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Our Favorite Local Gifts For Our Loved Ones (And Ourselves!)

Still Christmas shopping this season? Check out our favorite local finds at the Eastern Shore Art Center and Fairhope Pharmacy! Mini Bird Paintings Artist: Cat Pope, Saraland ALMedium: OilPrice: $99 each Cat’s work endearingly captures the spirit of adventure found in the coastal South, with a fusion of contemporary realist and impressionist techniques and a dedication to impeccable craftsmanship. She is a current instructor at the … Continue reading Our Favorite Local Gifts For Our Loved Ones (And Ourselves!)

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Appreciating Our Coastal Environment with Alabama Coastal Foundation

  By Kristine AlfordCover Photo by Lori Sparacio / Stop Or I’ll Shoot Photography   Coastal Alabama is a uniquely abundant place, home to beautiful beaches, lush wetlands, colorful nature trails, and more. In fact, Mobile Bay was nicknamed “America’s Amazon” years ago in recognition of its exceptionally wide range of plant and animal life. However, like many natural resources, coastal Alabama is facing environmental … Continue reading Appreciating Our Coastal Environment with Alabama Coastal Foundation

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Trés Taylor: Alabama Folk Artist in a Revolution of Joy

    By Cara D. ClarkPhotos by Cara D. Clark and Marc Bondarenko Trés Taylor is a revolutionary in the finest sense of the word, from overturning his own career path to establishing a sense of harmony and healing in communities in the South. Armed with paint cans, brushes, and a sense of wonder, the Mountain Brook native’s mission now is one of hearts and … Continue reading Trés Taylor: Alabama Folk Artist in a Revolution of Joy

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The Music Man : The Story of Fairhope Native Chauncey Packer

  By Jessica DeesePhotography by Nathaniel Thompson, Pensacola Opera, and John F. Martin   If Fairhope were a person, Chauncey Packer would pretty much be it.  A 2019 New York Times article about Fairhope described it as “a place for artists… and people of outsize character.”  It goes on to recount the influence of progressive educator, Marietta Johnson, and share the founding vision that Fairhope … Continue reading The Music Man : The Story of Fairhope Native Chauncey Packer

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Our Favorite Books About Family + An Exclusive Author Interview

  By Anderson McKean, Page & Palette Bookstore What do you think of when you hear the word “family?” Most of us would include parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, and uncles; others might say a close friend or neighbor. The definition is unique to each of us, but one thing is universal — families are made up of the people we love and those who love … Continue reading Our Favorite Books About Family + An Exclusive Author Interview

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Blaze Some Trails This Season With Our Favorite Outdoor Items!

  By Kelly Weller & The Baldwin County Trailblazers’ Molly Spain & Frank Stickney The Baldwin County Trailblazers has a mission: to get you walking, running, and cycling throughout Baldwin County! They’ve partnered with locally owned businesses to recommend the right gear to get you up and moving this spring and summer.  For a list of things to see & do along the Eastern Shore … Continue reading Blaze Some Trails This Season With Our Favorite Outdoor Items!

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These Books Will Make The Best Gifts This Season

[ By Anderson McKean, Page & Palette Bookstore As you are making your Christmas list and checking it twice, make sure it includes plenty of books! Given the crazy, unpredictable year we’ve all had, I can’t think of a better gift than a captivating novel to get lost in. The following recommendations offer something for everyone — engaging historical fiction, a mind-bending escape or just a heartwarming … Continue reading These Books Will Make The Best Gifts This Season

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