Proper

Proper
Jun 2023
Betty's Biscuits lands a storefront in Boone, two new eateries expand WNC"s cultural cuisine, and Little D's promises upscale dining with meat and veggies menu

Dec 2022
Local brewers and experts weigh in on the beer industry’s recent boom and its future

Dec 2022
Clear views Architect Rob Carlton designed the home to take advantage of views of the sky above and valley below.

Dec 2022
This standout berry bush brings native color to the winter months

Mar 2022
A dream retirement home in Asheville is a slam-dunk win

Aug 2021
A harrowing, Halloween-perfect tale from deep in Western North Carolina

Dec 2020
Take in the arts and culture of Asheville without the crowds

Dec 2020
In West Asheville, a nomadic couple settles into their first house and enlists a designer to make it home

Feb 2020
Sidestep potential tariffs on European offerings with satisfying substitutes

Aug 2019
Sweeten the season with this divine autumnal fruit

Apr 2019
Serenity and adventure, water and mountains converge in Toxaway

Feb 2019
Long-time green thumb, author, and WNC resident Nan K. Chase offers a guide to gardening in the mountains

Jun 2018
Experience outdoor adventures and art aplenty in this charming town

Jun 2017
Green River Picklers kicks it up a notch this summer

Feb 2017
Proper serves basic Southern staples using simple, fresh ingredients

Dec 2016
25 new, novel, and fun ways to get in shape

Apr 2016
After a century of state parks, Western North Carolina’s are more popular than ever

Aug 2015
A grand Asheville fixer-upper becomes a forever home

Jul 2015
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center welcomes its first official director

Apr 2015
Three friends take on the arduous challenge of running the highest mountain range in the East in a single day

Jun 2014
Ben Lovett left Hollywood behind for Asheville, but there’s no stopping his rock ‘n’ roll filmmaking

May 2014
Head across the mountains to explore all that’s new in this revitalized and thriving city

Oct 2013
Jennifer Thomas of Montford Walk-In Bakery shares recipes perfect for the holidays

Jul 2013
A crew of friends spends an evening in search of the best classic cocktail

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).

Mar 2013
Bill Whipple envisions Asheville with ample fruits and berries to feed us all

Mar 2013
Julian Morton's community, Invershiel, recreated a bit of his homeland in the High Country

Jan 2013
Make your way to the High Country for outdoor winter revelry

Oct 2012
Native American and Southern Appalachian cuisine meet at the home of a Cherokee couple

Aug 2012
Appalachian Food Storybank collects and preserves memories of the region's foodways

Jul 2012
Mixologist Josh Bailey calls upon a favored tea for his latest cocktail

Jun 2012
The deft engineering of Guilford Nanney created Chimney Rock's first trail system

Feb 2012

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
Stock the bar with handy tools and cool accessories

May 2011
Anne Martin champions resilient mosses as the key to greener landscapes

Apr 2011
An expert in the art of Japanese gardening works to sow

Oct 2010
A Brevard couple’s cozy Stickley cottage preserves generations of memories

Jul 2010
Two Robbinsville candle-makers find harmony in their environment and craft

Jun 2010
Suzy Phillips is on a mission to introduce you to true Middle Eastern cuisine