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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2020 PUBLISHER

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There's No Place Like Home. THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR HOME IS THAT IT’S THE ONLY ONE EXACTLY LIKE IT. Sure, your neighbors’ homes may have a similar style or paint color. But the way you decorate each room and the memories you create make it uniquely yours. In this issue, all of our content is centered around the home. Maybe you're in the market for a place to build new memories–we have a spectacular listing with your name on it. We've also included a mouthwatering recipe you can make in your own

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kitchen, because who doesn't love a delicious homemade dessert? As you read and consider your own home, remember this: home should be a place you love, a place that brings you safety and peace of mind. In the words of the great American poet Maya Angelou, "I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself." So, Asheville, wherever you find yourself, rejoice in it, as it is your home.

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ON THE COVER Sean and Laura Sullivan of Atelier Maison & Co., Living Stone Design + Build and ID.ology Interiors and Design.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAROLINE DOCKERY. 4

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020

FEATURES 10 An Elevated Furnishing Experience Atelier Maison Co. To Open Near Biltmore Village

14 Coffee Table Books for Your Home Decorate Your Home With These Electric Books

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16 Finding Opportunity LMT Homes Translates Challenge Into Opportunity

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Good Times

Around Town

Renovate & Refine

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23 Realty Report 24 Culinary Creations 26 Trend Setter

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GOOD TIMES

2020 North Buncombe Chilly Challenge 8K & 1-Mile Chili Chase Fun Run The 2020 North Buncombe Middle School Chilly Challenge 8K, 1-Mile Fun Run and Chili Cook-off had record-breaking registration and fundraising numbers. Participants enjoyed a chili lunch, a jazz band performance from North Buncombe Middle School, a chili cook-off tasting and an awards ceremony. It was hosted by the NBMS PTO and presented by TS Orthodontics. It will help fund improvement projects at the school.

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AROUND TOWN

UNC ASHEVILLE CHANCELLOR APPOINTED TO THE AAC&U BOARD OF DIRECTORS University of North Carolina Asheville Chancellor Nancy J. Cable was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), the leading national association dedicated to advancing the vitality and excellence of higher education in service to democracy, in March. Dr. Cable joined UNC Asheville in August 2018 as its eighth chancellor, bringing with her more than four decades of experience in higher education. She has held leadership positions at both private and public institutions, including Denison University, Guilford College, Davidson College and more.

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An Elevated Furnishing

RENOVATE & REFINE

Experience

Atelier Mason Blueprints

ARTICLE EMILY SHEA | PHOTOGRAPHY CAROLINE DOCKERY

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ATELIER MAISON & CO. Atelier Maison & Co., a unique home furnishings studio that provides an unparalleled shopping experience for designers, builders, architects and the public. It is brought to you by the masterminds behind Living Stone Design + Build and ID.ology Interiors and Design, Sean and Laura Sullivan, and will open late this month or early June in a space near Biltmore Village. THE ELEVATED FURNISHING EXPERIENCE The goal of Atelier Maison is to provide individuals with an elevated shopping experience by offering stylish, high-quality home furnishings and accessories in an expansive luxury showroom and personal guidance from Atelier Maisonâ€™s seasoned CONTINUED >

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Sean Sullivan

Laura Sullivan

design concierge team. From upscale sectionals, dining

stylish, healthy home furnishings for your home. That’s

room sets and coffee tables to rugs, accent pillows, lighting,

the other side of green,” Sean says.

linens and wall art, Atelier Maison has been designed to provide furnishings for your entire home.

Off-gassing, the process of releasing or giving off chemicals – dubbed volatile organic compounds (VOCs) – in the

But it doesn’t end there. Atelier Maison will have

form of gas, happens in newly-manufactured items. One

monthly warehouse sales with live music and food trucks,

example of this is “new car smell” or the smell of a new

a movie theatre, a pet park, live performances and much

leather couch. This smell is created by some chemicals

more. It will be an experience for everyone – four-legged

as they off-gas. Off-gassing can last anywhere from a few

friends included.

weeks to a few years and is said to have caused head-

“Our goal was to create a destination. That’s what you’ll find when you walk through our doors,” says Laura.

aches, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath and more. Although purchasing furniture that has been properly off-gassed is always important, it is paramount

CREATED WITH YOUR WELLBEING IN MIND As Sean and Laura are strong advocates of green liv-

cient. Energy-efficient homes are extremely insulated,

ing, much of Atelier Maison’s furnishings are created using

making the house airtight. This is great for conserving

healthy fabrics and materials. Atelier Maison also has a

energy, but not so great when your home is chock-full of

designated area for all of their furniture to go through the

off-gassing furniture.

process of off-gassing after shipping. “It’s about indoor air quality. You buy organic at the grocery store because it’s good for you. Now you can buy

when buying furniture for a home that is energy-effi-

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At Atelier Maison, one can shop for elevated, healthy home furnishings that do not interfere with your indoor air quality. And right now, that is more important than ever.

