Category: At Home
Sharp edge: Maplesville man enjoys forging blades
Story by JOYANNA LOVE Photos by KEITH MCCOY Clang. Clang. The sound of metal on metal rings through the air as the blade takes shape. Steven Hunter of Mapelsville slowly hammers a section of hot ora... Read More
Vote for your favorites in Peach Living’s contest
By JOYANNA LOVE/ Senior Staff Writer Each year Peach Living, a six time a year magazine published by The Clanton Advertiser, sponsors a contest to name the Best of the Best in Chilton County. This yea... Read More
Deck the halls: Payne enjoys spreading Christmas cheer
The line of friends and family grows longer every year stepping into Becky Payne’s house transformed into a Christmas wonderland. Each year since 2005 every room on the first floor of her home is tr... Read More
What are you thankful for?
Peach Living asked community members what they were especially thankful for this year. These are their answers. “The ability to simplify life via the art of letting go of all the things that serve n... Read More
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