Bucks County Home & Garden Annual 2019

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Contents

Bucks County Home & Garden Guide Annual 2019 Edition

Annual Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mardi Schleinkofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Dream House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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A Thousand Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Home Accents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Resource Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Advertising Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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HOME & GARDEN Arts & Antiques

Annual Yardley Community Centre Antiques Show January 18-19; Over 20 antique dealers offering a variety of items, including primitives, country and traditional furniture, china, glass, silver, textiles, jewelry, pottery, and dolls. Fri. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission.

Yardley Community Centre, 64 South Main Street, Yardley, PA. www.yardleycommunitycentre.com.

Annual Bucks County Quilt Showcase July-September: Over 100 quilts of various types will be on display at the Bucks County Visitor Center. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

3207 Street Road, Bensalem, PA. 800-836-2825; www.visitbuckscounty.com.

Doylestown Arts Festival September 7-8: For this weekend in September Doylestown turns into a festival. You will discover over 100 artists, live music on multiple stages, activities, food courts, and a bike race.

Doylestown, PA. www.doylestownartsfestival.com.

New Hope Annual Outdoor Juried Arts & Crafts Festival September 28-29: This festival will include over 175 artists and craftsmen with such media as ceramics, sculpture, pastels, glass art, and jewelry. Free admission and shuttle. Rain or shine.

New Hope-Solebury High School, New Hope, PA. www.newhopeartsandcrafts.com.

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Crafts in the Meadow October 19-20: This fall invitational craft show features over 100 craftspeople, live music, and tons of activities on a weekend during the month. Represented will be ceramics, fine art, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and more. Tyler Park Center for the Arts, 10 Stable Mill Road, Richboro, PA. 267-218-0290; www.tylerparkarts.org.

Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show November 2-4: This annual art event is for the benefit of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Funds raised are used to purchase works of art and craft for the permanent collections, to fund conserva-tion and publication projects, and support exhibitions and education programs. Admission. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. 215684-7930; www.pmacraftshow.org.

Gardens

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve This is the destination for seeing and learning about the native plants of the Delaware Valley.

The 134-acre preserve has over 800 species of native plants in a naturalistic setting. Explore woods, meadows, a pond, and Pidcock Creek, as well as a changing collection of wildlife, birds, and wildflowers. Many educational programs are offered year-round. 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA. 215-862-2924; www.bhwp.org.

Linden Hill Gardens The retail nursery and destination garden of

EVENTS garden designer Jerry Fritz. Educational programs are offered year round. 8230 Easton Road, Ottsville, PA. 610-847-1300; www.lindenhillgarden.com.

2018 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show March 2-10: This year’s flower show, “Wonders of Water,” blends the beauty of horticulture and water. Admission. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA. www.theflowershow.com.

New Hope Historical Society Garden Tour June: See private Bucks County gardens on this annual tour. Advance admission. Sponsored by the New Hope Historical Society. 215-8625652; www.newhopehs.org.

House & Home

American Consumer Shows January 4-6: Greater Philadelphia Spring Home Show (King of Prussia, PA) March 22-23: Bucks & Montgomery Spring Home Show (Warminster, PA) 888-433-3976; www.acsshows.com.

Philly Home Show January 11-13, 18-20: The 2018 Home Show features guest appearances by DIY celebrities, along with designed rooms and the Cooking Stage. The Xfinity Experience Stage featuring presentations on remodeling, renovation, organizing, décor, gardening, and outdoor projects. Admission. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA.

www.phillyhomeshow.com.

Philly Home & Garden Show February 15-17: Visit this annual show for decorating and remodeling ideas, learn more about companies, and stroll through gardens by area landscapers. Admission. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA. www.phillyhomeandgarden.com.

Bucks County Designer House & Gardens April-May: This show house features the work of local landscapers and designers. It is an annual fundraiser to benefit the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown to support Doylestown Hospital and V.I.A. community projects. www.buckscountydesignerhouse.org.

The Philadelphia Furniture Show April 12-14 This annual show highlights artisan quality furniture and furnishings to suit all tastes. Admission. 23rd Street Armory, Philadelphia, PA. www.philadelphiafurnitureshow.com.

Annual Bucks Beautiful Kitchen & Garden Tour June: This self-guided tour features six Bucks County home. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain or shine.

Advance admission. 215-340-3639; www.bucksbeautiful.org.

St. Mary Community League’s Annual Kitchen & Garden Tour October: This annual kitchen and garden tour is a must see. Funds from the tour benefit St. Mary Medical Center. Advance admission.

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Mardi Schleinkofer Retired art teacher Mardi Schleinkofer makes beautiful, one-of-a-kind necklaces and paints in the tradition of the Bucks County Impressionists

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n high school Mardi Schleinkofer dreamt of being a fashion designer. She loved design and color and already had innate artistic ability. She wanted to attend New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. So after graduating high school, she found employment doing showroom modelling for Lee Jordon on 7th Ave. In no time she left the job. “It was not for me,” she said, “I saw too many things I didn’t like.”

Although she still wanted to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology, her mother and her aunt advised her to go to college and become an art teacher. So Mardi, heeding the advice, enrolled at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia and became a teacher.

Mardi’s first job as an art teacher was at an elementary school in Bristol Township. She moved from the elementary school to the middle school. One day Mardi helped a very distressed student while a guidance counselor watched her class. He was impressed and said to her, “You really have a knack for helping people.” That led her to become a guidance counselor at the middle school where she had taught art.

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This still life of flowers in a can on a table shows Mardi’s use of vibrant color and Impressionistic style.

During her career as a teacher and guidance counselor, Mardi tried to paint and carry on artistic endeavors. Her husband, David Schleinkofer, is a well know illustrator and painter. But as time went on it became harder for Mardi to keep work at her art. Between her roles as a guidance counselor, wife and parent, little time was left to devote to art.

One day after retiring from counseling, Mardi was cleaning out closets and came across an interesting brooch that was an antique cross. Mardi said, “David and I have one daughter who attended the Philadelphia College of the Arts, now

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University of the arts. At the time, she had moved to California. I took the cross and made it into a necklace and gave it to her.”

Courtney said, “People in California never compliment you, but I got a lot of compliments for wearing this necklace.”

Since that day Mardi has made over 600 necklaces. She finds brooches, pins and other pieces of jewelry at flea markets, antique shops, and various other shops.

These finds become pendants for the matching chains that Mardi makes with beads. Sometimes the process is instant.

She gets a pendant and looks through her extensive collection of vintage beads that

Mardi’s necklaces have are all different creations. She calls this one Dangles. came from her friends, antiques shops, and her travels in different countries. Her vast collection of beads is well organized by color.

Mardi’s jewelry is diverse as the pendants she finds. A friend of hers found a pin that she was sure Mardi couldn’t match and said to her,” I challenge you to make a necklace with this.” Mardi explained, “I had it sitting around for a whole year. I would look at it and nothing would come to me. Finally, it came and I was able to make a beautiful necklace.”

Sometimes Mardi’s ideas come instantly and other times finding the right colors

and materials to make a necklace take a year or more.

Beads, of course, play a large part in her art and the making of the chain that goes with her unique pendants. Her beads, which are meticulously organized by color, have been bought from stores in the U.S. and abroad. She has gotten beads from a friend’s mother, antiques shops, stores and flea markets. They include various collections of vintage beads, some of which came from 1950s’ necklaces.

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lenged by a trip she took to Monhegan Island, Maine. There she took a class with Frank Brockman. She remembers that as the artist/ instructor was walking around the classroom, looking what the students were doing, he stopped and looked at Mardi’s painting and said, “It’s a little different.” Then he kept walking. She wondered if that was good or bad. After all everyone sees things differently.

The next time Frank Brockman looked at her painting, he said, “I really like it!”

