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ARGIRES MAROTTI NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES WELCOMES DR. JACK SMITH For Dr. Jack Smith, a childhood passion for helping others eventually transitioned into a career in the medical field, specifically pain management – and now, into joining the expert team of experienced neurosurgeons at Argires Marotti Neurosurgical Associates of Lancaster, located at 160 North Pointe Blvd., Suite 200.

“I’m very excited to come to the practice, partner with this group of expert physicians and help our patients improve the quality of their daily lives through innovative pain management techniques,” he commented.

Growing up, Dr. Smith said he was always interested in medicine because it is a “caring field.”

“I always wanted to be able to help other people, which started my interest in medicine. I eventually decided to go into pain management, specifically, because I had many family members who dealt with chronic pain, and I saw first-hand the challenges of living with pain daily – it steals the joy from simple things like holding hands or hugging a loved one,” said Dr. Smith.

Dr. Smith attended Temple University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Vir-

ginia Commonwealth University Hospital. Much of his focus is on non-invasive, interventional pain management, such as with peripheral joint and epidural steroid injections, and regenerative medicine.

“Regenerative medicine is a unique focus in which a patient uses their own body’s healing ability,” he explained. “For example, we use platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, which are a concentration of a patient’s own platelets, to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. This is a great option for patients who have arthritis, or tendon, joint or muscle pain.”

For Dr. Smith, considering each patient on an individual level and creating a customized plan of care is key to his patient philosophy. “My approach is: listen to the patient first, and then consider all options, keeping in mind the final goal of them living happier, more fulfilled lives.” he said.

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To reach Dr. Smith, or for more information on Argires Marotti Neurological Associates of Lancaster, visit their website at https://www.argiresmarotti.com or call (717) 358-0800.

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CONTENTS

DEPARTMENTS

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TALK OF THE TOWN Our favorite things about featured town, Strasburg

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SHOP IN STYLE

Home decor must-haves for this year’s Earth tones trend

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MAKERS

Behind-the-scenes with local candle company, Fontana

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ASK THE EXPERT Tips for creating your dream home

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FOODIE FINDS

Inside the kitchen with Hershey’s newest destination, The Englewood

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DISH IT UP

Game day favorites from Ann Fulton

FEATURES

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CUSTOM HOME DREAMS

An inside look at this year’s featured dream home

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BATHROOM OASIS

Design inspiration to transform your bathroom into a serene spa

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ON THE COVER

Turn to page 24 for this year's featured dream from Period Architecture, Ltd. Photography by Jason Sandy of Angle Eye photography courtesy of Period Architecture, Ltd.

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PRESIDENT/CEO Paul Prass VICE PRESIDENT/COO Lisa Prass ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Samantha Quisgard DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE SERVICES Erica Montes ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Kristina Martin, Sue Otteinheimer, Jennifer Vrooman WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER Taylor Van Kooten MARKETING & EVENTS ASSISTANT Marianna Torres CONTRIBUTORS Ann Fulton, Erika Firestone, Karen Hendricks, M. Diane McCormick PHOTOGRAPHERS Lindsey Ford, Donovan Roberts Witmer PROOFREADER Kate Pistone ACCOUNTING

What Makes A Dream Home?

As we work on our dream homes issue and I sit down to write this from my makeshift desk at the kitchen table, I can’t help but think about how our homes have been under a little more pressure than usual, given the current times. Our kitchen tables are being asked to serve as desks. Our living rooms are doubling as a relaxation space and an at-home date night host. Kitchens counters are transforming into classroom desks. Not to mention the endless hunt to find the perfect Zoom background for those remote meetings.

I’m sure I’m not the only one having a love/ hate relationship with my home at the moment, feeling days when I want to renovate everything followed by days of complete contentment. When I find myself overwhelmed by my surroundings, I try to remember that small changes can lead to big results.

We view this issue as a Pinterest board in print and we hope that it helps inspire you for some small (or big) changes in your own home. Not quite ready for a full home renovation like this year’s featured dream home on p. 24? We sat down with David Lyall to pick his brain on some tips for transforming your house through small tweaks and changes. Turn to page 16 for his suggestions.

Speaking of small changes—sometimes just the scent of a good candle wafting through the house can transform your mindset and feeling in your home. Even better if you can find an all-natural scent like those from Fontana Candle. Read their story on page 14.

