Some home decor pieces just make you stop and say, “Wow!” when you enter a room. That’s the reaction most people have when they see a vintage, belt-driven fan up close for the first time. These ceiling fans first appeared in the United States in the mid to late 1800s and were powered not by […]
Black and white — the most basic of color schemes — can lend an air of simplicity, clean lines, and elegance. In this Parisian restaurant, the black-and-white palette scales new heights with the unexpected uses of texture and treatment. For example, instead of simply using solid color chairs, the seats are painted randomly — black chairs with […]
Welcome to O.P. Taylor’s, the self-proclaimed Coolest Toy Store on the Planet! With two store locations in western North Carolina and a third in the upstate area of South Carolina, O.P. Taylor’s offers just about everything that any kid, of any age, could want in a toy store. From trains, dolls, games, and blocks to […]
A couple of weeks ago on the Porcelain Barn Lights Blog, we visited KD’s One Stop, a charming country store in the Fairview community of western North Carolina. The front porch of KD’s features a parade of porcelain warehouse shades similar to our Benjamin® 16″ Sky Chief Porcelain Stem Mount Light in a handsome shade […]
Some things just go together like peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, copy and paste. So why would a designer choose anything else for a classic red Vermont barn than gooseneck barn lighting over every doorway? This beautiful barn, designed by Mitra Samimi-Urich, serves as barn, shed, boat storage, and workshop for the owners all […]
Just a couple of days ago, we featured a cabin in our Industrial Farmhouse blog that was built using the latest advances in green building. Many architects, builders, and developers in western North Carolina participate in the North Carolina Healthy Built Homes Program which certifies homes that reduce energy and water usage, promote renewable energy […]
