design

LEGO sculptures bring new wildlife to the N.C. Arboretum

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).

The roots of Tryon's grape industry reach back to the late 1800s

Newly completed Rocky Knob Park puts Boone on the map for mountain biking enthusiasts

A new program offers an alternative education for tomorrows innovators

With a commitment to sustaining the craft he loves, chairmaker Brian Boggs is leading the handmade furniture industry toward an enduring future.

From new outdoor learning environments to reimagined downtown corridors, the nonprofit Asheville Design Center is helping communities create blueprints for brighter futures

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

Eugene DuClos: Emerging Industrial Designer

Whitney Deal: Whitney Deal Designs

Catawba County's Bunker Hill Covered Bridge marks a rare preserved path through time

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

The art of broom making remains alive and well in the hands of Marlow Gates

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.

A mom with a knack for design creates a happy haven with eclectic flair

Meet a group of outdoor entrepreneurs who mix business and pleasure in the pursuit of great gear

Martha Enzmann evokes awe through fanciful puppets and parades

Pick a Pendant to illuminate your home

A 10-day course empowers participants with back-to-the-land skills