Going After the Good
byArtist shows a seasoned pastiche of earthiness and fantasy Cynthia Brody took a few art courses in New York while she was raising her…
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Tall Advice for Little Trees
byOwner of backyard nursery dispels bonsai-growing myths Like many other bonsai enthusiasts, Asheville’s Billy Schweig was frustrated by the lack of available quality starter…
An Enveloping Warmth
byDesign Director explains the perks of the PLATT approach By: Carolyn Kemmett As Interior Design Director for the well-established but always innovative PLATT firm…
Gem of a Collector
byFiddle-tune expert shows another facet of his character Roger Howell’s family on both sides hails from rural Mitchell County, NC, which is also home…
Home to Roost
byArtist is known for her prolific flocks of porcelain birds Lucy Dierks’ introduction to pottery came from a course at a recreation center, where…
All Weather Artistry
byTimber-frame architect understands the demands of the mountains When Ken Wertheim was growing up in New York State, near the Canadian border, his European-born…
From Garden to Garment
byNatural dyer teaches beginners to harvest hues at home While most gardeners nurture ornamental blooms and heirloom veggies, Bethany Hebbard sows her backyard with…
The Handcrafted Centennial
byFolk School celebrates 100 with comprehensive update of antique cabin In the first decades of the last century, a newly married northern couple arrived…
Precision Decision
byBy: Carolyn Kemmett Equestrian diverts years of dressage culture into national design projects The founder and principal designer of an ambitious studio, Daniel Cordova…
The Rain Reimagined
byTextile artist’s dreamy work is tapped by fabric and wallpaper companies Quiet Tide. Sail Away. Seaside Days. Imagine the Rain. Wandering. These are the names…