Raising the Bar(stool)

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Reems Creek Estate is Crowned by a Stylish, Net-Zero Home

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Cozy in the Mix

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Pride of the Pasture

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Teeing Off Tradition

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Back to Backgammon

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…

Artful Home

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

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

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…

Room to Bloom

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

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

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…

Sculptures on Paper

Sculptures on Paper

Charcoal artist captures the expression of people and places As any art student discovers, creating a three-dimensional figure on a flat piece of paper…