Travel

Ellijay, Georgia Is Fall

Nestled in the North Georgia mountains and only a three hour drive, this charming town offers big doses of fall Article and Photography by Amy Bailey Apples, fall foliage, mountain air, wine, antiques, fly fishing - and stories that follow you home. There are places that seem to know exactly what season they were made for. Ellijay, Georgia, is fall. Nestled in the North Georgia mountains, this little town becomes something almost storybook-like when autumn arrives. The hills turn shades of...

Life + Culture

One Table. One City.

Every November, as Huntsville turns its attention toward Thanksgiving, something remarkable happens downtown Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Joe Davis One meal. One day. One table. One city. Every November, as Huntsville turns its attention toward Thanksgiving, something remarkable happens in the heart of downtown. At Big Spring Park, long tables stretch across the green, strangers sit beside strangers, plates are filled, conversations begin—and for a few hours, the city becomes one...

Home + Design

Lake Season All Year

Duckett Pointe sets the scene for a serene retreat immersed in community Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Joe Davis There is something timeless about life on the lake, and the people of North Alabama are no strangers to lake living. Crisp mornings on the dock, afternoons on the water, evenings spent watching the sunset ripple across Lake Guntersville are a well-known Southern luxury. But the reality for many lake homeowners is that those relaxing weekends often come with a less...

Food + Beverage

Pizza Hot Off The Press

The story of a man who spent decades mastering pizza has become the story of something much bigger Article by Jayda Martin | Photography by Jennifer Tarkington Joe Carlucci’s first pizza looked like a football. Today, he makes some of the best pizza in America. At Valentina’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar in Madison, Alabama, a man who spent decades mastering pizza has created something much bigger. Excellence extends beyond the pizza. It is in the food, certainly, but also in the wine poured beside...

Food + Beverage

Where Celebrities Eat In North Alabama

Article by Amy Bailey 1. Jay Leno - Dallas Mill Deli; the former late night TV host is known for making a pit stop at Dallas Mill for their cheeseburgers and taking a whole backpack with him. 2. Billy Reid - Odette; the fashion designer loves dining at this notable Florence eatery. 3. Glorilla - Jack Brown's Burger Joint; during her tour, the singer found comfort in this downtown burger joint. 4. Elvis - C.F. Penn Hamburgers; Elvis' close friend and backup singer Charlie Hodge introduced the...

Food + Beverage

Ciao Huntsville!

Article by Erin Coggins When local restaurateur Nick Quinn boarded his flight to Italy, his goal was to brush up on his pasta-making skills.    His trip was related to create a new concept for Mid City's Anthem House. Quinn, a longtime collector of vinyl records, settled on a soundbar establishment. The food would be Mediterranean, and he seemed to be on the shortlist for the chef role.    That was until he walked into the pasta-making class in northern Italy.    “I signed up for the...

Home + Design

A Kitchen Paradise

Creating a space that transports your family to somewhere you love Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Provided by Wilder Roots Design For one Huntsville family, the goal was more than simply creating a beautiful kitchen. They wanted to create a feeling—a space that would transport them somewhere they love. The family frequently travels to Hawaii and wanted to capture that relaxed, tropical sense of being on vacation at home. The inspiration came through in a soft, small-scale blue palette...

Home + Design

Gather In Style

Taking Game Night to a new level Article by Amy Bailey There was a time when every well-loved home had a room dedicated to gathering—a place where laughter flowed, stories were shared, and friends lingered around the table long after dessert had been served. Today, that tradition is enjoying a stylish revival as mahjong, bridge, canasta, and classic card games have become the social centerpiece for a new generation of hosts. The modern game room isn’t tucked away in a dark basement. Instead...

Beauty

Put Your Best Hair Forward

Neo Mode gives the top hair tips and trends to elevate your style for Fall 2026 Article by Casey Creque Fall is in the air, and this year, we're embracing warm tones and edgy textures, and revisiting the classic 90's blowout. Lauren Knox, owner of Neo Mode shares the top trends and hair care tips to have you putting your best hair forward this Fall.  Honey tones The hottest color trend is honey…. Honey blondes, caramel and honey toned brunettes. Warmth in any hair color adds shine and...

Home + Design

A Soulful House

Alabama Architect Jeffrey Dungan has long believed that the best homes tell a story Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Rizzoli USA Alabama architect Jeffrey Dungan has long believed that the best homes do more than provide shelter—they tell a story. In his new Rizzoli book,  The Soulful House: Stories of Beauty, Belonging, and the Spirit of Home , Dungan expands on that philosophy, inviting readers into a collection of residences that celebrate timeless architecture, thoughtful...