When I spotted this modern farmhouse with the wide front porch in the real estate listings, it stopped me in my tracks. I knew I had seen it somewhere before. With a little digging, I figured it out. It looked familiar because it was ... Keep Reading
A Lake House in Alabama Named “Best New Home”
Birmingham architect Bill Ingram designed this charming stone and cedar shingle lake house on Lake Martin. He gave it enough traditional details that it looks like it could have been there for decades. For the exterior they used Alabama ... Keep Reading
Easy, Breezy, Beautiful: A House That Keeps Its Cool
When I saw this house featured in Southern Living magazine, it looked like the perfect place to spend a summer vacation. Homeowners Patricia and Geordie Cole chose a traditional "Dogtrot" floor plan for their new home, which was designed ... Keep Reading
An Old Kitchen in Alabama Gets a New Look
When I saw this kitchen remodel featured in Southern Living, I thought it was pretty dramatic. Now everything is bright, white, and cheery, but when the family bought the house was dark and dated. They knocked down the walls that ... Keep Reading