Runnin’ Down a (Design) Dream
Setting the scene for fans of Tom Petty, lovers of Portugal, and many others By: Alison Fields Designer Courtney Hinton of Hearth+Home took a…
“Trees Are Not Lawn Furniture”
Homeowners empowered with arboreal knowledge can help restore leaf canopy “There are more trees in Henderson County today than in 1928,” says Steve Pettis….
Tomatoes for All Time
Craig LeHoullier sows his expertise in Western North Carolina Henderson County, a leading commercial producer of tomatoes, is now also home to a leader in…
A Handle on Heritage
Second-generation broommaker reveals his meticulous process There’s an old Appalachian housewarming tradition that involves three gifts to be given to a newlywed couple setting…
Ephemerals for the People
Former pastor shares the magic of moss Unicorns aren’t real. Neither are dragons, elves, or fairies. But if these mythical beings were more than…
Heroes of Horticulture
Abra Lee headlines Asheville’s annual gardening symposium The Speaking of Gardening Symposium will convene its 24th annual event in August, with a two-day lecture…
Burning Man
Emerging glass artist opens up his own hot shop in West Asheville “It was the fire and loud music.” That’s what Asher Holman says…
To the Nines
Harry and Joe Deaton have all the fun (and fabrics) When Harrietta “Harry” Deaton stages a home for sale, she doesn’t just position a couple…
Jazzing Up Wood into Sculptural Art
Craftsman’s journey is marked by improv and inspiration Master woodworker, artist, and educator Drew Langsner has been a member of the Southern Highland Craft…
Fired Into Perpetuity
Mountain ceramicist molds her legacy from clay Weaverville potter Tori Motyl has discovered the secret to eternal life, and it involves neither sipping snake…
Never the Same Thing Twice
Finding essential truths in the natural world Any visual artist putting paint to canvas faces a conundrum – how to convey the complexity of…
May the Circle Be Unbroken
Sculptor creates a charming loop of reciprocity José Pablo Barreda muses: “What if you threw out an old chair and it came back…