No Gaps in the New Generation
Sculptor is a realist who favors the collective goal Despite centuries of advancement, people still think of craft as “a straw broom or itchy…
Message in a Beaker
Glass artist’s passion was born in a laboratory Fine art and laboratory science usually follow divergent paths. But in the hands of Asheville’s Jason…
Emotional Investment
Art procurer encourages a “love at first sight” approach Juggling new motherhood, a design business, and a love of art collecting — a passion…
Round Here
Appealing modern home synthesizes real-world influences Tight, walkable West Asheville isn’t exactly known for its off-street parking, but “Westwood Wedge” has plenty of this precious…
Recipe for Flow
Tight collaboration yields a stylish high-contrast kitchen It takes a visionary village of construction pros, designers, and artisans to create a high-livability kitchen, one marked…
All Kinds of Cozy
Lodge uses many different woods for “heavy rustic” vibe Interviewed in October, Debbie and James Lehman, an adventurous couple who love to hike and ski,…
From Serenity to Sunset
Prairie-style home in South Asheville smoothly inhabits its knoll “Luxury” used to mean taking over a mountaintop. Now, instead of presiding over steep drops, upscale…
Bringing Her “B” Game
Melanie Boggs inspires an addition to her husband’s woodworking repertoire Brian Boggs Chairmakers is well known, highly regarded, and multi awarded for collections of striking…
In the Woods and Of the Woods
Project in the Ramble will acknowledge a variety of local traditions Shamburger Architectural Group’s latest project will end in a 3,600-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath…
Vivid Is as Vivid Does
Sunnyside Trading Company drenches the re-use concept in global colors Stuart Hough was born in Oklahoma but is a true citizen of the world,…
From Buffet to Bouffant
Hairstylist wins notice for her fashionable upcycling project Finding hair on Savannah Wallin’s antique buffet table is no big deal. Actually, it’s to be…
One Thousand Orchids is the Antidote to Winter
The all-season conservatory at Biltmore has bloomed under new direction When Conservatory Horticulturist Todd Roy arrived at Biltmore in 2016 to assume responsibility for the…