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Rustic Wall Sconces Add to Fun at Planet’s Coolest Toy Store

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Welcome to O.P. Taylor’s, the self-proclaimed Coolest Toy Store on the Planet! With two store locations in western North Carolina and a third in the upstate area of South Carolina, O.P. Taylor’s offers just about everything that any kid, of … Continue reading

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Modern Pendants Add Color, Style to Small Kitchen Space

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Small spaces present interesting design challenges yet so many tools are at your disposal for making small rooms look open and inviting. Take this kitchen for example. The homeowner has used color, pattern, scale, and texture to make the most … Continue reading

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Classic New England Barn Lights Now at Barn Light Electric!

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When we turned the corner into 2012, we promised that this year would be full of new and exciting things from Barn Light Electric! Today, we are proud to launch our newest line of classic American made lighting in our … Continue reading

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Warehouse Shades Create Grand Promenade for Business

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While we love natural features in landscaping for obvious reasons — see Wednesday’s blog for a nice residential example — sometimes these features pose a problem for businesses as they try to manage parking and accessibility to the door. For … Continue reading

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Professional’s Corner | A Project with Jeri Glatter at Rooster Ridge

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The dust rarely settles at Rooster Ridge where author and artist Jeri Glatter spends her time renovating, creating, writing, and finding new ways to use vintage pieces she unearths in all sorts of places. One of our favorite featured customers, … Continue reading

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Rustic Column Mount Lights Brighten the Bridge to Home

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Natural features of a landscape are such a bonus in a home’s overall value both from a monetary standpoint as well as aesthetically speaking. This homeowner has a babbling brook in front of his home which must provide a lovely lullaby … Continue reading

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Gooseneck Warehouse Shade is Top Dog at Vet’s Office

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When starting a business, most people put their heart and soul, and often their entire savings account, into what goes inside those four walls. After all, that’s where the heart of your business lies whether you’re selling widgets, blending smoothies, … Continue reading

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Professional’s Corner | Q&A with n8 creative studios

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Myrtle Beach has long been one of the Southeast’s favorite family destinations. With specialty shops for Mom, exceptional dining for Dad, and loads of attractions for the kids, everyone is excited to pack for the South Carolina shore. One of the … Continue reading

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Warehouse Shades Splash Color and Fun in Key West Bar

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Back in the mid 1800s when people had no idea that they could overfish a species, green sea turtles were captured by the thousands off the Florida Keys. The first turtle soup cannery opened in Key West in 1849 and … Continue reading

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Industrial Decor Brings Treasures from the Past to Today’s Homes

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Just in case you haven’t noticed, there’s been a population explosion of late that begs for our attention. Thrift stores with names like Second Hand Rose or New to You are popping up everywhere along with vintage shops and industrial … Continue reading

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