If you’ve been looking for the perfect outdoor light, you might wonder why some people spend the extra money to get a porcelain finish. Porcelain is definitely more costly than other finishes and you could always find a “bargain” at the big box store on an imported fixture. But if you had a crystal ball […]
Some spaces just cry out for a barn pendant. Yes, we’re biased, but this cottage in western Maine, designed by John Cole, is a beautiful example of how choosing the right style of light can provide the perfect finishing touch to a room. Here in this cozy kitchen, reclaimed barn timbers in the exposed framing […]
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 […]
In last Thursday’s blog, we took you 3,600 feet up into the Blue Ridge Mountains to the High Hampton Inn where rustic, shingle-style buildings are nestled against a backdrop of lush greenery, a sparkling lake, and the rolling greens of the golf course. Gardens abound throughout the 1,400-acre property and pathways meander along with no […]
More than 40 years ago at a chili cookoff in Terlingua, Texas, the idea for Chili’s Bar and Grill was born, and since the opening of its first location in Dallas in 1975, Chili’s has enjoyed a fun and colorful history. For the first few years, only Schlitz beer was served since Schlitz was the only company […]
Spending the day parked at the barbeque with a frosty drink in one hand may seem the quintessential thing to do on Memorial Day, but in Antelope, California, the day means much more than what’s sizzling on the grill. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4647 will honor the sacrifices of many with their traditional […]
