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Vintage Emblem Shades Move From Gridiron to Gourmet Valet

Commercial Spaces, Restaurants, Bars, & Breweries Betty L Leave a Comment on Vintage Emblem Shades Move From Gridiron to Gourmet Valet

You really want to try that new vegan restaurant downtown but it’s Sunday night and pouring rain. Who wants to go out in that? But there’s nothing in the fridge, so what do you do? You call Valet Gourmet if you’re lucky enough to live in western North Carolina. The nine-year-old company that began with 13 partner restaurants and a staff of only 3 people has grown to more than 25 staff that arranges delivery from more than 75 Asheville area restaurants. At the nerve center of Valet Gourmet, orders come flying in and drivers go rushing out all under the watchful glow of some vintage lights that once lit up Friday night football games at a nearby stadium.
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Gooseneck Lights, Distinctive Arms Create One-of-a-Kind Fixtures

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Why would you choose a gooseneck fixture over some of the other choices out there? A gooseneck represents a classic style of American lighting from the turn of the century and is adaptable to so many different spaces. When this style of light was first manufactured, it was often used on farms, in warehouses, and other work areas. The gooseneck arm could take a light out from the wall, then up and down to wherever the light was needed most.
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Bold Angle Shades Draw Many to Cooperative Art Gallery

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gooseneck_angle_shade_exterior_lighting1-300x291.jpgThe Sourwood Gallery, located in Black Mountain, North Carolina, is a cooperative venture full of creativeness both inside and out. Inside you’ll find paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, turned wood, photography, stained glass, and other examples of fine art. And though the artisans could have focused soley on their own work, they didn’t neglect the outside of the old brick downtown building. Highlighting the sky blue Sourwood Gallery sign and awning are bold and bright red angle shade lights that draw attention from two blocks away. These gooseneck angle shades, much like our Angle Shade Gooseneck Sign Lighting, project from the rooftop out and down to highlight the sign and awning. Read More »

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Porcelain Deep Bowl Shades Give Classic Touch of Americana

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The farm-to-table movement is gaining momentum across the country not only because fresh simply tastes better, but because restaurants typically love supporting their local economy. A strong local economy means people eat out more often! Buying local helps your neighbors thrive and is also easier on the environment as less travel means less energy consumption and less pollution. Asheville, North Carolina, a leader in the Buy Local movement, has a vibrant restaurant scene that includes many establishments with a focus on local ingredients. The Early Girl Eatery is one such restaurant that has stayed true to its motto “made from scratch” by creating a wide variety of dishes that reflect true southern cooking with fresh meats, cheeses, and produce.
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Porcelain Pendants for Updated Nevada Lake Home

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While we love all things “vintage” here at Barn Light Electric, sometimes an older home just needs updating. Such was the case for this 1960s-era structure in Glenbrook, Nevada which recently underwent a transformation. The homeowners went from a dark, outdated interior into a 3,700-square-foot, light-filled lake house. While freshening everything from the walls to the furniture to the lighting, the homeowners turned to the past for inspiration and installed reclaimed redwood bath consoles, recycled glass countertops, and repurposed furniture.
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Vintage Industrial Pendant for A Classic Black & White Kitchen

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vintage_cord_hung_shallow_bowl-261x300.jpgSome people may shy away from a black-and-white design for a kitchen thinking it too stark and cold for what is often the very heart of a home. This beautiful vintage kitchen, however, shows what the perfect lighting and accents can do for a space. The sleek black granite countertops and black painted oak cabinets provide a pleasant contrast against the white plank walls. The touch of silver from the stainless steel appliances lends a modern hint to the room. But it is the industrial accents that really give the space some character. Along with the industrial stool, plumbing pipe fittings hung on the back wall make an unusual display and add interesting depth and texture that no painting and sketch could afford. Read More »