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VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 JANUARY 2011
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Modern color
Homeowners create contemporary oasis in Red Lion
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Color makeover
Use updated palettes to transform a house into a home
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A house built of straw
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Sustainable measures abound in Fairfield home
IN EVERY ISSUE
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Editor’s note
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At the table
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Social spaces
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Treasured spaces
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Behind the spaces
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Chef Daniella Ward, Fenz
Bistro 71 in Chambersburg
Teen’s bedroom transformed
Daniel Landis and John Gettle, InStone, a division of Olde Mill Cabinet Company
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Accents
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I always appreciated the combination of brown and blue.
The colors seemed to be a great pair, but I couldn’t quite figure out why I liked the combination. Or why the colors seem to dominate home sections in stores everywhere. But, while I watched waves crash against the North Carolina shore last summer, I understood: They are the colors of earth and sky. Sand and surf. Nature. The desire to infuse a bit of the outdoors in our interior design could explain why blues, grays and earthy taupe are trendy this year, according to Denise Sidle of Phillips Paint and Decorating Center in Lancaster. She shares those trends on page 13. Sidle enjoys helping people love their homes again. After all, color can transform any room or an entire house. We start the issue on page 5 with a century-old home in York County that was recently renovated and now features contemporary lines and bright hues throughout, reflecting the homeowners’ modern taste. A child’s room was updated with splashes of pink and orange to create the sophisticated space on pages 14 and 15. The room sets the stage for sleepovers and lounging with friends. And, a house built of straw, on pages 16 through 19, incorporates many eco-friendly measures, including a window made of multicolored glass bottles. The home’s many windows provide a sprawling view of the valleys and mountains of Adams County, inviting the hues of nature into the home.
Kara Eberle
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CORRECTION Dale and Barbara Yingst’s last name was misspelled in the Holiday 2010 issue.
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Modern color Contemporary oasis created in Red Lion By HOLLY WHITE for Spaces Photographs by JASON PLOTKIN
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ith features like nine shower heads in their Italian-tiled shower, a lime green office and
marble floors in nearly every room, Chad Ross and Colby Beaumont have spent the past two-and-a-half years turning their house into their dream home. —
“We designed it all ourselves we
knew
exactly
what
we wanted. We have a very modern taste, so many pieces were specially designed for us,” Beaumont said.
They gutted their brick home
built more than 100 years ago in Red Lion, York County. With the exception of the hardwood floors in a couple of rooms, everything was taken out, and new wiring, plumbing, walls, ceilings, floors and skylights were put in.
“All of the art in the house we
did ourselves,” Ross said. Stylish framed photo prints and abstract paintings blend with the funky colors and textures throughout the home.
The homeowners incorporate some retro themes throughout, which can be seen in the dining room. SPACES
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Ross’s favorite room is the sunroom, painted a cheery gold with a leaf theme throughout — including a large tropical plant in one corner.
Water pours from the ceiling-mounted tub filler in the second-floor bathroom, an example of the owners’ modern taste.
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Creating a new layout for the 100-year-old kitchen proved to be a challenge.
One-inch iridescent tiles cover the shower from floor to ceiling in the bathroom.
Original art adorns a wall in the bedroom. ‘All of the art in the house we did ourselves,’ Chad Ross said.
For Beaumont, the bathrooms are
“The design Chad and Colby envisioned
tile to authentic granite, voice-censored
the highlight of their new home. Both
for their house was original and unique,”
lights and tray ceilings. All of the wood
have digitally controlled water, music
said Russ Wampler, of Brown’s Glass and
throughout the home is dark cherry, and
and massage in the shower along
Granite in York, who contracted to install
the whole house is wired with speakers,
with sauna capabilities upstairs. With
the customized shower doors.
and it’s set to play in various rooms.
faucets in the wall and a tub that fills
from
the
ceiling,
the
functionality
“The hardest part was to design the
Some retro themes are mixed in, as
kitchen,” Ross said, which involved
well. A bedstead and dresser set from the
matches the modern décor.
bricking up a doorway and completely
1930s sits in the spare bedroom, along
rearranging the layout.
with a stuffed chair that is the only used
Downstairs, 1-inch iridescent tiles cover
the shower from floor to ceiling, along
with a specially designed cherry wood
functionality was challenging, not to
vanity and long, rectangular mirrors hung
mention communicating our vision to the
coop inside the home, Ross and Beaumont
one on top of another. Upstairs, black
many contractors we had involved,” he said.
turned
walls are tempered by strategic lighting.
The couple redid their home with high-
structure into a sleek, modern setting for a
The tub has natural, river rock sides.
