Author Archives: Betty

Featured Customer | New England 1800′s Carriage Home

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When the Pyott family of Portsmouth, New Hampshire purchased a vintage, 1800′s carriage house, they knew it would need some work. They initially replaced some lighting when they moved in back in 1998, but recently decided to take a much bigger step … Continue reading

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Emblem Shades Show Perfect Position at Yoga Center

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Ever since the Cherokee Indians settled in Black Mountain, North Carolina more than 10,000 years ago, folks have been journeying to this quaint town nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina seeking rejuvenation in the fresh mountain air. Surrounded by the … Continue reading

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Professional Projects | Pendants, Goosenecks, Flush Mounts, Oh My!

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Way back in the early 1800s, New Jersey was known more for its rich, rolling farmlands and gracious estates than being a gateway to New York City. One stately country home was built in 1815, and over the decades it was, … Continue reading

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Ceiling Fan Serves as Functional, Modern Work of Art

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While experts and interior designers alike may disagree on exactly how much money and energy you can save by using ceiling fans in your home, all would acknowledge that these fixtures are a relatively low cost, effective, and convenient way to move … Continue reading

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Professional’s Corner | Q&A with Jewel & Ty Murray’s Designer

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In yesterday’s blog, we had a good look at the exterior of the beautiful ranch home of singer/songwriter Jewel and her pro rodeo cowboy husband Ty Murray. Their designer is Kim Lewis of Kim Lewis Designs who is also the … Continue reading

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Professional’s Corner | Q&A with Jewel & Ty Murray’s Designer

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If you’ve been following our recent Facebook posts, you’ll know we’ve been dropping hints for days about the famous family we would be featuring this week. One of our fans finally guessed correctly on Monday — it’s Jewel and Ty … Continue reading

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Barn Wall Sconces Right at Home on the Ranch

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We just love the look of these beautiful wall sconces looking right at home on this rugged porch! The smaller profile and rounded shape of these lights complement the horizontal and vertical lines created by the woodwork and provide just the … Continue reading

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Rustic Warehouse Pendants Meet Cutting Edge Web Design Firm

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One of the things we love most about barn lights, and quite frankly there are a lot of reasons to love them, is the flexibility to take a simple, hand crafted shade design and customize it to give it so many … Continue reading

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Barn Light Pendants Play Starring Role in Restaurant Design

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The lighting scheme in a restaurant is important in so many ways. It sets a mood, should complement the overall design and feel of a space, and of course, still allow the diners to actually see what is being served. This eatery … Continue reading

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Mini Emblem Shades a Delicate Touch in Rustic Bathroom

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When you think of using angle shade gooseneck lights, an exterior application often comes to mind. These are wonderful fixtures for lighting up the outside of homes, commercial building fronts, over awnings, or for signage. But this clever homeowner brings a mini version … Continue reading

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