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VOLUME 4 ISSUE 4 HOLIDAY 2010
SPECIAL HOLIDAY FEATURES
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Holiday happenings
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Gifts that keep giving
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Deck the halls
Events in southcentral Pennsylvania
Ideas for the person who has everything and needs nothing
Coastal style influenced this Lebanon County home
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Editor’s note
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Social spaces
Experience ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center
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At the table
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The tasting room
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Treasured spaces
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Behind the spaces
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André Ebert, Accomac Inn
Blind tastings offer cheer and education
Create an inviting guest room for holiday visitors
Judy Brillhart, of The Strawberry Shop, decorates the governor’s mansion
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I always thought holiday decor needed to
include the traditional reds and greens and sprigs of holly. But Barbara Yiengst proves otherwise in her Lebanon County home. She bucks the traditional holiday hues for her favorite color: pink. In her Palmyra home, featured on pages 19 through 23, Yiengst decorates with a soft pastel palette, creating a coastal feel. The result is a cool, calming environment that is sure to make her guests feel relaxed during the holidays. According to York County interior designer Judy Brillhart, Yiengst’s approach to seasonal style isn’t out of the ordinary. In recent years, anything goes when it comes to holiday decor. “Everything from a pink tree to a purple tree, any color to match any decor ... and glitter and glitz is huge,” she said. For several years, Brillhart has created a holiday look for the governor’s residence in Harrisburg. The room she decorated last year is featured on pages 24 and 25. As part of her design, she embellished a glamorous tree with a sign that read: Joy, Noel, Hope, Peace, Believe. I hope to pass along a similar message with this issue, which is dedicated to making the holiday season a little brighter. On pages 16 and 17, you’ll find tips for creating a cozy and inviting guest room. Our holiday accents on page 26 include pieces you can buy locally or online to add a bit of sparkle to any room. And on pages 10 and 11, we’ve solved the age-old dilemma of what to get the person who has everything and wants nothing. Consider this issue of Spaces our gift to you this holiday season.
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NOVEMBER Nov. 6 — Masquerade for the arts The Adams County Arts Council will host a masquerade party at the Gettysburg Hotel at 8 p.m Nov. 6. Full costumes required. The evening includes dancing and a full dinner. Music by the Colgan-Hirsh Band with the Slammin’ Horns will keep the evening hopping. Silent auction, costume prizes and tarot readings also will be part of the event. Go to emmitsburg.net/acac for more information and to purchase tickets at $75 each for dinner or $25 for just the party.
Nov. 6 — Cabernet release Enjoy the scrumptious five-course meal and the newly released 2008 Crow Woods Cabernet 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 6 at Waltz Vineyards, 1599 Old Line Road in Manheim, Lancaster County. Joe Spurlock and his Jazz Trio will provide live music, while Accomac Catering serves courses to include apple butternut squash cream soup, boeuf bourguignon and chocolate truffle torte. Tickets are $85 per person. Visit waltzvineyards.com or call 664-9463 for more.
Nov. 27-Dec.19 — Toy Train exhibit In Fort Hunter Mansion and Park on Front Street in Harrisburg, toy trains will be on display representing communities in central Pennsylvania in the afternoons on the weekends. The exhibit runs Saturdays and Sundays, beginning Nov. 27 through Dec. 19. Call 599-5751 for more information or visit forthunter.org.
DECEMBER Dec. 1-5 — Christmas and Gift show
Nov. 19 — Snowflake Gala
Dec. 2-5 — Festival of Trees
Nov. 20 -Dec. 30 — Miracle of Christmas Beginning Nov. 20, the live Nativity and musical story of Christ’s birth returns to Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster County. Animals and biblical
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songs and Gaelic tunes in perfect harmony. The three tenors weave their humor and Irish joy into each song, transfusing the concert with the peace of Christmas. Tickets start at $38. Visit pullocenter. yk.psu.edu for details.
More than 50 seasonal dealers will sell antiques, Christmas crafts and toys at Stoudt’s Black Angus Expo Center on Route 272 in Adamstown, Lancaster County, on Sundays, Nov. 21 through Dec. 19. Visit on Nov. 21 to experience a Victorian Christmas theme, costumes, English eats and a wassail bowl. Visit stoudts.com for details.
Spend a late afternoon at Naylor Wine Cellars in Hopewell Township for a progressive holiday dinner beginning at 3 p.m. Nov. 13 and 2 p.m. Nov. 14, each lasting three hours. Five courses, wine and live music will be a part of the afternoon. For details, naylorwine.com.
