Dreamhouse Philosophies
ID.ology Design Director helps homeowners realize their best vibe By: Alison Fields When Allison Detmer was growing up in Greenville, South Carolina, she and her…
Rock Solid
Woodsy sanctuary in the Ramble is here to stay By: Catherine Brooke Eastman More than half of North Carolina is covered in forest, and here,…
Growing the Learning Garden
Master Gardeners are on site to answer your questions By: Margaret Butler Every Wednesday morning the grounds of the Buncombe County Extension Office hum…
Tiny Boxes, Big Possibilities
Woodworker turned a basic idea into a legacy By: Alison Fields It all started with one small wood box. At the time, its maker,…
Propagating Fellowship for 82 Years
Community projects flower under the Men’s Garden Club The old notion of a garden-club meeting conjures images of crustless sandwiches, sly competition for blue-ribbon rosebushes,…
Whimsy is Hard Work
Innovative paper-collage artist elevates simplicity Nearly two decades ago, Grant Penny arrived in Asheville in the midst of a successful career as a graphic…
Elegance in the Absurd
Navy Veteran is Living her Best Pop-art Life in Biltmore Village By: Niko Gonzalez A giant felted Pop Tart and Moon Pie hang behind the…
An Insider’s Guide to Interiors
K2 Studio owner was raised on creative entrepreneurship Kim Hubbard’s Asheville cred is irrefutable. She grew up in the neighborhoods Oakley and Shiloh, and her…
The Hobby That Mushroomed
Growing fungi for fun, profit, and the proliferation of ancient skills In 1999, Greg Carter wanted to make culinary Christmas gifts for friends and family,…
The Art of Small Talk
Online bonsai course promotes the power of miniature In April 1990, after a “series of uninspired jobs,” Arthur Joura was hired by the…
The Art of Commencement
Haywood Community College crafts graduates debut at Folk Art Center Learning how to make a Mid Century Modern lounge chair from wormy maple is…
The Cat’s Enduring Meow
Fair posters symbolize event’s unique staying power For half a century, New Morning Gallery in Biltmore Village has sponsored the Village Art & Craft…