Melissa Smith
Melissa Smith
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
Jun 2013
With secret menus and exciting venues, Blind Pig supper club creates one-of-a-kind experiences for culinary adventurers
Apr 2013
Harboring troves of curiosities, such as dwarfed turtles and carnivorous plants, bogs are among the most imperiled habitats in the mountains. Today, conservationists are bringing these fascinating and rare ecosystems back from the brink in hopes of creating the first national wildlife refuge in Western North Carolina.
Mar 2013
With a commitment to sustaining the craft he loves, chairmaker Brian Boggs is leading the handmade furniture industry toward an enduring future.
Jan 2013
A yoga devotee brings her passion to market with vibrant bolsters, meditation cushions, and more
Nov 2012
A purveyor of chic home goods and owner of Neaco boutique shares his penchant for mod accoutrements and amusing novelties
Oct 2012
The owner of Boone boutique Lucky Penny talks shop about personal style, art, and accessories
Oct 2012
Native American and Southern Appalachian cuisine meet at the home of a Cherokee couple
Oct 2012
Gourds will fly during Hayesville’s annual Punkin Chunkin Festival
Sep 2012
After debuting at New York Fashion Week this year, this clothing designer talks fabrics, style, and inspiration
Aug 2012
Repurposed furnishings and objets d'art find inspired salvation inside the home of a savvy interior design couple
Jun 2012
Three significant patchwork quilts continue to bring recognition to Franklin and Maco Crafts
Jun 2012
Take a tour through WNC's most bike-friendly city. Here's the scoop on where to go and what to see in Asheville on two wheels
