The Homegrown Advantage
High-profile foodie expands her palate with unusual varietals It’s not even noon, and Molly Fowler is already thinking about dinner. As she watches towhees flit…
The Space-Time Continuum
Inventor’s clocks fill the wall (and the conversation) Lindsay Morris isn’t quite sure what the inspiration was for his unusual linear clocks — a…
Drafting a New Concept
Local metal artist forges a huge new niche in barn hardware Six years ago, Stefan Bonitz was building a barn on his 35-acre property…
The Great Cooldown
Four-season Ramble home explores the lighter side of traditional By: Catherine Brooke Eastman After 20 years living in central Texas, Carrie and Bob Thomas were…
Grounded in Southern Hospitality
Potter’s charming vessels are based on rag rugs Stephen Biggerstaff is not a person wary of getting his hands dirty. In fact, he built…
In the Company of Magnificence
Photo Ark Project at NC Arboretum encourages interaction with large-format animal portraits The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville is hosting an ambitious traveling exhibit curated…
Practical Magic
How one Asheville potter brings art down to earth Some artists infuse their pieces with visual metaphor, telling a narrative with brushstrokes and backstitches….
Hot Take
Encaustics artist declares devotion to one medium Mchelle Hamilton doesn’t remember the first time she encountered encaustics — just that the meeting seemed long…
Warm Looks on a Fast Track
Designer Emily Richter has accelerated ideas about livable modernism By: Alison Fields Designer Emily Katherine Richter has a social conscience and strong opinions. She’s…
Making the Backstory Bloom
Floral photographer gives her subjects the star treatment “I mean, how in the world does a flower ever happen?” That’s LeeAnn Donnelly, contemplating how “the…
A Whole Mood
Boutique company adds high drama to home design When it comes to the design arts, two heads and hearts can be better than one,…
The Many Ways of Wood
Furniture maker takes his turn at clean, modern design Timothy Gastrock lives in his Weaverville home with hard proof of his evolution as an artist….