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Birmingham, AL really is a unique city. There are so many individuals and cultures who have imprinted themselves upon its collective personality that sometimes a struggle for identity erupts. It is now a place in transition, but with such a foundation of history and beauty, it stands poised to benefit from a few positive advances.

ELLE DECOR has published a feature in its Jan/Feb 2010 issue that showcases the quaint charm of this metropolitan area, as viewed from an outsider whom can appreciate what the South has to offer.