If you’re a regular reader of our Porcelain Blog, you probably know all about our porcelain enamel lighting. How it’s American made and hand crafted right here in our manufacturing center in Florida. How our own metal artisans hand spin the shades and hand apply the layers of porcelain enamel glass. And how the shades are baked in our special porcelain oven that reaches temperatures of up to...
Like it or not, winter is bearing down on us in the northern hemisphere and although the meteorologists can’t agree on how severe the weather will be this year, you can bet that, sooner or later, the snow will be flying. Winter can be a messy time of year with snow shovels, ice scrapers, boots, and winter toys scattered all over the garage and front porch. But who says you have to sacrifice style...
When you’re looking for design ideas for your own home, you probably get tired of looking in all the same places. How many interior design portfolios and photo galleries can one person look through in a day without getting cross-eyed and confused?! All of this work calls for a night out on the town which is exactly where you should be looking in the first place! If you’re trying to pin down a...
For many homebuyers, the first thing on the agenda after the closing papers are signed is to change things up, make the space your own, and put your personal style within the walls. This buyer, however, felt an immediate connection with the original owner and her sense of style. Built in 1935, the home was designed with inspiration from the 1917 Panama California Exposition which featured Mission-Revival...
If you’re like us, you spend a fair amount of time browsing design websites looking not only for inspiration but for what trends are rising, falling, or holding a steady course. Some types of decor are timeless while other items people choose to feature in their homes make you scratch your head and say, “What were they thinking?” Large ceramic dogs come to mind. Pretty to look at maybe,...