We hope this issue helps get your inner designer and decorator excited with ideas. Don’t forget to show us your transformations and finds by tagging us on Instagram @susquehannastyle.

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LIFESTYLE

REINVENTING A HOUSEHOLD CLASSIC

How one local couple founded a booming candle company from the comfort of their home.

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TALK OF THE TOWN

LIFESTYLE

Strasburg

BY SAMANTHA QUISGARD

FUN FACT

Did you know that the Strasburg Railroad is America’s longest continuously-running railroad dating back to 1832? Whether you’re looking for a day out with Thomas the Tank for the kids or a wine and cheese outing or a Christmas celebration in winter, the Railroad has something for everyone.

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FIRESIDE TAVERN

With both outdoor dining for the summer months and cozy fireplaces indoors, Fireside Tavern is the perfect dinner spot year round. Looking to grab a quick drink? The bar is surrounded by hand-crafted signs and hanging mugs of Fireside’s regulars. Whether you’re having a romantic dinner for two or a family dinner, we suggest starting your meal with their famous tomato bisque—you won’t regret it!

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SPECKLED HEN

What would a day in the Lancaster countryside be without a trip to a farmers market? Strasburg Market Place is your year-round stop for local produce and goods complete with a full-service coffee shop, Latte Luv. The frozen hot chocolate is to die for!

Between their all-day breakfast menu and their breakfast bowls, we can’t get enough of Speckled Hen. Prefer sweet over savory?

Their french toast is a must-try: Michael’s cinnamon bread, garnished with seasonal fruit, served with whipped cream and maple syrup on the side.

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MAKERS

LIFESTYLE

Reinventing a Household Classic

BY M. DIANE MCCORMICK

In the Roering house, the coffee table is full of candles. Katie Roering starts counting.

Katie and Eric Roering founded Fontana Candle Company from their Mt. Joy home.

Working through loss and grief, they learned the intricacies of running a successful business devoted to healthy lifestyles. Their clean-burning, wooden-wicked candles are attracting devoted customers eager to beautify their lives without the toxicity of conventional candles.

Fontana Candles were born in January 2018, after Katie and Eric burned a gifted candle, only to get splitting headaches. Eric was curious. He had learned an attitude of “just get the ingredients and start blending and see what happens” from his handyman-type dad, so he delved into researching and experimenting.

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“We have one, two, three, four.” She continues until all are counted. “We have 10, 11 candles on our coffee table.”

After trying perhaps 150 variations, they settled on the blend that makes all the difference. Conventional candles employ paraffin and chemically derived scents.

Even “all natural” soy candles often hide petroleumderived additives.

The Fontana Candle blend of beeswax and coconut oil holds scents—pure beeswax does not—and creates an even burn. The essential oil-derived scent is light.

Choices in essential oils are limited by nature herself, so customers can find a summery mint and lime or wintry Fraser fir, but there’s no pumpkin spice candle in the lineup, because pumpkins don’t provide essential oils.

“It’s one of my favorite scents, so I’m disappointed,” admits Eric (although the cinnamon orange clove candle offers a crisp hint of fall).

In the beginning, making candles was a hobby, but when friends and family enjoyed their Christmas gifts, the lightbulb went off.

Katie’s first business venture was a dog day care and training center. One day, she went with family to the Lancaster Polo Club grounds in Lititz. She approached a man there with his cockapoo puppy, Stella, to tell him about her business, and they hit it off. He enrolled Stella in puppy classes. Did he sign up for the dog, or for himself?

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“Maybe a little of both,” Eric says now.

Eric also had a sound business background, working in accounting and procurement for major cocoa and chocolate corporations before joining a friend’s startup beverage business.

Later, he returned to corporate procurement, in a job he still holds, even as his free time goes to candle-making.

Katie provided marketing expertise and a laserlike focus on the customer. Digital marketing has built a strong following on Instagram and Pinterest. Collaborations with like-minded brands are reaching and educating audiences ready to live toxin-free.

Early in the business, Katie’s semi-retired dad, Francis “Chip” Errigo, was omnipresent.

“From pouring candles to delivering to our wholesale accounts in Lancaster, you knew he would do it for us,” says Katie. His unexpected death from leukemia in January 2019 plunged the family into shock, but the business persevered.

