQ, run by Mark Snyder, is serving up brisket, ribs and pulled pork, along with BBQ nachos, tacos and soups from the original Urban Cookhouse location.

He helped start Urban Cookhouse in 2010 and has held many roles there since.

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It’s Back White Flowers, a store previously located on 18th Street, is operating a pop-up shop across from Great American Cookies in Brookwood Village through the end of January.

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BEHIND THE BLUE DOOR Studio by the Tracks is celebrating every kind of artist in its new Rosedale store.

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Boldly outlined portraits neighbor overlapped, abstract circles. Churches and zebras and records all rest under the same roof. If you know your art galleries, you know how this feels—there’s a medley of creative thought and individual stories on each wall. You can move from color to color, style to style, all on just one white wall. Maybe

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The Studio Store, Studio by the Tracks’ new retail space in Rosedale in Homewood, has this same gallery atmosphere—with even more individuality. The pieces are divided by name, keeping each artist’s work and personality all

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Studio on the Tracks’ new store in Rosedale also features work by Biscuit Leather Company and artist Paul Ware.

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together. You can tell which artists are inspired by nature or music or Star Wars, and you can find the portraitists and the minimalists. Not only do these artists share their different artistic approaches in the gallery, but they also show the wide range of thought and expression within the autism spectrum.

“They help me understand that everyone sees the world very differently,” art director Katie Thompson says.

Since its beginning in 1989, Studio by the Tracks has sought to provide artists on the autism spectrum with the means to keep creating. Katie explains that they’re not teaching students but allowing artists to perfect their style and have a space to display and sell their work. “They might not be decided in what they’re doing, but some artists come in with a sketchbook already,” she says.

Now that Studio by the Tracks opened this space in September, they’ve melded retail with their mission to honor each and every artist. “The positive thing about this space is that our artwork is accessible year-round,” Katie says. “You can ask about each artist and learn more about our mission.

You have time to flip through the prints.”

Their new Homewood addition is tucked away right off of Central Avenue, in what used to be local artists Becky Stayner (creator of Biscuit Leather Company) and Paul Ware’s studio. After expanding to next door, they decided to keep part of their old studio for retail, leaving two rooms open in the back. Here, behind the left blue door in their building, was the cozy space that could welcome Studio by the Tracks. They’ve now filled the rooms floor to ceiling, right behind Becky’s leather goods

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and Paul’s paintings, with art, prints, T-shirts, candles and other handmade products.

Back at their Irondale studio, some Studio on the Tracks artists have been working with them for over 25 years. Some stick with their same aesthetic while others explore new mediums to find what they best connect with. “It’s less of an art class and more of an open studio. Everyone works on individual projects,” Katie says. Artists come in with their creativity flowing, and Studio by the Tracks gives a little assistance to put that idea on paper, canvas, or clay.

Katie, an artist, illustrator and graphic designer herself, says that her three years with Studio by the Tracks has changed her view of creating. “These artists are all very different from each other, and a lot of them have no real concern for the final product,” she says. “For them, it becomes the act of

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making, less about if anyone’s going to like it. I take that and constantly refer back to it. What moves me to make art is so different now.” Even so, the resulting artwork displays that passion, and each piece appears personal to the artist who made it.

Over at The Studio store, the artists receive 60 percent of any sale of their artwork, and every year, Studio by the Tracks sells thousands of dollars of art at their holiday open house. And for local art, the prices are reasonable. “We want to sell the artists’ work at a price that serves them, but we also don’t want to price out anyone,” Katie says. “We want people to come in and feel like they can talk about the art, buy it and hang it in their homes.” In their celebration of all types of artists, the Studio Store wants to celebrate every kind of buyer, too.

Now that their new space has made it through the holiday hustle, Katie’s excited to celebrate the studio’s 30th birthday, probably with a bocce ball tournament, and more events like local artist pop-ups and maybe even some yoga and dance classes. But no matter what, they’ll always be creating. “Working creatively everyday in a visual, hands-on way, is such a luxury as an artist,” Katie says.

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FOOD

HOMEMADE WITH HANNAH

How fresh ingredients and a Chicago native are bringing sourdough back into neighbors’ kitchens.

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If you ask Hannah Scroggins her favorite thing about baking bread, it won’t be how it makes her house smell (though her house smells delicious), or about how it’s a healthier choice she’s making for her family (though it is). No, if you ask Hannah her favorite thing about this hobby-turnedpassion, what she loves most about baking bread is simply giving it away.

Hannah, the woman behind Hannah’s Homemade, an internet-first bread-making tutorial and Homewood artisan bread making instructor, is the first to admit that her journey to making bread, good bread, was a long one. “I thought I was glutenintolerant,” says Hannah as she serves up skillet-warmed fresh sourdough topped with butter and homemade jam. “Then I ate quality bread.”

Inspired, she began making her own sourdough, but it wasn’t all roses and rainbows. “After about two and a half year of terrible bread, I took away the KitchenAid and started kneading by hand,” says Hannah, who prayed as she kneaded, focusing on her growing family. “And it got better.”

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make their own bread for their families. “It’s easier to show than to tell,” she says. She was finding her Edgewood home tucked behind Dawson was often filled with friends and neighbors interested in the process. Her husband, Jesse, encouraged her to host a class and make things official.

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Hannah with her husband, Jesse, and their children Levi and Teddy Photo by Mallory Kellum

around her charming living room, dining room and kitchen. “We brought in chairs. We had to take the table out!” There was no charge for the classes, each of which hosted 20 neighbors. “I have a job,” says Hannah, who works in distribution and sales for Juice Plus. “This is my passion.”

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for everyone who brought a glass jar. They watched her work a new loaf and sampled another at the end.

“Everything evolved very organically,” she says. But soon she realized she needed a game plan. Making starter for 60 required more time (and kitchen space) than she could manage, plus, “I wanted to make a place where women could learn from one another.”

Born in a family of five kids, Hannah fell in love with Homewood before she even saw it. She met her husband at JH Ranch in California, which is based in Birmingham.

Jesse, a Tuscaloosa native, bought their one-story classic Homewood house on a corner lot without Hannah even seeing it. “If it’s in Homewood, I know I’ll love it,” she told him.