He realized that her work was different because shapes and colors were exaggerated, and the shadowy contrast that typifies much of the painting of New England landscape artists was absent. Mardi’s work would be a lot more familiar us in Bucks County whose landscapes were painted by Pennsylvania Impressionists of the New

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Hope school—some not shy to brighten the canvas with vibrant color. Mardi said, “I like bright colors.”

Her husband, David Schleinkofer, has been trying to get her back into painting and must be pleased after Mardi’s experience at Monhegan Island and one of her paintings acceptance into the Phillips Mill Art Exhibition. Now two arts keep this retired schoolteacher busy: jewelry making and painting. The name of her jewelry line is Tuesdays Treasures. Art and jewelry by Mardi Schleinkofer can be seen at Canal FrameCrafts Gallery, 1093 General Greene Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977; 215-493-3660.

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Lisa and Paul O’Moore

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Dream House Country memories from their past brought Lisa and Paul O’Moore to an 1840s’ Bucks County stone

farmhouse situated on 18 acres of magical scenery

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t was childhood memories and grown-up dreams that brought Lisa and Paul O’Moore to this 1840s’ Bucks County farmhouse. “We were both charmed by the house,” Paul explains, “It reminded us of wonderful memories as children visiting relatives in the country.” For Lisa, who grew up in the area, she remembers going to her grandfather's farm and playing with her cousins. Paul grew up in Brooklyn and his family had a house in the country.

“Those memories,” Paul says, informed our search for the kind of home we wanted. We wanted to recreate the places we'd been happiest as children.”

Paul and Lisa met in 2007. Both divorced with grown children, they began dating and building a new life together. They came to the realization that their townhouse in Ambler was too small to gather their families, six kids total and two grandchildren.

“This especially made holidays unmanageable,” he continued. It was time for a bigger house. They both felt that Bucks County was where they wanted to live. Lisa was familiar with Bucks County from growing up in Ottsville. Paul's experience with the area was more recent. “I ride my bike with a group of friends in Bucks County and admire all these wonderful old stone farmhouses,” Paul exclaims. Being in Bucks County was also manageable for their work commutes. Paul is a radiologist at Abington Jefferson Hospital and Lisa is a manager of medical affairs with Guerbet, LLC in Princeton, New Jersey.

Agreeing that Bucks County was their focus, they began looking for their next home. “We saw the house for the first time in the summer of 2012,” Paul says. He explains that the house had been on the market for two years and the realtor told him that at least 80 people looked at it but there were no offers.

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approached the property with a vision of what it could be. “The property was magical,” Paul reveals. He says it had a lot to do with the massive sycamore tree, with a glade under the tree.” The tree created an enormous canopy hanging over this everlasting stream,” he adds, “with frogs hopping and birds chirping. It had a magical quality to it.” Paul and Lisa were immediately charmed by the scene before them.

They bought the homestead in 2013.

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he old stone farmhouse is believed to have been built sometime between 1840 and 1859, according to historical documents prepared

by Jeff Marshall of the Heritage Conservancy. From historical accounts it was evident that someone was living on the property in the late 1790s, but not in a stone structure such as this house.

Originally 137 acres, the property was

subdivided over the years and parcels were bought and sold and inherited by offspring throughout the 19th and 20th century. A few historical markers have been relayed in conversation. Once a dairy farm, there are records that the springhouse was also used as a milk house when the property was a working farm. Paul also mentions that there is an apple orchard on the property and at some point during their renovations they found apple butter-making equipment

Above, an inviting setting on the pergola covered slate patio sitting just off the kitchen, which was part of 2013 renovation. This is a great spot for outdoor eating or just sitting, having coffee and enjoying an pleasant evening. Left, the bank barn built in 1848.

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in the springhouse, including bushel baskets and ceramic ramekins.

Paul also noted that, when the property was inherited by John. F. Ruckman, son of John F Ruckman, in 1959, they owned an extensive pewter collection. “It was the second largest collection of 17th and 18th century pewter in Great Britain and America,� he says. Paul describes how one room was called the upper pewter room, which was the old original kitchen, and another the lower pewter room, both lined with shelves to display all the pewter.

Following Ruckman's death in 1965, Charles Swain was appointed executor and he executed a deed to himself for the property. In 2007 when Charles Swain passed,

Opposite, a new back porch entrance and mud room, with flagstone floors and plenty of places to store and hang things. Above, a converted Florida room was transformed into an all-season room with new stone foundation, new windows and flagstone floors with radiant heat. Right outside of this space is the back porch.

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his two nephews inherited the property.

They proceeded to add aesthetic enhancements to modernize and beautify the house for the Doylestown Show House in 2008.

Charles Swain's two nephews were the last owners prior to the purchase by the O'Moores in 2013. Paul and Lisa's piece of

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history was 18 acres and included the original bank barn built in 1848, a summer kitchen, a carriage house and a springhouse. All of these outbuildings were in need of some attention. Additions to the house were done in 1926, when it was modernized with a new center hall, and in

Above, the newly created kitchen is appointed with predominantly white cabinets with a center island that is all topped with black Kodiak granite from Alaska. To incorporate his and her sinks, one sinks was built into a wall unit in a mustard tone. The dark wood floor was new, but were given a distressed finish. Bottom, towards the back of the kitchen space, in front of the all season room, is an inviting eating corner.

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1965 a tiny box-like addition was added to create a new entrance to the house and the family room. Few structural changes were done on the original house. As the newest owners of the homestead they had plans in mind to update and renovate the house.

Once they identified who they wanted to do the renovation, the process began.

“We brought in the architect and the builder and asked them what it would cost to make the house livable,” Paul adds.

Nothing had changed since 1965, at least not structurally. “First we had to make sure the house had the bones to be able to do the work,” Paul explains. It was confirmed that the house had excellent, sound structure. They thought about it for awhile and then agreed to proceed with the renovation. Al Giovino, of GIO Construction, LLC in Kintnersville, who worked with

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historic properties and Dave Denson, of D.A. Denson Architects in Clinton, NJ sat with them to begin to sketch out their vision.

General consensus was to refurbish the carriage house first so Paul and Lisa could live there during the renovation of the main house. This carriage house was originally a five-bay wagon house that was renovated at some point in its history to a onebedroom studio apartment with a garage below. Paul explains that their vision was to recreate a charming living space reminiscent of the 1920's, something early Edwardian, not modern. “We wanted classical elements,” he adds, “which they added with the details in the wood and hardware.” The newly renovated carriage house was complete with a kitchen/living room area, a small laundry closet, and a

bedroom and bath. Today the carriage house is a private and inviting guest house.

Paul and Lisa resided in the carriage house for two years while the renovation of their house took place. “We started the demolition in the spring of 2013 and moved in Thanksgiving of 2015,” Paul adds. Paul admits that he stretched everyone working on the house with some of the things he suggested. “There were a few very complex projects that were a bit of a challenge for the crew,” he continues.

They removed and re-positioned staircases and raised interior roof lines in a few rooms. He adds that with every new vision or request they rose to the challenge and accomplished what seemed like an impossible task.

Opposite, a more formal setting awaits in the dining room, accented with new built-in china cabinets and French doors. Comfy upholstered chairs, by Piper and Company, surround the dining table. Below, The living room, warmed by the fireplace, offers an inviting sitting area designed by Christine LaGuardia.

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kitchen renovation was the first major project that was challenging.

“My vision was to transform the four small rooms that existed in this space and create one big kitchen,” Paul describes. They gutted the entire space. Two steel beams had to be added to the ceiling to buttress the area and transform the space into a modern kitchen. One wall was an exterior wall

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that was covered up with plaster. They chipped off the plaster to expose the original fieldstone wall. The concept was to have a functional space that was also a gathering spot. The center island was their focal point. “This was a spot where we prepare meals and also entertain,” he explains.

