Asheville Home Style
Volume
25
/ Issue 52
Cover Design Credit:
Scott SouthwickCover Photography Credit:
Aaron Wilson
Xpress explores the eclectic range of housing styles, décor and other ele- ments that stamp our abodes as unique. We also dive into Swedish death clean- ing, how residents are making their yards hospitable to wildlife and the story of a town that never was. On the cover: A recent home designed by Asheville’s Wilson Architects.
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A Step in the Right Direction
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Two takes on interior design in Asheville
When it comes to furnishing and decorating an abode, Ashevilleans also vary in taste and style. Xpress spoke to The Regeneration Station and the Shelter Design Studio for ideas.Smart Bets: Anything That Floats Parade and RiverFest
RiverLink’s annual festivities take place July 20 on the French Broad River and at New Belgium Brewing Co.Fashion Bath plays an album release show at Fleetwood’s
The creative team of Kevin Boggs and Max Murray reflect on their rock band's terrifically cohesive "Domestic Bliss."Smart Bets: Casey Balsham
The New York City-based stand-up performs at LaZoom Room on July 19 and 20.Smart Bets: Folkmoot International Festival
The 36th annual celebration of dance, music and culture from around the world runs July 18-28 across Western North Carolina.Michael Franti & Spearhead stage a benefit for MountainTrue and French Broad Riverkeeper
Ultimately, Franti chooses to lend his name and support to efforts backed by passion: “At the end of the day, it’s just [about] finding people who are passionate about the…Smart Bets: Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
The 72nd annual fair returns to the U.S. Cellular Center, July 18-21.Theater review: ‘Robin Hood: Quest for Justice’ by Montford Park Players
Outdoor theater remains the best way to experience the Robin Hood stories, and the amphitheater’s setting, full of the sounds of nature, adds to the overall enjoyment of the play.food
Outdoor kitchens set the stage for al fresco gatherings
Western North Carolina's mountain views beckon home cooks to head outside.Top Shelf Views: Versatile vermouth
Complex and varied, vermouths are becoming more than just a cocktail component. Local wine shop owners say the fortified wine is gaining popularity as a standalone beverage.Small bites: Pepperpalooza features treats with heat
Peppers take center stage for the inaugural Pepperpalooza, hosted by the West Asheville Tailgate Market. Also: Lookout Brewing Co. throws its annual wild game potluck; The Red Rocker Inn hosts…living
Asheville residents turn to wildlife-friendly yards
Last year, Asheville joined only seven other cities in North Carolina to earn recognition from the National Wildlife Federation as a certified Community Wildlife Habitat. Area gardeners from Bee City…Swedish death cleaning comes to WNC
While Swedish death cleaning hasn't generated anything like the attention generated by Japanese home organizing phenom Marie Kondo, the approach has gained some adherents in Western North Carolina.Carolina Flowers and Josh Copus Pottery host joint open house
The two-day event will offer guided, educational tours of the flower fields, pottery studio and wood-fired kiln along with other activities.news
Asheville Archives: Grovemont-on-Swannanoa
Billed as America’s first planned community, Grovemont-on-Swannanoa was depicted as a place to escape the crowded city in order to live among lakes, parks and floral gardens.Asheville struggles to rein in illegal short-term rentals
Despite relatively restrictive ordinances prohibiting the rental of entire houses for stays of less than 30 days — and a $500-per-day fine for violators — hundreds of illegal rentals still…Uphill Battle
ASHEVILLE, N.C.Double tap: Home style on Instagram
As part of our Home Style Issue, we scrolled through Instagram looking for local handles that focus on home decor and design. Below are some of the highlights we discovered.Finding a home in Asheville’s distinctive neighborhoods
“Many people come in and have an idea of what kind of house they want: an older home like a Victorian or Arts and Crafts, a bungalow, a ranch, midcentury…opinion
Letter: Sheriff should be put out of office
"Everyone knows that under the liberal ruling Democratic Party in Buncombe, the former county manager robbed the county blind. Now the new sheriff in Buncombe has already said he will…Letter: Stop judging and start loving
"What I watched in the park [recently] was saddening. Neither side was 'right,' yet both were compelled to shout their version of the truth."Letter: Missing the local hosts at BPR
"I see this as just another cog in the ever-growing cloud machine that is turning Asheville into a franchised, syndicated city, instead of a place with its own unique roots…Letter: We can’t kick tourism problems down the road
"Apparently, if locals want answers, they should demand them at the next election, which, I understand has been put off for another year."