Tag: March 2025
In the Studio with Architectural Designer Michael Philip Curtis
From the Pacific Northwest to the Port City, Michael Philip Curtis designs architecture that honors history, place and innovation.
Loving and Loathing the Sago Palm
Removing this prehistoric — and poisonous — plant from your yard can prove a prickly task.
Ask McGehee: What is the history of Mobile’s Spanish Plaza?
Explore the history of Mobile's Spanish Plaza and how the local landmark has been updated in recent years.
A Grand Tour: Interior Design in Victorian Mobile
Rare turn-of-the-century photos of the Williams-Wither-Smith-Clark House shed light on interior design in Victorian Mobile.
The Ruffles Company, 1950s
Explore the cutting-edge appliances at the Ruffles Company store in Fairhope in the 1950s.
The South’s Best Fragrant Shrubs
Stop and smell these three sweet shrubs that thrive in the warm, humid climate of coastal Alabama.
Stories of Vietnam, Part III: Elbert Wingfield
Local veteran Elbert Wingfield shares his story in the third installment of MB's series honoring the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
Two Master Gardeners Create a Stunning Fairhope Retreat
Master gardeners Ann and Lee Tacon tend a property on the shores of Mobile Bay that was tailor-made for the generations to enjoy.
Reliving the Ultra Lites Earring Era
Fairhope artist Joe Miller transformed aluminum into bold, sculptural accessories that defied gravity and defined a fashion era.
March 2025: 4 Local Restaurant Dishes to Try
From Chicken Saag at Yak The Kathmandu Kitchen to the Cool John Roll at Rayza's, here’s what our food contributors are raving about this month.