Against the dark wood floors, white cabinets and the center island were topped with black Kodiak granite from Alaska.

The floors were new, but with a distressed

Opposite, a view of the original keeping room, now an extension of the living room, shows the walk-in fireplace that was exposed in the renovation. Above, wonderful set up in Lisa's newly created second floor office accented with the original exterior stone wall. Part of the renovation involving moving a staircase creating this atrium effect overlooking the living room.

finish. Paul describes how the artisans actually banged and scraped the surface of the floor to accomplish the distressed finish. His and her sinks were established along two separate walls, one against the original stone wall with extended counter space and the other was designed within in a wall unit, with mustard toned cabinets.

Against a back wall is an invited eating corner. A special oil of sunflowers brightens this space. “We bought this painting in

Napa Valley while on a bike trip,” Paul explains, “because it reminds us of Provence.” As a matter of fact, their love of Provence prompted the creation of a welcoming French phrase at the entrance to the home.... Ciel de Midi. Loosely translated, it means afternoon sky. Paul explains that Midi also refers to the south of France.

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This informal and comfortable space was designed in the renovated family room.

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new home.”

Bringing elements into their new home to enhance the flow and feel was the goal.

Opening up space, bringing light in and repurposing or enlarging rooms were ways they created their new interior footprint. In addition to the major kitchen project, the original keeping room was central to the

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first floor. “It was small with dark spaces,” Paul notes, “and had a very low ceiling. We wanted more light and space.” To accomplish that they raised the ceiling 12 inches and reversed the direction of one stairway.

They also moved the stairway to the third floor over, opening up a wall to bring in light and add living space. The original walk-in

Opposite page, an expansive new master suite was designed out of two bedrooms, allowing for a comfy sitting area by the fireplace, Right top, a bright and open master bath was designed with lots of windows, a tub and walk-in shower.

Bottom, beautifully appointed guest room on the second floor.

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fireplace is in this room. At some point it was covered up with wood paneling. They uncovered the fireplace and exposed the original stone and American Chestnut mantel. By moving the staircase, this allowed them to create an open atrium above and a second floor office for Lisa, where there one was a bedroom.

On the third floor, two rooms were opened up to design a master suite with an enlarged master bath and huge walk-in closet. “We moved a wall and added a shed dormer to expand the bathroom,” Paul explains. Another space that was re-done was the former porch or Florida room that was added sometime in the mid 1960s. This room was transformed into an all season room, adding a flagstone floor with radian heat, a stone foundation and half-wall and new windows. This room leads out to a back porch and seating area. All the stone work was done by Tim Koplin, of Koplin

Masonry in Easton.

From room to room, they worked with this team of artisans to re-create their living space. “They embraced our vision and executed it masterfully,” Paul exclaims. They work with this multi-talented, multi-disciplinary team who went the extra mile. “I pushed them to do things they may not have done,” Paul admits, “setting some high goals like taking out the entire center of a building.”

Looking back now over the process and the results, they are satisfied with their choices. “This is the most creative thing we have done together,” he adds, “by throwing our energy and creativity into this project.

It came out great because of the team we worked with. We made something that was ours, that spoke of us.”

BETH S. BUXBAUM IS A FREELANCE WRITER FROM THE PHILADELPHIA AREA.

D. A. Denson /Architects

D. A. Denson /Architects is a family owned firm that has been in business for over 20 years. It is their goal to help you build your vision. “All design projects, whether a historic renovation, sympathetic addition or inspired new house, are problem solving puzzles. Working closely with my clients, we discuss what they would like from their home and property. And then we talk about how they actually use their home in their dayto-day life.”

Dave Denson, principal at D. A. Denson/ Architects, was the architect through the renovation of the main house and the carriage house on the O’Moore property. Dave says, “Working on the O’Moore property has been an absolute pleasure. So many times I’ve seen people who simply want to tear down these historic properties. The excitement and vision that Paul and Lisa had for Ceil de Midi was a joy.” For more information, visit D.A. Denson/ Architects, at www.dadensonarchitects.com, or call 908-730-7881.

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A Thousand Flowers

Seeing The Gardens at Mill Fleurs, created by Barbara Tiffany on her Point Pleasant property, is an aesthetic experience for gardeners and non-gardeners alike

by Lori Rose

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HE GARDENS AT Mill Fleurs is a magical place. Even in January, the plants that are not hibernating are lush and expectant, and the carefully tended and mulched grounds exude good health. And although winter is when you can see the underlying form of each carefully selected and placed tree and shrub, these gardens are really meant to be seen during the other three seasons— spring, summer and fall—when they are literally bursting with color. It took three

years for owners Barbara and Tiff Tiffany to find the name Mill Fleurs, a play on words and triple entendre: the gardens share the property with two old mills, a saw mill and a grist mill that used to grind different grains into flour; and mille fleurs means “a thousand flowers” in French.

Mille fleurs is also a glass blowing technique commonly seen in old fashioned jewelry and paperweights that look like they are made of groups of tiny glass flowers.

You don't have to be a gardener to enjoy the Gardens at Mill Fleurs. While each individual tree, shrub and plant is a

Previous page, Rhododendrons line the path leading to the mills that give the Gardens at Mill Fleurs its name. Gears from the mills do double-duty as garden art and support for vines that bloom later in the season. Inset, Barbara and Robert (Tiff) Tiffany. Opposite, white and pale orange azaleas bloom in spring. On the left is a row of three distinctive hostas next to a lovely young dogwood ‘First Lady.’ Above left, his orange flowered azalea contrasts nicely with green and burgundy Japanese maples.

Above right, many different plants with deep red leaves or flowers contribute to the Bronze Border, including coleus, heuchera and daylilies.

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marvel in itself, and each border has something unique to say, there are also beautiful pieces of furniture designed by the Tiffanys and fun pieces of old mill machinery artistically scattered around the grounds. The paths also lead over the preserved water raceway that was originally used to channel the water from the creek to run the mill.

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lection, with diminutive and unconventional plants that she finds and falls in love with as they speak to her. The Gardens website refers often to hostas, and there are certainly plenty of wonderful and unique hostas to be found as you walk through the gardens, but by no means are the gardens only about hostas. Not even close. Barbara has a passion for what she calls the weird and wonderful and delicious, orphans that need to be taken care of

and sometimes turn out to be rare specimens.

The stranger the plant, the more her heart connects with it. As she led me past one small shrub, she turned away from it and whispered, “That one is kind of ugly, but I don't want to say it too loud. We don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.”

You won't find any grand sweeps of one kind of plant or one flower color, Barbara prefers “onesies,”plants that don't look like anything else. Each plant speaks for itself, giving

Opposite top, an allée of different dogwood trees creates a lovely backdrop for these airy orange azaleas in mid-spring.

Opposite bottom left, Japanese maple 'Butterflies' shares the Green Bed with a weeping Japanese maple and variegated thistle, one of many "fancy weeds" at Mill Fleurs. Opposite bottom right, the colors of mixed irises (left), a native redbud tree (center), and rhododendron 'Purple Gem' (bottom) flow from the Lavender Bed into the Blue Rocks Bed. Top this page, Dogwood 'Floraplena' has unique double flowers (bracts) that bloom in late Aprilearly May. Bottom, a white-flowered viburnum blooms along the Tohickon Creek in June, showing off the dark red flowers of a spicebush.

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color to the garden it lives in from leaf, needle, bark or flower. The gardens climb a steep hillside up from the creek, held back from erosion by numerous well-placed retaining walls that also create stepped individual gardens up the slopes. Each of the many borders is very busy, very densely planted, with each plant clearly identified by labels designed by Barbara for maximum visibility, minimum impact and greatest longevity.

There are birds everywhere, robins searching for earthworms, woodpeckers climbing trees, and hummingbirds flitting around like flying flowers themselves.