She likens the Lake Bluff area of Chicago in the Lake Bluff where she grew up to her now-home. “We walked everywhere there, too, from the park to the ice cream shop,” she says, noting she knew she wanted her kids (Levi, age 3, and Teddy, 1) to have the same coming-ofage as she did. Her Homewood house might be 13 hours

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from her original hometown, but it’s a perfect reflection of Hannah’s youth.

From that same Homewood house, she’s now launched an online class on Patreon, a website that caters to creators. “I put all my recipes for bread and tips on there, as well as favorite tricks of mine, like how to make household cleaners with essential oils,” Hannah says. “I add two or three new recipes each month that go out to my subscribers.” While users do pay a nominal fee to access the information and resources on Patreon (Hannah’s content is $2, total, for complete bread instructional videos and recipes), that goes to cover costs. “As a working mom with two kids who is also getting dinner on the table, I couldn’t stay on top of all the requests I got.

Now I can send everyone to Patreon and they can get what they need,” she says.

But the heart of it all is still closely tied to people.

“Through my classes, I’ve met neighbors, friends and even friends’ moms,” says Hannah. “Not everyone wants to make a hobby of bread, so you know if they’re in the class, they’re probably your people.”

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HOSTESS GIFT GUIDE

How do you say thanks for all the thought that friends and family put into your shower or tea? With just the right gift from a local store, of course.

BY MADOLINE MARKHAM & EMILY SPARACINO | PHOTOS BY LAUREN USTAD

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1. GOLD RIM COASTERS Mix and match these bold colored stone coasters to brighten up any coffee table with a little fun and funk.

At Home, Homewood. $13 each

2. LUCIA NO. 4 HAND SOAP

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The packaging for this green orange and oak moss soap is so elegant you won’t need to wrap it, and there are several other scents and matching prints to choose from too.

A’mano Gifts, Mountain Brook Village. $23

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Give her a fun way to make lists and write down notes with her name or monogram on one of these pads or another item of your choosing.

The Scribbler, Homewood. $18 small single pad, $30 square single pad

4. WINE FREEZE COOLING CUP

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Pop this unbreakable cup by Host in the fridge to cool red wines or the freezer to chill whites.

Pair it with a bottle of Lolea Frizzante White Sangria for a complete gift set.

The Sassy Shopper, Alabaster. $18 cup, $5 sangria

5. POTTED ORCHID Choose from a selection of miniature potted orchids, live or faux like this one, to brighten your hostess’ space for weeks to come.

Leaf & Petal, Cahaba Heights. $19 orchid, $5 pot

6. INITIAL NAPKINS These oatmeal cotton hemstitched dinner napkins

by Mud Pie feature a large cream custom embroidered initial you can select for your hostess.

Gifted, Pelham. $20 for a set of four

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This petite white patterned cheese board is perfect for serving up a block of cheese in style, especially paired with zinc alloy serving utensils.

Burrow Interior Design, Bluff Park. $15 board, $25 utensil set

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8. CERAMIC BUD VASE

Fill a fun vase like this one by Mud Pie with seasonal blooms to your hostess’ taste, or buy these faux tulips for $3 per stem.

Davis Drug Gift Gallery, Columbiana. $11

9. METALLIC GLASS VASE

Artist Tamara Childs applies sheets of gold, silver or copper metal leaf to each vase, and they come in smaller sizes ($32, $40) and various patterns too.

Bromberg’s, Mountain Brook Village. $49.50

10. ARTISAN SOAP BARS

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Shop for a color or scent among these plantbased, moisturizing bars, with floral-fruity scents like the Narcissist (green) or Love Potion (purple).

Buff City Soap, Greystone. $7

11. EARTHBORN POTTERY NOODLE BOWL Its name might call for noodles, but this cute little dish by Birmingham potter Tena Payne can hold anything from rings to garlic bulbs to condiments.

The Cook Store, Mountain Brook Village. $20

12. MINI OLIVE OIL AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR BOTTLES

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It’s fun to try new salad dressings, marinades and more with these little 200-mL olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

Simply Infused Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Room, Greystone. $7-$9 each

13. CAPRI BLUE VOLCANO CANDLE The antiqued mirrored shell adds just as much style to a room as its citrus and sugar blended fragrance does for ambiance.

Wrapsody, Hoover. $25

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Select a monogram or name design that best fits your hostess’ personality for a set of these cards printed up just for her.

Darnell’s Fun Stuff, Rocky Ridge.

10 for $10.99

15. HOLMSTED FINES GIFT SET Who won’t use an edible gift like this gift set of peach, green tomato and balsamic red onion chutneys made

by Mountain Brook-based Holmsted Fines? You can also pick out your own gift set of Alabama-made jams, honeys and more at the store.

Alabama Goods, Homewood. $25

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16. INITIAL MARBLE CHEESE BOARD

Give her a something fun to use for her next party with this large Mud Pie board with a copper initial detail.

It also comes with a spreader.

Magnolias Gift Shop, Chelsea. $39.50

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9 DETAILS TO DAZZLE Small details can add big personality to a wedding. Here local wedding photographers share some of their favorites they are seeing trending.

BY MADOLINE MARKHAM | PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

1.f ood t ruc ks When couples bring in food they love or that are special to them in some way, it tends to be a hit!

That could mean a food truck passing out courses, a cousin’s taco truck, or a cart from Big Spoon or Steel City Pops.

-Hillary Gamble, Je Vois Photography

2. whimsical bouquets

3 . fu r f r i en ds Bringing in your beloved pet in a floral crown makes for some of the most personalized pictures. We adore these!

-Alisha Crossley, Alisha Crossley Photography

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Florals always pull the bride’s personality and every aspect of the wedding day together. I love that brides are branching out into more whimsical, romantic bouquets.

They make a statement, without being overbearing.

-Taylor Grater, Taylor Dane Photography

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4. black brid es m a i d d r es s es A lot of people used to find wearing black to weddings a little taboo and somber, so I love that this wedding party all wore black and makes the bride stand out more.

-Lindsey Drennan, Lindsey Ann Photography

5 . d r a m a ti c a l t a r f lo r a ls

Elegant statement florals at the altar or arch provide a beautiful backdrop for ceremony and highlight the couple as they say their vows.

-Mary Fehr, M Fehr Photography

6 . ca k e sh o w ca se

Few reception focal points speak louder than the wedding cake. We love the recent trend focusing on the cake height, floral decor and more.

