Kali McNutt

Birmingham

Publisher & Owner at City Lifestyle

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At Home with Style

1 month ago | citylifestyle.com | Kali McNutt

Danielle Balanis: The Art of the HuntFor designer Danielle Balanis, fashion isn’t just about what’s trending—it’s about the thrill of discovery, the story behind a piece, and the enduring value of true craftsmanship. Her most treasured find? A vintage matador suit from 1stDibs, a testament to her love for rare, storied fashion. Regarding investment pieces, Danielle has an eye for timeless luxury.
Van Go Go Go

2 months ago | citylifestyle.com | Kali McNutt

“I was traveling 300 days a year for work. I was on a plane so much. I thought, ‘Man, I gotta get a life,’ so I started drawing on my iPad during those plane rides,” Kyle Rogers explains. At first, it was political satire–he’d spent decades as a lobbyist in the D.C. swamp, which provided ample, rich subject matter. During one of his frequent business trips to New Orleans, Kyle struck up a conversation with an artist who persuaded him to try painting.
Pouring In

2 months ago | citylifestyle.com | Kali McNutt

Want to start a publication? Learn More Article by Kali McNuttPhotography by Ambre Amari Originally published in Birmingham LifestyleThere's a palpable sense of warmth when you walk into Cala Coffee in Cahaba Heights. A welcoming, upbeat spirit fills the former warehouse space that is almost always filled to the brim with patrons.
Closet Confessions

Aug 27, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Kali McNutt

Featured ArticleAt home with Birmingham's style setArticle by Kali McNuttPhotography by Mary Fehr Originally published in Birmingham LifestyleValerie and Steven ThomasEnduring. Comfortable. Sustainable. All words to describe the style ethos of Valerie and Steve Thomas, a married couple of nearly 40 years. For her part, Valerie is “very much a shop local person,” evidenced in her pieces from basic. and Billy Reid down to her Zkano socks.
Tusks and Tigers

Aug 27, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Kali McNutt

Want to start a publication? Learn More Featured ArticleA mix of gameday style--old, new, local, and blue Article by Kali McNutt Originally published in Birmingham LifestyleThere’s no right or wrong way to dress for Gameday–occasionally, even a jersey can be made stylish. I’m partial to my collection of not-so-subtle vintage elephant necklaces, and I love a throwback logo.
Jump In

Jun 27, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Kali McNutt

Want to start a publication? Learn More Featured ArticleThe magic of a free range summer in AlabamaArticle by Kali McNuttPhotography by Mary Fehr Originally published in Birmingham LifestyleI studied iconic American photographer Sally Mann a bit in college and have always felt drawn to raw, photojournalistic photography. Within these pages, we’ve attempted to capture the timeless beauty of a slow, free-range southern summer.
Men's Shoot

May 27, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Kali McNutt

Article by Kali McNuttPhotography by Dawn Gagye Originally published in Birmingham LifestyleThomas WilderReverend, Bethel Baptist ChurchA day in the life of Reverend Thomas L. Wilder, Jr. may include teaching Bible study to a group of college students, visiting the sick at nursing homes and hospitals, and speaking with residents of the Collegeville neighborhood surrounding Bethel Baptist Church. Some days—some of his best days—are spent in Aliceville, Alabama, on his 103-acre farm.
Nature and Nurture

May 15, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Kali McNutt |Denise K James

Featured ArticleHow Fresh Air Family is creating a generation of environmentalistsArticle by Denise K. James and Kali McNutt Originally published in Birmingham LifestyleVerna Gates claims she was born with too much energy, and her professional and community work proves it. When she was a successful journalist — which she did for more than 35 years, working for high-profile outlets such as CNN, Times and Reuters — the Birmingham native still managed to devote her attention to numerous interests.
Natural Setting

May 15, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Kali McNutt

We tasked event designer, florist and consummate creative Holly Carlisle of ROSEGOLDEN for her take on a seasonal tablescape--and came away inspired. With five varieties of dahlias from Blue Rooster Farms, tablewares from Decor to Adore and cuttings from her own garden, Holly has us in the mood to savor the season. "I found the leaves used on the plates blowing around an abandoned parking lot in Woodlawn," Holly laughs.
Rooms of Their Own

May 15, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Kali McNutt

Featured ArticleTwo Birmingham artists in their creative spacesArticle by Kali McNutt Photography by Mary Fehr Originally published in Birmingham LifestyleMorgan JohnstonEntering Morgan Johnston’s artist studio is a full sensory experience. Just steps from the communal family space she shares with husband Duquette Johnston and son Tennessee, she has created her own world. It’s a layered world, brimming with books, candles, family heirlooms, stacks of dried palettes and boxes of past work.

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