Emily Sparacino, Author at Shelby Living Magazine

Finishing touch

Posted by Emily Sparacino | Apr 22, 2015 | Arts & Culture, Home & Style

Marti Sather has a skill for making ugly furniture fantastic. She’s been doing it for 18 years with chalk paint.

Keeping your skin safe

Posted by Emily Sparacino | Apr 22, 2015 | Features

Nothing screams summer in Alabama like long days in the scorching sun, swimming in the lake or laying by the pool. But, what is it doing to your skin?

Test prep

Posted by Emily Sparacino | Apr 22, 2015 | Features

Students facing finals aren’t the only test-anxiety sufferers this month. As primary care physicians with Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, my colleagues and I regularly witness winces from patients while we explain why a medical test is essential to an accurate diagnosis.

Show tunes: Emily Herring to perform film favorites at SCAC

Posted by Emily Sparacino | Apr 22, 2015 | Arts & Culture

Alabama native Emily Herring brings her unique flair for music and performing this May to the Shelby County Arts Council. “A Night at the Oscars” showcases Herring’s incredible voice, talent and a vast love for tunes from popular films.

Beadapalooza: Annual event draws artists, fans to Helena

Posted by Emily Sparacino | Apr 22, 2015 | Arts & Culture

Beadapalooza, now an anticipated event held bi-annually in Helena, outgrew its former quarters at The Bead Biz retail location and expanded to the Helena Community Center in March.