-Alisha Crossley, Alisha Crossley Photography

7. st at e men t sho es A standout pair of shoes for the bride helps tell the wedding’s color story or give a pop of sparkle to the wedding day look.

-Eric & Jamie Gay, Eric & Jamie Photography

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8 . r i ng b e a r e r s ig ns We’re seeing more and more ring bearers infusing a little humor into the wedding ceremony.

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9 . g r e e ne r y i n f lo r a ls While color against a white wedding dress is beautiful, many couples are choosing a more understated look. Lots of greenery, including eucalyptus, instead of the more colorful blooms seems to be a popular trend in both bouquets and centerpieces.

-Hillary Gamble, Je Vois Photography

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SEASONAL FLORAL GUIDE

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WINTER Amaryllis Flowering Quince

YEAR ROUND Astilbe Aster Calla Lily Delphinium Gladiolus Gardenia

Hydrangea Lisianthus Orchid Ornithogalum Phlox Rose Stephanotis

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How We Met: Stephen and I (Jamie) actually met on eHarmony... and I had always sworn I would “never ever meet my husband on eHarmony.”

I was the first person Stephen ever went on a date with from eHarmony, so he really won in this situation. I had to go on lots of awkward dates before finding him, but he sure was worth the wait!

The Proposal: Stephen and I long distance dated for the very short time we did date (just four months before we got engaged), and I spent a lot of

time getting to know his cute town of Collierville, Tennessee. We got engaged on Dec. 21, 2017, under a beautiful tunnel of lights in the Collierville town square.

He then surprised me with dinner at the restaurant where he asked me to be his girlfriend, and out popped both of our families.

My beloved grandparents from California were able to be there, along with both set of our parents and Stephen’s brother and sister-in-law!

The Dress: I had always dreamed

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I was staunchly against a strapless dress, until the girls at Ivory & White said, “Please just try this one on.” Of course I did, and immediately the tears started flowing. I knew in that exact moment that it was definitely the one.

the details Venue: The Barn at Shady Lane Florist: Suzanne Martenson, Stems & Styles Caterer: Happy Catering Company Cake: Magic Muffins Videographer: Smokey Frazier Invitations & Calligraphy: Jamie Ankenbrandt Johnson

Wedding Dress: Ivory & White Bridesmaid Dresses: JJ’s House Hair & Makeup: Holly Craft Groom/Groomsmen Attire: The Black Tux Music: Brent Rayfield DJ Day of Coordinator: Kristen Maynard

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How We Met: Michael and I (Amber) met in Washington, D.C. at an election party in 2016. Our mutual friend introduced us, and I thought he had just moved to D.C. I was trying to be nice and introduced him to my friends. It turns out, about half of these people were also his friends because he was moving back to D.C. He didn’t let me in on this little secret until I’d done it about 10 times.

The Proposal: When we were in the Outer Banks, there is a sign as you walk out to the lighthouse that states:

“Danger: poisonous snakes, stay on the boardwalk.” Then, I noticed something black on the boardwalk in front of us and thought it was a snake.

It turns out, there was a question mark taped to the boardwalk because Mike hired a photographer to be there and capture his proposal, with our dog Lola in the background. It was perfect.

The Dress: My grandmother Mema, my mom and my Aunt Jamie all wore the same dress. They let me alter and modernize it so it felt like my

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own. Liz at Heidi Elnora helped us take off the long-sleeves at the seam, remove some of the pleats and then add back one of the sleeves as my belt.

Favorite Moment: My day started when Mike came over to my parents’ house, and we practiced our first dance for the first two hours. We danced to “Son of a Preacher Man,” because Mike is a preacher’s kid.

the details Venues: First Baptist Church of Birmingham, Vestavia Country Club Wedding Planner: Ashley Stork, Magnolia Vine Events Florist: Ray Jordan, FlowerBuds Caterer: Vestavia Country Club Bride’s Cake: Magic Muffins Groom’s Cake: Mary Nell Beck (mother of the groom)

Invitations: Leigh Moore Wedding Dress: Altered by Heidi Elnora Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid Hair & Makeup: Benji Grace-Bishop and Gwyn Morales, Salon U Midtown Groom/Groomsmen Attire: JoS. A. Bank Music: Emerald Empire Band

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Coming Soon in 2019: C’s Cakes & Coffee House 1241 Valley Street, Montevallo, AL 35115 GianCarlo’s Italian Café & Pizzeria 1105 Ashville Rd, Montevallo, AL 35115

Cake Art provides sweet treats for all occassions

By Emily Reed

When it comes to cakes, Cynthia Bertolone knows how to craft Italian treats and cuisine for all occasions.

“Our cakes are famous for their perfect flavors, and beautiful presentation, especially a masterpiece of wedding cake designs and custom groom cakes,” said Cynthia, owner of Cake Art in Pelham. “We proudly go beyond desserts to create lunchtime Michael & Cynthia meals, dinners-to-go, and catering menus that please crowds and Bertolone, Owners showcase our work as authentic Italian cooks.”

The bakery/bistro is located off of Pelham Parkway and offers a variety of cakes, including those for brides and grooms such as 2-tier “lightly speckled icing or naked cakes,” to a 5-tier cream cheese icing with fresh fruits detailed in laced and ornate designs.

“The groom cakes are a gift from the bride that reflects his [the groom] personality and interests like a hunting tree trunk, or a barrel in his favorite cake flavors such as our tri-chocolate cake that is made with chocolate cake, chocolate icing whipped with Nutella, mini chocolate chips and chocolate ganache.”

Trends in wedding cakes often range, and Cynthia said anything is possible.

Oftentimes, brides will take inspiration for a cake based off of their wedding decor, decorations, the venue, wedding gowns, and dressed to create a cake design, according to Bertolone.

“Fresh flowers on wedding cakes are the most popular, but geometric designs, ruffles, and earthly/rustic looks such as a naked cake can be the ‘wow’ factor for a wedding,” Cynthia said.

For those looking to finalize plans on their wedding cakes, Bertolone suggests scheduling a cake tasting and consultation as early as possible to ensure no scheduling conflicts.

In 2019, Bertolone will expand her business to Montevallo with the opening of two locations.

One location will be a coffee house named C’s Cakes and Coffee House, where lattes, cappuccinos, soups, sandwiches, salads and more will be served with private rooms/rentals for office meetings or rehearsal breakfasts and lunch for weddings. The second location will be an Italian restaurant and bar where Cynthia’s husband, Michael Bertolone, will be creating Italian cuisine.

