Have you watched the delightful PBS show A Chef’s Life? Chef Vivian Howard and her husband Ben Knight move from New York City to the small town of Kinston, North Carolina to open a restaurant and make their lives. The show documents their adventures in running a restaurant and raising twins in a small town. I especially love the segments that show the colorful people of the community. A Chef’s Life is sweet but real and wonderful watch. So imagine how excited we were when Garden & Gun Magazine called for me to do a shoot a Vivian & Ben’s new house!
As we drove from Greensboro to the flatter lands of eastern North Carolina, we were struck by the beautiful fields and traditional farms along the way. And there in the middle of a golden wheat field was Vivian & Ben’s modern house! We fell in love with Vivian & Ben and their family and we had a great time photographing such a warm and inviting house. The modern minimal architecture is complemented by all the personal antiques and art. Hope you enjoy the photos and please stay tuned for some more images from our day.
Architect: Ann Clark
