The building on the corner of Biltmore and Hilliard Avenues holds many fond memories for the people of Asheville. In the 1950s, kids spent hours skating at the roller rink there while Mom and Dad shopped the downtown department stores. Later, a variety of R&B and soul clubs took over the space, while disco and funk […]
If you’ve been looking for the perfect outdoor light, you might wonder why some people spend the extra money to get a porcelain finish. Porcelain is definitely more costly than other finishes and you could always find a “bargain” at the big box store on an imported fixture. But if you had a crystal ball […]
Some spaces just cry out for a barn pendant. Yes, we’re biased, but this cottage in western Maine, designed by John Cole, is a beautiful example of how choosing the right style of light can provide the perfect finishing touch to a room. Here in this cozy kitchen, reclaimed barn timbers in the exposed framing […]
In last Thursday’s blog, we took you 3,600 feet up into the Blue Ridge Mountains to the High Hampton Inn where rustic, shingle-style buildings are nestled against a backdrop of lush greenery, a sparkling lake, and the rolling greens of the golf course. Gardens abound throughout the 1,400-acre property and pathways meander along with no […]
More than 40 years ago at a chili cookoff in Terlingua, Texas, the idea for Chili’s Bar and Grill was born, and since the opening of its first location in Dallas in 1975, Chili’s has enjoyed a fun and colorful history. For the first few years, only Schlitz beer was served since Schlitz was the only company […]
Choosing security lighting for a business can be daunting with endless choices in fixtures, types of bulbs, and energy saving features to consider. Some people think brighter is better and choose the biggest lights they can find to light up everything within three city blocks. Yet using extra bright lights is actually discouraged by security […]
