Two of the easiest ways to give your home a dramatic makeover are with paint and lighting. The best news is that both will increase your home’s value without breaking the bank. When Lori decided that her 20-year-old, craftsman-style home in Castle Rock, Colorado, needed a refresh, she targeted those two details. Read More »
Whether you appreciate the history behind Cinco de Mayo or just love any excuse to imbibe in nachos, salsa, and margaritas, the fifth of May is here and we’re ready to celebrate! Homemade guacamole will be the hit of the party served in a beautiful porcelain enamel bowl from Barn Light Electric. Read More »
When the owners of Grab & Go Gourmet moved their fast casual restaurant to a new location in Casper, Wyoming, they envisioned a fresh, inviting space that incorporated their signature colors of blue and green. Designer Lauren Griffith was tasked to bring that vision to life by renovating a downtown building that previously housed a […]
If you’re looking for a new destination this summer, don’t miss Blue Ridge, Georgia. This small town lies 90 miles north of Atlanta and is nestled in the Chattahoochee National Forest near the triangle of the Georgia-Tennessee-North Carolina state lines. Read More »
The farmhouse style knows no boundaries. From Maine to Florida and west to California, the ubiquitous farmhouse can be found almost everywhere. In addition to the traditional elements of wide porches and board-and-batten siding, modern farmhouses boast more contemporary design elements such as granite countertops, stainless steel farmhouse sinks, and sleek lighting. Read More »
Building a new home involves making countless decisions on every detail from flooring and cabinets to hardware, paint, and lighting. Builders create an allowance for each of these items as part of the overall budget. If a homeowner goes over the allowance in one area, they must scale back their choices in other areas to […]