The purpose of the garden has changed over the

Opposite, a bright sculpture by local artist Raymond Mathis is right at home with red rhododendron 'Taurus', mixed red tulips, forgetme-nots and muscari in the redwhite-and-blue Patriot Garden.

Top, another view of the Patriot Garden's red rhododendron, with blue ajuga flowers and a rustic handrail marking the uphill path.

Bottom, the vertical lines of a garden bench designed by Tiff Tiffany echo those of 'Townhouse' crepe myrtle above and plants in the natural aquifer Bog Garden below, including horsetail and variegated cattail, another "fancy weed".

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years. The initial purpose was to get control of the property. When they first bought the property in the early 1990s, the Tiffanys traded some large, old English boxwoods from the property to a local landscaper who in turn gave them the use of a number of workers from Thailand for three weeks to eradicate the bamboo that invaded the property. Even though eradicating bamboo is a huge and difficult undertaking, the workers loved it. In the afternoons they would sit in the shade by the creek and open up the bamboo stalks to eat the bamboo hearts. After the bamboo was finally gone (bamboo is so invasive that it took years to completely eradicate it), the Tiffanys camped at the mill and took care of the land, creating the gardens before they even started renovations on the house. Barbara simply went to work softening and warming the now-barren land with small, inexpensive plants. “I gave myself permission to become a plant collector,” she says, and keeps costs down by only purchasing small or young plants that she lovingly nurtures to their full potential.

The Gardens at Mill Fleurs property has always seemed romantic to people. The grandson of the last miller told the Tiffanys that in 1910, the owners of the mill raised the rent to $50 a month. His grandfather wasn't able to make that much money, so they stopped production and abandoned the mill. The story goes that the entire property was purchased in the 1950s for the price of a set of Chippendale chairs. It was renovated into a bed and breakfast.

The Tiffanys first discovered the property when they lived in Lumberville and rented it for visiting friends. “This place has a strange magic,” Barbara says. “Everyone

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who comes here wants to possess it.

Everyone except me.” When the property came on the market, she didn't want anything to do with it, and even as the price got cheaper and cheaper, and her husband continued to want to buy it, she kept saying no. What would two corporate people in their 50s do with 10,000 square feet of buildings that could only be considered, politely, rustic? That year, the Tiffanys were in California staying at an artists' residence. Tiff spoke of the mill property again, and Barbara thought out loud that maybe they could do something similar to the artists' residence, where people can do creative things. Tiff bought the property that day, not because Barbara said yes, but because it was the first time she didn't say no. And it is an artists' residence of sorts: Barbara and Tiff, an engineer, have been designing and producing furniture together for decades, and the home they've created in the mill buildings is a showcase for their beautiful and comfortable furniture.

Barbara designs the gardens, and Tiff takes care of the hardscaping and irrigation systems that keep the gardens thriving. “We make a good team,” she says.

The first garden on the tour is Yellow, at the top of the property. From here, surrounded by sunshine reflected off the yellow plants, you can see down to the Tohickon Creek and the two mills that make up the Tiffanys’ home and offices.

The grist mill dates from the 1742, and the original millworks and water raceways are still there. Right next to the grist mill is the saw mill, was operating from the 1790s.

Directly up the hill across from the mills is an ice house, where ice from the creek was stored through to July in sawdust from the

sawmill. Here is where you will be served refreshments, just like they do on garden tours in England. The refreshments are created with the same love and care that goes into the gardens by Barbara and her staff: fruity Earl Grey sun-tea made with well water, strawberries, muffins with orange-rind butter and gluten-free cookies baked fresh each morning.

As the tour heads down towards the mills, the driveway is flanked by the Pink garden, anchored by a stunning collection of rhododendrons, beautiful through each of the four seasons, in various shades of pink. Continue along past the Bronze garden, where the leaves, flowers or bark of each plant is a burnished deep red; the Tropical garden full of beautiful exotic

You can return again and again every few weeks as the seasons change. plants that only thrive in the tropics and need to be brought indoors over the winter; and the Double Department, where all the plants boast frilly double blossoms. The Herb garden with plants for scent and culinary purposes is near the house, and the White garden is filled with not only white flowering plants and shrubs but also many different species of trees with white bark.

On the hillside is the red, white and blue Patriot garden, and down by the creek in a raised bed all its own, is the Red garden, newly designed by Joe Novak, Mill Fleurs head gardener.

Take a break from looking at one thing at a time and gaze out on the grounds as a whole for an entirely different experience.

See how the creek below rushes past the lovely old mill buildings, and how the buildings are echoed by the icehouse up the steep hillside. Expect to spend at least an hour and a half at the Gardens at Mill Fleurs, there is so much to see and learn and marvel at. You can return again and again every few weeks as the seasons change; it will never be the same twice as the colors from some plants fade and are replaced by others coming in to their own.

Whether your tour is led by Barbara Tiffany or Mill Fleurs Head Gardener Joe Novak, you are sure to come away enchanted and enlightened. Both Joe and Horticulturist Emily Reuther are knowledgeable and engaging, and they adhere to and embody the same fascination with and respect for Barbara's ideas about plants, gardening and the Earth itself. After his first few weeks working with the Tiffanys at the Gardens at Mill Fleurs, Joe was overheard saying, “I've found my tribe.”

Who wouldn't love an employee like that?

At the end of the tour be sure to visit the Tiffany Perennials store in the greenhouse where you can purchase some of the plants you'll find in the Gardens. Barbara created Tiffany Perennials to share the plants she loves with her visitors. When you come to the Gardens, Barbara says, “I show you all these little treasures, and I tell you all about them, and if you fall in love with something I want to share it with you.” When someone asks for a cutting of a plant they've never seen before and have fallen for, she always wants to be able to say “yes.” Some of the plants she offers Bucks County Home & Garden Guide 2019

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oodsmith Construction was founded on two major principles; to bring back an era of true craftsmanship and to establish and maintain a transparent approach to residential construction. Woodsmith can help you tackle large or small projects including whole-house renovations and alterations, custome decks and porches, basement makeovers, kitchen and bath remodels, custom cabinetry and built-ins and millwork.With our unwavering dedication to our craft and our countless delighted customers, we personally guarantee your complete satisfaction, or surpass it.

can't be found anywhere else, as she discovered when she went on line to see what others were charging for them, and they simply weren't there. Also available for purchase at Tiffany Perennials is a variety of pachysandra named for Barbara, Pachysandra terminalis 'Tiffany'. It is a diminutive evergreen groundcover with deeply lobed toothy leaves, bright and elegant like Barbara Tiffany herself.

Visits to the Gardens at Mill Fleurs are by guided tour only. All tours will be led by Barbara Tiffany, designer or Joseph Novak, head gardener and Emily Reuther, horticulturist. They are happy to accommodate groups of any size, from two to a bus-

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load, any day of the week. Facilities are available, and refreshments are included with the tour for $22 per person, $100 minimum for groups of five or less.

Since the gardens are complex and extensive, plan to visit for up to two hours, and also allow for some time to visit Tiffany Perennials. Along with natives and other perennials from the garden, you will also find rare and unusual plants, some not available anywhere else.

The Gardens at Mill Fleurs is located at 27 Cafferty Rd. Point Pleasant, PA 18950. For more information about visiting Mill Fleurs, call 215-297-1000 or visit www.thegardensatmillfleurs.com.

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GEMMI CONSTRUCTION, INC. 4936 York Road Buckingham, PA • 215-340-4600 Gemmiconstruction.com

emmi Construction, Inc. is a full service, remodeling firm, specializing in Custom Renovations and additions, founded by NARI Certified Remodeler, John Gemmi. With over 20 years experience, John’s skill and pride in his craft are building elegant and comfortable living spaces all over Bucks and Montgomery counties that will be as appreciated in a century as they are today. Our commitment to exceeding our customers’ expectations is evident in all the work we do. From our first meeting to the final walk through, you are an essential part of the team.

