It is said that good things come to those who wait. And these things often come in small packages. You need look no further than a bonsai tree to see these old adages as truth. Bonsai is the art of growing trees and shrubs in small containers. With meticulous training and pruning, the plant is slowly shaped to give the appearance of a mature tree.
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Transforming a large, drab cinderblock building into Asheville’s newest brewery was a tall order. But a talented trio of designers were up for the challenge that demanded a creative approach to blend the industrial character of the space with the inviting atmosphere of a brew pub.
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Most people realize that the restaurant business is tough, but did you know that 60 percent of restaurants fail in the first year? And that 80 percent don’t make it beyond four years?
The 1905 Family of Restaurants, located in Tampa, Florida, have defied these odds for 120 years. Their incredible history continues today under the leadership of the fifth generation of owners. The latest addition to the family is Sicilian-themed Casa Santo Stefano located in Tampa’s historic neighborhood of Ybor City.
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There’s a lot to love about a classic RLM warehouse shade with its simple metal construction designed to cast light downward. First introduced in the early 1900s, these shades replaced bare-bulb pendants often found in factories and warehouses. By adding a shade with a white interior over the bulb, the result was a more efficient fixture with a broader distribution of light.
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One comment we hear quite often at Barn Light Electric is how much customers love our customizing options. With multiple shade sizes, a rainbow of finish colors plus dozens of mounting options and other accessories, customers can create the exact lighting fixture they envision for their home or business.
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There’s nothing better on a hot August afternoon than a cold, finely crafted beer. In Knoxville, Tennessee, the number of craft breweries has grown in the last 10 years from just a handful to more than 40. The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce notes that local breweries generate more than $115 million every year and have created more than 300 jobs.
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