My Mountain Brook

MARY GLENN MCELVEEN Style Consultant at Styled by MG

Full of Charm

Petticoat Lane/Culver Road

If I am not editing someone’s closet then you will find me in the most beautiful shop environment working at Patina. There is so much beauty and charm on this little street home to some of Birmingham’s finest home décor shops and my favorite happy hour spot, Golden Age Wine. My favorite time of the day is around 3 p.m. when all of the kids from Mountain Brook Elementary come running past the shop headed towards Gilchrist. Margaritas + Queso

LaPaz

I couldn’t not mention this weeknight ritual that my husband and I always stick to. At least once a week you will find us sharing a bowl of queso with a margarita in hand at the LaPaz bar. It’s our favorite meal and time to spend together!

For Every Style & Budget

Village Boutiques

Some of my favorites are Tulipano (my go-to for timeless seasonal staples for all ages), Milla (an amazing selection of trendy pieces for young adults), M. Lavender (one of my favorite shops for evening wear) and Stella Blu (they carry a great denim brand that is under $100 I recommend) in Mountain Brook Village. In Crestline Village, my two go-tos are Dukes (if you like trendy, then this is the place to find it) and Elle (a great mix of affordable wardrobe staples + splurge items).

For a Stroll

Jemison Trail

If time allows there is nothing I love more than walking Jemison Trail on a Sunday afternoon. It also happens to be the place where my husband asked me to marry him, so of course it is a place that will always be near and dear to my heart.

‘Tis the Season

Etc. Holiday Window Display

It is officially the holidays when Etc. unveils their holiday window displays! Each year they continue to blow me away with their creativity and design—it is like Bergdorf Goodman opened up right here in Mountain Brook Village. It also gives me another reason to point out some items on my Christmas list to Mr. Claus McElveen.