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olland Floor Covering is a family owned and operated business for over 40 years. Their 8,000 square-foot showroom features a large selection of carpet, hardwood, laminate, area rugs, vinyl and ceramic tile. Free estimates.

Let Holland show you how beautiful your home can look with new flooring. A friendly knowlegeable staff is here to help you.

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amily-owned and operated since 1908, Tague Lumber has been serving the tristate area for over 110 years. The certified designers at our Showrooms specialize in creating truly custom looks for your kitchen and baths. Not only will our beautiful displays inspire you; our design professionals can help you assess custom options and decide which types of cabinets and countertops will function best for you, all while being respectful of your budget. We can work with you to TAGUE LUMBER DESIGN SHOWROOM plan your entire kitchen or work in 6100 Easton Road tandem with your architect, conPlumsteadville,, PA • 215-348-9408 tractor, or interior designer.

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GL DESIGNS Ambler,, PA • 215-628-4070 GLDesigns.net

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ince 1979, GLDesigns has created hundreds of projects from Philadelphia to the Hamptons. Our experienced design/build team can handle all aspects of your project from gardens, patios, walkways and decks.

Each project is customized to reflect your taste and lifestyle while delivering multi seasonal interest and a seamless functionality that enhances the home for years to come. GL Designs is located at 1122 E. Welsh Rd., Ambler, PA 19002. For information, call 215-628-4070 or visit www.gldesigns.net.

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acations have never been easier than owning a cottage in Schnabels’ Woods, a private gated community of individually owned recreational cabins.

Conveniently located and affordable, cottages come in a variety of sizes and styles, all with access to the beautiful Tohickon Stream. It’s pristine, because there are no permanent homes or rentals. Enjoy acres of wooded beauty, commune with nature or do nothing at all, here in your cottage, in the woods by the water.

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ill Vandegrift, Inc presents the Sub-Zero and Wolf brands in the environment in which they are meant to be experienced, showcasing the breadth of products and offering the opportunity to interact with the appliances much like one would in a home kitchen. See the full model line-up from Sub-Zero and Wolf incorporated side-byside in a real setting, helping you to visualize how these two brands might complement one another in your own home.

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CALVARY PAVING & SEALCOATING Bucks County, PA 267-598-7131

our driveway tells a lot about your home. It is the first impression people make about your property. Paving and sealing not only maintains your property, it adds value. Jimmy Harrison owner of Calvary Paving and Sealcoating Company emphazies quality when doing an estate driveway, parking lot, sealcoating or an asphalt repair.

Jimmy has the team, the latest equipment and strives make sure his clients are completely satisfied.

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MICHAEL J. HUTCHINSON BLDR. 132 N. State St., • Newtown, PA 215-968-3767 Michaelhutchinson.com

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hen you need a general contractor, Bucks County builder Michael Hutchinson is one of the area's finest. His strong eye for detail, coupled with an intolerance for mediocrity and decades of superior craftsmanship, puts Michael Hutchinson in a class of his own. From minor residential renovations to major commercial construction, Michael Hutchinson brings the same set of enthusiasm and pride to every job. In Bucks County, the Hutchinson name has been known for building excellence and Mike has continued this trend for a quarter of a century.

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arb-Lin Carpet One, family owned and operated, has been providing excellence in the floor covering business since 1948. Our quality and service are what the community has been able to depend on. The flooring industry has undergone many changes in recent years. Barb-Lin Carpet One is one of the few carpet retailers who have met this challenge by aligning themselves with major brands such as Karastan, Bigelow, Lees, Pergo, Mannington and Armstrong just to mention a few. We invite you to visit our showroom and let our professional staff answer any questions you may have about flooring.

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ear-round comfort.

Service.Value.

Security. Convenience.

You can have it all with Harris Comfort. For over 75 years and four generations, the Harris family has been providing the region with top quality fuel oil, along with expert residential and commercial heating, cooling, and backup generator installations. With every piece of equipment, every drop of fuel, we also deliver unyielding dedication to full service, personal attention and your total comfort.

HARRIS COMFORT 215-788-4596 215-968-7477 Harriscomfort.com

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Home R ROLF SCHROEDER Ivyland, PA 215-672-0829 RolfSchroedergc.com

olf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc. is an award winning construction firm that offers the design and the Building aspect needed for successfully managing and completing any remodeling project in Bucks County and Montgomery County. Over the last 30 plus years, the Company has been built around professionalism, reputation, integrity, dedication, and experience. They offer to complete any and all home remodeling projects, while specializing in kitchens, bathrooms, and custom home remodeling.

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uperior Woodcraft handcrafts heirloomquality custom cabinetry with environmental sound practices and materials; creating a locally made, sustainable product of lasting value, utility, beauty and harmony. Our cabinetry is traditionally handcrafted from only the finest woods harvested from properly managed forests, with the best quality components and exceptional finishes; providing you quality, value and peace of mind. Family owned and operated for over 50 years.

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rom custom homes and remodeling to millwork and fine commercial renovations, there is distinctive American character in everything we build. We place significant emphasis on quality control from start to finish and we refuse to cut corners— every detail of every project has the unique touch of our craftsmen. Each carpenter, mason, plumber or electrician who works with us has dedicated significant time and effort to the perfection of their individual craft.

J.R. MAXWELL BUILDERS, INC. Doylestown, PA 215-345-1953 JRMaxwellBuilders.com

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t D. A. Denson/ Architects, our goal is to help you design your vision. Our family owned firm has been in business for over 25 years. We work with you to identify your needs and create a design to fulfill your wants.

Whether a historical renovation or an adaptive reuse, we will bring your dream to reality.

Exceptional design impacts your day-to-day activities and has the ability to change your life.

D.A. DENSON / ARCHITECTS 28 Center Street • Clinton, NJ

908-730-7881 DADensonArchitects.com

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he certified kitchen and bath designers at the Tague Design Showroom report the fastest emerging trend in kitchen design in this region is the choice of a sleek, sophisticated color palate. While the versatility and range of grays offer a blank slate for design possibilities, it takes a professional eye to understand how the subtle hues and undertones of any pigment, even a neutral like gray, can make the color appear warmer or cooler. Other factors such as

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the size of the space and the availability, or lack of, natural lighting can also have a huge impact on the finished project. The professional designers at the Tague Showroom have the expertise to understand the nuances of color and design which elevate a project from ordinary to extraordinary.

For this kitchen renovation, our designer achieved the sophistication and drama the homeowner desired by choosing Plain & Fancy custom cabinetry in a

warm gray with a cool marble counter and backsplash; then she added the sleek polish of commercial grade stainless steel appliances. In the butler’s pantry the warmth of the stunning mahogany sideboard and cabinetry along with the rich hardwood floors makes this design anything but a “cookie cutter” kitchen.

Attention to detail is the key to any successful renovation. Tague Lumber offers the added benefit of a custom mill division which allowed our designer to

add the unique features of a beadboard ceiling and custom crown moulding — transforming this kitchen into a truly stunning showplace.

The Tague Design Showroom is open to the public and the professional trades.

Drop by our showroom for design inspiration or call ahead and schedule a FREE consultation with one of our certified designers at 215-348-9408. Like us on Facebook and HOUZZ; visit our website at: www.taguelumber.com.

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. A. Denson /Architects is a family owned firm that has been in business for over 20 years. It is their goal to help you build your vision.

“All design projects, whether a historic renovation, sympathetic addition or inspired new house, are problem solving puzzles. Working closely with my clients, we discuss what they would like from their home and property. And then we talk about how they actually use their home in their day-to-day life. A project is only suc-

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cessful when the client’s dream is achieved and yet, they can comfortably live their everyday lives.

