A Storybook Synthesis
byCynthia Park grew up summering in the tiny town of Montreat, a woodsy cloister known for its family church camps and retreats. A long-time…
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Those Thousand Little Decisions
byBy: Catherine Brooke Eastman “We wanted to be able to walk to a quality cup of coffee.” So goes the frequently repeated maxim of…
The Luxury of Fresh Air
byA home’s outdoor space used to consist of some grass to mow, a simple patio or deck, and a charcoal or gas grill for…
Stone’s Throw from Modern
byCotswolds in the front, contemporary in the back — that’s the short take on this stately second home, styled like a European manor house…
The Master Connector
byAward-winning resort designer turns his skills to ultra-livable homes Two distinct elements — one private, the other public — combine to create a striking…
She Said Yes, and Other Timely Tales
byStoried Montford home is transformed by history-loving couple “She said no,” says James Kearns. “My wife did not want another project.” Fernanda Garcia had been…
Their Hygge is Your Hygge
byHome in Thoms Estate has a signature sociability By: Catherine Brooke Eastman Tim Collins and Tom Wolff have lived in Northeast England and in…
The Curated Life
byForever friends share their vision for artful retirement It’s supposed to take a lot of compromise to successfully combine households. But Gail Dosik and…
Round Here
byAppealing modern home synthesizes real-world influences Tight, walkable West Asheville isn’t exactly known for its off-street parking, but “Westwood Wedge” has plenty of this precious…
All Kinds of Cozy
byLodge uses many different woods for “heavy rustic” vibe Interviewed in October, Debbie and James Lehman, an adventurous couple who love to hike and ski,…