Tom Dills

projects: north carolina towns

in many ways the small towns of north carolina really reflect the character of the state. in my travels i try to come back with images that personify the towns i visit.  

  • A cup of coffee and a good book at Smoky Mountain Cafe
  • Downtown Waynesville at Night
  • Twigs & Leaves Gallery features nature-related art and fine crafts from Southern Appalachia, with the works of more than 150 emerging and established artists.
  • Grace Cathey Gallery - Metal Art Sculpture
  • Teresa Pennington, artist and owner of T Pennington Gallery
  • First Presbyterian Church
  • Signs in front of The Wrinkled Egg
  • The Wrinkled Egg shops
  • DK Puttyroot, a handmade paper store
  • DK Puttyroot - Owners Dana McDowell & Karen Wyatt
  • Grapevine Ltd - A Women's Clothing Store
  • New Bern, the second oldest town in North Carolina, is situated where the Trent and Neuse Rivers meet. New Bern abounds with history around every corner with over 150 historic landmarks, the magnificent Tryon Palace, Birthplace of Pepsi and a 157,000-acre national forest.
  • Founded in 1709 as a Port of Entry and fishing village, Beaufort has a rich maritime history. The historic waterfront district along Taylor’s Creek offers visitors the opportunity to dine and shop while enjoying views of feral horses on Carrot Island and boats from all over the world at the Beaufort Docks.
  • For over 200 years the historic coastal community of Southport has guarded the mouth of the Cape Fear River and continues to be the lightkeeper of its history.
  • Front porch of The Highlands Inn
  • Outdoor dining area at the Old Edwards Inn & Spa
  • Loretta's Vendetta - furniture, lighting, clothing, art, music and more from the period between 1950 and 1979
  • Basketcase, a shop for custom gift baskets, candles, chocolates, spa and stationery
  • Old Parts Bin with Pottery Display, Farmers Hardware
  • Artwalk is a collection of local and regional artists from a wide range of media.
  • Hickory Furniture Mart
  • The Firehouse Inn Bed & Breakfast
  • Baker Nick taking fresh baked bread out of the oven at Bracken Mountain Bakery
  • Fresh baked bread at Bracken Mountain Bakery
  • Seyl Park, owner of Nali Outdoor Wear
  • Sycamore Cycles
  • Marcus Webb, owner of Looking Glass Outfitters
  • Craft and art galleries abound in Brevard
  • Pottery on display at Main Street Gallery, a Co-op organized in 1982 by a talented group of High Country artists and craftspeople. It is owned and operated by the member craftspeople who share in the management, operation, and financing of the gallery. The members are as diverse in their backgrounds as they are in the media they use.
  • Xiaodi Tang, owner of Iago, a jewelry and art gallery
  • Fine purses for sale at Iago, jewelry and art gallery
  • Danielle de Ville d'Avray Tester, owner of de Provence et d'ailleurs, a French Gift Boutique on Morris Street in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
  • Guinea Hens on display at de Provence et d'ailleurs, a French Gift Boutique on Morris Street
  • View of the Jackson County court house from Main Street
  • Nan Watkins, a local author, is a regular customer at City Lights Book Store in downtown Sylva NC
  • John Peacock, owner of The Killer Creek Company, which specializes in furniture hand-crafted from recycled wood from old barns and buildings in North Carolina
  • The Killer Creek Company specializes in furniture hand-crafted from recycled wood from old barns and buildings in North Carolina
  • View of downtown Sylva NC from the steps of the Jackson County Court House
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