You like things that you friends lovingly refer to as “different.” But you don’t care, you like standing out. You like getting your hands on pieces that others can’t even begin to think of styling and furniture pieces from a time gone by. And it is even better if no one else can find those items in stores or websites. You take inspirations from multiple sources. Of course, you’re going to want to go antique shopping when you visit Asheville, North Carolina.
ScreenDoor is Asheville is going to be a must stop for you. You can wind you way through that market and lose hours checking out each individual piece and trying to think through how you might incorporate into your home décor.
I personally started to think, “I can definitely work in some neon yellow,” as these plates and mug caught my eye.
They also had a large selection of books. I got caught up looking at the many fashion books they had in stock, many of them still in the wrapping.
The second place I recommend you stop by is the Asheville Folk Art Center. This gallery showcased both historical and modern folk art from self-trained artisans who honed their skills through years of dedication to their crafts.
The first room featured wood carvings. I distinctly remember a carnival scene by an artist who took up woodcarving just as way to pass the time. He slowly added more elements and made the scenes more intricate as his skills increased, and he became more engrossed in the craft. Many other artistic styles were represented including painting, weaving, glasswork, and more that I can’t even remember.
The trip to these two places made more excited about art. Even though I wasn’t prepared to make a purchase, antique shopping was a great way to find inspiration and get clarity on the type of aesthetic that brings me joy. Visiting the museum made me think seriously about the role I want art to play in my life, from enlivening my living space to taking back up crafts myself. If you happen into Asheville yourself, I recommend you take some time to get lost, building your creative juices in these spaces.
(Bonus: The Folk Art Museum is at the start of good hiking trail. Check that out as well.)
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