Local jazz band Jazz Me will perform at the Snowflake Gala, a fundraiser by the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center. The gala includes a silent and live auction and a full dinner. Formal attire is suggested for the event on Nov. 19. Tickets are $50. For details, visit kidsagaincac.org.
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Nov. 21-Dec. 19 — Christkindlesmarkt
One of the biggest Christmas shows in the nation, the Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show, runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 through 3, 9 a.m to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5. More than 500 specialty shops will fill the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex on Cameron and Marclay streets in Harrisburg. Ticket are $7 each, with group and senior discounts available. For more, visit pachristmasshow.com.
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characters will perform near a 30-foot Christmas tree, and visitors will discover through sights, sounds and smells what the original Christmas might have been like. For details, visit sight-sound.com.
The Lebanon Expo Center Fairgrounds hosts the Festival of Trees, with trees all over the property decorated for the holidays. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for youth and children younger than 12 are free. The event runs Dec. 2 through 5. For details, visit lebexpo.com.
Dec. 2 — Celtic Tenors holiday show On Dec. 2, the Celtic Tenors will grace the stage at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center at Penn State York with old Christmas favorites, spiritual
The Celtic Tenors Dec. 3-4 — Historic tours Celebrate 300 years of Christmas tradition at the Hans Herr House built in 1719 in Willow Street, Lancaster County. Tour the historic location decked out in holiday decor and hear about the history and traditions of the era during which it was built. Tours are 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 and 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children 7 to 12, and free for children 6 and younger. Visit hansherr.org for details.
Dec. 4 — Christmas at Cornwall home tour Travel around the Cornwall area of Lebanon County and tour homes decorated for the holiday season.The event begins at 10 a.m. Dec. 4 and runs until 4 p.m. Homes can be toured in any order and at your own pace. Map and list of homes provided with tickets. For details, visit visitlebanoncounty. com.
Dec. 4, 11 — Christmas Tea Prepare to relax with the perfect cup of tea in the serene atmosphere of Over the Teacup at 3814 Old Gettysburg Road in Camp Hill. From 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11, guests will enjoy finger sandwiches, pastries, scones with clotted cream and jam and assorted desserts, along with a variety of teas, some with holiday themes. Visit www. overtheteacup.com for details.
Dec. 5,12 — Cameron-Masland Mansion A free holiday open house at the mansion in Kings Gap State Park in Cumberland County will have refreshments and musical entertainment. From 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12, guests can wander the home built in 1908 with 32 rooms and feel the history as well as view the natural beauty of the grounds. Call 486-5031 or visit friendsofkingsgap.org for more information.
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Dec. 10-11, 17-18 — Feasts of Christmas The Fairfield Inn in Adams County celebrates Christmas with 19th-century music or 18th-century cuisine in December. On Dec. 10 and 11, watch a show of Civil War-era caroling while you enjoy dishes inspired from that time, including a Yankee Pot Roast. On Dec. 17 and 18, step back into the 1700s and try the food and holiday traditions of the time, including wassail. Each night costs $39.95 each and includes live entertainment and a four-course meal. Visit thefairfieldinn.com for details.
Dec. 12 — The Sounds of Christmas Elisabeth von Trapp will join the Empire Brass in a holiday presentation. The daughter of Maria and Baron von Trapp, of “The Sound of Music” fame, will perform music from around the world in her “hauntingly clear” voice, according to The New York Times. The show will be 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 12 at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University. Tickets start at $34. Visit Elisabeth von Trapp luhrscenter.com for more details.
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Dec. 13-14 — Christmas at the Cloister The historic Ephrata Cloister, established in the 17th century, opens its doors for holiday readings and music by the Cloister Choir Dec. 13 and 14. The event will be inside the Saal, or meeting place, of the original inhabitants. Advance tickets are required because of limited seating. The Cloister is at 632 W. Main St. in Ephrata. Visit ephratacloister.org for details.
Dec. 17 — Messiah Community Sing Join the York Symphony Chorus on Dec. 17 at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center and sing along as they present Handel’s “Messiah” with soloists Laura Heydt-Adams, Gwendolyn Bowers, Christopher Waite and Michael Anderson. Tickets cost $18 per person. For more information, visit strandcapitol.org. n
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Clara, played by Rebekah Coup, holds the Nutcracker away from the crowd of boys, from left, Drew Mills, Jack Miller and Denver Baer.
