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design
Dec 2022
Clear views Architect Rob Carlton designed the home to take advantage of views of the sky above and valley below.
Jun 2022
In Chunns Cove, Douglas Ellington’s fairytale cottage continues to cast a spell
Mar 2022
As the nation celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday, witness the creation—and evolution—of his visionary Biltmore landscapes
Mar 2022
This year, interiors trends reflect a world happily cocooning at home, says Asheville designer Talli Roberts
Dec 2021
In this classic mid-century Bert King home, the interior reflects a meaningful vision for the world outside
Dec 2021
At the new Mitford Museum, the world of Jan Karon’s bestselling books transcends the page
Aug 2021
Banner Elk’s LP on Main rebrands and expands its enduring reputation in a new location
Aug 2021
In a fresh River Arts District location, Asheville’s Local Cloth weaves a new textile tradition
Aug 2021
Through a visionary’s lens, a modern Asheville abode strikes unexpected balance between darkness and radiance
Aug 2021
Biltmore hosts Van Gogh, Monet, and da Vinci in a year-long multisensory experience
Aug 2021
The new Youngs Mountain Trail in Rutherford County reaches spectacular vantages
Aug 2021
After so many months of cancelled and postponed events, the urge to get together and celebrate is palpable. Here to satisfy is a season of great gatherings bursting with local culture: From woolly worms, elk, and Bigfoot to mountain arts, food, music, and more, these festivals truly have something for everyone.
Aug 2021
50 years ago, a grassroots groundswell fought the federal agency’s plan to reshape the French Broad River Basin
Jun 2021
A contemporary cabin on Lake James offers enduring style and a blissfully slow pace
Mar 2021
Designer Talli Roberts uncovers the hidden potential in a dream home in Asheville’s Ramble community
Mar 2021
Finding, fixing, and fabricating mid-century furniture brought Atomic Furnishing & Design’s owners together
Dec 2020
In West Asheville, a nomadic couple settles into their first house and enlists a designer to make it home
Sep 2020
Discover Valle Crucis, the Yadkin Valley, a Blue Ridge Parkway alternative, and the New River along four of the region's northern routes
Jun 2020
As the Nantahala and Pisgah national forests face a historic turning point, the planners are impassioned and the stakes are high
Feb 2020
Mark your calendar! From food and drink fêtes to cultural celebrations and musical blowouts...
Feb 2020
Near Lake Toxaway, a one-of-a-kind native plant sanctuary preserves and restores
Feb 2020
Furniture maker Brian Fireman’s designs reflect both his training as an architect and love of nature
Oct 2019
After 81 years since its debut, Boone’s Appalachian Theatre reopens for its best encore yet
Oct 2019
We asked chefs to spill the beans on their favorite local restaurants, bars, and purveyors, and the results offer a delicious insider’s guide to Asheville’s best eats and drinks
Aug 2019
A gracious Lake Toxaway abode blends the character of yesteryear with modern comforts
Aug 2019
Pumpkins are a hallmark of autumn, but jack-o’-lanterns are just the beginning of the fall fun. Make the most of the season with an idyllic outing to a u-pick patch for the perfect specimens, décor inspiration using fanciful heirloom gourds, and a delish take on a pumpkin pie that’s as nice as sugar and spice.
Jun 2019
Brevard’s Bear Traditional Kayaks keeps Inuit traditions alive by sharing them with DIY builders
Jun 2019
With a vibrant downtown and ever-increasing attractions and amenities, Greenville, South Carolina, beckons visitors from near and far