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A wise woman once told me as she was building her house, tell the contractor to take advantage of every single square foot especially behind the walls. If you see a space, put a door on it, and you have instant storage. Even small spaces that would seem useless can become invaluable for storage or, as […]
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 […]
