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…
Room to Bloom
Weaverville home brims with stylish yet livable choices There are some people in this world who relegate wallpaper to the sidelines of interior design,…
A Looming Legacy
Group keeps heritage fiber arts alive in Henderson County The year was 1974, and Ruth Howe’s cousin needed help with a storage problem. “She…
Protector of the Species
How seed saving can preserve varieties of the past ince the 1900s, 75 percent of global plant diversity has been lost as farmers…
Local Legend
Asheville cartographer puts Western North Carolina on the map Name any trail in Western North Carolina and chances are Pete Kennedy has hiked, biked, or…
A Creative Bounty
Autumn’s finest art and craft events Marriage is a team sport. Ann and Sandy Batton of Batton Clayworks, an Asheville-based purveyor of beautifully functional…
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…