Tag: March 2012
Gulf Getaway
Back in 1998, when April and Chris Boudreaux closed on their Atticus Street vacation home, it was hard to envision what the town would look like a...
LaClede Revisited
The handsome downtown landmark at Government and Emmanuel streets began in 1855 as two federal-style buildings of shops and living accommodations. Joseph Peter used the corner section as...
Urban Farm
When Jim and Margaret Mangham bought their house in the Old Dauphin Way Historic District in 1982, their youngest son, Will, was just a baby....
The Majesty of Mobile
From grandiose Queen Anne mansions to quaint Creole cottages, the Port City’s architecture is full of character. Jim Frazier’s book, “The Majesty of Mobile, ” delves...
Hog Haven
Once regarded as slovenly creatures, pigs are shedding their dirty reputation. Pet owners have discovered that they possess a host of endearing qualities — trainability and cleanliness,...
Erin Go Bragh
St. Patrick’s Day is a most festive occasion — a time of unusually high spirits, kissing and camaraderie. It is one day of the year when everyone claims...
Design de Française
A condo in the heart of Spring Hill offers shabby chic style inspiration.
Nall Things Considered
Nall has been drawing, painting and creating mosaics of flowers of all sizes for 40 years. Floral studies are one of his favorite themes. His recent exhibit, “Bouquets and...
Tile Style
All Lundy Wilder wanted was something to cover her floors. It was the early 2000s, and the Memphis native was building her Italian villa-style house on Fort Morgan Road....
Spotlight on Jody Powell
Even with 26 years under his belt as St. Paul’s chief performing arts man, Jody Powell says time management remains the most demanding part of his job....