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Feature Artist: Matt Tommey

Matt Tommey

Matt spends the time from late fall to early spring traipsing through the woods collecting what he needs (wisteria, bittersweet, forsythia, honeysuckle, poplar bark, grapevines, and even the understandably much-maligned kudzu) to make his popular baskets. As soon as he brings these home, he begins preparing them - splitting, coiling, dressing - and then stores them in his studio until he needs them. “After the materials are dried,” he says, “they can easily last for several years.” He’s been ... read full article

 
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    At Home In Mars HillUpon entering Mike and Jo Ray’s Mars Hill farmhouse one is struck by the harmonious flow of light and energy. From the colors and materials to the site placement and design, this understated, modern-day homestead is a long-awaited respite for the couple. They bought the nine acres of read more

  • The Appalachian Trail

    The Appalachian TrailThere is one particular sticker I see every now and then that really strikes a special chord with me. The simple sticker is oval, white, with just a few numbers on it: 2181. For those who don’t know, this cryptic numerical message represents the miles of hiking read more

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