Seasonal tradition Photo courtesy of R. M. STILWELL
By KARA EBERLE for Spaces
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ach December, Clara and her
Ballet,” including U.S. Rep. Todd Platts,
and 12, said Lori Pergament, artistic director
beloved Nutcracker glide across
R-York County, former Waypoint Bank
for the production. It takes just a few hours
the stage of the Strand-Capitol
chairman Bob Pullo and other community
to tear it down.
Performing Arts Center in York.
leaders.
Pergament admits the biggest challenge
Their story comes to life through the
This year, guest artists from the American
in putting on the show each year is listening
dancers from the Greater York Center for
Ballet Theatre, based in New York, will join
to the Nutcracker music in August. But it’s
Dance Education, which has produced the
the production as the Sugar Plum and the
worth it when she watches the children in
holiday favorite since 1999.
Cavalier.
the audience experience the show as the
For some performances, familiar faces
The stage crew spends a day setting up
fantasy comes to life.
have joined the cast of “The Nutcracker
before the shows, which are on Dec. 11
About 2,000 people fill the seats of the
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Photo courtesy of R. M. STILWELL
ABOVE Ramone Theilan dances the role of the Cavalier during a previous production of ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ at the Strand. LEFT The Renaissance-themed Strand Theatre originally opened in 1925. The 266-seat balcony was added during a two-year, $18.1 million facility renovation and expansion project in September 2003.
“The music of Tchaikovsky and the dazzling choreography come together to make a family tradition.” — Lori Pergament, artistic director
Photograph by PAUL KUEHNEL
Strand each year.
“The music of Tchaikovsky and the
world in which the nutcracker comes to
dazzling choreography come together to
life and battles an army of mice. Later, the
make a family tradition,” Pergament said.
nutcracker’s victory is congratulated with a
celebration of dance.
In the play, Clara receives a beautiful
At night, she dreams of a magical
nutcracker, but her brother, Fritz, breaks it
out of jealousy.
are fleeting. The performances are 7 p.m.
Clara’s
godfather,
Drosselmeyer,
But, just like Clara’s dreams, the shows
Dec. 11 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12.
manages to fix it, and Clara, feeling
protective of the doll, falls asleep with it.
call 846-1111.
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Catch another ‘Nutcracker’ in Harrisburg... “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” will grace the stage of Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg in December. Show times are 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 11 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12. Visit whitakercenter.org or call 214-2787.
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Give gifts that
keep giving
By BETH VRABEL for Spaces Illustration by CARRIE HAMILTON
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very year, the same person plagues your gift list: The person who has everything, who needs nothing. Rather than another gift card that will never be used or snow globe that’s just going to gather dust, why not honor the recipient’s passions while boosting the community? Here are some options.
FOR PERFORMANCE ART LOVERS • Underwrite a seat at the StrandCapitol Performing Arts Center in York for $2,500. Chair arms in the theater can be personalized to honor a friend or an organization. You also can sponsor a brick paver in the entryway of the Strand. They cost $500 for a 4-by-8-inch brick or $1,000 for an 8-by-8-inch brick. For more: 846-1155, strandcapitol.org/supportusmembership
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• Engrave a brass plaque for a theater or cinema chair at the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg. Cinema chairs are a minimum donation of $250, theater chairs are $500 to $1,500, depending on the section. For more: 337-8200, gettysburgmajestic.org
FOR ANIMAL LOVERS • Personalize a brick to benefit the York County SPCA for $100. The shelter will use the bricks to create the final sidewalk segment later this year. For more: 764-6109, ycspca.org • Sponsor a kennel in a friend or loved one’s honor for $240 at the Harrisburg Humane Society. A plaque will be placed on the kennel in acknowledgement of the one-year sponsorship. For more: 564-3320, humanesocietyhbg.org/donate
FOR OUTDOOR LOVERS • Purchase a bench along the Heritage Rail Trail extensions. Each bench will have a plaque attached to it with three lines of text. Benches cost $600, and reservations can be made for benches along the extension north from downtown York to John C. Rudy County Park. That segment’s bench program is managed through the York County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more: 840-7440, yorkcountyparks.org • The York County Rail Trail Authority manages the 16-mile extension west to the Hanover area, which will follow the Hanover Trolley Trail. The authority is asking for $500 donations for benches along that segment. For more: 428-0999, yorkcountytrails.org
