More Than an Inkling
byBy: Jonathan Ammons Collector of seminal fantasy books speaks volumes about the culture When do you know that your collection has become an obsession?…
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The Meadow and the Moment
byGerman-inspired house takes stylish advantage of topography Duncan McPherson, AIA, LEED AP, an owner/principal of Samsel Architects, is passionate about the intersection of geometry and…
Love at First Pick
byAntiques dealer marries old-school and newfangled aesthetics Robert Nicholas needed a lawnmower. It was 9am on a Saturday 29 years ago, and he was wading…
If Walls Could Breathe
byPlant installations remind us to stop and smell the peperomia Some plants are bold and uncompromising. Madison Samuels knows this firsthand. As the Florist…
He Shows Up for Your Trees
byMobile sawyer mills wood on site to create heirloom projects It’s not uncommon for Chris Carroll’s clients to cry about a tree. It might…
Patterns from the Past
byMaster quilter uses familial knowledge to create a contemporary look When Connie Brown arrived in Asheville with her husband and young son, in 1989,…
Pioneer on a Pedestal
byReflections from a founder of the Studio Glass Movement Mark Peiser is able to reflect on five decades of success in the American Studio…
Spotlight on Community
byRetired stage engineer focuses on helping close to home After a long career of lighting up the stages and cranking up the sound at…
Rolling High, Rolling Deep
byA luxe guesthouse and a bike shop will augment ridgetop build “When I was little, my parents would drive around the neighborhood at the…
Serenity with Extra Snacks
byParents of three boys envisioned an efficient, uncomplicated kitchen Diana and Tony Radchishin’s kitchen proves how elegant a space can be without sacrificing one…