Design Carolinas Guest Post at SavorNC Magazine

This week I had the pleasure of guest blogging for SavorNC Magazine. On their blog I shared some of my favorite finds from the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, recently held in Asheville. From the exquisite basket shown here by Jennifer Heller Zurick, to...

Artist Spotlight: Diane Hughes

Last week I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon in the studio of Charlotte artist Diane Hughes. As a photographer and fine artist, Diane finds inspiration in trees, landscapes, and raw materials gathered from nature. Though her works often begin life as a...

Artist Spotlight: Painter David French

“Hi, come on in,” artist David French greeted me warmly his gate, “have you seen a chicken pass this way?” No, I had not seen it. “You can go on up to the studio, I’ll be right there,” David went off in search of his escaped...

Artist Spotlight: Jewelry Designer Ellen Goldman

Introducing Design Carolinas’ new Artist Spotlight series, featuring Q&A with some of the Carolinas’ most talented and innovative artists and designers. I am excited to introduce jewelry designer Ellen Goldman of Fort Mill SC, as the first in Design...

FABO Cafe: Art+Coffee+Wine in Charlotte

FABO Cafe in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte is not your typical coffee shop. With its quirky, comfy patchwork chairs and laid back atmosphere, it’s kind of like Friends “Central Perk” married a hip art gallery. The works of local artists,...