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.

05/05/2026

We have your favorite stuffed animals in and they are in need of their forever homes!!🐶🐈🐯

Lots of new cute things in the shop and online! 🥰
04/26/2026

Lots of new cute things in the shop and online! 🥰

Webkinz are in!!! We also have squishies, Sonny’s, and new blind boxes ☺️🐥💭🎉
04/17/2026

Webkinz are in!!! We also have squishies, Sonny’s, and new blind boxes ☺️🐥💭🎉

New Sonny Angel Cherry Blossom Hippers are in stock!
04/03/2026

New Sonny Angel Cherry Blossom Hippers are in stock!

After a long winter… spring is finally here!! 💐🌷🌻🌸
03/24/2026

After a long winter… spring is finally here!! 💐🌷🌻🌸

Did somebody say arts and crafts?! 🎨🖌️🖼️
03/20/2026

Did somebody say arts and crafts?! 🎨🖌️🖼️

A beautiful weekend to visit downtown! 🌞🌈🌞
02/27/2026

A beautiful weekend to visit downtown! 🌞🌈🌞

💘VALENTINES DAY GIVEAWAY💘 We found one last Strawberry Sonny hidden in the back🫨⭐️TO ENTER⭐️💗Like and share this post 💗f...
02/10/2026

💘VALENTINES DAY GIVEAWAY💘 We found one last Strawberry Sonny hidden in the back🫨

⭐️TO ENTER⭐️
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💐Winner will be chosen at random on Valentine’s Day💐 For pick up only!

Some saucy and sweet gifts 😇😈💗
02/07/2026

Some saucy and sweet gifts 😇😈💗

Hit with the love bug here at the L.O.F.T 💗🌸❤️
01/23/2026

Hit with the love bug here at the L.O.F.T 💗🌸❤️

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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