I care about going on holiday and visiting small towns around the country.
Some of our number one small towns have been sites in the South – they are the real hidden gems of the states.
Most of these small towns are filled with local residents who own specialty stores, galleries, and boutiques. They sell certain artwork, jewelry and antiques. I enjoy shopping in these stores because most of these pieces are one-of-a-kind. Last month, I visited one of those small coastal towns in the South, and I stopped inside one of the local art galleries. It was filled with pottery, attractive jewelry, sculptures, and paintings all from local artists. I found a few pieces that would fit perfectly in our home, so I didn’t hesitate to purchase them. While inside the gallery, I noticed that it was a bit stuffy, and I know it was because the weather was unseasonably warm! Upon further investigation, I noticed that the a/c was not laboring well. The small gallery had an old window air conditioning installed in the back of the building, and it was not doing a great task keeping the gallery cool. I didn’t want to be intrusive so I didn’t say anything, although I believe the contractor should consider getting a ductless mini split system. It would be more energy efficient than the old a/c that is currently laboring extra hard to keep the site cool. Plus, the mini split system would also provide heating in the Winter. The gallery is an old historic house with no air duct or Heating as well as A/C system installed, so it just makes sense to get the best choice for the space, so that the clients and employees can be comfortable while inside.