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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 […]

10 questions with famed Alabama designer Billy Reid

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March 8, 2021

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 […]

10 Weird and Wonderful Things You Can Find at Alabama’s Unclaimed Baggage

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March 6, 2021

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 […]

5 questions with Lane Zirlott of Murder Point Oysters

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March 5, 2021

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 […]

10 albums from Alabama artists you probably didn’t realize were released in 2020

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March 3, 2021

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 […]

Alabama Maker Q&A: Leigh Spencer of Alabama Sawyer

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March 1, 2021

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

The top home design trends to try in 2021

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February 24, 2021

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8 perfect Alabama date ideas for Valentine’s Day

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February 7, 2021

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. […]

What to wear year round

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January 31, 2021

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%.

5 Work-From-Home Benefits at National Village

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January 31, 2021

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 […]

Get fit at these 13 unique workout studios in Alabama

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January 27, 2021

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 […]

Try this new Italian deli inside a Birmingham clothing and accessories store

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January 27, 2021

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 […]

Mobile mother creates national skincare line for those with eczema

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December 29, 2020

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, […]

20 places to get Thanksgiving takeout in Alabama

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November 19, 2020