Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith
Oct 2015
Fall for Mountain Pie Company’s Pecan Pudding stack cake

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

Oct 2013
Satisfy an appetite for culinary wisdom with two new reads

Oct 2013
A couple writes a new beginning for a charming North Asheville bungalow

Aug 2013
Tie on an apron for culinary classes with Paris native Ghislaine Mahler

Jun 2013
Two landmarks celebrate milestone anniversaries

Jun 2013
With secret menus and exciting venues, Blind Pig supper club creates one-of-a-kind experiences for culinary adventurers

Apr 2013
A new program offers an alternative education for tomorrows innovators

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.

Mar 2013
An exhibit unveils an obscure bit of African-American history

Jan 2013
A yoga devotee brings her passion to market with vibrant bolsters, meditation cushions, and more

Jan 2013
Wingbean satisfies wholesome cravings with vegan meal deliveries

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

Jun 2012
Three significant patchwork quilts continue to bring recognition to Franklin and Maco Crafts

Jun 2012
Toe River Valley

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

Jun 2012
TRACK Trails leads kids down a path of outdoor discovery