When she interviewed to gain acceptance to North Carolina State’s School of Design, Charlotte Guice wore a Wolfpack skirt that she created. Charlotte earned her place at the School of Design and that skirt turned out to be the springboard off of which she has formed her own clothing and accessory company.
05/16/2013 06:54 PM
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When she interviewed to gain acceptance to N.C. State’s College of Design, Charlotte Guice wore a Wolfpack skirt that she created. Charlotte earned her place at the design school and that skirt turned out to be the springboard off of which she has formed her own clothing and accessory company.
05/15/2013 09:57 AM
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When she first committed to making her living as an artist, Marquin Campbell struggled in New York City. It was a move away from the Big Apple to Greenville, South Carolina that allowed Marquin to flourish.
05/09/2013 03:16 PM
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The Old Wood Company has gained a reputation far from its headquarters in Asheville. A table, for instance, was made for a law firm in Red Lodge, Montana.
05/02/2013 02:53 PM
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For Whitney Robinson and her Freshly Given fashion line, the roses made of leather have always been the most popular items that she sells. Whitney earned a computer science degree from Duke University, but wasn’t thrilled with where that was taking her.
04/25/2013 01:20 PM
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Dottie Mabry of Norwood might never have picked up crocheting if she hadn’t been bitten by a copperhead about seven years ago.
04/18/2013 05:07 PM
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The interesting thing about when creative people open a doughnut shop is there are no limits. For instance, Moriarty’s Monuts Donuts in Durham produces flavors such as chocolate earl grey, maple bacon bourbon and coconut dream.
04/10/2013 06:07 PM
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Marisol Spoon is a company spawned by a book that hasn’t even been written. Lauren Weatherspoon paints portraits of girls with animals and girls possessing animal traits.
04/03/2013 03:56 PM
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There are certain steps that are taken to turn raw material into a knife. Beyond that, there are additional considerations when making a tool suitable for a professional chef.
03/27/2013 04:13 PM
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Even under the best of circumstances, it will take a month for John Montgomery to make a violin. The work takes precision and patience.
03/20/2013 03:57 PM
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Shelli Worley was aiming toward the day when she would quit her job and devote all of her time to her lighting business. Turns out, she never had to make the often difficult decision to resign and it was made for her.
Updated 03/14/2013 11:28 AM
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McCoyToys Of Asheboro has a full line-up of products. From various pull toys for young kids, to games like checkers for the older crowd. There’s the climbing bear, the spinning top and the ancient 'Jacob’s Ladder.'
03/06/2013 08:00 PM
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Different bags and different styles, all from the Ella Vickers Recycled Sailcloth Collection.
02/27/2013 06:10 PM
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There are gardens all over the southeast and plenty right around Charleston. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens there is the oldest, still privately owned by the Drayton Family, 13 generations and more than 300 years after it was established.
02/28/2013 05:40 AM
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A modest porch swing led to the creation of a successful business. Brent McHenry made it for his wife, then neighbors requested that he make one for them.
02/20/2013 02:57 PM
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Imagine this, a ticket to see a movie: $4.00. Popcorn and a drink: $3.50. Those are the deals at the Gem Theatre in Kannapolis.
02/14/2013 05:01 PM
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North Carolina produces plenty of pottery and ceramics, so the trick is to create a hook that makes your operation stand out. Part of that for Mark Warren and Chris Pence is the name: HAAND.
Updated 02/13/2013 04:16 PM
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In 1917, 17-year-old Leon Capel founded Capel Rugs in Troy, N.C. Nearly 100 years later, the company still makes rugs and Leon's grandchildren are in charge.
01/30/2013 02:26 PM
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Mitzy Jonkheer is a metalsmith in Wilmington. A metalsmith is different than a jeweler. They create pieces from scratch from raw metals and stones. There is hammering and sawing and soldering.
01/16/2013 10:38 AM
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Highland brewing company brews and sells about 30,000 barrels of beer each year. In 1994, few companies were brewing beer in North Carolina and Highland became the first brewery in Asheville.
01/09/2013 02:35 PM
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