When the Pyott family of Portsmouth, New Hampshire purchased a vintage, 1800’s carriage house, they knew it would need some work. They initially replaced some lighting when they moved in back in 1998, but recently decided to take a much bigger step and gutted their home from top to bottom.
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Way back in the early 1800s, New Jersey was known more for its rich, rolling farmlands and gracious estates than being a gateway to New York City. One stately country home was built in 1815, and over the decades it was, no doubt, remodeled and renovated by each successive owner. Today, Nickelfish Interactive Design and Marketing (NFIDM) calls the old place home and recently gave the space a vintage facelift with new barn lights throughout.
Sitting in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the far northwestern corner of North Carolina, Wilkesboro County is rich in Appalachian history. Home to many southern specialties like Native American crafts and bluegrass music, Wilkesboro even spawned the birth of NASCAR in 1949 from its illicit roots in moonshine running. In the heart of North Wilkesboro, we found the Brushy Mountain Smokehouse and Creamery, a friendly place that invites the whole family to sit back and enjoy the two things the proprietors love most — smoked, pulled pork barbeque and handcrafted ice cream.
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Nothing says laid back and relaxed like the Florida Keys. Mile after mile of heading south on US 1, you’re compelled to slow down and take in the breathtaking views. And when you arrive in the southernmost city of the United States, you know you’ve landed in a place where life is different — even if just for a week. Key West prides itself on an casual and carefree style which is evident in its many restaurants, shops, pubs, and hotels. Many establishments have expansive windows to bring in the island views and front doors that never close to let the tropical breezes flow through year round. Read More »
Bath, Maine is a city rich in shipbuilding history. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Bath is the Maine Maritime Museum located on the scenic shores of the Kennebec River which boasts an active waterfront even today. The museum is an historic shipyard that includes five original 19th century buildings where visitors can explore and learn about the colorful history of Bath, its shipbuilding industry, and life at sea.
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NEAT Space, a Toronto company founded by entrepreneurs Andrew Livingston and Helene Clarkson strives to bring the best in household design to Canadian consumers. These savvy business owners are inspired by products that combine both beauty and function, and they’ve grown a business that is modern, urban, and contemporary. At home, this couple recently took on a massive renovation project of their 1905 detached home called Chicora House.
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