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Wet weather gear that’ll have you singing in the rain
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Visit the handmade expo and go crafty with your home design
... custom and handmade. Such items carry a history, reflect the style of their owners, and possess a unique character. And while an IKEA ... local iron Craft crafts Style Furniture outdoor ...
Truly magnificent gardens need time and attention to flourish - coaxed and nurtured by guiding hands and verdant vision. Peter and Jasmin Gentling spent the last 40 years creating just such a landscape on Sunset Mountain. Welcome to Blue Briar Garden.
... Hu rocked the botanical world, in a sense bringing back to life an extinct giant. By the end of the decade, Metasequoia specimens, aka ... built in 1906. The Gentlings bought the arts and crafts-style home in 1971, inheriting its intriguing history with the purchase. ...
A father-daughter team in Ashe County stretches maple syrup making to its southernmost limits
... he began erecting a sugarhouse. It was built barn raising-style in just over a week during a family reunion in 2010. The first year, ... in the first place: to be able to create the kind of life she wants to live. With the land providing so much of what the family ...
Shine from head to toe this party season with sparkling attire
... by Gwyn $57 earrings, $183 necklace, High Country Style, Waynesville. (828) 452-3611 Twinkle Toes Fern glitter heels ... STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Life Style KEYWORD TAGS:  acorns asheville inn ...
Suzy Phillips is on a mission to introduce you to true Middle Eastern cuisine
... Lebanon hint at Phillips’ exotic upbringing. Her present life is exemplified by the colorful, shabby-chic kitchen, enamelware bowls, ... teaching Middle Eastern cooking in an easy-to-follow style. She settles the guests in the garden with a cocktail—the strong, ...
Friends and neighbors share the rewards of a sorghum harvest at the Duckett House Inn & Farm
... country linens and wildflowers so the group can eat family style. As side dishes are brought out of the kitchen, the harvesters wash up. ... crafts DOUGH WALK eggs Style field fire fresh friends Hot Springs ...
Gift papers almost as pretty as the present
... sheet, Origami Ink, Asheville. (828) 225-2300 3 Art Deco-style angels by Hartman Cards $7 for two 20" x 28" sheets, Write On, Asheville. ... STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Life Style KEYWORD TAGS:  art asheville ...
Novel containers for all your growing creations
... for all your growing creations • 1. Aegean-style urn vase $75, Shady Grove Flowers, Asheville. (828) 236-1713 • 2. ... STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Life Style KEYWORD TAGS:  Accessories asheville ...
After debuting at New York Fashion Week this year, this clothing designer talks fabrics, style, and inspiration
... Week this year, this clothing designer talks fabrics, style, and inspiration       ... STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Life Style KEYWORD TAGS:  Film design ...
The owner of Boone boutique Lucky Penny talks shop about personal style, art, and accessories
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A purveyor of chic home goods and owner of Neaco boutique shares his penchant for mod accoutrements and amusing novelties
... what pulls the look of a space together.” Home Style: “I’m a minimalist. I like furnishings that are modern and also a ... STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Life Style KEYWORD TAGS:  Home music boone ...
Meet 5 local fashion designers, each with a passion for individual expression in the clothes we wear
... and textiles are a thread running throughout Ansusinha’s life. She learned sewing and patternmaking from her mother and aunt, a custom ... six years ago, Angela Kim brought along her sense of style: a love for dressed-up, feminine looks she developed living in big cities ...
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Lost objects and found treasures that exude character and wit typify this mother and shop owner's artistic flare
... which I got at an auction for about $80, is totally my style. I love the color. I like worn furnishings that have personality.” ... STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Life Style KEYWORD TAGS:  Home mountain ...