Katie’s mom, Judy Errigo, moved in with the Roerings and now provides the constant support that her dad once provided.

In Chip’s honor, the company donates often to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Katie and Eric each contribute unique talents to the enterprise, and both stubbornly protect their realms. She dreams big—for instance, pursuing the process to become the first certified nontoxic candle on the market. He protects the company purse.

“That’s the fun part,” says Eric. “We have very spirited debates. Certification is very expensive. She keeps pushing and pushing, and I say, ‘No, no, no, no, no.’ She doesn’t give up. So we allocate budget dollars. Cut some expenses. I think it’s helpful that we’re not shy of each other.”

Eric knows that he still has a lot to learn, especially navigating the differences between billion-dollar companies and small businesses. The process is both scary and empowering.

“This is 100 percent ours, so we can do what we see fit,” says Eric.

Katie now realizes that she once doubted herself too much. She doesn’t love public speaking, for instance, but she pushes beyond her comfort zone and has even recorded a podcast.

“I’ve learned I am capable of way more than I think I am,” she says. “It’s helped me build my confidence as a leader and an entrepreneur. It keeps pushing me to grow as a person.”

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LIFESTYLE

CREATING YOUR DREAM HOME

BY SAMANTHA QUISGARD

How can I help make a small room feel larger?

This is probably the most common question my clients ask me, especially as it relates to the best color to create an expansive feel.

There are two effective ways to achieve the illusion of spaciousness in a room. If the space has sufficient natural light, the most obvious recommendation is to white it out.

Start with the room's walls and ceilings painted crisp white, and the same crisp white on all windows, doors, and trim. This creates a bright foundation void of contrast. The next layer would be timeless simple upholstery in white-like neutrals. Key is to thoughtfully mix up the fabric textures for interest.

My second “go to” recommendation to create the illusion of space goes against conventional wisdom. Best implemented in a room that lacks natural light, consider painting the walls and ceiling in a deep dark shade of rich charcoal gray, chocolate brown, or saturated navy blue. The depth of these

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colors will visually erase corners and fool the eye into thinking a small room is much larger than it actually is. The goal in both scenarios is to keep everything foundational.

Touches of color can be added for pop and personality in rugs, accent pillows, and large oversized art.

just a "pinch" of a color thrown into the mix.

My favorite way to accentuate a neutral tone room is with a single large scale, oversized piece of colorful art. Then, just add a simple throw or a pillow at the arm of a sofa or chair in a bold tone pulled from the art.

What types of statement I’ve always loved neutrals, décor can help transform how do I add a pop of color into a dream/luxury look? while still feeling like it’s A design staple for me, I always focus on my style? the cocktail table. I feel it’s the anchor of The biggest mistake I see clients make is introducing too much color in the form of too many items into a room that is designed to be neutral. Think of neutral outfits you might wear. Often the most dramatic and personal statement you can make is a single colorful scarf tied around your neck or a statement handbag. We use the term “accent” in design for a specific reason. Accents are meant to be

most rooms. If space allows, I go as large as possible with the table itself and prefer strong, clean lines. I would then incorporate stacks of art books and large scale crystal obelisks and candlesticks in varied heights.

Add a cool Asian inspired bowl, and you’ve created a statement. The nice thing is, the balance of the space can be relatively understated with a luxed-out cocktail table drawing your eye front and center.

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Inexpensive, mass market table lamps are the death of an otherwise upscale room (I can spot a HomeGoods table lamp a mile away… your friends can too! ). An oversized cocktail table with the right tabletop mix and good lamps combined thoughtfully can create a noticeable impact in any space.

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Eat & drink THE ENGLEWOOD

The Englewood, newly opened and located in Hershey, is ready to offer a full entertainment experience.

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EAT & DRINK

The Englewood: Where Live Music and Dining Collide

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Historic, beautiful barns are not an unusual part of the landscape in Central Pennsylvania. What is rare is being able to attend a rock concert, drink a craft beer, and have an upscale casual meal all within the same walls built in 1861. The Englewood, newly opened and located in Hershey, is ready to offer the full entertainment experience.

