If you’ve never been to Charleston, South Carolina, you may conjure up images of antebellum style homes, endless cotton plantations, and barbeque offered on every corner. While you may be right about the barbeque, Charleston is a town that has come into its own over the years with a vibrant, waterfront downtown that includes an eclectic mix of restaurants, businesses, and museums.
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Many people like the look of a wall sconce or a cord hung pendant by the bedside not only for the aesthetics but to eliminate unnecessary clutter on the nightstand. Take this beautiful porcelain shallow bowl pendant for example. It has loads of vintage charm with the added distinction of being hung on a classic trolley to bring the fixture away from the wall. This light is very similar to our Ivanhoe® Sinclair Porcelain Pendant. With its tough and shiny porcelain green exterior and a bright white interior, this vintage light will add a warm touch to your bedside, reading nook, or study.
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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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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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This outdoor eating spot is attractive on so many levels! From the textured roofing that undulates above and filters the light, to the mismatched chairs around the industrial table, to the striking industrial barn lights hanging from the structure’s supports, this dining area invites one and all to gather. Located at a farmhouse in Catalunya, a community in northeastern Spain, this space has most certainly seen generations of family and friends sharing good food, good chianti, and good times.
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In one of the oldest parts of Boston, the Faneuil Hall Marketplace stands as a testament to the merchants and shoppers who have gathered here for almost four hundred years. One of Boston’s favorite attractions for locals and tourists alike, the Marketplace is an eclectic mix of both independent shops and upscale chains, restaurants, and entertainment venues. In this photo, rows of bright, modern barn lights hang from the atrium ceiling in the South Market Building, one of four historic buildings that make up the Marketplace. Read More »
