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The Art of Decorating Homes and Hotel Rooms on Valentine’s Day

Nicole S. DanielBirmingham Times Unsurprisingly, Valentine’s Day is one of the most profitable holidays for Christopher Burson, owner of Christopher Lauren, an Irondale, Alabama-based floral company. While people around the world shower one another with gifts such as stuffed animals, chocolates it’s about the flowers which are “pretty much 90% of that day,” said Burson, 40. “Red roses have been a symbolization of Valentine’s Day (February … Continue reading The Art of Decorating Homes and Hotel Rooms on Valentine’s Day

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How Preventing Domestic Violence Can Reduce Historic Homicide Toll in Birmingham AL

Nicole S. DanielBirmingham Times This is another installment in The Birmingham Times/AL.com joint series “Beyond the Violence: What can be done to address Birmingham’s rising homicide rate.” Sign up for the newsletter here. While homicides reached record levels in the City of Birmingham in 2022, there’s a “crime prevention strategy” many may be overlooking, said Allison Dearing, Executive Director One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice … Continue reading How Preventing Domestic Violence Can Reduce Historic Homicide Toll in Birmingham AL

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Why Menopause is Different for Women of Color, According to a Birmingham Specialist

By Nicole S. DanielThe Birmingham Times Menopause, the time that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle, can be different for women of color, according to Tomeka Roberts, M.D., a GYN with Ascension St. Vincent’s Women’s Health in Birmingham One reason could be socioeconomic causes and stressors, she said. In addition, results from the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) show that … Continue reading Why Menopause is Different for Women of Color, According to a Birmingham Specialist

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Tierra Robinson Jeter: The Business of Luxury Coffee and Herbal Tea

By Nicole S. DanielThe Birmingham Times Tierra Robinson Jeter, owner of Fairfield-based La’Fleur Coffee Boutique, wants her customers to do more than just like her products. She wants them to know why they enjoy her luxury coffee and herbal tea. “I’m always interested in what my customers like so that I can get an idea of what they want or need,” said Jeter. To that … Continue reading Tierra Robinson Jeter: The Business of Luxury Coffee and Herbal Tea

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A.Nichel: Master Portraitist Known for Celebrity Clientele

By Nicole S. DanielThe Birmingham Times While working at a mobile communications store in Homewood A.Nichel found herself drawing more than selling phones until her boss told her to put down the pencil and do her work. “That’s when it really hit me drawing should be my work,” said Nichel. Since then, the Dolomite, AL, native has made a remarkable impression on A-List celebrities and … Continue reading A.Nichel: Master Portraitist Known for Celebrity Clientele

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Brunching With Bosses

Ladies…..it’s time to become more social and hang around likeminded women. Last weekend, I found myself having brunch with six Boss A** women that consist of being authors, bloggers, photographers, film writer, teachers, hairstylist and more from Birmingham,AL. During our time at brunch we had amazing conversations, exchange products, gave advice and most importantly ate good food and washed it down with Strawberry Mimosas and … Continue reading Brunching With Bosses

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How to Survive Cuffing Season While You’re Single AF

We are now at the start of “cuffing season.” Urban Dictionary defines “cuffing” as the moment when “people who would normally rather be single or promiscuous find themselves, along with the rest of the world, desiring to be tied down by a serious relationship.” In other words cuffing season is the act of trying to be boo’d up! Unfortunately, you’re probably single just like me … Continue reading How to Survive Cuffing Season While You’re Single AF

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