Category: At Home
CLOSE UP: John Morgan studies moths through photography
STORY BY JOYANNA LOVE MOTH PHOTOS BY JOHN MORGAN As the sun goes down, John Morgan turns on his outside lights and watches the white sheets hung on the side of his house waiting for moths to land. Mor... Read More
Generations of collecting: Doll collector shares finds with her family
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE Treasured heirlooms hold enormous sentimental value to those who become the recipients as they serve as a visual reminder of fond memories of the giver. Charlot... Read More
Writing in peach: Craftsman creates pens from discarded peach wood
Story and Photos by JOYANNA LOVE Peach trees are a mainstay of the Chilton County landscape, but even a healthy tree has to be pruned and eventually cut down to make room for new trees to keep peach p... Read More
Warmed by Love: Debbie Housner shares award-winning chili recipe
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos Contributed and by JOYANNA LOVE Whether as a meal or as part of a party spread, chili has long been a colder weather favorite. Debbie Housner makes it about once a month t... Read More
Creative cures: Family’s goats help with simpler lifestyle
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE Moving to a place where they could have some land and have a farm had long been a dream for Jaime and her husband Stan Elliott. “Neither one of us was raised on ... Read More
Peaches add local flare to chicken dinner
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE/ Editor Chilton County peach season will soon be here and Nathan Wilkerson, 2017 Peach Cook-Off winner, has shared one of his favorite savory dishes using the flavorfu... Read More
Stories in the studs: Verbena house tells history of graphite mine family
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos by JOYANNA LOVE and Contributed Many wonder what tales the walls of historic buildings would tell if they could talk. The walls and ceilings of a historic home in Verbena ... Read More
Pots of joy: Container gardening brings color to outdoor living space
Story and photos by JOYANNA LOVE The aged iron gate brings a sense of anticipation for what lays beyond. An English cottage garden lines either side of the path leading to Rachel Giles’ home. Th... Read More