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“Combining
our
taste
with
the
item the couple bought for their home. With a history that includes a chicken their
traditional,
100-year-old
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AT THE TABLE WITH
CHEF DANIELLA WARD FENZ By HOLLY WHITE for Spaces Photographs by JASON PLOTKIN
Title: Executive chef at Fenz Years there: 3 ½ What inspired you to become a chef? I grew up in the restaurant industry; my mom is a chef. Where did you gain experience? I attended New England Culinary Institute and have worked at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, the Michigan Grand Traveler’s Resort and Spa, the Anthem Country Club in Nevada, the Breakers Hotel in Florida and the Bent Creek Country Club in Pennsylvania. Fenz is the first single-property I’ve worked for. Did you always want to be a chef? I didn’t really think so until I was 17 or 18; I had always worked in
my mom’s kitchens, and then I decided I wanted to go to culinary school. What is your inspiration for cooking? I like to create special moments for other people, sort of be a part of their memories even though I might not be in the room while they’re being made. What do you love about work? Cooking is really fun, and I like that it gets so busy, and you have to
have the skills to accomplish it. I’ve also gotten to travel to a lot of places for my job and always learned different styles and types of cooking, which I enjoy. Any current or all-time favorite dishes or flavors to cook with? It always changes, but right now I’m excited about our new vegetarian menu, entirely separate from our regular menu. Our handmade gnocchi is very good, and I’m in love with slow cooking right now.
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By IRIS HERSH for Spaces Photographs by MARKELL DeLOATCH
couple with a passion for New York City and urban
wooden bench along the wall. The pillows can be easily changed
living sees great potential in the post-Civil War storefront
to alter the look or color scheme.
buildings in downtown Chambersburg.
The antique cabinetry behind the bar was retrieved from a
Larry Lahr, a land planner, and his wife, Barbara, an interior
former doctor’s office a few doors north of Bistro 71 many years
decorator, bought and renovated four of these buildings. They
ago. The trendy, exposed, old brick wall behind the bar extends
turned one into a chic downtown eatery, Bistro 71, which opened
the length of the restaurant.
in December 2008 at 71 N. Main St.
Although the original maple floors were refinished, the oil
Bistro 71’s focal point is its long, black bar designed and
stains were left in place for added character. The walls are lined
constructed by glass artist Michael Fisher of DeVerre Elements
with big, original art by artists who have a connection to the area.
in Adams County. Fisher studied under master glass blowers in
A new artist is profiled every four months, refreshing the eatery’s
Venice, Italy. He decorated the bar with hundreds of ultraviolet
space. A mirror reflects the art and gives the illusion of space.
glass bricks creating a spectacular effect.
The hammered aluminum bar top, fabricated by Peter Nicklas
industrial-style metal staircase extend the theme. Huge umbrellas
of Sunset Metal Works Inc., Chambersburg, and the aluminum
between the tables protect diners from the sun. String lighting
chairs add to the restaurant’s industrial look.
after dark gives the outdoor space a festive ambiance. Space
allows for live entertainment and weekly jam sessions.
Big flowery pillows add a soft touch and sense of style to the
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ABOVE The hammered aluminum bar top and modern metal chairs add to the urban feel of the restaurant. LEFT Artwork adorns the old brick walls at Bistro 71. A new artist is profiled every four months. BELOW LEFT Local artist Michael Fisher installed ultraviolet glass bricks in the base of the bar to create a modern look.
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olor is the most exciting element
bathroom or bring tranquility to a bedroom. “A home isn’t just a house, it’s a place of comfort and feeling,” said Sara McLean, the color marketing manager for Dunn-Edwards Corp. “Color speaks to who you are, so you shouldn’t be afraid of it.”
A veteran of studio design, McLean now
tracks color trends as she develops consumer and trade-friendly tools for her Los Angelesbased company. Dunn-Edwards offers nearly
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TRENDS IN PAINT COLOR AND WALLCOVERINGS
BEFORE
makeover
AFTER
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1,700 custom colors, so the opportunities for
hue, which can be used for furniture, window
creativity are virtually endless.
or floor coverings, or a focal wall; and the
remaining 10 percent is an accent color that
McLean notes that some people choose
a palette because it represents a connection
can be carried out with striking accessories.
to a personal experience, ethnic heritage or
even a social cause. For others searching for
important to carry it throughout the house.