FOR ORGANIC FOOD LOVERS • Buy a whole or part share of Community Supported Agriculture with Spoutwood Farm in Glen Rock. The program provides 22 weeks of organically grown produce that can be picked up at the farm or locations around the county. A medium share, which Spoutwood owner Rob Wood said will feed a family of two big eaters, costs $420. A large share, enough for a family of four, costs $640. For more: 235-6610, spoutwood.com/csa • Give a gift membership to Good Food Neighborhood for $30 through Pennsylvania’s Buy Fresh Buy Local program. Membership includes insider info on local tastings, farm tours and area food events, plus online access to connect with other local foodies. For more: buylocalpa.org/gfn or buylocalpa.org/southcentral
FOR BOOK LOVERS • Opportunities abound in every price range for giving to local libraries throughout the region. Libraries generally accept donations and recognize the recipient, often by adding a nameplate in a book. Donors can specify that the money go toward honoring a person’s specific interest, such as a home repair book or a romance novel. For example, York County libraries will designate a donation in honor or memory of a loved one. A $75 donation will stock library shelves with three books off the best-seller list. For more: www.yorklibraries.org • Buy a commemorative bookplate with a minimum gift amount of $25 at any Dauphin County library. For more: www.dcls.org/Support.htm
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AT THE TABLE WITH
ANDRÉ EBERT Accomac Inn
By ANGIE MASON for Spaces Photographs by BIL BOWDEN
Age: 40 Title: Executive chef at the Accomac Inn in Hellam Township since 2008 Education: Ebert trained at Bournemouth and Poole College in Southern England. Previous experience: Ebert has worked at Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons in England, where he learned under renowned chef Raymond Blanc, and the Inn at Little Washington in Virginia.
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Culinary inspirations: Ebert said he has a two-part philosophy — stick to the four seasons, and get everything local. He was inspired by his work at Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons, where food of the seasons is featured, and by his work at The Inn at Little Washington, where farmers brought fresh produce right to the back door. Young chef: “I’ve always been passionate about food,” Ebert said. He remembered watching his mother cook, then sneaking into the kitchen late at night to cook himself. He’d see something in the fridge and throw it all together, he said.
On work: Ebert said the Accomac is his second job as executive chef. “I can bring my philosophy here,” he said. “I write the menu. ... I can cook the food I like and work with talented people.” Loving it all: Ebert was hesitant to name a favorite dish to cook or eat, saying it would be “unfair.” “It’s difficult to say,” he said. “I love fish, meat ... I love lamb, duck, pork ... I love grilling, pan frying...”
Kurobuta pork belly, braised sauerkraut, pommes fondant, apple brandy jus PORK BELLY Preparation Place the belly in a roasting pan, skin side up, seasoned with salt and pepper. Add about a quart of chicken stock or water, one chopped onion, a few sprigs of thyme and a bay leaf. Place in a 400-degree oven and cook for about 30 minutes. Turn the heat down to 250 degrees and cook for four hours. Add some water if the pan dries out during the cooking process. The belly is cooked when you can stick a knife through the pork with hardly any resistance. It is very important that there is always liquid in the pan or your meat will become dry and tough. Put another tray on top of the belly and place a weight on top. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, remove the pork from the refrigerator and cut it into desired sizes and shapes. Remove the fat from the liquid and reduce with some apple cider. Add a bit of brandy in the end for a perfect sauce.
SAUERKRAUT Ingredients 1 jar sauerkraut 1 onion 1 Granny Smith apple 5 oz diced smoked bacon or pancetta 1 bottle riesling 6 juniper berries (optional) Preparation Cook the bacon with a little oil in a pan to give it some color. Add the diced onion and cook until it starts to soften. Grate the apple and add to the pot. Add the sauerkraut and wine. Cover with grease-proof paper and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the sauerkraut is soft. Most of the liquid will have evaporated. Chop the juniper with a knife and add to the sauerkraut. Season with salt and pepper and sugar if preferred.
POTATOES Ingredients 3 large russet potatoes 1 pound of butter 4 cloves of garlic 2 pieces of bacon 1 sprig of rosemary and thyme Preparation Peel the potatoes, cut in half, and shape each half into a cylinder. Wash in water to remove starch. Melt the butter in a small pot. Place the potatoes in the butter and add the other ingredients. The potatoes should be at least halfway covered with butter. Cook on low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn them over and cook on the other side for another 15 to 20 minutes. The bottoms of the potatoes should be golden and a knife should go through easily. Leave the potatoes in the butter so all the flavors are absorbed. n
About the Accomac Inn 6330 River Drive, York accomacinn.com 252-1521
Ghost dinners Each year, the Accomac Inn holds ghost dinners, when guests can enjoy a set menu while hearing about stories of the ghosts that haunt the inn. After dinner, they can tour the inn, seeing the hot spots of ghost activity and visiting the nearby grave site of one of the supposed ghosts. Employees will share their stories, and ghost hunters will be on hand to answer questions. Tentative dates for this year’s dinners are Oct. 27-31.
