School’s out for summer—yay! I can remember the last day of school when I was growing up like it was yesterday. The feeling of pure freedom for three whole months! I couldn’t wait for the endless days of hanging out at the swimming pool, running barefoot, and having no schedule. Life was pretty easy then. […] The post Delicious, Easy Dip Recipes for Summer appeared first on Birmingham Home & Garden ..read more

Ready for spring and all the fun that comes with longer days and warmer weather? Get in the spirit with this frozen cocktail. Whether you are at the lake, beach, or your own backyard, Pineapple Rum Slushies will have you kicking back and tuning in to your favorite Yacht Rock station in no time. Cheers! […] The post Liquid Sunshine appeared first on Birmingham Home & Garden ..read more

Huntsville designer Kelly Butler returns to a favorite project to finish phase two of this light and lively family home. A decorating project doesn’t always happen at once. Sometimes clients prefer to take on one room or one section of a home at a time. Such was the case with Rebecca and Brad Bawcom, designer […] The post Finishing the Job appeared first on Birmingham Home & Garden ..read more

The Hollywood Garden Club is excited to host the first Historic Home Tour since 2020. One of the original Over the Mountain neighborhoods, Hollywood was the vision of developer Clyde Nelson. In 1924, he paid $109,800 for the land that would become “Birmingham’s Master Subdivision,” a planned community of Spanish Colonial Revival style homes, and […] The post Historic Hollywood Home Tour appeared first on Birmingham Home & Garden ..read more

Once you cross the Four-Mile Bridge to this barrier island on the Florida Panhandle, time is only measured by sunrise, sunset, and the blissful moments in between. When Alice Collins, owner of Collins Vacation Rentals on St. George Island, first stepped on the remote 28-mile island 50 years ago, she arrived by boat. “It was […] The post Welcome to St. George Island appeared first on Birmingham Home & Garden ..read more

Add texture to your early garden with these Southern perennials. We asked the Horticulturist team at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens to share their favorites. It’s time to start planting! These perennials, as well as trees, shrubs, natives, and more, are available for purchase at the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale April 11-13. […] The post Spring is upon us! appeared first on Birmingham Home & Garden ..read more

The water level is rising, and so are exciting new happenings at Russell Lands on Lake Martin and surrounding area. Here’s what the season holds. Home OpportunitiesAfter an overwhelming response to the two initial property releases at The Heritage, Russell Lands on Lake Martin has announced the next collection of roughly 30 waterfront estate homesites […] The post Lake Season Is Here! appeared first on Birmingham Home & Garden ..read more

Designer Paige Schnell updates a classic Seaside cottage with an exuberant mix of blues and greens while retaining its original character and charm For a week’s vacation or as a second home, there’s a lot to like about spending time in Seaside. After owning a place for several years in the popular beach town, a […] The post Seaside Kaleidoscope appeared first on Birmingham Home & Garden ..read more

Pfeffer Torode Architecture expands its reach across the southeast by adding its newest design studio in Birmingham. Birmingham is the latest addition to the studios of Pfeffer Torode Architecture brand. Nashville, Chattanooga, and Montgomery have already felt the firm’s presence in shaping the architecture of their cities—now, it’s our turn. And they’re already making it […] The post New Addition appeared first on Birmingham Home & Garden ..read more

Designer Nicole Roby invites us into her studio, Rome Curate, to share her philosophy on design and what fuels both her creative and business sides. How did you get started in design?My mom played a huge role in growing my passion for interior design. She not only had an eye for the art, she also […] The post Showroom Style with Nicole Roby appeared first on Birmingham Home & Garden ..read more