Rain Supreme
Last year, a young woman from Michigan interned where I work. Right before she left, I asked her what she thought of Mobile. “Pretty good, ” she...
Opposites Attack
The University of Alabama Text by Ellis Metz As an Alabama fan, I don’t think about Auburn all that much, to be honest. Out of...
All Along the Waterfront
The dunes of Fort Morgan and the gentle waves of the Gulf waters are natural muses for artist Claudia Hodges. Most of her colorful acrylics depict water-related subjects, ...
Yoga By Air or Sea
High-flying Workout Ribbons of silk dangle from the ceiling all over the room. Bright red, royal blue, deep purple, soothing green. The colors add an...
An August Dawn Remembered
One hundred and fifty years ago this month, a fiery contest took place between Union and Confederate forces at the mouth of Mobile Bay. At stake for...
Big Fish
Fairhope resident Kevin Olmstead combines creativity and raw talent to create one-of-a-kind art pieces made from driftwood, tin and oyster shells.
Decked Out
Though miles apart in their charming waterfront towns, three local families’ awe-inspiring wharves showcase the best that coastal living has to offer.
Sole Man
Of the 2.18 billion pairs of shoes sold in the United States in 2011, 98.6 percent of them were manufactured abroad. The American Apparel and Footwear Association estimates...
Local Goodness
1.2.
1) SUDS AND FIZZIES
Effervescent bath soak, featuring Epsom salts and liquid coconut oil, brings relaxation from the spa to your home.
2) IN A LATHER
An artisan soap’s clean, sophisticated fragrance...
Resale Revival
TIP 1: Pick classic, structured pieces and have them tailored to fit you. Because consignment shops are so affordable, you can splurge on alterations so that your clothes...
