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Ellington’s Asheville buildings are a synthesis of styles. Elements of Art Deco can certainly be found in all of his buildings of the period.

These arose from his education, his life of feeling, and his designing and artistic experiences.

06/18/2024

Immerse yourself in an exploration of the wisdom & beauty of the natural world, inspired by Asheville’s celebrated naturalist painter, Sallie Ellington Middleton. Join us at the Douglas Ellington House on August 3rd for a day of connecting deeply through art, craft, and nourishing food. Book your tickets at [email protected]

05/25/2024

On display until June 10th at the Asheville Art Museum.
Asheville’s Naturalist: Watercolors by Sallie Middleton.
Sallie Ellington Middleton has long been considered one of the most gifted botanical painters. She possessed a remarkable eye for detail, a skilled hand to record what she saw, and a keen imagination to shape her enchanted images. Watercolor was the perfect medium for Middleton, as it allowed her to carry her paints on forays into the woods, and it made for a more natural and less messy process than oil paint.
To learn more about the exhibition, visit Asheville Art Museum’s website.
Image: Sallie Middleton, Otter & Teal, circa 1970- 1985, watercolor on paper. Gift of Mikell
Middleton Howington, 2018.53.04.
Reposted from Asheville Art Museum

04/01/2024

Asheville’s Naturalist: Watercolors by Sallie Ellington Middleton

On view through June 10, 2024 at the Asheville Art Museum

Middleton grew up in Douglas Ellington House designed by her uncle architect and watercolorist, Douglas Ellington. She had little formal artistic training but learned to paint from her uncle Douglas Ellington. She developed her eye for detail during her childhood walks with her father, Kenneth Ellington, who advised her to look closely at the details of the forest to “see the fairies”.

Image: Sallie Middleton, Warbler in Spring, circa 1970–1985, watercolor on paper, Asheville Art Museum, gift of Mikell Middleton Howington

03/02/2024

Douglas Dobell Ellington: Asheville’s Boomtown Architect

Presented by Asheville Museum of History.
Read the full version from Asheville Museum of History on their website.

Asheville’s economic and building boom of the 1920s created a rarified atmosphere unique within Western North Carolina. Douglas Ellington is known as the architect who changed Asheville into an Art Deco showplace. With his ability to combine architectural styles he produced a series of one of a kind buildings—buildings which changed the face of Asheville—the City Building, Asheville High School, First Baptist Church and S&W Cafeteria. Douglas Ellington: Asheville’s Boomtown Architect presents a look at his iconic Asheville creations along with other buildings he completed throughout his career in other cities.

Curator:
John Turk
Sponsors:
Esse Quam Videre Foundation
First Citizens Bank
Donna and Robert Kelly
Robin Ellen Meyers
Special Thanks:
Advent Lutheran Church, Charleston
Melinda Jones, Pastor
Asheville Historic Resources Commission
Stacy Merten
Ralph Burns
First Baptist Church
David Blackman, Coordinating Pastor
Richard and Janet Graham
Greenbelt Museum
Megan Searing Young, Director
J. Richard Gruber
Sallie Middleton Parker
Michael Sartisky
Digitized By:
Anne Chesky Smith

02/12/2024

Every corner of the Douglas Ellington House whispers tales of timeless charm and picturesque moments. ✨

01/28/2024

Love in full bloom, just like the flowers in May. Cheers to a lifetime of happiness! 💍🌸

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01/06/2024

Evelyn has embraced the winter spirit with grace and elegance.

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12/24/2023

Happy Holidays from our house to yours. 🤍❄️⛄️

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07/30/2023

It was all a dream with Kyle and Clark.

07/23/2023

Enchanting details from Meredith and Rhett’s wedding.

07/15/2023

Walking on a Midsummer Nights Dream.

06/20/2023

Walking on a dream.

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Rentals

06/15/2023

The Shire is calling.

06/11/2023

Salivating over this table scape on the terrace by 🍽️
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04/26/2023

Hellebore’s are not only used for their blooms, their leaves are a great greenery with an architectural quality.

12/06/2022

Holidays are almost upon us. Where did 2022 go? Capture the year with these talented photo artists at The Douglas Ellington House. By appointment only ❤️.

10/23/2022

Fall is here 🍂. Who would want to relax here .

08/17/2022

Summer is here. We are dreaming of “Winter wonderland”.

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