Dave Denson, principal at D. A. Denson/ Architects, was the architect through the renovation of the main house and the carriage house on the O’Moore property. Dave says, “Working on the O’Moore property has been an absolute pleasure. So many times I’ve seen people who simply want to tear down these historic properties. The excitement and

vision that Paul and Lisa had for Ceil de Midi was a joy.”

“Paul and Lisa got it.,” Dave says.

“They had a vision which included an appreciation for the history and style of the property and combined all of the pieces to create a warm family home. The most successful Architecture is a collaboration of your vision and the Architect's knowledge.

This ability to collaborate and listen to you is critical to the success of your project.”

One of the biggest challenges in renovating a historic property, according to

Dave, is the integration of 21st century expectations into the old structures. “Our clients renovate their historic homes and offices because the building is beautiful and they appreciate its history. However, no one wants to give up their conveniences. It’s my job to figure out how to design a charming building while incorporating the features that we all expect.”

For more information, visit D.A. Denson/ Architects, at www.dadensonar chitects.com, or call 908-730-7881.

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ringing a French Provincial Villa to life in Bucks County is no small feat, and the team at J.R. Maxwell Builders stepped up to the challenge and knocked it out of the park.

Designed by Ralph C. Fey Architects, this custom home is a spectacular example of ingenuity, creativity, style and taste in both design and execution.

The team worked cohesively with the architects and homeowners to craft this

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amazing structure to their exact specifications. From the hand-laid stone driveway and stucco exterior to the modern open-floorplan with custom kitchen island and cabinetry built by Mink Run Millwork, no detail was spared.

Personalized touches can be seen throughout, even in the bedrooms, bathrooms, and garage. This dream home has everything that the owners could have imagined – and more. J.R. Maxwell

Builders is proud to showcase their work on this amazing dream home.

Founded in 1976, J.R. Maxwell Builders is co-owned and operated by Jay Maxwell and his son, James. Every project from design through to construction is closely supervised by Jay and James.

At J.R. Maxwell Builders, craftsmanship is and always has been a life-long commitment. Their carpenters and con-

tractors are extremely passionate and take great pride in their work. More importantly, every member of the J.R. Maxwell team is highly skilled and experienced in their area of expertise. Each carpenter, mason, plumber and electrician has dedicated significant time into the perfection of their individual craft.

For more information, contact J.R. Maxwell Builders at 215-345-1953 or visit them at www.jrmaxwellbuilders.com Bucks County Home & Garden Guide 2019

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y clients had recently moved from Germany, having relocated for work and missed their old environs,” says Andrea Steinberg co-owner and landscape designer from GL Designs. “Their house was hidden behind plants, and had an impersonal, two-dimensional feeling, devoid of color. My job was to make it homey.” Of course, Andrea concedes that making it homey means different things to different people.

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What is it that creates an entrance, a home you want to come home to? “The view should feel welcoming. Many houses have plants that are located in ways that do not complement the architecture.

There can be oversized shrubs blocking views of the house and doorway. Worst of all, are trees that were not planted in the right location.”

(As seen in the two sets of before and after photos: Bushes were blocking entrance and stone detail. New landscap-

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ing on both sides of the walkway create the feeling that you are walking through a garden. Summer color adds multi-season interest. Existing walk is changed to a more natural flowing path reusing the original stone. We hid the A/C unit and built a trash can enclosure. Modified plant bed gives visual interest and color to the pathway to the backyard.)

“The key to a successful renovation is to meld your style with realities of the site. Plants can stay where they are, be transplanted and some just need to go.

It’s amazing how refreshing it can be to remove plants that were planted in the

wrong spot or are hiding desirable views.”

“Once the landscape editing is done, the fun begins! Recreating your landscape in a new style, accentuating the architecture and adding a variety of new plants can really make the house pop and creates a welcoming entrance.”

“Like most things in life, sometimes you need to be willing to change to make an improvement.” GL Designs is located at 1122 E. Welsh Rd., Ambler, PA 19002.

For information, call 215-628-4070 or visit www.gldesigns.net.

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his large-scale renovation by Gemmi Construction focuses on the kitchen, the third floor addition, and outdoor living spaces. The luxurious kitchen is designed in the Transitional style, encompassing old world, contemporary, and elegance in a clean and timeless appearance. Adapting the footprint to accommodate the client’s vision of open area entertaining, Gemmi increased the size

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to align with the sunroom and bring the rooflines together more cohesively. Raising the ceiling created a bright and aesthetically pleasing space with a more functional flow.

The kitchen is now suitable for large gatherings as well as family dining in a more intimate setting, plus comfortable sitting areas nearby. From there, Gemmi designed and built a butler’s pantry, extending the back stair hall and garage door, cre-

ating the perfect backdrop for the addition of a great room. The entire area, from the striking balance of color to the marble countertops, seashell and pearl mosaic backsplashes and detailed millwork, brings continuity throughout the kitchen and into the remainder of the first level remodel.

Gemmi solved challenges in making the attic into a third floor living space by converting a small bedroom into a dressing room for the master bedroom as well as

adding a staircase. Outdoors, the Rumford style fireplace in the covered porch provides a year round experience while the elevation of the setting offered the opportunity to expand the finished basement. With the highest quality workmanship, the results of this entire renovation are a warm welcome to this beautiful and inviting home.

For more information, contact Gemmi Construction, Inc. at 215-340-4600 or visit them at www.gemmiconstruction.com.

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he trust that is built is evident from the first meeting to the day the project is completed. This is why when interviewing their clients, the common theme of responses arises as to why they chose to have Rolf Schroeder General Contractors complete their remodeling and addition projects. “They had our best interest in mind…They listened…They helped me stay on budget or explained to me where I went over and

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allowed me to decide what was important to me…” The list goes on. The photos above are just a few examples of the projects completed for these clients.

Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc. was established in 1982 by local carpenter/builder Rolf Schroeder. The company specializes in the design and building process of residential remodeling. In 2008, his son Derek Schroeder joined the company full time after graduating from

The Pennsylvania State University.

The company's passion for remodeling continues to grow as they build on family traditions. Although they are based in Bucks County, they design and build fine detailed projects in Montgomery County, PA as well as New Jersey. They are an experienced group who are dedicated to their craft which is evident in all their remodeling certifications and continuing education classes completed each year. Their main goal is to create spaces which meet the needs of each client while using high quality products and a well-rounded experienced

team. Having a company and team of individuals who takes pride in their work creates unsurpassed quality and uniqueness in every project. Their thorough Design/Build Process ensures your project is planned, designed, and finalized before the work even begins, allowing for an efficient project which is completed in a timely manner. Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc. is located at 1979 Stout Drive, Suite #1, Ivyland, PA. For more information, call 215.672.0829, email derek@rolfschroedergc.com, or visit www.rolfschroedergc.com.

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his driveway leading back to a garage and rear of house was stone gravel and needed a complete makeover. Jimmy Harrison worked with his client to blacktop the entrance and garage area with plenty of room for turn arounds. Excavation and new black top spruces up the entrance.

Your driveway tells a lot about your home. It is the first impression people make about your property. Paving an sealing not only maintains your property, it

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adds value. Jimmy Harrison owner of Calvary Paving and Sealcoating Company emphazies quality when doing an estate driveway, parking lot, sealcoating or an asphalt repair. Jimmy has the team, the latest equipment and strives make sure his clients are completely satisfied. Calvary offers a wide range of services for projects of all sizes from small repairs to large jobs.

A look at the before and after photos above display both the usefulness of a newly paved driveway and how much it

enhances the overall appearance of the home’s exterior. The project shows great changes that make it easier for cars drive and park on a smooth pavement. The whole look changes instantly and the renovation adds value with its warmer more welcoming appearance.