Cynthia said wedding parties can schedule their dinner rehearsals at the restaurant, and cake tastings and consultations can be performed at C’s Cakes and Coffee House in addition to Cake Art in Pelham.

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The Proposal: Cliff set his soon-tobe fiancé on a scavenger hunt across Birmingham. Megan was given handwritten notes from Cliff at various important places during their relationship around the city. At each stop a close friend of Megan’s delivered the next note “clue.” Then in downtown Homewood, Megan’s close friend and future matron of honor flew from Houston to deliver her last note and take Megan to Cliff. Cliff had decorated Megan’s back deck, and there in private he proposed. Afterward, a huge party

was held at Megan’s parents’ house with the couple’s family and friends.

The Dress: Megan had a piece of her mother’s veil monogrammed in blue with her initials and wedding date and sewed it into her dress. Her mother had saved her baby blanket she never parted with as a child, and this was wrapped around her bridal bouquet.

Megan also carried a handkerchief that was carried by her maternal greatgreat grandmother, great grandmother, grandmother and mother on their wedding days.

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Favorite Detail: To play off of their new last name, different “bells” sent them off at the end of the night. Guests could choose either a silver butlers bell for the groom or a Mississippi State cowbell for the bride since she is an alum.

the details Venues: Trinity United Methodist Church, The Club Wedding Planner: Courtney Wolf, Invison Events Florist: Sarah Pinehart Caterer: The Club Bride’s Cake: Sweet Magnolias Groom’s Cake: Big Spoon Creamery

Videographer: Passion Productions Invitations: Empress Stationery Wedding Dress: The White Room Hair: Jill Rodriguez Makeup: Brooke Warren Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Mr Burch Formal Wear Music: Ascension Band Transportation: Rare Transportation

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How You Met: Jonathan coached a 12U travel baseball team and invited me (Hollie) to come watch one of their games at Veterans Park in October 2017.

We are both big baseball fans and “hit” it off from there. Our first official date was Taco Mama takeout and watching Game 1 of the World Series.

Favorite Details: With me working in preschool ministry, we wanted to share our day with those most special to me: my sweet preschool friends. We had a small ceremony with our closest family and friends at Haven, and then a

reception at Dawson Family of Faith that was open to our preschoolers and their families. Tiny Weddings handled all of the vendors from the flowers and decorations to the cake. Our kid-friendly reception had a kids’ corner with stamps and crayons and photo booth where they could dress up as princes and princesses.

We also had to tie in our love of baseball! Jonathan’s groom’s table consisted of peanuts, cracker jacks and heart-shaped baseball cookies made by one of our preschool moms. Since

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Jonathan graduated from Auburn and I graduated from Alabama, we provided Alabama and Auburn shakers for our send-off.

The ribbon around my bouquet was ribbon from my mama’s bouquet. She and my father, Franklin, were married in September 1969. He passed away unexpectedly in August of 2017. We left an empty chair for him with a boutonniere to honor his memory.

What We Are Doing Now: We love living in West Homewood and are always planning our next baseball adventure.

the details Venues: Haven, Dawson Family of Faith Wedding Planner: Ann Marie Leveille, Tres Beau Weddings Florist: HotHouse Design Studio Caterer: Amy Turnbow Cakes: Magic Muffins, Amy Turnbow

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How We Met: Laura heard about Sammy for months before meeting him. He was the superintendent for the construction of a co-worker’s house, a man who loved Jesus and enjoyed working out. After playing a little phone tag, Sammy and Laura connected and talked 2.5 hours, asking all the “first date” questions.

A casual date was scheduled at Davenport’s Pizza. Laura walked in unsure of who she was meeting for dinner, but Sammy recognized her quickly, thinking she was more

beautiful in person than in the picture he had been sent by the friend who set them up.

The Proposal: On New Year’s Eve 2017, Sammy and Laura planned to go on a casual hike in the bitter cold.

When reaching an overlook, Sammy pulled out a selfie stick and propped it up in his backpack pretending to take a picture.

Little did Laura know that Sammy was videoing what was about to be his proposal. After many sweet words, Sammy tearfully got down on one knee

WEDDINGS asking Laura to marry him. Laura screamed for joy and was shocked by the beautiful ring Sammy picked out by himself. Sammy and Laura celebrated with family and friends prior to ringing in 2018 together!

Favorite Moment: Sammy and Laura both agree the first look was their favorite moment from the wedding day.

Sammy was very emotional and grateful to have seen his bride walk down the aisle without the production and crowd of the ceremony. Laura gave Sammy a card and couldn’t stop smiling.

the details Ceremony Venue: Dawson Memorial Baptist Church Reception Venue: The Club Florist: Lindsay Kessler Caterer: The Club Cakes: Savage’s Bakery Invitations: Anne Murray Cotton

Wedding Dress: Diane’s Formal Affair Bridesmaid Dresses: BHLDN Hair: Salon Bella Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Warehouse Music: DJ Ralph Lindstrom

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How We Met: At Auburn my (Genny’s) friend Kelly kept mentioning that I really needed to meet her brother.

He came to Auburn to visit her for her 20th birthday, and we finally got to meet and began to date long distance.

The Proposal: On our first date and many dates following, Kohl and I ate at Acre in Auburn whenever he came to town. A year and a half later, Acre was closed for the holidays, but Kohl surprised me and planned a beautiful quiet evening there with one waitress, one chef and a custom menu,

full of our favorite items. Later that evening we celebrated with family and friends at my grandparents’ home in Birmingham.

Favorite Details: Each groomsman wore a beaver fur black cowboy hat with their black and white tuxedo and black cowboy boots. Kohl wears his cowboy hat and boots to formal events in Houston, and I believe it was the perfect touch for our wedding day.

Even some guests who were not from Texas wore hats to the reception. I can’t tell you how many people, local to

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Birmingham, told me they loved the cowboys!

