When temperatures start rising, do you hear lake breezes whispering to you? Beckoning you to the water’s edge for relaxation? If you’re looking for a summer lake getaway, River Rocks Plantation at Lake Guntersville is a hidden getaway. Located in North Alabama between Bridgeport and Guntersville, River Rocks Plantation offers vacation rental homes as well as homes and lots for purchase along Alabama’s largest lake. Here’s what to do on a weekend there:

When longtime wedding professional Christina Sloan noticed a major gap in the wedding industry, she realized she couldn’t waste time waiting for someone else to fill it. After witnessing countless […]

A 30-minute drive from downtown Birmingham transports you to another world. At Stone Hollow Farm, you’ll trade high-rise buildings for clear blue skies. Swap the rush of a workday commute […]

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Let’s face it, grazing your way around a beautiful spread of food is the preferred way to spend time with friends. Whether entertaining a group of 10 or hundreds, Birmingham’s […]

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Imagine rows and rows of colorful tulips against a backdrop of a blue, early-spring sky. Ribbons of yellow, orange, pink, and red stretch as far as the eye can see. […]

Left Hand Soap Co.’s motto, “Keeping You Clean Since 1999,” says it all. Owner and soapmaker Soapy Jones, along with her husband and business partner Erik Hanson, are the folks […]

The Shoals may be best known for its legendary music scene, but the area also is home to another legend in the form of world-renowned fashion label Billy Reid. The […]

For anyone who’s ever experienced a lost bag when traveling, here’s a comforting stat: Only 0.03 percent of checked luggage ends up unclaimed. But what happens to that remaining 0.03 […]

Murder Point Oysters are hand-farmed near Bayou LaBatre by the Zirlotts, a multi-generation fishing family. Mostly served raw on the half-shell, the bivalves are prized by fans and chefs from […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded through 2020 and live shows were cancelled left and right, the music industry took a hit. With tours delayed and stay-at-home orders in place, many […]

Alabama has the second largest urban forest in the country. Cliff and Leigh Spencer are working to make good use of it. The couple behind woodworking company Alabama Sawyer moved […]

Open concept is giving way to closed floor plans and defined spaces as families spend more time at home and need privacy and rooms that function for specific tasks such as an office or quiet reading area. “Carving out a designated space for different activities

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We live in Alabama. We don’t have lots of super cold days, but we definitely have long stretches where it feels so great to wear yummy cashmere sweaters and boots. […]

Working from home is a new normal.

69% of us have been working from home over the last year, and 77% agree that always having the option to work from home in the future will make us happier employees.

And happier employees translate to more productive employees—one report showing an increase in productivity of 47%.

New year, new you, right? Well, at least that’s what they say. You don’t need to do anything drastic, but if you’re looking to get back in a fitness routine […]

A new Italian deli has opened in Birmingham — and it’s located inside Ore Mercantile, a micro-retailer offering men’s and women’s clothing, home accessories, and locally sourced items. The large […]

When Krystn Keller’s three-month-old son Elliott developed a rash on his face, she was told that it was just standard baby eczema and should go away if she switched laundry […]

Thanksgiving might look a little different for people this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving at home instead of with relatives or having a virtual Thanksgiving, […]