A Fresh Foundation
Hendersonville interior designer opens new storefront For the past decade, Harrietta “Harry” Deaton has operated her retail store and full-service interior design firm, Harry…
Sisters in Craft
Penland twins build a lasting legacy In Penland, identical twins Cynthia and Edwina Bringle are something like local celebrities, and with good reason. At…
Duality in Nature
In nature, dualities abound — sunlight and shadow, life and decay, stillness and movement. These contrasting forces shape the world around us. They shape…
A Balancing Act
Susan Chancey is an interior designer, not a trapeze artist. But when it comes to balancing cool, modern design with warmth and character, she…
Violet Vibes Only
Lexington Glassworks releases vernal vessel Spring has officially sprung, and the hills are alive with budding flora. From trout lilies to dwarf crested irises,…
The Luxury of Liminality
In interior design, liminal spaces are seldom celebrated. Often seen as a necessity — a means of transitioning from here to there — hallways,…
Sense of Self
Blue Spiral 1 muses on the human experience “I’m a bit like a magpie,” Asheville painter Jon Sours says when asked about his creative…
Artful Home
Original paintings shine in high-rustic mountain residence Illinois native Erv Neumaier went to art school, but only for an hour or two. It was the…
Builders Giving Back
Regional contractors help restore Western North Carolina after the storm Not all heroes wear capes. Some, like the tradespeople who have been working around…
Old World Eclectic
Cane Creek build marries English charm and industrial edge Even the most devoted of spouses occasionally disagree. Bill and Anita Sokolis know this firsthand. About five…