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September 2012

Luxe Redux

WNC Home

Repurposed furnishings and objets d'art find inspired salvation inside the home of a savvy interior design couple

Designer Collection

People features

Meet five creative minds making their marks in the design world with bridal dresses, handsome bags, graphic art, and innovative furniture

Aisle Style

Artist Profile

Whitney Deal: Whitney Deal Designs

Poster Boy

Artist Profile

Drew Findley: Subject Matter Studio

Model Student

Artist Profile

Eugene DuClos: Emerging Industrial Designer

Carry Forth

Artist Profile

Karie Reinertson: Shelter Protects You

Kid at Heart

Artist Profile

Seyl Park: Cheme Designs

Rough Patches

Artist Profile

Metal artist David Earl Tomlinson puts a tough spin on the classic quilt

Stitch In Time

History Feature

A leader in women's fashions kept its roots and headquarters in Rutherfordton

Pedal Pushers

Health & Wellness

Trips For Kids introduces youth to the joys of biking in the wild

Root & Vine

Restaurant Review

Ensconced in an historic 1901 building on a busy corner of West Union Street, Root & Vine brings a cosmopolitan flair to Morganton’s manicured downtown.

Fare Competition

Quick Bite

Local restaurants vie for first prize in the Best Dish contest

Earthly Delight

Quick Bite

An Asian-inspired portobello dish leads the way to fall

Recipe for Success

Quick Bite

Celebrating 90 years, High Hampton Inn stays true to its roots with a sweet family favorite

Artistic Achievement

Local Knowledge

The newest addition to Lenoir's outdoor sculpture collection looks to the town's past and future

Jonesborough, Tennessee

Road Trip

Founded in 1779, long before Tennessee became a state, quiet little Jonesborough served as the capital of the geopolitical oddity known as the Lost State of Franklin, a territory along the North Carolina border that was organized as America's 14th state.

Chattooga River Trail

Outdoors

Difficulty: Moderate    Round-Trip: 4.5 miles

Historic Link

History

Of the early covered bridges built in North Carolina, only two remain. The oldest of those, Bunker Hill Covered Bridge, was constructed in 1900 and is still standing strong.

The Green Way

Outdoors
Eco gets friendlier with an expo to celebrate sustainable living
 

Bird’s the Word

Local Knowledge

Catch fall migration in full flap during Flock to the Rock

Block Party

Life Style

Head into fall in vogue with color block finds

Kristina Benshoff

Life Style

After debuting at New York Fashion Week this year, this clothing designer talks fabrics, style, and inspiration