Make a quick getaway with a nifty weekend carryall
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Support the literary arts with these creative bookends
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Bring a sparkle to the party with a stunning cocktail ring
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Steal the show with a dapper summer hat
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Head into fall in vogue with color block finds
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Pen creative odes in an artfully crafted journal
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Pick a Pendant to illuminate your home
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The lastest from throughout Western North Carolina
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Take your best shot at these fun-for-all lawn games
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Keep tablets and iPads safe in nifty carriers
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Pick wheels that stand out from the pack, on or off the road
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Tighten up any ensemble with the right belt
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Thank Mother Nature for an abundance of attractive wooden accents
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Make your skin happy with these locally crafted soaps
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From silk to cashmere to cotton, get the right accent just in time for fall
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Join the band with hand-crafted instruments
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Whip your fall wardrobe into shape with boots to suit any look
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Stylish shakers worth their salt (and pepper)
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... décor advice. Q: How would you describe your design style? I think it’s a combination of being current and cutting edge, and ... STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Life Style KEYWORD TAGS:  Home In Blue design ...
Present your culinary creations with artful entertainment dishes
...   Tree of Life tray, reverse painted on glass by Peruvian artisans $78, Ten Thousand ... WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Life Style ...
Specialty plates already raise funds for natural areas, and two new ones could help protect species of native fish
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Brew a party with one of these hot numbers
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Enlighten your space with eccentric lamps
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Set out for adventure with the latest high-tech gadgets
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Local moms deliver with chic threads and artful toys
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Color expert Scott Courtenay-Smith of Renovate with Color shares his top picks for harmonious palettes
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Take your pick among chic, hip, and handmade clutches
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Light up the room with fetching candlesticks
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Ornate pins are a girl’s go-to accent
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Stock the bar with handy tools and cool accessories
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Motorcycle Therapy helps patients along the road to recovery
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Give a gift to the Earth by making your holiday a little greener
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Stylish place settings to suit any taste
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As the Asheville Art Museum celebrates its expansion, the curator reflects on select pieces in the permanent collection
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Little libraries spread the love of reading to remote spots across Ashe County
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A solar-powered race car revs up at Appalachian State University
... University students is helping to build the car of a real-life future, and it looks a lot cooler than “Doc” Brown’s fictional ride. ... OF TEAM SUNERGY FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Life Style ...
Delve into new novels by North Carolina authors
... and treasures with repeated readings. The Half-Life of Home Dale Neal | Casperian Books (2013) Asheville journalist ... WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Life Style ...
Finding, fixing, and fabricating mid-century furniture brought Atomic Furnishing & Design’s owners together
... The now-timeless mid-century modern style finds new life via Atomic Furnishing & Design; (inset) Todd and Megan Walsh. The ...
The shopping season has officially arrived, and we’ve searched stores across the region to help minimize the gift-giving guesswork. Here, you’ll find ideas for the jewelry lover, gentleman, gardener, gourmand, host, and outdoors enthusiast in your life.
... gardener, gourmand, host, and outdoors enthusiast in your life. For the Jewelry Lover • Bottom right: ... (828) 787-1877 • Diamond and 14-karat gold antique-style ring by Chris Van Dyke. $825, Van Dyke Jewelry and Fine Craft, Asheville. ...
A North Asheville couple brings a historic home tastefully back to life and offers tips on renovating
... Asheville couple brings a historic home tastefully back to life and offers tips on renovating On the dreary January day in ... running across the front yard,” she says. So “HGTV-style,” Carole wrote to the owner, asking for their offer to be considered ...
A family-owned Madison County dairy bridges the gap between farm and table
... will cap the field trip with a meal in the French country-style dining room upstairs. But first, Sacha will school them about the milking ... goes with a cooling cucumber relish,” Sacha adds. Life on the Farm Satisfied students eventually trek to the vans, leaving ...
Forty years after Elvis rocked Asheville, the city’s still all shook up about it
... shook up about it I’m looking back on my life, To see if I can find the pieces. Lord, the pieces of my life, ... Has Left the Building.” Drenched in the quartet’s gospel style, with lines cribbed from “Precious Memories,” the song hit just the ...
Natural Accent: Discover outdoors-inspired gifts in Asheville’s historic village
... depot, shops, and homes were constructed in the Tudor style. It was a picturesque hamlet that complemented the grand chateau. ... boutiques and eclectic restaurants. As the season springs to life and Biltmore rolls out the Festival of Flowers (April 3-May 16), uncover ...
