Deep Dive
Elaborate remodel maximizes waterfront views for an extended family Dr. Lucius B. Morse had a racking cough. That’s what pulled him away from the…
Change of Tune
How mountain geology informed the flow of a cliffside home Thanks to a rockslide early on in the composition, a smoothly planned build near…
Over Easy
Dramatic kitchen remodel emphasizes openness and flow Theresa Soffronoff says she is a kitchen person. “I spend most of my time at home in…
Seeds of Success
Project in Sprout Mountain Community will benefit from experienced collaborators Sometimes things come together seemingly with little or no effort. But serendipity doesn’t typically…
The Pencil is Mightier Than the Past
Artist honors the souls of her coal-mining community Much of the work of Bakersville artist Lori Brook Johnson is about the adverse multigenerational impact…
The Freewheeling Biologist
By: Storme Smith Potter uses scientific techniques to create original work Brad Worden, a scientist turned potter, has found his niche in the Asheville area’s…
Building a Better Bouquet
By: Carolyn Kemmett Tales from North Carolina’s largest planted peony farm “I equate peonies with love because they’re the first blooms of summer.” So…
The Scenic Route
Photographer’s exhibit in Tryon runs hot and cold Asheville-based artist Tema Stauffer’s solo exhibit at Upstairs Artspace in Tryon, Analogues: North & South, features…
Rooftop Revelations
Kate Ancaya to discuss high-altitude gardening at Asheville symposium The Speaking of Gardening Symposium will host its 25th iteration in August, with insightful lectures…
A Bug’s Life
Brasstown metalsmith pushes the boundaries of entomology Many people startle at the sight of a spider; most quake at the mere mention of a camel…
Of Petals & Pigments
Flat Rock’s floral fête continues under new ownership A painting or sculpture may last millennia if properly protected. Meanwhile, fresh-cut flowers wilt and wither…
Summer Reading with Shadows
Illustrator leans toward the moody and the Gothic Southern Gothic fiction is often a shadowy blend of the everyday and the otherworldly. Similarly, the…