MEET THE OWNERS Sean and Laura Sullivan are experts in the home and design industry. With more than 30 years of combined experience, the duo has been making waves in the home and design industry for years. Both Living Stone and ID.ology have won an extensive list of awards. Most recently, they both won national Best In American Living (BALA) awards, including this past year when both won for their Sennett Project. Some of Living Stone’s accolades include multiple Gold Craftsmanship awards in the 2019 Asheville Home Builders Association Parade of Homes and the Best in Show, Innovation Home and Gold Craftsmanship awards in the 2018 Parade of Homes. ID.ology’s list of accolades is just as impressive, but most recently it was named Best of Houzz for design in both 2019 and 2020. In addition to building and design processes of the highest integrity, Sean and Laura have a passion for building with the environment in mind. Living Stone and ID.ology are members of the Green Built Alliance and Living Stone earned the National Association of Home Builder’s Certified Green Professional of the Year in 2016. VISIT AND LEARN MORE Atelier Maison is located at 121 Sweeten Creek Rd Suite 50, Asheville, NC 28803. You can also learn more by visiting AtelierMaisonCo.com.

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Cof fe e Table Boo ks for Your Home

Bibliostyle: How We Live at Home With Books; Nina Freudenberger and Sadie Stein Step into the private libraries and homes of passionate readers from all across the world. Gauk at pages adorned with photography of rare collections, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and everything in between.

Vogue on Location: People, Places, Portraits; Chloe Schama Fashion meets travel in this jaw-droppingly beautiful coffee table book. Prepare for a visual journey around the world with journalistic icons like Jan Morris, Truman Capote, Lee Miller, Lesley Blanch and Frances FitzGerald acting as your tour guides, with in-depth travel writing to complement the phenomenal photography taken by industry icons Henry Clarke, Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz, Mario Testino and more.

Annie Leibovitz Portraits 2005-2016; Anne Leibovitz Annie Leibovitz has been described as one of the most influential photographers of the century. Her engaging and intimate celebrity portraits have been celebrated for decades and her work has been published in magazines such as Vanity Fair, Vogue and Rolling Stone, as well as portrait galleries around the world. This book places some of her most iconic portraits next to never-before-seen photographs of influential and compelling figures of the last decade.

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When two glorious things become one, I call that a match made in heaven. And this unique coffee table book is just that: the visual marriage of beautiful homes and beautiful dogs. It offers a glimpse into dramatic homes across the world and the pooches that live in them.

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FOR LMT HOMES OWNERS MIKE AND LAUREN TAMAYO, CHALLENGE TRANSLATES INTO OPPORTUNITY. However, this comes as no surprise when you learn of the duo’s impressive background. Before delving into the home and design industry, both Mike and Lauren were involved in professional cycling. Mike was the general manager and director of the UnitedHealthcare Professional Continental men’s and Union Cyclist Internationale women’s programs for 11 seasons. Among her many awards as a professional cyclist, Lauren is a 5-time Track World Cup medalist and a 2012 Olympic Games silver medalist in the track cycling team pursuit. To say that rising to a challenge is in Mike and Lauren’s very DNA is an understatement. What began as decades of hard work and dedication to their careers in cycling have seamlessly translated to their work as home builders and designers.

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OPPORTUNIT Y ARTICLE EMILY SHEA | PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN

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“We can look at something and have a vision that others may not have,” Mike says. “We see challenging lots as an opportunity to get creative.” Mike and Lauren first tried their hand at home construction almost unintentionally when they built their first home. “We kind of fell into [this industry] because we built a home for ourselves and it worked very well,” Mike explains. And the two have made their business extremely successful by homing in on each of their assets.

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Mike says: “I focus on the business operations, financial movements, permitting and everything from the breaking of ground to the framing of the house, whereas Lauren focuses on all of our design details.” They also work hand-in-hand with Broker Asheville, a local real estate team made up of six real estate professionals. “We are so thankful for the relationship we have with Broker Asheville,” Mike says. “We often share blueprints and design ideas with them so that they can give us advice and recommendations based on what they see clients are looking for in a home.” Mike and Lauren are able to utilize the recommendations from Broker Asheville throughout the entire building and design process, but they always incorporate elements of their own design style as well. “I like to use the concept of minimalism when I design,” Lauren says. “Our homes often have a lot of clean lines and open floor plans.” One of the best examples of Lauren’s design aesthetic is the home pictured throughout this article. This home is also a prime example of Mike and Lauren’s ability to turn a challenging lot into an opportunity for them to be creative. “This lot was on the market for a long time before we purchased it,” Mike says. “So many others stayed away from it because it posed so many challenges. But we decided to reframe those challenges into opportunities.” And when all was said and done, the home, located at 52 Ardmion Park, turned out to be a stunning success, offering over 3,000 square feet of space and unparalleled 180-degree views of downtown. 18