Elegant Edge
... This interior designer melds the signature style of her Cashiers store, Rusticks, with sophistication in all facets of her life       Flowers “I love these copper, ...
Two Dallasites breathe an imaginative life into a cottage getaway in Black Mountain
... Two Dallasites breathe an imaginative life into a cottage getaway in Black Mountain Despite its tender ... developer, dreams up tales to guide the design and style of each home he and Hammack, a contractor and artist, remodel. They’ve ...
A couple brings new life to a 19th-century family homestead in Haywood County
... August 2012 A couple brings new life to a 19th-century family homestead in Haywood County The ... appropriate for the age of the house, including a vintage-style refrigerator and stove. The window above the enamel sink frames a view of ...
... community. The suppers, featuring reasonably priced family-style meals, are an opportunity for families to test the waters, says Chef Ken ... On the walls, oversized black and white photographs of farm life hint at the farm-fresh cuisine that’s in store. Chef Naron, ...
Going with the grain: Wood and metal combine to form exquisite furnishings
... machinery’s designs are somewhat reflected in his working style, along with everything from Japanimation and Star Wars, to woodworker ... “If I could do art furniture for the rest of my life, I would. I build kitchen cabinets and tables to make ends meet, but ...
Ola Belle Reed carried her tunes from Ashe County to the White House
... woman singing and playing her distinctive claw-hammer style on an old Gibson Mastertone banjo and conversing with the audience about politics, music, and mountain life. Reed lived and breathed old-time music, and left behind a legacy that ...
Rare antique finds and contemporary design commingle in a remarkable North Wilkesboro loft
... in town, to create a home that is a reflection of his life and interests. It was important for Hodge to live with objects he amassed ... light coming through the skylight, he fashioned plantation-style shutters out of aluminum that operate by a pulley system. And having ...
The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee marks progress by the years
... forceful as the river itself—one that he’s devoted his life to preserving. In the last 15 years, LTLT has grown from an idea ... farmhouse, built sometime between 1860 and 1880. The plank style had only vertical boards running directly from a floor sill to the roof; ...
A new collection reveals Asheville’s hidden past
... They fill rich backstories that sometimes reveal a whole life’s worth of previously untold legacy, and other times open the door for ... the stage for the accounts, which are penned in a chatty style by North Carolina Room staff and volunteers. Curling up with this book ...
Potter Reiko Miyagi brings deep meaning to her ceramics
... ceramics that infuse beauty and harmony into daily life. From her Weaverville home and studio in Asheville’s River Arts ... because there’s no one dominant tradition or signature style, and experimentation is encouraged. Miyagi says it’s a place where she ...
... deck upon which you might wish to live out the rest of your life. It’s replete with a sleek outdoor kitchen, fireplace, TV, and plenty of ... house. “Jeff and Elisha have a strong sense of their own style and aesthetic,” says Traci Kearns of Alchemy Design Studio in ...
A nineteenth-century New York dairy barn becomes a contemporary home in East Asheville
... It was, according to Heritage Restorations, an English-style barn “distinguished by queen posts and purlin plates with wagon doors ... But the skill of the current-day craftsmen makes day-to-day life in the house a pleasure, too, and the project sparked a long-term ...
A Brevard couple’s cozy Stickley cottage preserves generations of memories
... home, which bears the revered furniture maker’s Craftsman style, in 1915. It retains most of the original fixtures—from the domed ... law firm and is active with St. Philip’s Church and Young Life youth ministry. Now the general manager at KEIR Manufacturing, Mac is ...
With the demise of chestnut trees, so went the reign of bark architecture in the mountains. Today, Chris and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of the historic style. Using poplar bark and sustainable practices, they’re ensuring a lasting connect between home and nature
... and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of the historic style. Using poplar bark and sustainable practices, they’re ensuring a ... a psychiatric nurse. Both were uncomfortable with suburban life and felt disconnected from nature. Then opportunity knocked. One of ...
