One of our favorite trends to follow this year has been the conversion of old barns into new living spaces. Back in March, we shared the story of how Brooke and her husband admired a classic New England barn in East Burke, Vermont, for years. The barn was renovated into a home in 2007, and when they saw it listed for sale in 2018, they jumped at the chance to own it.
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While building a new house has plenty of advantages over renovating an existing home, many people prefer the character an older home offers. Thanks to an endless variety of materials, finishes, fabrics, and lighting, homeowners can create instant character even in a brand new home.
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Craft breweries often rise from a home brewing hobby, but for Matt Richardson, the start of his brewing business began in the fields sowing and harvesting hops. In 2007, he and wife Kara founded Ocean State Hops, Rhode Island’s first commercial hop farm. Regional brewers loved having a local source for hops, but the New England climate only allowed only limited yields so Kara and Matt expanded to brewing.
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We don’t often use the words “shed” and “chandelier” in the same sentence, but in the case of one Barn Light Electric customer, those two words describe a perfect union of space and style.
Ryan, from Cumberland, Wisconsin, built a new shed on his property with living quarters, a kitchenette, and a TV to watch his beloved Green Bay Packers.
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An avid gardener, Debbi enjoys growing and cultivating a wide variety of plants at her home near Lake Cumberland in Kentucky. But cold winters meant that her patio plants, citrus trees, and orchids had to winter over inside the house. As her collection grew, Debbi needed more space.
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What’s the best news to come out of 2021 thus far? How about news of a bakery that’s open 24/7.
Yep, that’s right — fresh baked goods available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Breka Bakery is a family-owned chain with five locations and a central kitchen. Their latest location, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, was designed by Ruth M’Rav-Jankelowitz, principal and founder of Janks Design Group.
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