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Iconic American Gooseneck Light Evokes Simpler Time at Inn

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty 2 Comments on Iconic American Gooseneck Light Evokes Simpler Time at Inn

Following a dream sounds so idyllic and satisfying. In reality, it can be nerve wracking! Back in 2010, Bobbi and Jeff Noe, of Granville, Ohio, decided to take the plunge leaving behind 30 years of corporate sales, marketing and customer service experience to follow their dream of owning a bed and breakfast. In four short years, the Welsh Hills Inn has developed a loyal following receiving TripAdvisor’s coveted Traveler’s Choice Award for the past two years and is included in the Top 10 B&Bs/Inns in the World. Sounds pretty idyllic and satisfying!

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Versatile Industrial Lighting Adds Retro Chic to NY Boatshop

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Jeri Cerutti describes herself as “a one-woman shop focusing on world design domination one room at a time.” Working out of the Greater Boston area, Jeri offers interior consulting and one-day redecorating services through Simply Sophisticated Spaces  to a variety of clients. Occasionally, a larger project comes her way which was the case when she met Reuben and Cynde Smith.

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LED Barn Lights Blend Old & New in “Cousins Undercover” Home

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on LED Barn Lights Blend Old & New in “Cousins Undercover” Home

If you’re addicted to HGTV like we are, you no doubt have seen the wildly popular Cousins Undercover show starring Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri. The show just wrapped up its second season which features surprise renovation makeovers for local heroes in neighborhoods across the country.

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Porcelain Enamel Lights Add Retro Touch to Rhode Island Home

Porches, Garages, & Home Exteriors, Residential Inspiration Betty Leave a Comment on Porcelain Enamel Lights Add Retro Touch to Rhode Island Home

Home renovations sometimes resemble one of those domino tricks where you touch one then all of the others fall in line. You may start out with a simple plan to add a new chair rail in the dining room, but then you realize the dining room table needs refinishing. And the wall could use a fresh coat of paint. And so it goes!

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Pendant Lighting | A Look Back at Vintage Porcelain Lighting Fixtures

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I know it’s July and the school bell will remain silent for six more weeks, but there’s no time like the present for a little education.

No groaning please. Education is information, and information is key when you’re investing in lighting. Let’s face it. You can go to your local big-box store and spend $29.99 on a look-alike wall sconce that came from China. But considering it costs roughly $30 and had to be shipped overseas, how much money do you think actually went into the materials? Not much. Which is why most “inexpensive” lights rust almost immediately or fall apart at the first hint of use.

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