A crew of friends spends an evening in search of the best classic cocktail
... a New Orleans transplant and bartender at The Imperial Life who’s helping shape the drink scene here. “Bourbon, sugar, ice, and ... Life The last stop is The Imperial Life, a speakeasy-style joint that always makes me feel underdressed, even if I’m wearing a ...
Wilma Dykeman’s posthumously published memoir revisits her mountain upbringing
... share with Dykeman. Whether you’ve lived here all your life or are just connecting to the area, this little volume is a gorgeous and ... OF UNC PRESS FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Mountain Made ...
...   As with any move, this one called for a style re-evaluation. The couple found themselves embracing a contemporary ... a conveyer belt left the marks during the space’s former life. When the floors were refinished, Peggy made sure these vestiges weren’t ...
From an evening trail ride to a fall fox hunt to the excitement of a world-class competition, take a scenic ride through Tryon Horse Country
... requisite: a willingness to embrace a tradition and way of life tied to the horse. Horse Life If you live within ... may rule in Kentucky, in Western North Carolina, English-style equine competitions such as show jumping (left) and driving (above) reign ...
Blue Ridge Conversions is making people feel at home in a bus
... van down by the river. There’s no sacrificing quality or style with these conversions; some boast bamboo floors, custom accent walls, ... laughs. Jeff and Stacie agree that the pros of skoolie life by far outweigh the cons. “It draws your family closer,” they say ...
A mother and son collaborate to create an eco-friendly, storybook cottage
... techniques with Janet’s eclectic, arts and crafts-inspired style. “We call it whimsical storybook,” he says. It fits. Picture ... Home Store in Asheville. Her breakfast table had a former life as a garage work counter. “It was covered with layers and layers of ...
Mamie Thompson Gumbs shines a light on the black experience at her Forest City museum
... scope of their contribution to the world. A Better Life Born in 1929, Gumbs grew up in the largely black Grahamtown section of ... them all in her unique way. Of her curatorial style with visitors who happen by the museum, especially the young, Gumbs says, ...
Robert Johnson’s new exhibition at Asheville’s Blue Spiral 1 documents the artist’s intimate explorations of all of North Carolina’s state parks.
... of places that have captured the artist’s astute eye. The style of his renderings borrows from the late-Medieval period in Italy, as well ... largest that Johnson expects to have, at this point in his life. At 76, he’s not running out of steam, but longs for the spontaneity of ...
Guitar, vocals, lyrics—the Asheville-based musician does it all. Go behind the scenes to learn about Ramsey’s life on the road, the joys of playing music live, and his journey home.
... does it all. Go behind the scenes to learn about Ramsey’s life on the road, the joys of playing music live, and his journey home. ... stylings meshed well with Landrum’s vintage production style, and the sepia-toned record caught the ear of the music community. ...
The Fragas’ shining new restaurant and bar bridges the Cuban connection in Asheville
... all the other things that aren’t here in Oak Park. This life is all right, but there’s a whole big world out there full of people who ... to share a variety of small plates or to split family-style portions of paella on a sprawling 4,000-square-foot deck with a ...
Prints and pottery fuse in the hands of ceramist Keith Phillips
... “Borderline steampunk” is what he calls his collage style, in reference to a genre of science fiction fantasy employing elements ... vintage pattern books. Phillips began his artistic life as a printmaker, after earning his bachelor’s of fine arts degree from ...
History lessons and a British pub await in this little college town
... The 1918 building is home to the recently relaunched Rural Life Museum and its debut exhibition “Interwoven: Coverlets, Ballads, and ... Eat Grab a bite at Cork and Crown, the town’s own British-style pub. With its campy British memorabilia, it has a rec room ambience just ...
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days
... and the world’s largest collection of Southern plain-style furniture, typical of 19th-century farmhouses and crafted by Zachary. The ... plumbing, and heat are reminders of early American life. cashiershistoricalsociety.org Flat Top Manor Textile magnate ...
