Deep Dive
Elaborate remodel maximizes waterfront views for an extended family Dr. Lucius B. Morse had a racking cough. That’s what pulled him away from the…
Rooftop Revelations
Kate Ancaya to discuss high-altitude gardening at Asheville symposium The Speaking of Gardening Symposium will host its 25th iteration in August, with insightful lectures…
A Bug’s Life
Brasstown metalsmith pushes the boundaries of entomology Many people startle at the sight of a spider; most quake at the mere mention of a camel…
Of Petals & Pigments
Flat Rock’s floral fête continues under new ownership A painting or sculpture may last millennia if properly protected. Meanwhile, fresh-cut flowers wilt and wither…
Warm and Inviting
(But Cool and Modern) North Asheville kitchen hits the just-right spot The eponymous lass of “Goldilocks and The Three Bears” wanders into a woodland…
Farming to Scale
Madison County grower cultivates whimsy Tiny Ridge is an eclectic town. It’s a place where children play baseball on echinacea blooms, mountaineers climb tulip…
The Head and The Heart
New construction balances classic finishes and dramatic flourishes A deep breath can change your life. Ana Sabatino learned this three years ago when she…
Raising the Bar(stool)
In many custom kitchens, the island barstools take a back seat — they’re necessary, of course, but usually not the main idea. In this…
Blue Ridge Blankets Project Promotes the Regional Fiber Economy
Every night, Sharon and Seth Dubuc count sheep — 140, to be exact. The mental exercise isn’t a way of remedying insomnia but rather…
By the Book
There are few places in the world where you can learn how to shear Suffolk sheep, make mirthful marionettes, and carve statuettes of wildfowl…