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Featured Customer | Barn Lights Beautify New Coastal Home Inside and Out

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When Hurricane Sandy was bearing down on the East Coast just before Halloween, millions of anxious Americans watched and waited. In Madison, Connecticut, a coastal town along Long Island Sound, Jennifer and Mark had just finished installing barn lights and were putting the finishing touches on their brand new home when the hurricane hit. “We moved in the first week of October. Our house made out fine, thankfully, but we were without power for a week,” Jennifer says.

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Vintage Porcelain Lighting Sets Mood in Victorian Wine Cellar

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vintage_cord_hung_porcelain_pendant.jpgSad as it may be, most homes don’t come with a wine cellar. Much less a wine cellar that oozes with warmth, style, and a moody vibe that lets you know as soon as you cross the threshold that this is a place to slow down, relax, and breathe —  just like a good wine. This gorgeous setting is part of a 126-year-old home located in Connecticut’s Pine Meadow Historic District. Known as the Philip Chapin House after its first owner, it is named in the National Register of Historic Places as “an excellent example of Victorian domestic architecture.” The owners have spent decades preserving the historic details of this home and, as you can see here, chose classic porcelain lighting to set the mood.

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Featured Customer | Ceiling Fans, Wall Sconces Update 1950s Fixer-Upper

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commercial_ceiling_fan_kitchen.jpgIn yesterday’s blog, we visited with Dana of House Tweaking fame where she and her handy husband are tackling the major renovation of a 1950s brick rancher. Downsizing from a McMansion, as Dana calls her former home, the couple are making the most of their smaller space which helps them satisfy financial goals plus cuts the commute time for Dad so he can spend more time with their three kids.
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Featured Customer | Bronze BLOG Winner Shows Off New Lights

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When we kicked off the summer with our annual B.L.O.G. contest — that’s Barn Light Online Giveaway — many of you bloggers dove right into our website to pick out your favorite lights then blogged about it online. When the dust settled, our third place prize went to Shannan in Goshen, Indiana. Shannan muses about house and home on her Flower Patch Farmgirl blog. Shannan and her husband Cory, along with kids Calvin, Ruby and Silas, are anxiously awaiting the completion of their new home. The B.L.O.G. contest came at an opportune time for them.
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Barn Pendants and Chandelier for Shaker Style VT Home

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The Shaker style is admired by many for its simplicity, quality, and functionality. First introduced into this country in the late 1700s, Shaker designs have inspired many modern designers with its traditional, understated detailing. This home in Vermont takes its architectural cues from polyform Shaker barns. The center structure of the home is composed of 12 posts in a ring which give a rustic, rugged feel to the space. The kitchen, shown here, is full of custom cabinets and light fixtures that also reflect a simpler time and style.
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Professional’s Corner | Vermont Cabin Presents Challenges, Rewards

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Sometimes Eric and Phiona Milano of Vermont just want to get away with their young son to do some hiking and fishing. Luckily for them, at the end of the trail, through the woods, and over a small footbridge, there awaits a beautiful log cabin full of rustic charm and simple amenities that are perfect for their small family.
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