inspiration, she suggests experimenting with a
“If red is a favorite color, use shots of it in every
Whatever, the hue, McLean adds, it’s very
color wheel, an artist’s tool which shows the
room. It may be a throw pillow or the mat in
relationships among an array of hues. Then
a picture frame, but it should feel like it’s the
select analogous colors — those included
same house,” she says. “Color is an important
within a pie-shaped slice of the wheel — to
element that helps create a unified whole.”
create a monochromatic, sophisticated scheme;
and complementary, or opposing shades to
which forecasts trends in the industry, McLean
evoke energy and visual excitement.
predicts that cream tones will face stiff
And if a budding decorator still is feeling
competition from gray as the predominant
overwhelmed, McLean advises turning to
neutral shade. Cool smoky pigments are
nature. “Look at a landscape, pick a bunch of
coloring the walls in many contemporary
flowers. Then take what you like, what makes
homes, rich charcoal is warming more
you happy, and create a color scheme around
traditional spaces and deep slate is making
it.” To help guide that process, McLean relies
a frequent appearance on shutters and front
on the so-called 60-30-10 rule. Very simply,
doors. However, beige tones with hints of
60 percent of the décor is your primary color,
organic hues will continue to be a staple
usually the walls; 30 percent is a secondary
for creating sophistication and elegance.
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Denise Sidle keeps up with the latest trends in paint colors and wallcovering as part of her job at Phillips Paint and Decorating Center in Lancaster. She helps people find the right color schemes and accents. Her favorite part of the job is hearing clients say, “I like my house again. It feels like I have a new house.” People often ask her what’s “in” for the year. Here’s what she tells them.
For 2011 • Airy blues, grayish and silvery blues or spa-like colors • Earthy taupe colors that resemble rocks and stones She also said people still love “throwing in a red wall somewhere as an accent.”
Looking back at 2010 • Earthy olive greens, light and dark Sidle said people often wait until after the holidays to start a painting project during the winter months. “It’s a great project for after New Year’s, and we have so many eco-friendly paints that you don’t have to have the windows open.” — Kara Eberle SPACES
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Once white, the room’s walls are now a bold orange, a reflection of Elizabeth Desrosiers’ cheerful personality.
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Ballard
was
no
stranger
to
the
Desrosiers family. When they moved
ith one weekend and $2,000,
into their Maryland home five years ago,
interior
Suzie
Bev Desrosiers set out to find some new
Ballard of Felix & Caroline’s
furnishings. She knew she had found a
in Shrewsbury helped transform a little
“cool place” to get that furniture when she
girl’s bedroom into a teenager’s dream.
stumbled upon Felix & Caroline’s website.
designer
Elizabeth Desrosiers, 14, never expected
Ever since, Suzie and Bev have become
that within a few days her bedroom could
close. In fact, Suzie has decorated most of
be so dramatically transformed.
the rooms in the Desrosiers’ home.
When she left for the weekend, her walls
The challenge for Elizabeth’s room was
were white and her princess décor had a
to get it done quickly and on a budget. Most
distinctly “little girl” feel. What she came
of the items in the bedroom came from
home to was beyond words. All Elizabeth
IKEA, Pottery Barn and even a yard sale.
could do was scream with delight.
The most striking change was the walls.
Tips for creating a great ‘big’ kid’s room Are your teens ready for a room makeover? Tara Cassady, an in-home designer at York Wallcoverings Home Design Center, has some great ideas to get you started.
5. Consider seating and sleeping
1. Consult with your children and respect
light. There are many decorative styles of chandeliers and lamps that add to the decor.
their ideas. This is their space!
2. Look at magazines for ideas of what
arrangements for friends.
6. Incorporate a study area with enough 7. Use closet organizers to eliminate
they like. Pottery Barn Teen is great for suggestions.
clutter.
8. Think about function and style when
3. Choose wallpaper or a bold paint
color on one wall to create a focal wall.
4. Invest in quality furniture that will last.
choosing window treatments and bedding. Target has many similar styles to what you see in Pottery Barn.
Elizabeth, shown in the framed photo above, left behind her princess decor for a more mature theme that should last through her teenage years. The room is now a bold orange. While the
bins was bought at a nearby yard sale for
Outlet, she made a striking privacy canopy
other rooms in the house have plenty of
$10. After a coat of white paint, it became
around the bed.
color, this one definitely is a reflection of
a perfect accent for the teen’s room.
Elizabeth’s cheerful personality.
