What a fun weekend coming up with many creative and artistic events. Yeah! Here are a few of the many to enjoy.

Friday night there is an event for local artists and makers at the Mark Bettis gallery HERE.

THE BIG CRAFTY {always a favorite} is Saturday and Sunday. Go HERE for the details.

THE UNCOMMON MARKET for more creative shopping is happening Saturday and Sunday as well. Go HERE for the details on that.

Saturday Night is the Art of Recovery at PINK DOG in the River Arts HERE.

And Saturday day our great friends at Atomic Furnishing and Design are reopening at their new location HERE.

Showings Start this Thursday, December 5th

1,011 SQFT | 1 Bedrooms | 1 Bathrooms | Large .33 Acre Lot

Nestled on a private, wooded lot in West Asheville, this charming and eclectic vintage cottage offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for those with a vision. The 1-bedroom, 1-bath home features a unique layout with multiple outdoor access points, including a front porch, front deck, and rear patio, all perfect for enjoying the natural surroundings. Though the home has been well-loved, it is now being sold as a fixer-upper, inviting you to bring your creativity and craftsmanship to restore it to its full potential. The expansive yard offers plenty of room for beautiful gardens to bloom once again. The property is being sold "as is." Please note, there is a Right of Way allowing the neighbor access to the driveway.

Reach out to us if you want more information on this amazing property or a tour. We have information ready for you. In the meantime feel free to view some more photos here. Cheers! Kelly and Troy

We love a little recognition, but love our clients more. Thank you for making our October amazing. Cheers!

This Saturday, Nov 23rd, 20 artists have taken items salvaged out of the River Arts District flood and turned them into art. All proceeds to go to artists affected by the storm. Parking at Hole Donuts across the street. Ice Cream, Drinks, Food, Love! Find our more HERE.

Please come out for RADfest 1.0 for a weekend of art, resilience, and community as we celebrate the soft reopening of Asheville's River Arts District. The event will take place on Saturday, November 9th, and Sunday, November 10th from 12-6 both days. Go HERE for details. Cheers!

Courtesy of Mark Bettis Studio and Gallery

We were just learning about this great option for some homeowners and renters who may have been displaced by the storm. As a renter who has been struggling with a downpayment this may be an opportunity to get into a home. We would be happy to connect you. Cheers!

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18.78 Acres |  3,254 SQFT | 3 Bed + 3 Bath House with Bonus Rooms and Workshops | .Endless Flower and Growing Gardens

Your piece of paradise begins with this stunning, custom, energy-efficient contemporary home overlooking pastoral nature with views to Mt. Pisgah. The home marries earth & sky with its heat-gaining foundation perched on a south-facing knoll to the expansive windows & sky views. Solar panels collect usable energy while the floor captures & releases the heat. The one-level home features a split bedroom plan centered by a great room that flows to the outside in two directions. The windows to the south overlook an extensive patio & koi pond with waterfalls & dramatic landscaping. To the North is a screened porch linked to a lush shade garden. The primary suite sits to the west past a private office & laundry/mudroom. The East wing features another bedroom ensuite, 3rd bedroom, meditation room & pet room linked to an outdoor fenced area. The acreage features a natural pond, meditation circle, two out-buildings, extensive landscaping, growing gardens & orchard. Ask us for a list of features.

Reach out to us if you want more information on this amazing property or a tour. We have information ready for you. In the meantime feel free to view some more photos here. Cheers! Kelly and Troy

Are you struggling with sorting all the avenues for disaster and housing relief? Legal Aid NC can help you as a one-stop place to both get help and offer help. Check out their helpful page of resources HERE.

Also, we have heard so many heart-warming stories about how contractors have come from near and far to help people during these past two weeks. We are here for that! Thank you. That being said, human nature has a flip side. There are those out there who can take advantage of innocent people. We would suggest taking a moment to process what you are hearing from someone and follow the tips HERE, also from Legal Aid of North Carolina.

photo by Troy Winterrowd

We’ve been following many ways to support Asheville. This way, from Explore Asheville, caught our eye given all the small businesses and artists who have been affected during our peak season.

“In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many beloved Asheville and Buncombe County businesses have been deeply affected by the storm. While the community comes together to rebuild, you can lend a helping hand from afar by shopping at these businesses' online stores or contributing to fundraising efforts.

Local, independent businesses are the heart of Asheville, home to growers who are artists and artists whose work grows. Thought leaders and thought provokers, musicians and storytellers, entrepreneurs and educators, foodies and beer lovers, hippies, healers, adventurers, creators and innovators. We craft and brew and paint and carve, handcrafted by real hands. Real hands that need a helping hand. And a hug.”

Go HERE to shop and support. Cheers!

There are many sources with different information on water restoration. The one I found most helpful is Asheville Watchdog here. The overall advice I’m seeing is the following. The only addition I’ve seen out there from friends and plumbers is to run water through your outdoor hose bid rather than your tub to start.

What to do before water service returns:

• Flip off the breaker to your water heater. 

• Turn off water to your water heater. 

• Turn off hot water under your sinks. 

• Remove aerator (it typically unscrews) on faucets. 

• Turn off the ice maker.

• Turn off water to your whole house filter, if you have one.

What to do when your water service returns

• Flush your home plumbing by running the bathtub’s cold water faucet.

• Your water heater may be turned back on once your home’s plumbing has been flushed.

• It’s safe to flush your toilet after completing steps 1 and 2.