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State of Grace

State of Grace

A modest cottage in Flat Rock is transformed into a light-filled jewel box.

A Stylish Retreat

A Stylish Retreat

The making of a luxe guest suite.

Elegant Whimsy

Elegant Whimsy

A treasured mix of eclectic elements blend seamlessly in this Weaverville renovation.

Four Luxe Baths

Four Luxe Baths

The perfect bath is a restorative retreat with a touch of glamour. Here are four that pull out all the stops.

Practical Magic: 8 inspiring Kitchens

Practical Magic: 8 inspiring Kitchens

Whether you’re getting ready to renovate, planning a new home project or constructing your fantasy kitchen in your mind, there are plenty of ideas and resources here to be discovered.

A Visual Feast

A Visual Feast

Effortless elegance rules at the Asheville Designer Showhouse.

An Exquisite Mélange

An Exquisite Mélange

The visions of a talented cadre of creative teams came to life at the 2012 Flat Rock Designer Showhouse.

A Perfect  Place

A Perfect Place

A cosmopolitan couple builds their dream home in Western North Carolina.

Prairie Panache

Prairie Panache

Rugged meets cultivated the second time around in this Lake Toxaway home.

Upward Mobility

Upward Mobility

A vertical addition opens big views for an Asheville Contemporary.

designer secret by Kathryn Long

Kathryn Long of Ambiance Interiors offers a valuable tip - how to brighten any room.

designer secret by Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith of Benson and Babb Interiors, in Hendersonville tells how to mix valuable artwork with some not-so-pricey pieces.

designer secret by Susan Nilsson

Susan Nilsson, ASID, of Susan Nilsson Design, describes her design scheme for the dining room at the 2010 Flat Rock Designer Showhouse.

VIDEO: CANSTRUCTION 2010

Student teams, assisted by design professionals, built amazing structures made
from cans of food during the 3rd Annual CANstruction competition in Asheville, NC.
Their work will be displayed at Pack Place for one week, then donated to
MANNA FoodBank. The event was sponsored by the Young Architects Forum.

upcoming events

John Anderson – Artist of the Month

John Anderson – Artist of the Month

2013.06.01

  The Asheville Gallery of Art’s featured artist for June will be John Anderson, WPA.  An opening reception for the artist will be held on...

Fall Festival

Fall Festival

2013.10.05

  One of the largest and most popular events of its type in the region, Fall Festival is a celebration of our rich Appalachian heritage. Fine...

Harvest of Quilts Quilt Show

2013.10.18

  Approximately 50 miles SW of Raleigh Best in Show prize will be $300 Over 100 Quilts, Vendor Booths, Raffle Baskets, Door Prizes,...

Blacksmith & Fine Craft Auction

Blacksmith & Fine Craft Auction

2013.11.02

  The John C. Campbell Folk School is looking forward to our upcoming auction— the Blacksmith & Fine Craft Auction. ...

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Art with Heart

Art with Heart

Marcia Kelly’s lifelong art collection has been graciously gifted by her estate for a special art sale to benefit the CarePartners Foundation.

Crafty Tales

Crafty Tales

Authors share their experiences on the making of landmark tome.

Rites of an Appalachian Spring

Rites of an Appalachian Spring

Three-day event forces fruitful collaborations between painters and floral designers

From Cupolas to Cornices

From Cupolas to Cornices

Asheville Architecture book uncovers lesser-known local history

Pixels in Perpetuity

Pixels in Perpetuity

Exhibit at Coop Gallery offers visions of avant-garde architecture

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