When the creators of the Northern Spy Food Company opened their doors three years ago, they wanted to bring a bit of country charm straight to the urban heart of New York City. A small neighborhood restaurant located in the East Village, the eatery is named after one of New York State’s classic heirloom apples. The restaurant’s design embraces the concept of using reclaimed materials, and you can... 
Some home decor pieces just make you stop and say, “Wow!” when you enter a room. That’s the reaction most people have when they see a vintage, belt-driven fan up close for the first time. These ceiling fans first appeared in the United States in the mid to late 1800s and were powered not by an electric motor but rather running water used in conjunction with a turbine to drive a system of... 
Just a couple of days ago, we featured a cabin in our Industrial Farmhouse blog that was built using the latest advances in green building. Many architects, builders, and developers in western North Carolina participate in the North Carolina Healthy Built Homes Program which certifies homes that reduce energy and water usage, promote renewable energy use, help protect the land and natural resources, and... 
You might expect LA eateries to be full of stuffy people and gourmet food, and in the case of Joan’s on Third, you’d be right about the food. Starting out as a catering company, Joan’s on Third expanded in 1998 to include a gourmet marketplace and cafe on, you guessed it, Third Street in Los Angeles. What you won’t find here are the stuffy people. Owner Joan McNamara brings... 
Here at Barn Light Electric we love all things vintage — cars, jewelry, wine, and yes, antique lights rank pretty highly too. Old movies are a great place to spot classic vintage shades, and if you’re trying to decide on an antique fixture for your space, an old film may hold the inspiration you’re looking for. We recently watched a 1940s comedy called His Girl Friday starring Cary Grant... 
St. Augustine has much to offer those strolling the brick-lined streets of our nation’s oldest city. Settled in September 1565 by Spanish settlers, St. Augustine is full of monuments, museums, and historical buildings that tell of life in the early days of our country. There are some locals that even suggest the first Thanksgiving was celebrated here with the Timucuan and Seminoles, not a... 
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 restaurants and a staff of only 3 people has grown to more than 25 staff...
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