Bev wanted her daughter’s room to
be more than just a bedroom. It needed to be a great place to hang out — even have the feel of a living room. To accomplish this, Suzie decided to forgo a headboard. Instead, the bed resembles
Even the drapery was done at cost, thanks to the sewing talent of Bev’s
While the other rooms in the house have plenty of color, this one definitely is a reflection of Elizabeth’s cheerful personality.
a pillow-backed sofa. The two Pottery
husband, Jim. Elizabeth and her friends got the hangout they needed. And Elizabeth got the mature bedroom that will suit her for the rest of the time she lives at home. As for Bev, she couldn’t have been
Barn chairs placed directly across from
Ballard found another interesting way
happier with the result. “Suzie has been
the bed create an intimate sitting area.
to create a lot of drama for very little cost.
able to capture our personalities in our
The bookcase that houses her books,
Using an inexpensive drapery mount and
home. She took my ideas and turned
keepsakes, pictures, dolls and storage
hot pink sheers from the Pottery Barn
them up a notch.”
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The living room of Lee Sornson’s southwesternstyle home features a clay fireplace with inlaid tiles.
A house
built of straw By KATE WILCOX for Spaces
Photographs by JAMES ROBINSON
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ee Sornson built his house out of straw. And he’s heard all of the “Three
Little Pigs” jokes.
But while traveling up the half-mile
driveway in the rolling hills of Fairfield, Adams County, visitors find a small, clay home instead of bales of straw.
The straw bales are hidden, packed
down with reinforcing bars and spackled over with tan-colored clay plaster.
The rounded edges of the clay and
the desert-sand color give the house a southwestern feel.
Once inside, the arched ceilings make
the house appear much larger than the tiny outside suggests.
Every niche has almost more artistic touches than a visitor can absorb in one sitting.
The kitchen, with marble countertops,
works as the entryway to the bamboofloored home.
Sornson, who owns Piney Ridge Timber
Frames in Fairfield, strove to incorporate eco-friendly measures that he could show to potential clients. The heating and cooling systems are geothermal. The bamboo is considered a highly sustainable building
material,
since
it
replenishes quickly, and the straw is an all-natural insulator, keeping the place cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
One of the ‘truth’ windows in the house shows the straw bales that make up the inside of the walls. SPACES
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The window-filled Fairfield home has views of surrounding houses. Lee’s wife, Cheryl, did most of the decorating.
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RIGHT Instead of a more traditional frosted window, the shower has a window made of multicolored glass bottles cemented into the clay. BELOW Arched ceilings make the home appear much larger than the exterior suggests.
LEFT Two artists from Gettysburg College added embellishments to the clay throughout the home, such as this raised-clay tree mural in the loft above the living room.
Sornson built the house, like he’s built
stained-glass effect. A collection of feathers
mural in the loft above the living room.
every home he and his wife, Cheryl, have
adorns the main door frame.
lived in.
Sornson said that building the house
new home to be completed. While they
It took nearly eight months for their
Five years ago, Lee saw a fellow builder
was a collaborative effort. He simply put
waited, the Sornsons lived in a trailer
construct a home of straw and became
the word out that he was building a house
parked on the property. Just over the hill
inspired. Eight months later, the couple
made of straw, and everyone from friends
is his in-law’s home, which, no surprise,
had their southwestern-styled home.
and family to strangers showed up to
Sornson also built.
Every niche has almost more artistic
help.
touches than a visitor can absorb in one
a new home.
sitting.
that just wanted to get involved,” he said.
“It was one big work party.”
right,” he said. “I think one more try and
the straw. Instead of a traditional frosted
we’ll have it.”
window in the shower, glass bottles are
Gettysburg College, who added embellish-
laid into the clay, forming a multicolored
ments to the clay, such as a raised-clay tree
big, bad wolf to blow this house down.
A few small “truth” windows expose
“It was amazing, the quality of people
It brought people like two artists from
But already, Sornson is itching to start “There’s a few things I didn’t get quite
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BEHIND THE SPACES
Q& A
with a pro DANIEL LANDIS
InStone, a division of Olde Mill Cabinet Company By SUSAN WOLF for Spaces Photographs by JENNIFER STORK Daniel Landis and John Gettle were making kitchen cabinets for Daniel’s father’s company in Lebanon County when they decided to branch out on their own with concrete countertops. They’ve been at it full time for more than a year and have completed more than 30 jobs.
Q. A .
Partners Daniel Landis, left, and John Gettle pour concrete into a custom mold and vibrate the air out.
How do you make a concrete countertop?
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example, we’ve added bottle caps, pieces smooth or textured.
Q. A.
Why did you decide to do this?
Creating the countertops goes well
with building cabinets, and we thought it
it dries, we’ll add the top sealant and any
would be good to expand our offerings.
decorations.
Plus, it’s really fun to try different things.
Q. A.
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We can put anything on it. For
of glass and marble chips. The top can be Daniel Landis: We create a template
Can you customize a concrete countertop?
