design
design
Aug 2012
Catawba County's Bunker Hill Covered Bridge marks a rare preserved path through time
Aug 2012
The newest addition to Lenoir's outdoor sculpture collection looks to the town's past and future
Aug 2012
Repurposed furnishings and objets d'art find inspired salvation inside the home of a savvy interior design couple
Aug 2012
The art of broom making remains alive and well in the hands of Marlow Gates
Jun 2012
There are endless reasons we all fall for the mountains, but one enchants us above all others: This place feels like home in our hearts. Here, five writers share how their deep connections to these hills were forged with Sunday drives, old-time music, wildflower hikes, and through the discovery of inspiration and strength.
Jun 2012
Three significant patchwork quilts continue to bring recognition to Franklin and Maco Crafts
Jun 2012
Meet a group of outdoor entrepreneurs who mix business and pleasure in the pursuit of great gear
Apr 2012
How Harvey K. Littleton’s vision sparked an artistic revolution and ignited the Studio Glass Movement.
Apr 2012
A couple reveals the inner beauty of a North Asheville gem with a timeless revamp
Feb 2012
The relics of architect Rafael Guastavino's estate, Rhododendron, hint at a rich life
Dec 2011
Two Dallasites breathe an imaginative life into a cottage getaway in Black Mountain
Dec 2011
If you’re feeling left behind in fitness-forward WNC. Don’t. It’s not about who wins the race or who’s the most flexible yogi. Exercise is about finding an activity that moves your body and spirit. Check out this beginners' guide to get you hooked on cycling, running, or yoga, complete with inspiration from three folks who’ve already found what they love to do.
Oct 2011
George W. Vanderbilt's inaugural holiday party in 1895 welcomed 50 guests to the newly completed Biltmore House. Today's elaborate Christmas production at the estate enthralls hundreds of thousands of visitors each season. Here we take you behind the scenes to see just how the celebration unfolds.
Aug 2011
Appalachian State University students envision, design, and build a self-sufficient home in hopes of earning top honors.
Jul 2011
A landmark greenstone home in Hickory melds historic elegance with modern luxuries
May 2011
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
Mar 2011
Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic
collection of antiques purveyors
Feb 2011
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
Feb 2011
Benjamin Belton takes his design talents up one flight,
creating chic apartments in downtown Morganton
Feb 2011
A vivid West Asheville haven nurtures a mother and daughter’s creative spirits