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…
Digging into the Details
Designer infuses her namesake firm with can-do energy By: Carolyn Kemmett For Kateri Babb, it’s all in a name. “My mom thought ‘Kateri’ was…
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…
Small Footprint, Big Impact
Estate guesthouse lives large with ultra-smart design choices By: Carolyn Kemmett It’s always nice to have a dedicated space for visiting family and friends,…
Ursa Major
Dentist is an enthusiastic collector of black-bear art and accessories By: Storme Smith Dr. Usama “Uzi” Kamal, owner of Black Bear Dental in Hendersonville,…
An Open Foyer and an Open Mind
Designer brings minor and major project decisions to light By: Carolyn Kemmett The joy that interior designer Valerie Cannon takes in her work comes…
Grow, Develop, Dazzle
The Dahlia Ridge Trail makes a school legacy interactive By: Carolyn Kemmett “Fitzy’s Dark Angel” isn’t a band name, and “Speckled” and “Cornel” aren’t…
The Freewheeling Biologist
By: Storme Smith Potter uses scientific techniques to create original work Brad Worden, a scientist turned potter, has found his niche in the Asheville area’s…
With a Warm Finish
By: Carolyn Emmett Maggie Valley designer embraces the mountain vernacular As a young girl growing up in Orlando, Kym Smith lovingly sewed curtains, bedding,…
Building a Better Bouquet
By: Carolyn Kemmett Tales from North Carolina’s largest planted peony farm “I equate peonies with love because they’re the first blooms of summer.” So…