What We Are Doing Now: When we returned to Houston after our wedding, I made the decision to travel alongside Kohl for his career in professional baseball with the Minnesota Twins. We moved from Houston to Chattanooga, to Rochester, New York, and finally to Minneapolis as Kohl finished the baseball season with the Minnesota Twins Major League team, which included a trip back home to Houston where he pitched against the Astros!

the details Venues: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, The Club Wedding Planner: Megan Wyatt Florist: Carole Sullivan, Lagniappe Designs Caterer: The Club Cake: Barb’s Cakes Videographer: Main Street Productions Invitations: Scribbler Pink

Wedding Dress: Heidi Elnora Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella’s Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: GLOW & Emily Summerville Groom/Groomsmen Attire: The Black Tux Music: Z and the Party Faktory Transportation: Rare Transportation, Coat’s Classic Cars

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How We Met: Jonathan and I (Lyndsey) met in 2011 when I started as a hostess at Highlands Bar & Grill.

He had bartended there for years, and I quickly noticed how warm and friendly he was. One night he handed me a folded cocktail napkin as I walked through the bar.

It was a game of hangman with ten spaces, and I filled in a guess and dropped it off every time I seated another table. It took me an embarrassingly long time to understand that he was asking for my

phone number. I was there for only a few months, and I think that job was God’s way to bring us together.

The Proposal: Six years later, Jonathan took me to the site of our first kiss in Five Points and got down on one knee.

We had picked out a beautiful vintage ring almost a year earlier at Levy’s that I was wondering if I’d ever see again.

Favorite Moments: Our 13-year old (step)son Pierce’s face during the ceremony, getting ready at our

WEDDINGS photographer Hillary’s studio with my mom and girlfriends, my Granny seated in her special chair, and seeing all of Jonathan’s friends and regulars in the crowd.

Also I loved that my favorite teacher from Homewood High School, Melissa Dameron-Vines, agreed to do a reading during the ceremony.

Favorite Details: Eucalyptus everywhere and walking down the aisle to Chuck King’s trumpet solo of “It Had to Be You.” Also I loved the tossed lavender as we left the reception.

the details Venue: Architectural Heritage Wedding Planner: Neillie Butler, Mariée Ami Florist: Leigh Coxwell & Rachael Swatek Caterer: Shindigs Dessert: Big Spoon Creamery Invitations: Allison Holmes,

Shutterfly Hair & Makeup: Brittany Massey Groom’s Attire: Shaia’s Music: The Old Fashioned Rhythm Method Transportation: 1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith Officiant: The Honorable Scott J. Vowell

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How We Met: We met while serving at Summer Beach Project, a college ministry through Campus Outreach. That following year at Samford University in Homewood, we sparked a friendship.

The Proposal: I (Jordan) planned it around the weekend of Step Sing, Kate’s favorite Samford tradition. Both families would be in town to watch my sister and Kate’s brother perform on Saturday night.

I had Kate’s friend and eventual maid of honor ask her to lunch after church on Sunday. However, instead of driving her to lunch, she pulled off of Highway 31 to

the Sibyl Temple parking lot where I was waiting in the rain. Kate got out, and I led her up the steps to the temple where I asked her to marry me. We then met our families for lunch at Avo in Mountain Brook and then went back to Kate’s apartment for a surprise party.

The Dress: I (Kate) interned at Engaged Wedding Library in Edgewood while in college, and got to help the owner Steph with the Engaged Collective bridal show a week after we got engaged.

I sent a photo of a Heidi Elnora gown to my mom, and it ended up being the dress

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I fell in love with at Heidi’s downtown shop.

Favorite Moments: I (Kate) loved getting to go around to every table at our reception and greet all of our guests who had traveled to celebrate with us. Our florist built a beautiful wall of vines in the venue, and that was my favorite detail. Jordan’s favorite moment was our first dance to “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton.

What We Are Doing Now: We currently live in Vestavia Hills. Jordan is working for a real estate development firm in Homewood, and I work as a graphic designer.

the details Venue: Thomas Jefferson Tower Wedding Planner: Becky Dedge, Seamless Weddings Florist: Staci Bledsoe, Laurel Greene Studio Caterer: Roots & Revelry Cake: Edgar’s Bakery Invitations: Kate Green Studio Wedding Dress: Heidi Elnora Alterations: Hollow to Hem

Bridesmaid Dresses: Revelry Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: Jackie Robinson, Rawwbeauty Calligraphy: Gracefully Made Art Groom/Groomsmen Suits: JoS. A. Bank Music: Ceremony- Will Carlisle & W. F. Smith Leithart. Reception- Southern City Lights

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How We Met: Phillip and I met through a mutual friend who is also a Homewood grad. A year later, I ran into Phillip at SlossFest randomly. We were both pleasantly surprised to see each other again! Phillip asked me out that same weekend.

The Proposal: Phillip led me on a scavenger hunt that took me to all of the locations in Birmingham that were special to us. It ended at Vulcan where both our parents and close friends were waiting. The last clue was for me to go to the top of Vulcan and to look

over the railing for a surprise. That is where I saw a giant sign below with the words “Will you marry me?” written in Spanish. (Side note: I can speak Spanish.)

The Dress: I loved my dress designed by the fabulous Heidi Elnora.

My veil was a custom piece Heidi and her team made for me. We took lace from my mother’s wedding dress and they sewed it onto the outer part of the veil.

Also I wore the earrings my grandfather gave to my mother when

WEDDINGS she turned 16. He passed away when I was very young so this was a way to honor him and to know he was with me on my wedding day.

Favorite Moments: I have long been obsessed with boys choir ensembles, so having the Birmingham Boys Choir sing for us and our guests was an absolute honor. At Iron City, Phillip surprised me with a slideshow he made with photos of us, our families and friends.

the details Venues: South Highland Presbyterian Church, Iron City Florist: Clarke Bohorfoush, Boho Designs Caterer: Iron City Cake: Magic Muffins Groom’s Cookies: Sweet Melissa’s Cookie Co. Invitations: Leigh’s Personalized Gifts and Stationery

Wedding Dress: Heidi Elnora Bridesmaid Dresses: Bridesmaids, Inc. Hair & Makeup: Brittany Massey Groom/Groomsmen Attire: JoS. A. Bank Ceremony Music: Birmingham Boys Choir Reception Music: Just A Few Cats Transportation: Vintage Auto Wedding Chauffeur

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Homewood Chamber of Commerce C O N N E C T I O N S

Make plans to join us for our January Membership Luncheon and Annual State of the City Address on Tuesday, January 15!

