Travel

Eleuthera, Bahamas

Come On Pretty Mama Article and Photography by Amy Bailey "Mom! Mom! It's a pregnant seahorse!" We had been snorkeling for 20 minutes or more, we had spotted a couple of seahorses which ignited every nerve in our brain. To see these elusive, mythical-like creatures was quite possibly the coolest vacation moment we had ever experienced. But then to see a pregnant seahorse, something that this only witnessed days before giving birth, well it was in every sense of the word unbelievable . What...

Life + Culture

Puppy Love

Photographer Bear Stapely captures love and resemblance between these dog owners and their best friends Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Bear Stapely   Jordan + Homer Homer became my dog when I was senior in high school, then he lived with me and my two brothers in Tuscaloosa. He’s not the sharpest tool in the shed but what he lacks in smarts he makes up with charisma. Homer doesn't think he can swim despite his webbed feet. He doesn’t like other dogs but loves people. My mom wanted...

Style + Beauty

Valentine's Gift Ideas

Article and Photography by 1. Hand and heart necklace from Loring and Co 2. Tom Ford Jasmine Scent from Saks Fifth Avenue 3. Fuzzy slippers from Personal Couture 4. Pink and red glassware from Topiary Tree 5. Treehouse stay at Glamping resort ReTreet

Life + Culture

Love A Second Time

They said 'I Do' this past year, both in their 80s Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Joe Davis "I didn't know it could be like this," Peggy Simpson, 82, says of her new husband, Jerry ---- , 88.  The two went to church together for decades, even living on the same street when their children were growing up. Both had taken care of spouses that passed. After Jerry's wife died he called Peggy to get a tour of Fleming Farms. He actually moved into Brookdale, but when Fleming Farms'...

Travel

Treetop Adventures

A glamping resort in Scottsboro offering treehouses, cottages, and tents Article by Mary Nell Cole Looking for a getaway close to home? One that offers seclusion and nature? Serial Huntsville area entrepreneur Troy Hopkins has done it again. He and wife Patti have ventured into the lodging and hospitality arena with ReTreet, a glamping resort in Scottsboro with treehouses, cottages, and canvas tents. In this fairytale wooded retreat within a 30 minute from Huntsville, guests can enjoy...

Beauty

Love Your Skin

Article by Sarah Buechler Wouldn't it be nice to see the best of you, the beautiful you, the side of you that emanates a compelling aplomb, which gives the rest of us permission to cultivate that for ourselves. Although this seems intuitive, a lot of us are burned out and suffering from malnourished stores of energy and positivity. With all the inundation of the quick fix era and social media ‘experts’, it’s hard to sift for something with lasting tangible results for our inner and outer self...

Arts + Culture

Books To Love

Love is blossoming in books this month Article by Lady Smith Love is blossoming in books this month, and not just in romantic comedies. Sure, we recommend a good rom-com to celebrate this season of love, but we also encourage you to explore other kinds of love, from friendship to familial to self-care. Here are a few of The Snail’s favorite selections for February. Find them all at www.snailonthewall.com, and let Huntsville’s local bookstore deliver your reading right to your doorstep.   ...

Beauty

Love The Skin You're In

Dr. Kathleen Hesterman shares her skincare tips for creating a healthy routine for lifetime Article by Kathleen Hesterman "Milk and Sunscreen," with those words my application essay for dermatology residency was born. My father is a rheumatologist who always stressed the importance of drinking milk for calcium and bone density. My mother had four redheaded children that sunburned at even the hint of a clear day. As a Dermatologist, I realize the words I really I want my patients to understand...

Health + Wellness

Make Your New Years Resolutions Last

Creating healthy habits and routines begins with simple, everyday practices Article by Sarah Cummins | Photography by Nadia Kidd January is a month for resolutions. The bustle of the holidays is over, and we fill our mind with aspirations and expectations.  We make hasty resolutions towards health; losing weight, exercising more, eating healthier, or getting better sleep. Resolutions often fail because they come from a place that we aren’t good enough or happy enough.  We falter on our...

Home Services

Life Organized

Organizational expert Karen Wright of Life Simplified shares advice on getting organized and living well Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Nadia Kidd We asked organizational expert Karen Wright, founder of Life Simplified,  for tips on how we can get and stay organized in the new year. 1. What are your favorite containers to use for organizing different items: i.e. toiletries; silverware; towels; undergarments; accessories; etc. Our favorite products are clear bins, drawer...