Containing Tradition
byAsheville artist weaves time-honored techniques with contemporary sentiments If necessity is the mother of invention, then boredom is a second cousin. Just ask Heather…
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The Art of Small Talk
byOnline bonsai course promotes the power of miniature In April 1990, after a “series of uninspired jobs,” Arthur Joura was hired by the…
A Blooming Sense of Place
byBiltmore celebrates spring annuals and the man who started it all Parker Andes is a planner. As Director of Horticulture at Biltmore Estate, Andes…
Human (Dis)interest Story
byMadison County artist renounces portraiture to paint bugs and bears Nine years ago, Tess Darling felt trapped in her mind. A Chapel Hill native…
Party in the Park
byArboretum exhibit celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday Most people receive store-bought cake and way too many Facebook notifications for their birthday. But Frederick Law…
Paper Moon
byLocal designer leads the fantastically diverse wallcovering renaissance Growing up in England, wallpaper was everywhere, says Jenny Elliott. “I have three sisters, and we all…
Reveling in the Decorative Moment
byFaux painter gives Asheville homeowners a taste of the real thing Anna Krauss spends a lot of time in bathrooms. And no, she’s not…
All Natural Remedy
byHome growers can sow the seeds of health during medicinal-herb workshop After downing one too many chicken wings, most people self-soothe with chalky, over-the-counter…
Taking the Well-Curated Air
byVenue invites hours of wandering in search of that special piece At 24, Asheville’s Screen Door has matured into an inventively curated labyrinth of…
The Fine Art of Adapting
byFurniture designer’s pivot during the pandemic yielded a more well-rounded company Furniture Specialties’ clientele ranges from individuals to exclusive housing developments to hospitality businesses….