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If you’ve been dining with us over the years, you already know the magic that comes out of Helen’s pastry kitchen.

Behind so much of that magic is our Pastry Chef, Candace Foster, who was just named a 2026 @soulgrown_alabama Soul of the South Award winner in the Food & Beverage category!

From her ever-evolving dessert menu to guest favorites like our Angel Biscuits, Tomato Pie, and Banana Pudding, Candace and her team play an important role in what makes a meal at Helen so memorable.

For nearly five years, we’ve watched her creativity grow, her talents shine, and her dedication to her craft continue to impress us. And somehow, she keeps finding new ways to surprise us.

Candace, we’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what you dream up next.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! ❤️

#helenbham #birminghamalabama #candacefoster
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what a dream to be a model for @estellexamore 🤍

thank you so much again for letting me present your beautiful collection✨
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REWIND: Closet Confessions

“I am a pink person – hot pink, bubble gum pink, all shades of pink.” @danielleyancey

The contents of a closet reveal so much about the wearer – lifestyle, aspirations, travel, affinities. So we went into the homes of locals who pack a style punch worthy of a double take. A few favorite confessions:

Hannah Conzelman wears a silk chiffon peignoir handmade in the early 1930s. “Nothing excites me more than receiving a box of pieces from France.” @devorevintage 

Steve Thomas still has the Japanese wool suit he wore on his first date with Valerie in 1987. “People assumed I was dressing him, but he is the fashionista,” Val laughs. @thevalgroup

Morgan Jones Johnston on vintage: “It’s less about the piece itself and more about the moment I find it.” @ruggedandfancy 

Kristen Saban’s closet is mostly creamy neutrals – but that aqua sequined dress says she isn’t afraid to sparkle. @kristennsaban

Mila and Joe Hirsch’s love of turquoise started when Joe gave Mila a pair of turquoise earrings at 16. @bear_knuckle_trading @always_entertaining 

Danielle Balanis’ most treasured find? A vintage matador suit. “Finding things in dark corners or in boxes I’m not meant to open is all part of the hunt.” @daniellebalanis_design

Kelly Lewis takes dressing up seriously. “A maxi dress isn’t a gown, and a wrinkled t-shirt on Zoom is unacceptable.” @kellyblewis1213 

And Ashley Miles? “I love color! To me, vibrant colors represent optimism, joy, and possibilities.” @iamashleymiles 

Whose closet would you raid first?

Interviewed by @kalimartinmcnutt 
Photography by @marycfehr 

#BirminghamLifestyle #BirminghamStyle  #VintageFashion #stylediaries #closetfashion
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