Happenings Tuesday, January 15th January Membership Luncheon and Annual State of the City Address Sponsored by America’s First Federal Credit Union 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Club

Thursday, January 31st Taste of Homewood 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Rosewood Hall

Our January Membership Luncheon and Annual State of the City Address will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in the Ballroom at The Club. The luncheon will be sponsored by America’s First Federal Credit Union, and it will feature Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer as the guest speaker. The City Employees of the Year will be announced at the luncheon, where they will be honored for outstanding service to the community. For reservations, please visit homewoodchamber.org.

New Member Spotlight Tuesday, February 19th February Membership Luncheon Sponsored by Regions Bank 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Single Barrel Barbershop

1830 29th Ave S. Homewood, AL 35209 205- 582-2999 www.singlebarrelbarbershop.com

Sewing Machine Mart

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Birmingham Legion FC 2213 1st Ave. S Birmingham, AL 35233 205- 600-3872 www.bhmlegion.com

Trustmark National Bank 1808 29th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35209 205- 995-4605 www.trustmark.com

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That’s right— Taste of Homewood 2019 will happen in January this year! The Taste of Homewood has become a tradition in Homewood— showcasing the Chamber’s growing number of restaurant and food-based members while providing the public a chance to sample some of their dishes, ranging from classic favorites to unique creations.

This Homewood-favorite event—which is in its seventeenth year— will feature more than 25 Homewood-area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, coffee shops and beverage merchants. Proceeds from the event will go to the Chamber’s scholarship fund for local students as well as economic development efforts in the community. For tickets, please visit homewoodchamber.org.

Friday, October 19th 513 Brookwood Blvd. Building D, Suite 372 Birmingham, AL 35209

RealtySouth-Homewood Tuesday, November 27 1690 Reese St. Homewood, AL 35209

BenchMark Physical Therapy

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Kelly Bates - State Farm 1 Independence Plaza, Ste. 600 Homewood, AL 35209 205-942-0495 www.coveredbykelly.com

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Simpeo

402 Office Park Drive, Suite 201 Mountain Brook, AL 35223 888.868.1557 www.simpeo.com

Green Home Solutions-Birmingham

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BenchMark Physical Therapy Thursday, December 6 1045 Broadway Park, Suite 107 Homewood, AL 35209

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The Homewood Arts Council hosted this annual music and art event at Homewood Central Park on Oct. 14.

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HOMEWOOD WITCHES RIDE PHOTOS BY LAINE WHITE

Hundreds of witches took flight on bicycle to raise money for the American Cancer Society as a part of the Homewood Witches Ride on Oct. 28.

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Games, rides, costume contests and more brought merriment to HallKent Elementary on Oct. 27.

1. Patrick, Hannah and Elijah Singer 2. Nancy and Robert Kilpatrick 3. Ansley Kate Drummond and Reese Elliott 4. Lawrence and Penelope Provenzano, and Jackie Browne and Allison Haling

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Holiday shopping kicked off with this annual Homewood Chamber of Commerce event on Nov. 8.

1. Jackie Torrence, Natalie Stearns and Linda Flaherty 2. Lacey Yost 3. Antonia Smith and Lisa Hall 4. Cole and Amanda McCarty 5. Austill Patterson and Ashley Argent 6. Marium Yousif and Rylee 7. Jason, Erin, and Ronny Cornelison, and Margaret and Charlotte Claire Wickersham, and Blake Norris 8. Lauren Russo, Julie McDonald, Lauren Kirkpatrick, Emma Fox and Claire Maddox 9. Maggie and Lucy Player, and Ellis McCool 10. Lindsey Thigpen and Meghan Denson 11. Heidi Beasley, Michelle Benefield-Smith and Michelle Brogdon

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Floats, bands and more processed down 18th Street on the extra cold night of Dec. 3 for this annual tradition.

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MARKETPLACE

Marketplace Homewood Life • 205.669.3131

Acceptance Loan Company. Personal Loans!

Let us pay off your title loan! 224 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham. 205-6635821

Need appliance or air conditioner parts? How about a water filter for your refrigerator? We have it all at A-1 Appliance Parts! Call 1-800-841-0312 www.A1Appliance.com American Auctioneers, LLC 1-866-789-5169 american-auctioneers.com Call us for your auctions needs!! •Land/Acreage • Estates • Residential/ Commercial Real Estate • Business Liquidations • Construction Farm Equipment • Lake/ Recreational Properties INDUSTRIAL ATHLETES $17.68 hour + production & safety $$$ incentives.

Grocery order selection using electric pallet jacks & voice activated headsets.

Apply online at AGSOUTH. COM or call Charlie Seagle at (205) 808-4833 Preemployment drug test required.

Automation Personnel Services Hiring IMMEDIATELY For: Automotive Assembly, General Labor, Production, Clerical, Machine Operator, Quality, Carpentry, Welder, Foundry. Positions In: Calera, Clanton, Pelham, Bessemer, McCalla. Walk-in applications accepted.

Clanton (205)280-0002.

Pelham (205)444-9774.

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Art seminar and classes at the Helena Recreational Center. Sign up at www. avbarts.com. Contact Instructor for times and dates. Anthony: 205-2243847

Bama Concrete Now Hiring: Diesel Mechanic 4 Years Minimum Experience.

CDL Preferred. Competitive Pay. Great Benefits. Apply in person: 2180 Hwy 87 Alabaster, 35007 Bent Creek Apartments.

Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom. On-site Manager.

On-site Maintenance.

3001 7th Street. North Clanton, AL 35045. TDD#s: 800-548-2547(V) 800-5482546(T/A) bentcreek@ morrowapts.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.

Equal Opportunity Provider/ Employer Boise Cascade Now Hiring for Utility Positions. Starting pay $13.33/hour. Must be able to pass background screen. Please apply at www.bc.com Carroll Fulmer Now Hiring Class-A CDL Drivers. Overthe-road positions available.

Dry vans. No hazmat. Must have one year over-theroad. Experience and a clean MVR. Competitive pay and bonus package.

Good home time. Call 800633-9710 ext. 2 Church Transportation and Logistics, Inc Now Hiring Birmingham, AL based Transportation Company looking for Class-A CDLDrivers •Average 22,500/ miles-wk •Must be at least 23yrs-old•Starting pay at .43/mile increase to .45 in 6-months•18-months driving exp. Call:205-

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925-1977 Ext:2309 or Email: recruiting@ churchtransportation.net NOW HIRING!!!