Honoring local history, The Englewood is named after the last family to own the property. Business partners and musicians Rick Russell and Jeffrey Sharp were looking to bring a mid-size music venue to the area when they discovered the barn and saw endless possibilities in its design. With the help of the Hershey Trust Company, they have transformed the space into a sleek, modern venue while still incorporating many of the barn’s original elements through restoration and repurposing. This creates an upscale rustic aesthetic which is seamlessly incorporated from the original barn walls in the music venue to the contrast of stonework and modern kitchen equipment in the restaurant.

Equipped with the highest quality of sound from the Claire Brothers (wellknown for producing global concerts for big names such as Taylor Swift and Elton John), Marketing and Creative Director Angela Moramarco explains, “We hope to attract both local artists and those traveling on the Austin to Boston route by offering the best of the best.”

The music venue will also serve as a corporate event space with full catering capabilities and features one of the largest high definition screens between Hershey and Philadelphia for televising sporting events.

While Russel and Sharp hope customers come to view a wide variety of talent, they’re just as excited for guests to come to eat and drink whether or not they plan on attending a show after their

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Several of the taps will also be filled with other Pennsylvania breweries such as New Trail, Victory, and neighboring Troegs. Prall plans to grow overtime by doing limited can releases and working with local distilleries to start a barrel program.

Prall and Miller both discuss how their beer and food will work together, adding to the cohesiveness of the venue as a whole. “Everything is going to complement each other,” Prall explains. “Matt and I met about a year ago to discuss the menu so I can create beers to incorporate into brines, soups, and sauces.”

The dynamic between Prall and Miller parallels the sentiments held by the rest of the staff, who feel a sense of shared responsibility in creating a space that caters to everyone's interests while maintaining their core service, quality, and aesthetic.

“Everything comes together in a way that just makes sense to provide the best possible experience for the customer,” explains Moramarco. She goes on to say that while their initial introduction onto the scene in Hershey may look a little different these days due to the ongoing pandemic, “we look forward to being a staple for live music and good dining in the area,” which they certainly seem poised to become.

meal. To complement the quality of sound and architecture, they have brought in top talent in food and beverage by hiring Head Chef Matt Miller and Head Brewer Jesse Prall. The two have been working together for the last few years to make The Englewood a foodie and craft beer destination.

Vegan? Food allergy? The seasonal menu contains something for every palate, an intentional move on Chef Matt Miller's part. The Budha Bowl, full of fresh vegetables and tahini, is available in contrast to Smoked Baby-Back Ribs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce. However, Miller is most excited for customers to try the pizzas.

Buffalo chicken, figs, and cashew cream are just a few of the toppings worked into the six signature pizzas on the menu. If those don’t pique your interest, you can create your own with gluten free or vegan crust options available as well. The pizza operation is an aesthetic focal point of the restaurant with an open gas-fired oven on display for guests to watch the process.

Miller describes the menu as American Rustic, making the conscious decision to locally source ingredients such as seafood from Baltimore, grass fed beef from Perry County, and produce from the farmers market held right next door at the Cocoa Beanery. He stresses, “We use the best ingredients we can get fresh in Central Pennsylvania. Everything is made from scratch.

Nothing will be frozen.”

Jesse Prall, Head Brewer for The Englewood brings an impressive background having previously worked at Rubber Soul Brewing, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, and Appalachian Brewing Co. His preferred styles are IPA’s and farmhouse ales, but with twelve taps to fill, he is looking forward to getting creative with brews like a Chocolate Stout as an ode to Hershey.

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DISH IT UP

EAT & DRINK

game-day favorites RECIPES AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANN FULTON

Sports may look a little different this season, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still dish up some of our watch-party favorites without the party.

Super Crunchy Oven Fried Drumsticks Yield: about 10 drumsticks 2½ pounds skin-on chicken drumsticks 2 tablespoons mayonnaise ½ an 8-ounce bag potato chips (I like Lay’s Classic for these) 1/3 cup (50g) Bisquick (may use gluten-free Bisquick or this homemade option) ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray or mister 1. P reheat the oven to 400° for a regular oven or 375° for a convection oven. Lightly grease a large, rimmed baking sheet, or line it with parchment paper. (If using foil, lightly grease that.) Set aside.

