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Classic Black Porcelain Warehouse Shades for Ice Cream Shop

On a recent trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, we were struck by the gaudy attempts of some businesses to dress up the old storefront to garner attention from the thousands of passersby each day. This ice cream shop, however, struck us as a classic black-and-white design that evokes memories of the soda fountain days when a root beer float cost a quarter, and you sat at the counter on short stools that twirled around. The checkboard pattern breaks up the solid black, and the window boxes full of seasonal flowers add a splash of color. And to top it off like a cherry on a sundae, beautiful porcelain barn lights!
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Post Mount Warehouse Shade Illuminates Restaurant Patio

Dining al fresco is one of life’s simpler pleasures and summertime marks the months when we’re drawn to take our plates outdoors. From your own back porch to a restaurant patio, eating outside takes on a slower, more relaxed pace with your surroundings serving as a generous side order. This restaurant, located on the busy main street in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, offers plenty of people watching to go with the burgers and fries. We’re not really sure, however, what’s up with the white paper hats!
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Gooseneck Warehouse Shades Ring Restaurant with Style

Nothing screams for barn lights like a country style restaurant, and nobody does country better than the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. As the door was closing on the tumultuous decade of the 60s, Cracker Barrel was born in a small Tennessee town near I-40 where tourists were starting to discover the new interstate system. The company grew quickly as word spread of hot, homemade breads and generous portions of country style fare. Today, Cracker Barrel has more than 600 stores in 42 states — not a single one franchised, the company proclaims, “to maintain the quality and consistency our guests rely on.”
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Angle Shades Encircle Music Club Adding Style and Safety

In last Monday’s blog, we took a look at the outdoor signage for one of Western North Carolina’s most popular music venues — The Orange Peel. Located in downtown Asheville, the building has a vibrant history ranging from a 1950s era skating rink to a music club that has featured everything from jazz and R&B to soul , disco, and funk. Although shuttered and empty for a time, the Orange Peel reopened in recent years and has been featured in several national magazines including Southern Living and Rolling Stone.
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Sign Lighting: How to Put Your Business in the Spotlight

When you own a brick-and-mortar business, you have many choices when it comes to making the outside of your building look attractive. You want your business name to be prominent to passersby, your landscaping to look inviting, and after dark, your lighting should provide a sense of security. Some business owners think bigger is better and install all manner of fixtures to light up the entire block. A wiser choice is focused lighting on your building, your signage, and the entry and walkways. Read More »

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Glass Shade Pendant Adds Vintage Charm to Lakeside Cottage

vintage_pendant_ruffled_satin_glass_kitchen.jpgArchitects see it all the time. A classic but tired structure has outlived its usefulness, and the owners want a new building on the same spot. Such was the case on Maine’s sparkling Sebago Lake where a new camp would rise on the existing footprint of the old. The owners wanted a modest yet upscale, 3-bedroom getaway in 1,400 square feet of living space. Views of the lake were paramount while still maintaining privacy. Read More »