Summer 2008
features
A Tudor Rose No matter where in the world her work may take her, actress Andie MacDowell comes home to her family and her storybook French Tudor in Biltmore Forest — a place where she is simply "Rose."
At Leisure in Little Charleston In the early 1800s, Flat Rock was a favored refuge from the Low Country heat, attracting landed gentry and the middle-class alike. They built their castles and cottages here amid the cool green forests. Historic Flat Rock preserves their legacy
Genius in the Details An artistic mosaic of wood, stone, glass and steel, this sleek contemporary kitchen has all the amenities but none of the fuss.
A Particular Point of View At Long Run in Flat Rock, the principles of Capability Brown and Frederick Law Olmsted meet a panoramic view and a gardener’s commitment to responsible stewardship of the land.
A Spirited Evening Friends, supporters and staff of the Community Foundation of Henderson County gather together to celebrate 25 years of local philanthropy and enjoy the sweet taste of success.
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at home: with Robert Seven - Living Outside the Box Enter the colorful world of Robert Seven: objets trouvé master, folk-art icon, performance artist and agent provocateur in the cause of joyful living.
in my garage: Flying with Hummingbirds It may be a Screamin’ Eagle, but this ultra-custom Harley Davidson is also a loving homage to a much gentler avian species.
exhibit a: The Story Within When a book has no words, the story is written by the viewer’s imagination. Daniel Essig’s "sculpture books" embody, conceal and reveal myth and mystery.
lost + found: The Alchemy of Memory Once a repository for potions, herbs and pharmaceuticals, an antique apothecary cabinet now holds a Weaverville couple’s assembly of fond recollections.
handmade: Earth, Fire, Water It’s elemental. Ceramic artist Gordon Batten’s "vessel" sinks bring art into the powder room and elevate the simple act of washing your hands.
obsessions: A Mile in Her Shoes Most women have a certain fondness for footwear, but this collector’s passion has her kicking up her vintage heels.
dig it: Wings of Gold: The Essential Honeybee Delicate and indefatigable, honeybees are essential to our gardens and our agriculture. Now they are threatened by a mysterious menace. It’s time to learn more about these golden girls.
innovative home: The Lush Life A Madison County couple sets out to create an eco-friendly house and finds they’ve built their dream home — and created a community in the bargain.
wired: Stealth Tech Think home entertainment systems are all about room-dominating screens and big box speakers? This Asheville home proves that discretion is the better part of technology.
neighborhood watch: A White Squirrel Haven Vibrant downtown, great outdoors and the sound of music; Brevard has it all, including some pretty unusual little tree climbing critters.
public spaces: The Touch of the Master’s Hand - The Basilica of St. Lawrence Architect Rafael Guastavino’s genius gave us New York’s Grand Central terminal and the Great Hall at Ellis Island, but his ultimate work can be found right here in Asheville.
dish: Wasabi Baby? Squeamish about sushi? There’s no need. You’ll find plenty on the local menus to accommodate every comfort level. We’ll even show you how to roll your own.
drink: Some Like it Cold There’s more to sake than those little warm pottery bottles at the Japanese steakhouse might suggest. Like wine, fine sake has a language all its own.
details2008 Home + Garden Resource Guide
Agenda - Home + Garden Events Throughout Western North Carolina
