There’s no place quite like the South Carolina Lowcountry, so named because most of the region is at or below sea level. Located along the South Carolina coast and including the sea islands, the Lowcountry is world famous for its historic cities and natural beauty. Charleston, Beaufort, Hilton Head, Seabrook Island and other communities all […]
In last Wednesday’s blog post, we visited a gorgeous home in Vermont built in the modern Shaker style. This style has inspired many designers with its understated details and simple functionality. This home, which takes its design from multisided Shaker barns, is filled with natural materials including plenty of exposed wood, a pebble-and-stone inlaid compass […]
Bright colors are nature’s way of advertising whether it’s a brilliant blue butterfly trying to attract a mate or the yellow, black, and red-banded coral snake sending out a vibrant warning not to come too close. Businesses tend to follow this example by using bright colors and signs to let others know how to find […]
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 […]
