Decisions, decisions. When you build a new home, the questions come at you in a barrage that would make General Patton cringe. You discover that the devil is truly in the details, and you’re faced not only with figuring out what you like and what looks great but what is functional, environmentally sound, and budget […]
Many of our porcelain RLM warehouse shades come from early 20th century designs. The 1930s and 40s saw a lot of these shades being used in factories, on farms, at roadside gas stations, and in warehouses. Today, with so many people striving for the popular vintage look in their lighting, these warehouse shades are in demand once again. Read […]
On a recent visit to the funky coastal town of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, we stopped in for a fried grouper sandwich at Creek Ratz, a very laid-back restaurant with awesome views of the inlet and all its wildlife. You can read about the treasure of gooseneck lights we found on the back patio in last […]
When Hélène of Pointe-Claire, Quebec began remodeling her kitchen, she wanted the various new elements, fixtures, and pendant lighting to respect the history of her centennial home. “I wanted all of the new features to be in unity with the rest of the house,” Hélène says. “It is quite old. When I dig deep enough […]
Nothing says fine dining like barbequed ribs hot from the smoker. Or make that swine dining. And nobody does swine dining like Okie Dokies Smokehouse in Swannanoa, North Carolina. We checked out the exterior lighting at Okie Dokies in a previous blog, but today we’re taking a peek at some recent renovations inside. Now, in addition to the rustic sconces on […]
Meet Lana & Joey, the fabulous blogging couple over at Making a House a Home. We’ve been tracking their house projects for quite some time now, and last week we were thrilled to see the big reveal of their Cobalt Blue Benjamin® Bomber Porcelain Stem Light. In her blog post, Lana dished about her helpful […]
