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Workshop Tools Coming to Asheville Outlets

workshop tools

Asheville Outlets announces the addition of Workshop Tools to its retail stores. A family-owned business based in Sevier County, Tennessee, the store stocks new and reconditioned power tools, hand tools and other household items. With over 20 years of experience, Workshop Tools offers solutions for both professional and do-it-yourself projects. There will be an official grand opening and ribbon cutting in early spring. 

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Biltmore Property Group Opens New Retail Location

Biltmore Property Group

Biltmore Property Group has just put the finishing touches on a new retail location conveniently located to Historic Biltmore Village. 55 Sweeten Creek Road is the latest construction project to add to the BPG portfolio.

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Old Plaster Walls

There is nothing I love more than aged, plaster walls, and I have been wanting that look for years. I finally just did it. I had some fabulous inspiration photos… This one from Spanish photographer Montse Garriga Grau HERE .   This one from Sweet Southern Vintage.. For my version, I first used joint compound, which I scraped on and off until I got the look I wanted. After it dried, I sanded just a bit, then painted with “Geneva Swan Grey” Colorplace paint in a flat finish from Walmart. I then mixed a couple different shades of light grey and brown and brushed them on where old walls would naturally be darker. It was not that easy, but I love the look. I changed a few things on the buffet including adding this inherited vintage lamp, and my dwarf Alberta Spruce in the ice bucket. My mom brought over some old family photos which I just propped up and decided I liked them that way, so they stayed. This is definitely not a look for everyone, but it definitely gives some character to the room.

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