Posted by Betty+ on Aug 4, 2017 |
So you find a really sweet barn light, but it’s a pendant, not a gooseneck light. And you really need a gooseneck for the garage. Twelve boxes of pendants but no goosenecks in sight.
Wait, what? Why are you at the big box store when you can find the perfect barn light right here and customize it to your heart’s content?!
Today, we’re going to show you one of our most popular shades — the Old Dixie — and the many different ways you can customize this RLM-inspired fixture to suit your taste and your space.
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on Jul 31, 2017 |
The Frye family has been farming in eastern Iowa since the late 1800s, and though much has changed in farming since those early days, Susan Frye still carries on the traditions. Owner of Small Frye Farm, Susan’s efforts produce a thriving CSA — Community Supported Agriculture — for neighbors in both Scott and Johnson counties.
Susan gets plenty of visitors to the farm buying fresh cut flowers and homegrown organic food. She is slowly restoring some of the older buildings on the farm and wanted to add some exterior barn lights.
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on Jun 19, 2017 |
My garage is a hot mess. I admit that I have never actually parked a car in the garage thanks to countless boxes of stuff, kayaks, bikes, a punching bag, and 1,000 board feet of red oak that’s drying. No room for even a Smart car in there. Which is why I keep the door closed as much as possible.
No matter what’s hiding behind your garage doors, the exterior can look as sharp and stylish as your home with thoughtful exterior lighting. Whether your garage is attached or detached, excellent down lighting helps illuminate the surrounding driveway and the walkway to the house without creating harsh glare. And there’s no better garage lighting than...
Read More Posted by Betty+ on Mar 10, 2017 |
A quick look at the calendar this morning and I realized that it’s almost time for the biannual clock adjustment. This Sunday, we spring forward into Daylight Saving Time and thrust ourselves, albeit sluggishly thanks to the loss of that precious hour, into the new season.
And while your spring plans may include a long list of cleaning and refreshing details that need attention, you don’t need to lose any sleep over your lighting. We’ve got you covered!
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on Mar 3, 2017 |
Customers often have a checklist as they search for the perfect gooseneck light. It might be a particular finish color they want. Or perhaps the style of gooseneck arm is important based on the installation site. Even something small, such as a dusk-to-dawn photocell that’s integrated into the fixture can be the tipping point to purchase one light over another.
While we have many styles of gooseneck lights in our collection, we think the creative minds on our R&D team have come up with the perfect gooseneck light. Absolutely. Perfect.
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on Feb 24, 2017 |
Building a new home brings on a host of decisions once the bones are in place. What type of floors, countertops, cabinetry, and yes, what type of lighting will go in each space? When Aaron set about building his dream home in the community of Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms in South Carolina, he had plenty of lighting decisions to make.
“Having American made, locally sourced lighting with LED were all important aspects to this build,” Aaron says. “The ability to customize colors, castings, and illumination were highly appreciated too!” Aaron works for Realty Holding Group who provided extensive design build services for his new...
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