In another recent commerical project Jimmy did paving for a Garden Olive restaurant project. His company Calvary Paving and Sealcoating does large and small projects and they work closely with

their clients to better serve their needs. So, whether it’s commerical, an estate driveway or small project, Calvary Paving and Seal Company can help you get that desired look while adding value.

Jimmy Harrison uses the highest quality materials, equipment, and techniques available so you may be assured that your end product will be exceptional. If you would like more information on a paving of sealcoating project, call Jimmy Harrison at 267-598-7131.

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hen a husband and wife wanted to convert a Newtown residential property into two commercial sites, they called upon Michael J. Hutchinson Building and Design to get the job done.

On the back of the property, Hutchinson converted a barn into a sensory gym for children with autism. This business, now Sensory Zone of Newtown, is owned by the wife. For this project, the entire first floor of the barn was redone. Climbing

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walls, areas for swinging, cushioned gym mat flooring, ceiling hooks, a platform treehouse, and a zip line were installed. Other installations included windows, entry doors, and a parking lot.

At the front of the property is the husband’s law firm. It is headquartered in the turn-of-the-century residence. According to Hutchinson, this home project involved both repair and restoration. Changes on the exterior of the home included the addition of unique colors, use of stone and stucco,

wood siding, a new roof, and the repointing of stone piers. There was lots of work to do on the inside as well. The front porch, now the reception area, was restored with the addition of heat, air conditioning, and new windows. The living room area became the conference room. The existing kitchen was removed and a kitchenette was put in its place. In the same area, accessible restrooms were installed. The dining room in the back of the house became the lawyer’s office space. Upstairs a full bath was installed. All of the second-floor bedrooms

were converted into office space.

Throughout the home, Hutchinson repaired and restored plasterwork, trim, and missing floorboards. He repurposed as much material as possible. During the entire process, Hutchinson stuck to his goal to maintain the existing character of the house.

Michael J. Hutchinson Building and Design is located at 132 North State Street in Newtown. For more information, call 215-968-3767 or visit www.michaelhutchinson.com.

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hen Woodsmith Construction, LLC began this project, the backyard was literally a wasteland. Entering the back of the home was done through a wooden staircase and door.

Woodsmith cut the left side of the house open to construct a new 400 square-foot cathedral sunroom. Then they finished the exterior and with matching brick and siding, with AZEK PVC trim details wrapping the large banks of Anderson windows and doors. The interior was finished in oversized casings and wood paneled ceiling.

Now when guests walk out of the sun-

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room, they walk onto the new raised patio platform. As they continue walking down towards the lower patios, they will see the expansive outdoor kitchen. The kitchen is outfitted with a directly supplied built-in gas grill and burners, a sink and a refrigerator.

A section of the new leathered granite counters has been elevated to serve as a bar area.

The entire kitchen area has been covered in an expansive 30-foot by 30-foot roof structure, which is completely wrapped in cypress and finished with a pine v-groove plank ceiling.

For those clear nights outdoors, they can

wander under the new detached pergola, wrapped in the same material as the neighboring kitchen area. Under is new paver patio that has a 485,000 BTU natural gas fire pit—enough to warm up even the coldest nights. For larger gatherings, there is also a separate natural wood fired pit close by. The entire exterior has been accented with flower beds located at base of all the structural posts within the project. The beds will be planted in the spring. During the evening they will glow because each stone ledge of every bed is lit with low-voltage lighting.

Woodsmith Construction was founded

on two major principles: bringing back an era of true craftsmanship and establishing and maintaining a transparent approach to residential construction. Woodsmith is prepared tackle projects such as: whole-home renovations and alterations; custom decks and porches, basement remodeling and finishing. Wordsmith also specializes in refined projects such design and custom cabinetry, baths, custom built-ins and millwork.

For more information about Woodsmith Construction LLC., call 215-862-2148 (PA) or 908-763-2528 (NJ) or visit www.wood smithconstruction.com.

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Superior Life Cabinetmakers and finishers patiently reveal the natural beauty waiting to be discovered in each piece of wood

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uperior Woodcraft has been delivering beauty, utility and harmony to their clients for over 50 years.

Superior Woodcraft’s designers and craftsmen have honed their skills in perfecting semi-custom and custom cabinetry for discriminating clients in Bucks County and throughout the nation.

Superior Woodcraft creates harmony from a unique blend of form, function and beauty. Every client, every tree, every piece of lumber, every craftsman, and every Superior cabinet is truly unique.

According to vice president Patrick

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Kennedy, “Our people understand that each client has individual requirements for fulfilling their utilitarian and aesthetic needs. Our ability to translate those needs into a truly custom product is the hallmark of Superior Woodcraft. While functional products are in constant demand, aesthetics and the natural beauty of wood are not compromised or ignored. Utility and beauty are so deeply intertwined that it is difficult to speak of them separately.

The fruition of our labor is a beautiful home environment that supports and enhances our clients’ daily lives.”

Superior Woodcraft was founded in 1967 by Karl Geiger, who

immigrated to the United States from war torn Europe in search of a better life.

Through this experience some basic fundamental philosophies became engrained in Karl. This experience shaped the culture at Superior Woodcraft and continues to influence the company today.

Superior Woodcraft is still family owned and operated by Michelle and her

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husband Patrick Kennedy, who strive to continue the legacy of Karl’s American Dream and maintain the fundamental philosophies so crucial original culture at the company.

Mr Kennedy says, “When you are true to your work, your word and your friend, you are true to yourself and will take pride in work well done. While this belief seems

basic it is very powerful when put into practice. This philosophy not only impacts the way in which we approach our work and serve our clients, but it also impacts our involvement with our friends in our community. Superior Woodcraft’s community focus is really just friends helping friends.”

Over the past half century Superior Woodcraft has helped many different community groups, youth groups and local families. They have also helped promote the local economy, other local businesses and the preservation of the environment as well.

Striving to be true to their work, word and

friends, not only creates a strong culture at Superior Woodcraft butenriches the lives of their clients and community as well. They call it, “The Superior Life.”

With over 50 years of success, we have seen many clients return for additional cabinetry needs. Several clients are even second-generation. You might say Superior Woodcraft cabinetry is a family tradition for some clients. According to Mr. Kennedy, “Serving repeating clients and second-generation clients is one of the greatest compliments that we can receive. It is truly a pleasure and honor to serve all of our Superior Woodcraft families. We are thankful for the trust and confidence that each of our clients has placed in Superior Woodcraft.”

When it comes to your semicustom and custom cabinetry needs the artisans at Superior Woodcraft invite you and your family to come and experience the superior difference. It would be a privilege for their designers and craftsmen to bring beauty, utility and harmony into your family’s home and lives. Join the Superior Woodcraft family, a Bucks County Tradition, a Family Tradition.

Superior Woodcraft is located at 160 N Hamilton St, Doylestown, PA. You can reach them at 215-348-9942 or visit www.superiorwood craft.com.

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... we believe that your home should be as unique as you are. Our dedicated team works hand in hand with clients to develop the best solutions to meet your vision. We strive to provide the quality of craftsmanship, professionalism, personalized service and attention

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... enlarge your outdoor living space and enjoy the outdoors comfortably with a Perfecta Retractable Awning from JMT Awnings. Select from over 500 fabric choices. For more information contact us at 215-659-5239;

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... specializing in kitchen and bath design, with over 25 years of experience, they can assist in all aspects of your home improvement. Whether space planning, updates or full renovations, from design to implementation, contact Sweetbriar Cabinetry & Design, 8329 Easton Rd., Ottsville, PA; 610-8475851; www.sweetbriarcabinetry.com.

‌ this Summit stainless steel S-660 built-in grill has a 769 square-inch total cooking area and 60,000 BTU-per-hour input. It has six burners and has a front access stainless steel grease tray and catch pan. This along with many other style grills are available at Grates and Grills, 105 South Main Street, Dublin, PA; 267-870-7013; www.gratesngrills.com.