•Director, Pharmacy Services •Director, Material Management •RN-ER RFT 7pm-7am •RN-ICU RFT 7pm-7am Email resume to: Blaine.Green@cvhealth. net or go to www.cvhealth. net EEO Employer M/F/D/ VDrug-free-Workplace Full Time and Part Time RN’s Needed for home health in Bibb, Shelby and Chilton counties. Excellent Salary and Benefits. Please send resumes to jobs@ rubic.com or call 866-2733984 DCH Health System Caring. For Life. $5,000 *Sign-on Bonus for full time RNs *For More Info Contact Annie.Miller@dchsystem. com. Apply online at: www. dchsystem.com ETS RESTORATIONS •Retaining Walls •Concrete Work •Demolition •Landscaping •Construction •Tree Removal •Tree Trimming •Bobcat Work Hardscapes •Hauling Residential & Commercial FREE ESTIMATES!!! CALL NOW (205)209-7787 REPLACEMENT WINDOW SALE!!! Any Size Double Hung Window up to 101 UI $238 Basic Installation EcoViewWindows.com Visit Our Showrooms 836 S.Hull St. Montgomery,AL 334676-3001 40 E.Commerce Dr. Pelham,AL 205-5648480 $2000 SIGN ON BONUS NEW PAY SCALE TO QUALIFYING DRIVERS EVERGREEN TRANSPORT,

is accepting applications for local drivers in the Calera and Leeds, AL, area.

Must have Class A CDL, good driving record, 1 yr verifiable tractor trailer experience. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person at 8278 Hwy 25 South, Calera, AL, or call for info 205-6683316.

MECHANICS NEEDED Evergreen Transport LLC has two immediate openings for Class B Mechanics at its terminal in Calera, AL. One for night shift and one for day shift.

Call Jason at 205-6683316. Job duties include repairing, maintaining and overhauling of heavy duty fleet truck/trailers and other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Now Hiring Heavy Equipment Operators and CDL Drivers Competitive pay and benefits. Preemployment drug test required Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Call: 205-298-6799 or email us at: jtate@forestryenv.com Franklin Iron Works Now Hiring. Grinders & Laborers. Must apply in person: 146 Tommie Drive, Thorsby. Mon-Fri. 10am3pm.

DRIVERS Hanna Truck Lines is seeking Professional Flatbed Drivers. 53 cpm No surprises: Starting pay (all miles): 51 cpm, 52 cpm at 6 months, 53 cpm at 1 year. 100% Outbounds loads Pre-loaded & Tarped. 75% Inbound No Tarp. Late Model Peterbilt Trucks. Air Ride Trailers. Home weekends.

Low cost BCBS Health & Dental Ins. Matching

401K. Qualifications: 18 months Class A CDL driving experience with 6 months flatbed; Applicants must meet all D.O.T. requirements. Contact recruiting at 1-800-6347315 or come by HTL office at 1700 Boone Blvd, Northport. EOE Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Hiring: Homeownership Lease-Purchase Facilitator Resident Services Coordinator-ROSS Human Resources Specialist Compliance Data Analysis Application Data Entry Clerk Assistant Vice President ofHousing Operations Director of Public Safety Custodian View complete description and apply at www.habd.org or 1826 3rdAvenueSouth Birmingham, Al 35233 NOW AVAILABLE LPN’s, RN’s 12 HOUR SHIFTS CNA’s Full-time & part-time Apply in person: Hatley Health Care 300 Medical Center Drive Clanton, AL 35045 Helping Hands Estate Sales Serving clients over 7yrs Professional & Experienced We can help sell the contents of your home! Contact for information: 256-2835549 tbob56.wixsite.com/ helping-hands Owner Operators Wanting Dedicated Year Round Anniston, AL www.pull4klb.com

MARKETPLACE Need FREE help with your Medicare? Call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) today at (800) AGE-LINE (800)-243-5463.

M&M Trucking Company hiring experienced trailer and tractor trailer drivers.

Minimum three years verifiable experience required. Tanker and dump experience a plus. Apply in person w/MVR at M&M Trucking Company. 980 Lee Road. Auburn, AL 36830.

Now Hiring!! •CaregiversADL’s, assist with medications and some lifting 7am-3pm, 3pm11pm, 11pm-7pm •Activity Director Part-Time •Cookssome 12/hr shifts Call Shay McNeal 205-620-2905 Marble Valley Manor.

Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments for Elderly & Disabled. Many on-site services! 2115 Motes Rd, Sylacauga. 256-245-6500 •TDD#s: 800-548-2547(V) •800-548-2546(T/A). Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.

Equal Opportunity Provider/ Employer Are you a motivated professional? Are you looking for a dynamic career? Are you ready to control your own level of success? See why McKinnons’ is an exciting place to work and grow.

Now accepting applications for Sales, Service, and Detail Shop. Apply with the receptionist. 205-755-3430 Shake up your career!!!

Are you looking for something new and FUN? Milo’s is always looking for great managers to come join our growing and dynamic team. Apply online at miloshamburgers.com Montgomery Stockyard Drop Station at Gray & Son’s in Clanton. Call Lane at 205-389-4530. For other hauling arrangements, contact Wes in Harpersville 205-965-8657

Production Jobs. Willing to Train. AAM in Columbiana is HIRING for multiple shifts.

Email resume to dcurtis@ grede.com or apply in person: 130 Industrial Pkwy, Columbiana, AL 35051

Move in Special! 3/2 Garden Home w/garage.

Dishwasher, Fenced backyard, Great Room w/ vaulted Ceiling. Calera Schools. Rent $1150. FLAT SCREEN TV!! (205)433-9811

NOW HIRING Class-A CDL Driver Must have clean driving record, two years experience Will train drivers on tank Drivers home nightly Contact Keith at: 205-438-4959

The Bright Star Catering Company brightstarcatering.com 205-417-0805 •Book your Holiday Office Party!

Packages starting at $20/ person!! •Let us cook for you, order a Take & Bake Dinner Box for $150!!

INDUSTRIAL CLEANING IN VANCE Requirements: •18 Years Old •HS Diploma/ GED •Able to work variable shifts/weekends/holidays •Able to lift up to 50lbs constantly, stand on your feet for 8hrs •Able to pass drug screen/background check Complete your application on line at www. naonsite.com Production / Manufacturing Vance, Alabama Starting pay: $12.00 – $14.50 /hr. • Have 2 years+ Production/ Manufacturing experience.

