Neat & Tidy
Old Mobile architecture is undoubtedly stately and impressive – except when it comes to closet and storage space. “But, small spaces don’t have to mean cramped spaces, ”...
Hurricane Summer
Forgive us if we call this season “hurricane summer.” On the Gulf Coast, that’s not just a weather forecast: It’s a verifiable season, running from roughly...
Handy Ma'am
Sheena Tobin relaxes in the glow of her refurbished lamp with coffee, sipped from her hand-repainted mug. ...
Salvage Chic
In the wake of the recession, something wonderful happened: Generation Y became Generation DIY. These Pinterest-following, deal-seeking denizens boast inspiring, decorator-style homes filled with upcycled furnishings....
Shady Garden
What a hard summer it would be if you had to go through it without gingers. I guess you could do it, if you had to, ...
Whiteout
ABOVE In this clean and modern master bedroom, a large fabric headboard gives the space drama without being distracting. Featured in "Space Upgrade, " March 2014. Photo by Kim Pearson ...
A Fig in the Hand
If someone you know has gone missing or if your loved ones in recent days are distant, let me suggest where to look: the fig tree. On...
If Walls Could Talk
Just walking past it on the Point Clear boardwalk, you suspect, somehow, that there must be stories. The Bestor House, as people have known it...
Natural Selections: Anthonomus grandis
The boll weevil immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico in 1892, arrived in Mobile County in 1910, and infiltrated the rest of the state by 1916. During...
12 Incredible Local Kitchens
HOMEOWNERS Nicole and Dean Waite
LOCATION Spring Hill
Builder Randy Broadway created this upscale, modern kitchen, which features marble countertops and stainless appliances. Sleek fans, from Fine Line Design, add to the industrial...