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Blind tastings offer cheer and education By CRAIG SUMMERS BLACK for Spaces
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tasting of five pinot noirs (a great all-around
hink of it as the “9 ½ Weeks” approach to wine tasting. The aim is much the same as in the movie — the heightening of the senses — except instead
of Mickey Rourke blindfolding Kim Basinger, you blindfold the wine. Blind tasting, as it is called, is a way to eliminate your own prejudices and evaluate the wine in a controlled, fairly clinical situation. You will like what you like, regardless of the wine’s price or reputation — because you won’t know the wine’s price or reputation. You can withhold other information as well: varietal, locale, ratings, you name it. Naturally, we suggest undermining the so-serious aspects of blind tasting by turning it into a party. If you are going to humiliate yourself in public (“I loved that stuff? But it’s swill!”), you might as well invite your friends and loved ones to debase themselves similarly.
Here’s a primer on having a blind tast-
ing in which you will be able to both educate your palate and also snigger and point at close friends.
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Think thematic. You might have a
wine for just about any meal this season). Or Washington Merlots. Or New World chardonnays. Or $12 reds.
Cheat. To further provoke your guests,
throw in a ringer. The variation can be subtle (throw a Napa merlot, say Duckhorn, in with the Washingtons) or sizable — add a pricey Bordeaux (got a better reason to open one of those 2005s?) to the mix.
Pour short. You will be tasting from
five to seven glasses. You will most certainly not want to drink five to seven full glasses. The point is to remember the evening.
No fancy food. You don’t want any
accompanying appetizers to mask the flavors of the wine. And as a courtesy, some of you will want to tone down the perfume and aftershave.
Disguise the wine. You can spring for
those velvet bottle covers devised especially for blind tastings, but the long, slim brown paper bags the liquor stores use to separate bottles work just as well. Just secure with a hefty rubber band around the bagged neck.
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he holidays are around the corner, and this year might be the time to offer houseguests more than a
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Creating an inviting guest room takes
thought, time and a little money, but it will take the hassle out of traveling and leave a lasting good impression.
“A guest room has to function. It can’t just
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iPod dock in the room and a power strip
Classic books, up-to-date magazines or
to plug in multiple chargers.
newspapers, local maps or books on your
beds instead of one bigger bed, says Dara Caponigro, former style director at Domino
Go for neutral colors. Keep the
magazine. The beds can be pushed together
decor soothing and timeless, Sharkey says.
for a couple, or kept apart so a mother and
Simple black and white landscape photos,
daughter, for example, can also share the room.
for example, work well on the walls.
Keep it crisp and clean. Consider
“Leave the real dramatic decorating statements for your own room. Guests don’t want to wake up to lipstick-red walls.”
pressing the sheets, or at least the pillow cases, to give that “crisp and stylish” look of nice hotels.
To keep out dust mites, cover the mattress
with an allergen resistant dust cover, and when you change the sheets, vacuum the top of the mattress as a precaution.
— Kevin Sharkey, decorating editorial director Martha Stewart Living
Add warmth, by including a throw blanket and a soft rug. If there’s space, fit in an upholstered chair for lounging and a small desk that can be used for writing post
city’s history and local events are good options.
Caponigro’s top book recommenda-
tion: the Norton Anthology of Short Fiction.
“Most people don’t read short stories, so
you don’t run the risk that they’ve read it already,” she says. “And there’s something in there for everybody.”
Stock
up
on
fresh
bathroom
amenities such as a new bar of soap, travel-sized shampoo, conditioner and lotions, an unopened toothbrush, new toothpaste and disposable razors. Store them in a decorative basket in the bathroom or guest room. Other items you could include are a lint brush (especially if
Don’t forget about lighting. Provide
you own a dog or cat), a sewing kit and a
a night light, a small reading lamp by
shoe shine kit.
the bed as well as a bright overhead
light. Place unscented candles around.
leave a note for your guest. Or, put a
have empty drawers in a dresser or
flower by the bed as Caponigro likes to do.
space in the closet with extra hangers
not too glaring,” Sforza of Real Simple says.
cards or as a vanity.