Custom edges, colors and concrete mixes on display.
A.
A concrete countertop can be shaped
Q. A.
How did you learn to do this?
I’ve been working in the cabinet
shop (Olde Mill Cabinet Company, with
into just about any form or to fit around any
which they share building space) with
object. We can also change the color by
my dad for years, but a few years ago, I
adding different colors of sand or stains on
decided I wanted to branch out. We just
top. The average price is $70 per square foot.
started reading all we could about it and
Q.
experimenting. What kind of decorations have
you added?
Q.
Besides the kitchen, where else have you installed this kind of concrete?
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even with lifting equipment. The biggest one we’ve done so far was about 600 pounds.
It can go anywhere. We’ve put
them in laundry rooms and bathrooms and made outdoor tables.
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foot. It takes a few of us to move it,
How much does it weigh?
Q. A.
What’s the most unusual one you’ve made?
We did a countertop with a
safari theme for a taxidermist. I like the
Each one is at least 2 inches thick
challenge of trying different things.
and weighs about 20 pounds per square
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ABOVE John Gettle, left, and Daniel Landis are business partners and owners of InStone. ABOVE LEFT This kitchen features custom concrete countertops and a concrete farmhouse sink designed by InStone.
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very day more and more homeowners are rediscovering the tranquility of their own backyards with Betterliving Patios and Sunrooms. As our daily lives become increasingly hectic, the desire for a quiet, peaceful retreat to wind down and recharge the batteries at the end of the day is ever increasing. A screen or glass sunroom from Betterliving is the perfect addition for today s busy lifestyle a modern improvement on yesterday s porch allowing you to relax in the outdoors without being at the mercy of the elements. Constructed on a deck or cement patio, a sunroom is an economical and easy way to add outdoor living space without the expense and disruption of conventional construction. Betterliving Sunrooms are custom built from specially extruded aluminum or vinyl components, use sliding glass windows and doors, and are covered with a fully engineered, insulated roof. The exclusive Betterliving dealer in the Harrisburg/Lancaster/York area is Betterliving of Central PA, located in Dallastown. Betterliving provides free
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WOVEN MASTERPIECE Fort Worth artist Vernelle Blue, a former science teacher, loves to create stained glass and dichroic glass pieces. The process requires three to four days of working with the glass at 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit. This aqua woven plate has curled corners and is dazzling displayed upright or on a flat surface. $125, artful-hand.com.
NESTLE IN Settle down for a long winter’s nap in this gracefully curved bed by Stanley Young America. The bed’s design boasts romantic details such as double molding and carved posts. It is perfect for a child or teen’s bedroom and available in 19 rich colors. For more details, visit stanleyfurniture.com. Available locally through Interiors for $748 for a twin. Contact the showroom nearest you in Lancaster, 3902000, or Harrisburg, 558-0100 or visit interiors-furniture.com.
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Embrace winter’s icy hue by adding some of the cool color to your home. Blue can be very peaceful and soothing, so surround yourself with some of the calm-inducing color as you hibernate through the winter months.
SHELF CONTAINED Get organized in the new year with this secretary cabinet from Stanley Furniture’s Coastal Living collection. It features a classic flip-top work surface and four storage drawers. The upper shelves are ideal for displaying prized objects with dual halogen lights and antiqued glass doors. Available in 13 colors. Available locally through Interiors for $2,388. Contact the showroom nearest you in Lancaster, 390-2000, or Harrisburg, 558-0100 or visit interiors-furniture.com.
CLEARLY MODERN The Tube Top table lamp combines a luminous white mesh fabric with an aluminum base and would look smashing in a room done in primary colors. Available in yellow, red, pink, blue, light blue (shown), green or clear. $110 at unicahome.com.
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OUT OF THE BLUE Candice Olson has teamed up with Kravet Fabrics to create her own collection of designer fabrics. Her collection is now available at Furniture Finesse. The fabrics are available in a range of colors, patterns and textures. (Shown here, from left, are swatches of styles 29580-15, 3008-15 and 29574-15.) Prices vary. Shop in person at Furniture Finesse in York, 846-2000 or furniturefinesse.com. Or browse through the collection online at candiceolson.com
ICE DREAM Treat yourself to homemade ice cream in six to 12 minutes with The Hamilton Beach Half-Pint Soft Serve Maker. With its clever design, the ice cream can be made and served in the same 12-ounce freezer-safe bowl. Also available in mint green and bubble gum pink. $29.99 at hamiltonbeach.com; Available locally at Bed Bath & Beyond and Target.
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