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Sign Lighting: How to Put Your Business in the Spotlight

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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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Industrial Lighting Finds New Life in A Vintage-Loving World

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Regardless of what your third grade teacher may have told you, Thomas Edison was not the sole inventor of the light bulb. Yes, it’s much easier to simplify history at times, especially for nine-year-olds, but like most other major inventions of the 19th and 20th centuries, advancements came in baby steps, developed over time by different scientists and inventors around the globe who took each small discovery and propelled an idea forward.
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Vintage Chandeliers Worth a Look for Industrial Farmhouse Style

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The unique blending of the rustic feel of a farmhouse with the sleek lines of the industrial look are what attract so many people to the industrial farmhouse style. Think kitchen table crafted from repurposed wood surrounded by mismatched metal stools. Or beadboard walls with exposed metal piping as an accent. Or how about warm oak cabinetry set off by a vintage chandelier? Read More »

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Professional’s Corner | Q&A with n8 creative studios

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Myrtle Beach has long been one of the Southeast’s favorite family destinations. With specialty shops for Mom, exceptional dining for Dad, and loads of attractions for the kids, everyone is excited to pack for the South Carolina shore. One of the newest attractions is the Backstage Mirror Maze which features more than 2,000 square feet of infinite reflections, surprising corners, dead ends, and continuous circles. We talk with Nate Mitchell of n8 creative studios about how he used vintage gooseneck lighting as a focal point of this new attraction.
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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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Outfit Your Porch with an Exterior Wall Sconce and Barn Ceiling Fan

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outdoor-fabrics-l.jpegSummertime is coming upon us quickly here in Central Florida, but we’re prepared for it. After all, when you can wear flip flops in the winter, you never really fall out of the routine typical of the warmer months. All around the country, folks are getting ready for one of the hottest summers we’ve seen yet. Some may be stocking up on breezy linen clothing, or perhaps you’re getting your grill fired up for the cookouts. No matter what you’re doing, we’re more than willing to bet that a lot of time will be spent outdoors soaking up the sunshine!
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