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At Bresco you can shop where the food professionals do.

You can go wild in this shop.

Libby Lassiter and Jami Wadkins bring a collaborative approach to their leadership roles at Bayer Properties.

The equation seems simple enough. Southern sensibility and charm plus classic American clothes twisted with a modern sensibility. That’s the Billy Reid formula that has led to extraordinary success.

A showhouse supporting adoption is a perfect fit for the Waltchack family.

Fashion on a budget can be easy if you’re willing to give things a second chance. We found each of these high-end pieces at local re-sale store Style Encore for a fraction of their original price.

Birmingham photographer and regular B-Metro contributor, Edward Badham, goes on the adventure of a lifetime

Birmingham business owners: If your business is consistently waiting on invoices to be paid, stuck in a cash crunch you can’t seem to get out of, you’re not alone.

Most small businesses reach a critical juncture where they need immediate cash to reach the next level. However, if customers consistently pay on Net 30-90 terms, it’s easy to come up short on cash flow while waiting on receivables. That can quickly stifle the growth of a quality business.

Photography by Chuck St. John Models: Serenity Axas and Mariah Light (Red Models) Hair: Jessica Wass and Lauren Stephens of Wheelhouse Salon Make-up: Erin Crawford of Wheelhouse Salon Art Direction: Robin Colter Clothing by Saks Fifth Avenue

We decided money was no object and went looking for the most expensive houses from Mountain Brook to Indian Springs. Here is what we found. 7 Deerwood Price tag: $3,990,000 Designed by a prominent Atlanta architect, this stone and limestone home is a masterpiece offering timeless design, state of the art kitchen appliances and audio/video… Read More

We decided money was no object and went looking for the most expensive houses from Mountain Brook to Indian Springs. Here is what we found. 3509 River Bend Road Price tag: $1,499,900 A stunning remodeled modern Italian private estate on approximately 2.4 acres. The expansive foyer has large windows and skylights flood the home with… Read More