When one says the word antebellum, what images pop up in your brain? Perhaps you imagine Gone with the Wind-style summer balls, enormous oak trees, and belles in beautiful gowns. Now open up your mind to not only a simpler time, but to a simpler lifestyle. Featured in Garden & Gun magazine, this couple was […]
If you’re lucky enough to live near the water, be it a lake, wetlands, or even the ocean, taking advantage of the great view becomes an integral part of your home design. Large windows that open to the offshore breezes and provide plenty of natural lighting are critical as are upper levels so you can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When you’re in business, you can do all the big things right and still have trouble getting people in the door. Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a difference. Take this sweet little wall sconce for instance. It’s doing a big job highlighting the restaurant menu outside the entry with classic barn light style. […]
