Anita loves to entertain in her Frederick, Maryland home. No matter the season, no matter the holiday, she entertains all year long, inside and out. Hosting parties for big crowds means Anita uses many serving pieces. And some of her favorites are vintage porcelain enamelware dishes passed down through her family.
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What’s not to love about the Fourth of July? This quintessential summer holiday, combining summer sun, backyard BBQs, brilliant fireworks, and a whole lot of patriotism, is just around the corner. To get ready, I’m taking a look at classic Americana style. Take a cue from this most festive of summer celebrations and introduce a little stars-and-stripes-inspired décor to your home for a look that never goes out of style. Here’s how:
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We haven’t hit the solstice yet, but the summer wedding season is in full swing! It’s always a challenge to come up with the perfect wedding gift, and, let’s face it, although that lovely flatware is on the list, do you really want your gift to be tossed in a drawer with 11 other forks, knives, and spoons?
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With Memorial Day behind us and final school bells ringing throughout the country, the summer picnic season is officially upon us! Whether you live near the seaside, high in the mountains, or even in a city with a park nearby, a summer picnic outdoors is a great chance to relax and renew your connections not only with nature but with family and friends.
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It’s been almost four years since Barn Light Electric revived the lost art of manufacturing porcelain enamel lighting. With a cadre of metal spinners and a special oven that we purchased and shipped over from Italy, we re-introduced the rugged, high-gloss beauty of porcelain enamel to a whole new audience.
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When you’re shopping for new lighting, there are endless sources for inspiration. We’ve got you covered not only here on the blog, but on multiple social media platforms as well.
Two of the best places to check out are the image-rich sites of Instagram and Pinterest. The Barn Light Electric Instagram feed is chock full of photos that show our handcrafted, American-made lighting in different settings so you can see how specific lights look in different spaces.
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