It is said that good things come to those who wait. And these things often come in small packages. You need look no further than a bonsai tree to see these old adages as truth. Bonsai is the art of growing trees and shrubs in small containers. With meticulous training and pruning, the plant is slowly shaped to give the appearance of a mature tree.
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As one of the smaller rooms in a home, the humble bathroom is often overlooked when it comes to design details. But our friend Caitlin from The Picket Fence Projects has shown us that even these smaller spaces can and deserve to be stylish as well as functional!
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Transforming a large, drab cinderblock building into Asheville’s newest brewery was a tall order. But a talented trio of designers were up for the challenge that demanded a creative approach to blend the industrial character of the space with the inviting atmosphere of a brew pub.
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When Kimberly faced the task of remodeling a 130-year-old building for her new café, she wanted to respect the history of the space but update it to be more functional and inviting. Googans Galley opened last summer in the renovated building which has always housed a market, general store, or coffee shop through the years.
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Most people realize that the restaurant business is tough, but did you know that 60 percent of restaurants fail in the first year? And that 80 percent don’t make it beyond four years?
The 1905 Family of Restaurants, located in Tampa, Florida, have defied these odds for 120 years. Their incredible history continues today under the leadership of the fifth generation of owners. The latest addition to the family is Sicilian-themed Casa Santo Stefano located in Tampa’s historic neighborhood of Ybor City.
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If you missed Monday’s post, be sure to click over and read the backstory of this interesting property in California that once served as an elephant sanctuary. Mike and Melanie fell in the love with the place and envisioned turning the former elephant barn into a multi-purpose photography studio, workshop, and office.
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