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Galvanized Sconce, Pendant Add Industrial Flavor to Cozy Cabin

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In the heart of the western North Carolina Appalachian mountains you would expect to find a log cabin or two as that vernacular was born and raised in these parts. But much has changed since the day when Granny spent the afternoon shelling peas on the front porch rocker. Green building has taken this area by storm and a variety of architects, builders, and developers all participate in the North Carolina Healthy Built Homes Program which certifies homes that reduce energy and water usage, promote renewable energy use, help protect the land and natural resources, and reduce pollution and waste during the manufacturing and construction phases. Read More »

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Rustic Barn Light Pendant a Natural for Industrial Kitchen

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One of the things that makes the industrial trend such fun is that every piece of the space should have a story to tell. Take this industrial farmhouse kitchen for example. The rugged wooden beams that form the structure look as if they once sheltered horses and chickens down on the farm. This vintage kitchen table was salvaged from a train station in Switzerland and probably provided many travelers with a place to rest with a cup of coffee while waiting for the next departure. The concrete countertops are a nod to a more modern design trend while the lavender tinted walls soften the entire space and add a hint of levity.
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Vintage Emblem Shades Move From Gridiron to Gourmet Valet

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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

How-To, Lighting 101 Betty L Leave a Comment on Gooseneck Lights, Distinctive Arms Create One-of-a-Kind Fixtures

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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Porcelain Barn Light Pendants for a Hip, Happenin’ Coffeehouse

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The award-winning Dripolator Coffeehouse, with locations in Asheville and Black Mountain, North Carolina, takes great pride in its unpretentious and socially conscious java joints. They are well known throughout the area for providing superior products and service at reasonable prices. They supply organic and fairly traded coffees and work with suppliers who share their commitment to the environment through reusing and recycling. The Dripolator offers a laid-back atmosphere with plenty of comfy couches, tables, chairs, and outdoor seating where locals and tourists enjoy the espresso, fresh sandwiches, and the free wi-fi.
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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 »