State of Grace
byOne might expect that the former home of a clergyman and his family would have a certain “grace” about it. But graciousness? Well, that’s…
Featured Homes
Natural Selection
by“I would gladly have bought the home myself, if my clients hadn’t,” declares Black Mountain architect Thomas Lawton, of the simply designed cabin that sits…
A Visual Feast
byThere’s an old adage that says, “Too many cooks spoil the broth.” That may be true in the culinary world, but when it comes…
An Exquisite Mélange
byOnce the summertime retreat of the Low Country gentry, Flat Rock is justifiably proud of its heritage. “Little Charleston of the Mountains,” as it…
A Perfect Place
byThey could have settled anywhere. Ben Bethell, who is British, and his lovely, Russian-born wife, Valia, have traveled the world. They have owned homes…
Addition to Tradition
byIt has all the elements of a Hallmark Channel situation comedy: loving (yet practical) parents, five energetic kids, a collection of dogs, cats, birds…
Upward Mobility
byThere are those who believe that you need to travel to exotic locales in order to experience the superlative. The local and familiar are…
Prairie Panache
byOver a decade ago, a particular couple — ranchers from the lower Rio Grande Valley — was passing through on their way back from…
A Light Touch
by“Vision” is an interesting concept. Good vision is often defined as the ability to recognize what is present in the environment — traffic signs,…
A Perfect Backdrop
byLiving with art is an art in itself. It isn’t so difficult when you have the luxury of designing a structure around a collection…with…