You really want to try that new vegan restaurant downtown but it’s Sunday night and pouring rain. Who wants to go out in that? But there’s nothing in the fridge, so what do you do? You call Valet Gourmet if you’re lucky enough to live in western North Carolina. The nine-year-old company that began with 13 partner […]
The Shaker style is admired by many for its simplicity, quality, and functionality. First introduced into this country in the late 1700s, Shaker designs have inspired many modern designers with its traditional, understated detailing. This home in Vermont takes its architectural cues from polyform Shaker barns. The center structure of the home is composed of […]
Why would you choose a gooseneck fixture over some of the other choices out there? A gooseneck represents a classic style of American lighting from the turn of the century and is adaptable to so many different spaces. When this style of light was first manufactured, it was often used on farms, in warehouses, and […]
When you’re in business, you can do all the big things right and still have trouble getting people in the door. Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a difference. Take this sweet little wall sconce for instance. It’s doing a big job highlighting the restaurant menu outside the entry with classic barn light style. […]
The Sourwood Gallery, located in Black Mountain, North Carolina, is a cooperative venture full of creativeness both inside and out. Inside you’ll find paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, turned wood, photography, stained glass, and other examples of fine art. And though the artisans could have focused soley on their own work, they didn’t neglect the outside […]
The farm-to-table movement is gaining momentum across the country not only because fresh simply tastes better, but because restaurants typically love supporting their local economy. A strong local economy means people eat out more often! Buying local helps your neighbors thrive and is also easier on the environment as less travel means less energy consumption and less pollution. […]