Consider
guests’
needs.
Always
so your guest doesn’t have to live out of a suitcase. Also consider keeping a travel iron and board in the closet.
Homeowners
also
should
consider
guests’ technology needs. Offer an extra
“If you have layers of light, the room is
Personalize it. To top off the room,
“A flower really says ‘I’m happy to
Pamper your guests, by putting
have you here. Welcome,’” she says. “It’s
bottled water, packaged snacks or fresh
one extra touch that makes people feel
fruit in a basket by the bed. Offer some
appreciated.”
reading material for your guests too.
Adding a touch of holiday decorations
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This home looks like it’s built for warmer climates, but it’s tough enough for Pennsylvania winters.
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As part of the home’s design, there is space between each wall and the vaulted ceiling.
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alk into the Palmyra home of Dale and Barbara Yiengst and you’re instantly transported to a
warm climate, no matter the time of year.
Even when it’s decorated for the holidays,
the home’s Florida feel is prominent, with the light pink and white furniture, white walls and pastel accents.
“We love the Florida style,” Barbara Yiengst
said. “It is so relaxing.”
Looking for one-floor living, the Yiengsts
built the home in 1992, using plans from a Florida architect. Only the exterior — brick rather than stucco — gives any hint that this home is anywhere other than in the deep south.
The Spanish roof tiles look the part,
although they are made of clay to handle the cold Pennsylvania winters. In the South, tiles are typically made of concrete.
Interior walls with high, wide arches
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extend about three-quarters of the way to the ceiling, creating a fresh, open feel throughout the 3,000-square-foot home. Ceiling fans in almost every room gently move cool air in summer and warm air in winter.
Barbara Yiengst decorated the home
using her natural eye for design and ideas from window and floor treatment professionals, she said.
Light wicker furniture and plenty of
windows make the sunroom comfortable year-round. The room extends along the entire back of the house, and it includes both a living area and a dining area, complete with a wet bar and a kitchen stove.
“I love that room,” Yiengst said. “Even
in the winter, you can sit out there.”
A gas fireplace opens to the formal
sitting room on one side and the living
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Add a touch of seasonal sparkle and spice to your home for the upcoming holiday season. One piece can brighten a room, whether you are celebrating with family and friends for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah.
CRYSTAL CHRISTMAS Add some bling to your holiday decorating with this elegant Swarovski crystal Christmas tree. Hidden inside the 5.67inch faceted crystal tree are brilliant stars. Available at kathieschristmas.com and Kathie’s Christmas stores for $300.
STAR BRIGHT This striking, hand-painted glass vase by Fenton Art Glass will be the star of your tabletop this season. Designed by Kim Barley, this 7-inch Golden Star on Ruby Flip Vase is an ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) Exclusive. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each vase will be donated to the ALS Association and the ALSA logo appears on the bottom. Available at kathieschristmas.com and Kathie’s Christmas stores for $119.50.
MADE TO LAST These beautiful handmade wreaths from the Magnolia Company’s Lacquer Collection are sure to brighten any doorway. Magnolia leaves are coated and sealed to last indefinitely. Available in holiday red, white, pumpkin, gold rush (shown) and silver bells. $105 for 18inch wreath; $147 for 24-inch; Available at magnoliacompany.com and locally at Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses in Mechanicsburg, Details in Lancaster, In the Pines in Newville and Funks Farm Market & Greenhouse in Millersville.
SPINNING ART The decorative patterns on this sterling silver dreidel and stand were inspired by an elegant silver 19thearly-20th-century Hanukkah lamp from Vienna, Austria, in The Jewish Museum’s collection. The stem is topped with an onyx cabochon. Available for $240 at the museum shop. For more visit jewishmuseum.org.
SCENTS OF THE SEASON SINGING SENSATION Bring timeless tradition to your home with these cheerfully singing caroler figurines from Byers’ Choice, handcrafted in Bucks County, Pa. New for 2010 are the Ten Lords A-Leaping Caroler (left) and the Nine Ladies Dancing Caroler. Available for $67 at all Christmas Tree Hill store locations and online at christmastreehill.com
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HIGH TOP Add vibrant, lasting beauty to any room with the Williamsburg Topiary by Home Decorators. Crafted to display life-like realism this 19.5-inch topiary will add the abundance of the fall harvest to your living or dining space. $49; For more visit homedecorators.com.
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