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The three-bedroom, two and a half bath residence offers a heated, chemical-free pool and floating spa that are built into a deck constructed from Brazilian Tiger Wood. Every room in the house except one includes a beautiful view of downtown Asheville as well as the distant Blue Ridge Mountains. There is also a loft space that can be furnished into an office, fourth bedroom, kids activity room or even an area for entertaining. The 2018 Parade of Homes participant is also a certified Green Built Home with Energy Star® appliances and has an attached two-car garage and a gas log fireplace. This home is currently on the market and is listed by Broker Asheville (MLS number 3556703). For more information about this home and LMT Homes’ other projects, visit LmtHomes.com. For information about Broker Asheville and their current listings, visit BrokerAsheville.com.

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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

ASHEVILLEREALTY REPORT

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Biltmore Forest

$1,250,000

$1,220,000

98%

Biltmore Forest

$985,000

$900,000

91%

Biltmore Park

$825,000

$805,000

97%

Biltmore Forest

$799,000

$750,000

94%

Biltmore Forest

$724,900

$688,000

95%

Biltmore Park

$600,000

$530,000

88%

Biltmore Park

$485,000

$475,000

98%

Biltmore Park

$478,000

$486,000

101%

Biltmore Forest

$425,000

$410,000

96%

Biltmore Park

$425,000

$420,000

99%

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This data is a sampling of sold properties from previous months. Source: IRES MLS system.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

BERRY PANNA COTTA ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY CAROLINE DOCKERY

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Smile. Without Fear. For life. Yields 2 large servings Prep time: 25 minutes + 2-hour set time

INGREDIENTS Berry Compote + 1 ½ cups mixed berries or berries of choice + 1 tablespoon sugar + 1 teaspoon lemon juice Vanilla Panna Cotta + 1 cup whole milk + ½ cup heavy cream + ⅛ teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon vanilla + 1 tablespoon sugar + 1 teaspoon gelatin

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vanilla and remaining milk into a medium-sized saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently to avoid creating a foam on the surface. 4. While the compote is still reducing, bring the cream mixture to a simmer and remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture and whisk gently to combine. Pass through a sieve if available to avoid gelatin clumps in the panna cotta. 5. Pour milk mixture gently into two stemless wine glasses or ramekins. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 90 minutes. 6. Remove compote from the stove and let sit while panna cotta chills. After 90 minutes, gently spoon compote over the panna cotta and let chill anther 30 minutes uncovered. Serve chilled.

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TREND SETTER

ARTICLE ID.OLOGY INTERIORS AND DESIGN IN THE YEAR 2020, WE ARE SEEING SOFT AND NEUTRAL COLOR SCHEMES, AS THEY APPEAR CLEAN TO THE EYE. This year is filled with organization

and cleanliness; a clean home is a happy home for most. Although, the prediction for more dramatic laundry rooms, accent furniture, guest bedrooms and tile choices has also been correct. ID.ology Interiors & Design is a full-service design firm that believes in eco-friendly products and stands by a healthy home. Healthy furniture plays a big role in this and choosing healthy furniture can extend the lifetime of yourself and your home. Here are some of our favorite natural choices that follow this year’s hottest trends. 1. From the environmental line through Cisco Brothers, this bed is made from non-toxic, flame retardant and pesticide-free wood. 2. Another piece from the Cisco Brothers environment line for a healthier choice of an accent chair. 3. Talk about a kitchen that has a feeling of calming and cleanliness! This light soft color is so popular and we hope to see more of it. 4. A pop of drama never hurt anyone! This is a more modern style laundry room. 5. For a dramatic accent, Sherwin Williams’ color of the year is Naval Blue. 6. This could easily be another color of the year; we love this unique dramatic green tile.

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Clean living. IDeas. IDentity. ID.ology From your dream to the details ID.ology Interiors & Design thoughtfully curates furniture for your health, comfort and lifestyle.

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FINALLY, HOME FURNISHINGS YOU CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT Located in Biltmore Village, Atelier Maison & Co. is far from your typical home furnishings experience. In fact, it's the first of its kind in the Asheville area. The studio offers concierge services, healthy, well-crafted furniture, eclectic finds and more. To learn more, visit us online at AtelierMaisonCo.com.

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