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The World of Design at Acorns
Written By: Marlene Osteen | Issue: August - 2022
Acorns, located at 212 South Fourth Street in Highlands, has a full slate of trunk shows for August
The August trunk shows at Acorns, Old Edwards’ homedécor and furnishings store, present an exciting round ofstunning art and original designs that would make extraor-dinary gifts – treasured for the unique collectibles they are.The shows all feature a considered assortment of functionaldecorative accents that are certain to add an elevated, artfultouch to any space. Among the highlights are paintings fromlocal artist Nancy Lichtman, and magnificent jewelry fromVirginia based Elizabeth Locke – from quality porcelain claypottery to coconut wax candles.On Saturday, August 6, you’re invited to meet Highlandspainter Nancy Lichtman and explore her collection. Her portfo-lio reflects her love of nature and enchantment with horses – afascination that began in early childhood, watching animalsinteract with each other as she rode through the pastures of herAlabama home. All of this is captured in the oils she paints ofsome of nature’s most uplifting wonders.On Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14, Acorns willshowcase Elizabeth Locke’s exquisite creations.The summer she spent touring ancient ruins and the years spentin Italy have proven to be an endless source of inspiration forjewelry designer Elizabeth Locke, who turns out elegant finejewelry with an emphasis on feminine-infused delicacies and astunning blend of stones.Among the highlights are the striking Greek and Roman coinpendants, and moonstone and silver pearl earring pendants thatdouble as eye candy and the perfect gold link necklace.Meet artist Michael Hofman on Friday, August 19, throughSunday, August 21. He returns with his collection of exquisiteporcelain to mix, match, and round out your tablescape. Thedinnerware, vases and serving pieces he creates by hand in hisAsheville studio, “combine lace, a fragile memory of days goneby with the stone-like strength of porcelain to create objects that will be cherished for generations.”Rounding out the month, Friday, August 26 throughSunday, August 28, Acornsspotlights Southern Bungalow.Presented in reusable statement-piece containers, eachSouthern Bungalow candle dances with cosmetic-gradefragrances and essential oils. They’re created from organicand clean-burning coconut wax, each fragrance is carefullycurated and inspired by the artisan’s love of nature andfond memories of childhood in the South.There’s always something new happening in the world ofdesign at Acorns. To learn more about these and futurehappenings visit acornshighlandsnc.com.
by Marlene Osteen
