Summer07
featuresRooted in Time
The spirit of an ancient beech tree and the elegant simplicity of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie style inspire a foothills retreat designed to be “not on the land, but of it.”
The New Old South
The grace and romance of the antebellum era are reawakened in a Neo-Classical Georgian residence that pays homage to genteel tradition — and modern family.
The Yin and the Yang of it
Balance and harmony are the keys to the fusion of kid-friendly function and fine living in a kitchen that breaks the rules beautifully.
Pretty in Pink
Wander through a charming cottage garden that sings to the seasons of the year…and of the heart.
Cinema Paridiso
Tuscan flavors are featured in fare and venue at a recent gathering of the Hendersonville Film Society, hosted at a villa that would make Fellini feel at home.
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hot properties The Proof is in the Putting
Premier golf course designer Tom Fazio tells us what makes a great golf community.
neighborhood watch Urban Eden
Less than a mile from downtown Asheville, Norwood Park is a haven of walkable streets and historic homes.
obsessions Hat Trick
Anne-Marie Welty offers a heads-up on her cache of more than 200 vintage toppers.
lost and found Flying Horses
A collector’s quest for a prized Dentzel carousel horse leads him on a merry chase.
in my garage Magic Bus
Pilot Norman Earle opts for a more down-to-earth ride in his vintage ’65 Volkswagen microbus.
innovative home Appalachian Bauhaus
Form and function meet in an ingenious corrugated steel house that combines modern design, energy efficiency and plenty of personality.
exhibit a Where Earth Meets Sky
Wendy Whitson’s serene landscapes blend water, sky, land and horizon in impressionistic vistas.
handmade Perfect Pitch
For Chris Abell, the art of crafting a wooden flute is a sweet labor of love.
dig it Edible Petals
Blossoms aren’t just for bouquets anymore. Herewith, some suggestions for adding zest and color to your table with floral cuisine.
ten things to know about color Stacking Up
Solid advice on stone retaining walls, a time-honored solution to some steep landscape problems.
drink Viva la Margarita
Like grown-up lemonade, this oh-so-cool beverage is becoming synonymous with summer.
dish The Mighty Chorizo
The classic Iberian sausage, chorizo finds new life in the New World.