• Have Recently Lived in Alabama at least 2 years. • Have A High School Diploma or GED. • Are at least 18 years old. Complete your application on line at www. naonsite.com Oxford Healthcare in Montgomery currently hiring certified CNA’s and/ or Home Health aides in the Clanton, Marbury and Maplesville areas. Must be able to pass complete background check, have reliable transportation and have a strong work ethic. Serious inquires only. Call 334-409-0035 or apply on-line at www.

Oxfordhealthcare.com Class A CDL Drivers Needed Immediately for Dump Trailer Hauling • $2000 Retention Bonus • Local Hauling • Home Nights APPLY ONLINE: www.perdidotrucking.com Perdido Trucking Service, LLC 251-470-0355

Southeastern Food Merchandisers NOW HIRING Class-A CDL Food Service Delivery Drivers with 1 year experience!!!

Pay & Benefits •Home daily •Schedules allow you to depart and return to same terminal daily •Dispatches are single day routes, nothing runs overnight or multi-day! •Paid by weight delivered, miles, and stops •Drivers running single driver routes are earning $75,000-$100,000 yearly!

•Team and Helper routes are earning $65,000+ yearly What we offer in addition to route pay! •Attendance/ Accuracy bonuses •Wklypay w/direct deposit •401(k) w/company match, eligible after 6-months with quarterly enrollment •Blue Cross of AL health & dental insurance, company subsidized •Two different medical plans for Blue Cross depending on your needs •Vision Insurance, company subsidized •Basic Life and AD&D 100% employer paid •Company paid Short-Term Disability •Voluntary Life & AD&D also provided on post-tax basis for you, and your family Email resume: ofrye@southeasternfood. com Call:205-685-4534 South Haven Health & Rehab, Hoover NOWHIRING!!! •LPN’s & RN’s-All Shifts-Shift Differential -$3000 Sign on Bonus!!!!

•Dietary Aide Apply in person or email: ken. holmes@nhsmgt.com

Stellar Staffing, LLC Customer Service Is Our Passion NOW HIRING!!! Pelham •Calera•Alabaster•Clanton Starting pay: $10hr$13hr •General Labor•Heavy Equipment Operator•Machine Operator•Crane Operator Please apply on-line: www.stellarstaffingllc.com Questions Call: 205-9162860 CLOCK REPAIR SVS. * Setup * Repair * Maintenance. I can fix your Mother’s clock. Alabaster/ Pelham. Call Stephen (205)663-2822 Electrician - FT Supreme Electric, local-based company in Pelham.

Must be willing to learn & work hard. Go to: supremeelectric-al. com Print employment application under Contact Us. Mail to: Supreme Electric 231 Commerce Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 or call 205-453-9327.

NOW HIRING!!! • Cooks •Dishwashers•Hosts•Night Maintenance•Retail Sales•Servers Apply at: 655 Cahaba Valley Road Pelham,AL 35124 Or online: jobs.crackerbarrel.com Search:AL-PELHAM We are a drug-free workplace/EOE 4 BEDROOM LOG CABIN ON 32 ACRES- 328 CR 1055, Montevallo AL. •Bridlewood Farms gated community •3045 sq ft.- 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 3 levels.

•Hardwood flooring & countertops, wrap-around porch, barn door closets.

•2 fenced parcels on Mahan Creek •Detached garage with 3 shed roofs & workshop area, •Barn with 4 stalls, tack room, chicken coop, outdoor run, aviary netting. •Walking/riding trails, babbling brook, fruit orchard trees & more! $650,000 • MLS#831144 View more details & request a showing: www.

teamlehmanhouse.com Susan Lehman, Listing Specialist 205-542-4011 TaylorMade Transportation Hiring CDL Drivers for Flatbed Regional Division!

BCBS Insurance After 30 Days. To apply call: (334)366-2269 or email: s.smith@taylormadeinc.com Become a Dental Assistant in ONLY 8 WEEKS! Please visit our website capstonedentalassisting. com or call (205)561-8118 and get your career started!

WCA • Roll Off Drivers needed for our Alpine, AL location. Class A or B CDL is required along with one (1) year of verifiable equivalent commercial truck driving experience.

Must have a valid and safe driving record. We offer competitive wages & a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Holidays and PTO. Please apply through our website at www.wcawaste.com EOE M/F/D/V WARRIOR MET COAL NOW HIRING Located in Brookwood, AL Immediate need for experienced: •Underground Miners •Electricians •Maintenance Foreman •Supervisors Apply online: www.warriormetcoal.com White Oak Transportation is hiring CDL-A drivers in your area. Great Pay! Excellent Benefits! Visit our website www.whiteoaktrans. com for more information EOE-M/F/D/V

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MY HOMEWOOD MEREDITH DRENNEN

Homewood Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

Tasty Eats

Taste of Homewood There is no better place to fellowship with your fellow Homewoodians and support local restaurants than Taste of Homewood. With 30 restaurants, bakeries, coffee houses and distributors, you can taste some amazing dishes and try new things! This year the date is set for Jan. 31 at Rosewood Hall.

Lunch Treat

Homewood Gourmet’s Cobb Salad This is most overlooked dish in Homewood, but I could order one every day.

Once, owner and chef Chris Zapalowski made one as a side dish for me on request.

Peace & Quiet

Sunday Walks My dog, Patton, and I have a few routes, but I love talking him down Broadway on Sunday afternoons. We walk past the lot where my grandmother grew up and always wave to her neighbors. On days where my husband joins me, we take our son as well. Weekday walks sometimes feel hurried, but Sunday afternoons can be nice and leisurely!

For a Little One

Covenant Classical School Our 2-year-old son goes to school at CCS, and we love the care and attention he gets from the teachers and staff. In the mornings, they have a coffee station for us—caffeine is the best friend of a sleepdeprived mom!

Photo by Love Be Photography

Red or White

The Pig’s Wine Selection The Piggly Wiggly is Homewood’s gathering place. What a better place to learn about wine varietals than where you can bump into your friends? Wine manager Andrew Brim is always a great help for any event we may have and has recommended some great finds, and their Friday evening wine tastingsw are a treat too.

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