The Luxury of Liminality
In interior design, liminal spaces are seldom celebrated. Often seen as a necessity — a means of transitioning from here to there — hallways,…
Sense of Self
Blue Spiral 1 muses on the human experience “I’m a bit like a magpie,” Asheville painter Jon Sours says when asked about his creative…
Back to Backgammon
Crafters of artisan game boards hope to inspire new family traditions By: Storme Smith They say the best way to learn backgammon is…
Part of the Mountain
Staying grounded is the key to Native Modernism For Mark Rudolf, a strong vision begins with strong roots. The architect established Vellum Architecture +…
Digging into the Details
Designer infuses her namesake firm with can-do energy By: Carolyn Kemmett For Kateri Babb, it’s all in a name. “My mom thought ‘Kateri’ was…
Artful Home
Original paintings shine in high-rustic mountain residence Illinois native Erv Neumaier went to art school, but only for an hour or two. It was the…
Light in the Darkness
Glass artist’s brightest pivots have followed trying times When Hurricane Helene pushed the French Broad River through the small town of Marshall, NC, it…
Old World Eclectic
Cane Creek build marries English charm and industrial edge Even the most devoted of spouses occasionally disagree. Bill and Anita Sokolis know this firsthand. About five…
“Mr. Bowling Ball” and Other Game Changers
Lesser-known evergreens round out the landscape To look at Ryan Brower now, smiling ear to ear beside his wife Sarah Macrae Brower and their…
Room to Bloom
Weaverville home brims with stylish yet livable choices There are some people in this world who relegate wallpaper to the sidelines of interior design,…
A Natural Storyteller
Mysterious Arts & Crafts potter only revealed himself in art By: Carolyn Kemmett As a familiar face on PBS’s long-running Antiques Roadshow and the…
A Looming Legacy
Group keeps heritage fiber arts alive in Henderson County The year was 1974, and Ruth Howe’s cousin needed help with a storage problem. “She…