A leader in women's fashions kept its roots and headquarters in Rutherfordton
... She designed a line of classic shirtwaist dresses, a popular style that featured a pinched waist, buttons up the front, and a collar. The ... buy this garment, you help us support charities that make life better for women and families in communities worldwide.” A portion of ...
A pair of architects with a flair for modern design bring to fruition the vision of a steely tree house
... in this neighborhood dominated by bungalows and ranch-style homes. But they decided the modern design would suit the sloped site, ... throughout the home. They also learned quickly that their life here would be about quality, not quantity. “We have to constantly edit ...
Breathe new life into your home décor with vibrant houseplants
... Spring 2023 Breathe new life into your home décor with vibrant houseplants Western North ... your home. Plants make a great way to refresh your home’s style sans those seasonal highs and lows.   Many studies have shown that ...
A flower boutique owner’s home grows greener by the day
... happy,” Thomas says. “I really feel it enhances your life to have them all around.” Even the artwork brings flowers into the ... not just from the thriving flora but from a playful sense of style that mixes eras and origins. “I appreciate basically all styles,” ...
Hide out from stress at one of these soothing retreats
... Lakeview at Fontana | Bryson City At this Mediterranean-style gem overlooking Fontana Lake, you can truly tune out; there are no TVs in ... find multiday retreats meant to promote balance in your life, hence the name Prama, a Sanskrit word meaning “dynamic balance.” ...
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. It lasted from 1784 to 1788 but was never formally recognized by the union. Jonesborough is best enjoyed on foot, so park the car and stroll this historically rich town to appreciate the fine old houses and same westward-ho views that early pioneers took in.
... did. Enjoy the nearly 75 architectural treasures—Federal style, Greek Revival, and Queen Anne—that make up the national historic ... 10,000 spectators and yarn spinners from every walk of life gather in Jonesborough each fall for the International Storytelling ...
Touring Asheville with Jude Law, a local writer ponders the weight of Thomas Wolfe
... by its presence as Wolfe was by the real one in both his life and in Look Homeward, Angel. I wanted him to know its serene ferocity, the ... Wolfe’s fictionalized biography was a long-form style of writing that only today is finding its footing. With the phenomenon of ...
A guardian of historic design with an eye toward growth, Robert Griffin shares his defining influences
... the exact moment he decided to change the course of his life. It was 1975. He had just graduated from Auburn University with a degree ... a binder filled with photographs. In one, a stately Tudor-style great room features an enormous painting. The cherished piece became the ...
Visitors flock to Banner Elk for the slopes, but locals keep the small-town identity alive
... city in the South, this one-traffic-light town jumps to life when the snow arrives. Business marquees shout “Think snow!” and roads ... de resistance!!!” the menu declares) and the Southern-style, applewood bacon-wrapped barbecue shrimp. Stop by Banner Elk Winery ...
Meet the once-reluctant hotelier behind the Parkway’s Pisgah Inn
... O’Connell’s adulthood includes plenty of Eloise-style adventure: He spends winter scuba diving at his second home near Tulum, ... feel very fortunate,” he says, “that I have that kind of life.”   WRITER:  Maggie Cramer ...
Interior designer Kathryn Long takes a two-room, mountainside house through a series of rehabs and fills it with heirloom antiques and clever finds of all kinds
... image for that of a rambling country cottage made a European-style garden a necessity. Along with other blooms, she planted lilacs right ... within a collection and verymuch a part of modern-day life in the cottage. Old baskets, quilts, and glassware are inherited from ...
Nina Simone’s birthplace in Tryon offers a walk back in time, but faces an uncertain path ahead
... name, but the late, great jazz singer Nina Simone started life in relative obscurity as Eunice Kathleen Waymon. The sixth of her ... WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  WNC Home ...
Overlook, aka Seely’s Castle, has towered over Asheville for almost a century
... In 1913, Seely completed the biggest endeavor of his life: the construction of Asheville’s famed Grove Park Inn, which his ... He crafted a design for a castle in the English Gothic style, one loosely inspired by a London-area monastery that Seely fancied, and ...