design
design
Feb 2016
Gini Crowder-Marshall designs stylish settings for the world’s largest furniture markets
Aug 2015
Asheville artist Matt Tommey’s sculptural baskets reflect nature’s wild creativity
Jul 2015
While remaining true to its past, the world-renowned Penland School of Crafts never stops exploring the reaches of contemporary art
Apr 2015
Bike parts maker Cane Creek Cycling Components keeps
manufacturing on track in the mountains
Apr 2015
Specialty plates already raise funds for natural areas, and two new ones could help protect species of native fish
Apr 2015
Combine ease, adventure, and the great outdoors with these glamping opportunities
Mar 2015
For Asheville textile artist Barbara Zaretsky, ancient dying techniques enliven modern designs
Jun 2014
Florence Young Thomas laid the foundation for visual artists in Ashe County
Mar 2014
Asheville designer Robert Nicholas re-envisions salvage materials as bold lighting
Mar 2014
Overlook, aka Seely’s Castle, has towered over Asheville for almost a century
Mar 2014
From the stone exterior to the gallery of handmade curios held within, an artistic couple’s Brasstown abode stirs feelings of home and away
Dec 2013
George Peterson pounds, carves, and cuts salvaged wood and skateboard decks into modern art
Oct 2013
From opening a new studio to teaching, ceramist Jason Bige Burnett is in art overdrive
Jul 2013
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).
Jun 2013
Woodworker Chris Perryman brings handsome hand-crafted chopping boards and vessels to the table
Apr 2013
Newly completed Rocky Knob Park puts Boone on the map for mountain biking enthusiasts
Mar 2013
With a commitment to sustaining the craft he loves, chairmaker Brian Boggs is leading the handmade furniture industry toward an enduring future.
Mar 2013
Julian Morton's community, Invershiel, recreated a bit of his homeland in the High Country
Oct 2012
From new outdoor learning environments to reimagined downtown corridors, the nonprofit Asheville Design Center is helping communities create blueprints for brighter futures
Sep 2012
After debuting at New York Fashion Week this year, this clothing designer talks fabrics, style, and inspiration
