L.O.F.T. of Asheville

L.O.F.T. of Asheville Lost Objects Found Treasures for everyone! The origin story of the L.O.F.T. is as quirky and carefree as the store itself. was born.

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It all began on Cumberland Circle in 1996, where Katie Skinner and Vann Boyd met as neighbors. Katie had recently quit her job and spent her days refinishing old furniture and making tie-chairs to sell at local arty shops and consignment stores, while trying to figure out what she wanted to do with her life. Vann, who lived just down the street, would walk by and chat with Katie while she worked o

n projects in the yard. Vann was a junker too, frequenting flea markets and yard sales for good furniture deals and then up-cycling them, filling his house with treasures, just like Katie. Needless to say, they became fast friends. One Friday evening while Vann's wife, Caroline was out of town, Katie and Vann were having some drinks on the porch, Katie says it was margaritas while Vann insists it was wine, and discussing business ideas. Whatever the libations, they were buzzed, and the always energetic Vann got Katie all fired up, as he is known to do. He said, "We each have a little money saved up, lets get a building and open a store!'' or something like that... By Monday morning they met with a real estate agent and purchased 53 Broadway. The next day, Caroline returned home to find that her husband had bought a building with a woman she barely knew. Luckily, she knew this to be his nature and jumped on board with a here-we-go-again sentiment. Caroline even came up with the name: Lost Objects, Found Treasures – L.O.F.T. Over the next six months, Katie and Vann renovated the building themselves, which had been an old restaurant supply. They filled the store with the furniture they fixed up in their respective homes along with Chronicle Books, Vance Kittera Candles, and French-milled soaps, and the L.O.F.T. While Vann is no longer a co-owner of the L.O.F.T., he and Katie remain the best of friends and regularly drink wine and cocktails on her porch.

Cute keychains!
01/21/2025

Cute keychains!

Self help and health motivation!
01/18/2025

Self help and health motivation!

Wickedly awesome elphaba and Glenda candles and stickers!
01/17/2025

Wickedly awesome elphaba and Glenda candles and stickers!

Check out these funny journals and sticky notes!
01/17/2025

Check out these funny journals and sticky notes!

Get ready for Valentine’s Day right here!
01/16/2025

Get ready for Valentine’s Day right here!

Do you like weird and fun crafts? Check out these books!
01/16/2025

Do you like weird and fun crafts? Check out these books!

Cute storage boxes/rolling cases, ash trays and lighters!
01/12/2025

Cute storage boxes/rolling cases, ash trays and lighters!

The new Sonny Angel Dreaming Series Hippers are finally here!!! ❤️💗❤️💗❤️
12/30/2024

The new Sonny Angel Dreaming Series Hippers are finally here!!! ❤️💗❤️💗❤️

Sticker (sheet) of the day!
12/29/2024

Sticker (sheet) of the day!

We currently have 11 different kinds of Smiskis!!!
12/27/2024

We currently have 11 different kinds of Smiskis!!!

Our current Sonny Angel selection! Animals 1-3 and Flowers!
12/27/2024

Our current Sonny Angel selection! Animals 1-3 and Flowers!

Animal series 3 in stock! We’re open until 9pm today and 10am-6pm tomorrow!
12/23/2024

Animal series 3 in stock! We’re open until 9pm today and 10am-6pm tomorrow!

Last minute stocking stuffers! We’re open 10am-9pm on 22nd and 23rd and open 10-6 on Christmas Eve!
12/22/2024

Last minute stocking stuffers! We’re open 10am-9pm on 22nd and 23rd and open 10-6 on Christmas Eve!

Sticker of the day!
12/10/2024

Sticker of the day!

Calling all witches and tarot enthusiasts!
12/10/2024

Calling all witches and tarot enthusiasts!

Yummy treats! 🍿🍿
12/10/2024

Yummy treats! 🍿🍿

Sticker(s) of the day!
12/07/2024

Sticker(s) of the day!

Holiday home decor! 🎄
12/07/2024

Holiday home decor! 🎄

Address

53 Broadway Street
Asheville, NC
28801

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

Telephone

+18282599303

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