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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Barn Light Electric’s talented team of craftsmen are the hands and hearts behind our motto Where Vintage and Modern Collide. By combining design details from vintage lighting styles with modern upgrades in color, mounting, and efficiency, customers can create the perfect fixture for every space.
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The old Florida bungalow had been in the family for generations. Located in Bradenton Beach on the Gulf Coast, the home suffered from decades of hurricanes and salt air exposure. Architect Jody Beck, of Traction Architecture, was called in to help save the home but the damage was too extensive.
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Small spaces are often overlooked when it comes to stylish lighting. Bathroom, hallways, and reading nooks often lack natural light but need adequate illumination for the tasks at hand. Although these spaces may not be used as often, they deserve the same quality and style as your living spaces!
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While last year didn’t contain an abundance of positive highlights, one of our favorites came in January shortly before “social distancing” entered our lexicon. A local restaurant right here in our hometown of Titusville, Florida, was featured on the Food Network show Restaurant: Impossible.
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When Rick started working on the plans for his new modern farmhouse back in late 2019, he had no idea the curveballs that 2020 would throw. Like so many others who built or renovated during the pandemic, Rick faced delays and shortages in both materials and labor.
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