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Home & Garden Resource Directory APPLIANCES

BUILDING MATERIALS

Bill Vandegrift, Inc., 450 East Butler Ave., New Britain PA; 215-345-5616. www.billvandegrift.com.

Bill Vandegrift Inc.—the only one you need to call. Let our knowledgeable staff and 60 years of experience help you choose the right appliance for your needs. We’re just a phone call away.

Tague Lumber & Tague Design Showroom,6100 Easton Road.,Plumsteadville, PA; 215-348-9408;www.TagueLumber.com Since 1908, Tague Lumber has been providing top-quality building materials to the tristate region. Our new Doylestown Showroom seamlessly joins our lumberyard with a beautiful new 4,000 sq. ft Design Showroom. Customers can walk directly from the retail section into our showroom which features full-scale vignettes of kitchen and bath cabinetry, windows, doors, hardware, plus moulding and millwork displays.

D. A. Denson / Architects, Clinton, NJ; 908-730-7881; www.dadensonarchitects.com.

Our goal is to help you design your vision.

Whether a historical renovation or a contemporary interpretation, we are here to bring your dream to reality.Architecture can change your life. Good design impacts your daily activities. The right Architect is the key to your vision.

AWNINGS JMT Awnings, 215-659-5239; www.jmtawnings.com.

For over 20 years JMT Awnings has provided customers with a beautiful, custombuilt Perfecta retractable awning with the quality, reliability and experience they deserve. The possibilities are endless from sunrise to sunset.

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CUSTOM BUILDERS Gemmi Construction Inc., 4936 York Road, Suite 1200 Buckingham, PA; 215340-4600. www.gemmiconstruction.com.

Gemmi Construction, Inc. is a full service, remodeling firm, specializing in Custom Renovations and additions founded by NARI Certified Remodeler, John Gemmi.

With over 20 years experience, John’ s skill and pride in his craft are building elegant and comfortable living spaces all over Bucks and Montgomery Counties that will be as appreciated in a century as they are today.

J. R. Maxwell Builders, Inc., Doylestown, PA; 215-345-1953; www.jrmaxwellbuilder.com.

From facades and kitchen cabinets to builtins, there is distinctive American character in everything we build. We place significant emphasis on quality control from start to finish and we refuse to cut corners–every detail of every project has the unique touch of our crafstmen.

Michael J. Hutchinson Builder, 132 North State Street, Newtown, PA; 215968-3767; www.michaelhutchinson.com.

Tucked away in historic Newtown, Michael Hutchinson quietly runs one of the most respected restoration construction companies in Eastern Pennsylvania.His ties to this quaint Bucks County birthplace, coupled with several generations in historic construction and a passion for history, have equipped Michael with the unique skill of meticulously refitting older homes.

Raywood General Contracting, LLC, New Hope, PA; 267-871-5467. www.raywoodcontracting.com.

We specialize additions, renovations and complete home building. We strive to be the best at what we do and to make your building experience a pleasant one. We understand that a construction project in your home can be stressful. Our goal is to make sure it is not by treating your home as we would our own.

Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc., 1979 Stout Drive Suite #1, Ivyland, PA; 215-672-0829; www.rolfschroedergc.com.

An Award Winning Construction Firm that offers the Design & Building aspect needed for successfully managing and completing any remodeling project. In Over the last 30 plus years the Company has been built around Professionalism, Reputation, Integrity, Dedication, and Experience.

CUSTOM CABINETRY Superior Woodcraft, Inc., 160 N. Hamilton Street, Doylestown, Pa; 215-345-9942; www.superiorwoodcraft.com. Our craftsman abide by the principles of honesty of materials, solidity of construction, utility, beauty and individuality. This philosphy transcends every style and thematic design when producing heirloom-quality custom cabinetry for your kitchen, bath, library and other bespoke interiors.

DECKS / RENOVATIONS Woodsmith Construction, Buckingham, PA; 215-862-2148;www.woodsmithcon struction.com.

Specializing in decks, renovations, basement remodeling, kitchens, baths and more.

We pride ourselves in high-quality products and skill in our craft; simplicity in communication and timelines; as well as attention to detail and results that will take your breath away. We know that all great things start with a dream and it is our privilege to turn your dreams into a reality.

FIREPLACE Grates & Grills, Inc., 105 S. Main Street, Dublin, PA; 215-249-0182; Bucks County Home & Garden Guide 2019

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Since 1975 Frank Rymdeika and family have been helping people stay warm and toasty with an extensive inventory of fireplace tools and equipment. Also filling your barbecue needs with a huge array of gas and charcoal grills. A family business for your family needs.

owned and operated for over 36 years. We are more than just a garden cener. We have an extensive line of home and seasonal decor. In our boutique we carry a fabulous selection of scarves and jewelry. We also stock a wide variety of plants and specialize in potscaping. From spring to winter we can help design your pots to look amazing all year long.

FLOOR COVERING HEATING AND A/C Barb-Lin Carpet One, 640 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA; 215-348-8116; www.barb-lin.com.

Family owned and operated, Barb-Lin Carpet One has been providing excellence in the floor covering business since 1948.

Through the years, our quality and service are what the community has been able to depend on. We invite you to visit our showroom and let our professional staff answer any questions you may have about flooring.

Holland Floor Covering, 35 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA; 215-357-0909; http://www.hollandfloor.com.

Family owned and operated for over 40 years. Carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic tile. Excellent service, reasonable prices.

Free estimates. Let us show you how beautiful your home can be with new flooring.

GARDEN CENTER Buckman’s Home & Garden, 1814 South Easton Road, Doylestown, PA; 215-348-0877; www.buckmanshomeandgarden.com.

Buckman’s Home and Garden is a Buck County tradition that has been family

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Harris Comfort, Bristol, PA; 215-7884596; Newtown, PA; 215-968-7477; www.harriscomfort.com.

At Harris Comfort, customer satisfaction is our goal—that's why, when you send us your feedback, we listen! We've improved our online customer portal system so that customers can enjoy a seamless experience with easy-to-use, helpful features for convenience and comfort year round.

KITCHENS Tague Design Showroom, 6100 Easton Road, Plumsteadville, PA; 215-348-9408; www.TagueLumber.com.

Since 1908, Tague Lumber has been serving the tri-state area for over 110 years. Our new showroom in Doylestown offers full scale kitchen and bath vignettes, windows, doors, hardware, plus moulding and millwork displays. Our showroom is “one-stop shopping” at its finest. And yes, we are open to the public—so drop by for design inspiration or call ahead and schedule a FREE consultation with one of our certified designers.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GL Designs, 1132 E. Welsh Road, Maple Glen, PA; 215-628-4079; www.gldesigns.net.

Founded in 1979 as Gary’s Landscape & Design, GL Designs, has created over 1000 projects for clients from Philadelphia to The Hamptons. For us there is nothing more rewarding than visiting a landscape years later, to see that it stood the test of time.

PAVING & SEALCOATING Calvary Paving and Seal Coating, Bucks County, PA; 215-598-7131.

Expert team providing the highest quality work. Estate driveways, driveway paving, parking lot paving, sealcoating and asphalt

repairs.

VACATION COTTAGES Schnabels’ Woods, Bucks County, PA; 215-536-6255; www.schnabelswoods.com.

Nestled on 137 acres in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Schnabels’ Woods is a private recreational colony designed to provide vacation cottages and cabins to people interested in relaxing and recreating in a country setting, Schnabels’ Woods is an experience that is uniquely original. It is an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful countryside and woods of Bucks County with the offering of leisure-home ownership without the burden of a typical real estate transaction.

Everything you need for your fireplace

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215.249.0182 www.gratesandgrills.com

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Bill Vandegrift Inc.

Calvary Paving & Sealing

D.A. Denson Architects

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Holland Floor Covering

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