2. Add the potato chips and Bisquick to the bowl of a food processor, and process into a nice crumb mixture. (Depending on the size of your food processor bowl, you may need to add the chips in batches.) Place the mixture into a large plastic bag, add the pepper, and give it a shake to incorporate. Set aside. (Prep ahead tip: Crumb mixture may be prepared several days in advance and stored in an airtight container.)

3. U sing your hands, slather each drumstick with mayonnaise. (Two tablespoons doesn’t seem like a lot, but it’s just enough to lightly coat 10 or so drumsticks.) Drop a drumstick into the plastic bag with chip mixture and shake vigorously to completely coat. Repeat until all drumsticks have been coated.

4. As you coat the drumsticks, place them on the prepared baking sheet. (Prep ahead tip: After coating all of the drumsticks, you may refrigerate, uncovered, for 8 hours or so.

This actually helps dry the skin and improve crispness.)

Ann Fulton is a recipe developer and food blogger at FountainAvenueKitchen.com. Her online kitchen is full of simple, seasonal recipes that are easy to customize and add a little fun to mealtime. Find more inspiration by following her on Instagram or Facebook @fountainavenuekitchen.

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5. M ist the chicken with the cooking spray. Bake for 35-40 minutes, and then remove from the oven and turn the pieces over. Return to the oven, and bake for another 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is nicely browned and cooked through.

(Tip: I like drumsticks to be cooked beyond the usual recommendation of 165 degrees F, so I look for a nice, crusty, golden brown exterior. Don’t worry if the internal temp exceeds this number.

Drumsticks are hard to dry out and, I think, more tender when cooked well.)

Sweet Potato Chicken (or Turkey) Poppers Yield: approximately 24 poppers 1 pound uncooked ground chicken or turkey 2 cups uncooked, peeled and finely grated sweet potato (One 8-ounce potato will be enough with some to spare.)

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons flour (I’ve used all-purpose, gluten-free, and garbanzo bean flour with great results.)

2-3 green onions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder (or half and half) Optional for serving: barbecue sauce, sriracha mayo, guacamole, ranch dressing, ketchup, or your other favorite dipping sauce.

1. P reheat the oven to 400°, and lightly grease a large baking sheet.

2. Squeeze the excess moisture from the shredded sweet potato using a clean tea towel or a few layers of paper towels.

3. Add all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and mix to thoroughly combine.

4. Roll the mixture into balls or slightly flattened poppers about one inch in diameter (aim for 20-25 poppers) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

5. B ake for 15 minutes or until just cooked through. (Internal temperature should read 165° on a quick-read thermometer.) If desired, you may lightly brown under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely.

6. Serve as is or with your favorite sauce for dipping.

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FORCE OF NATURE

BY AMY BALESTIER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON SANDY OF ANGLE EYE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF PERIOD ARCHITECTURE, LTD

Don’t be fooled. This year’s dream home possesses a soaring spirit but has a hidden heart of steel.

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Nature has forever influenced design. And so it was that a 4-acre wooded lot in Chadds Ford, with a stream running through it and pastures as backdrop, was the inspiration behind the 9,200-square-foot home built upon it. Taking its cue from Mother Nature, the design team behind this year’s dream home blurred traditional boundaries between a home’s interior and exterior, creating a living space that feels expansive, airy, and natural.

“The house has angle and movement to it,” explains Jeffrey Dolan, co-founder of Period Architecture in Malvern, Pennsylvania and a leader on the team that designed the woodland residence. “The homeowners’ vision for the house was to create something that respected the character of the homes in the area yet was unique to them and the lifestyle that they live.”

To achieve the sense of place that the homeowners sought for their new home, Dolan and his team looked to the nearby Oberod Estate in Wilmington, Delaware.

The designers combined

sturdy synthetic materials in the home’s exterior with micah schist, a fieldstone common to the region and used prominently in Oberon.

“That’s how we rooted the home in this area,” says Dolan.

But the similarities to existing structures, in large part, end there. Period Architecture’s designers walked away from the blocky floor plans of nearby, older homes and blew the living space wide open.

Large windows and glass French doors flood the home with natural light. A soaring, two-story entry hall draws eyes skyward. Clean edges—free of window trim and crown molding—along with a neutral color palette make the walls recede into the background. These design features work in harmony to create an overall feeling of loftiness.

To soften the space and introduce more natural elements, the designers selected white oak for the home’s flooring and stair treads. The wood has a subtle stain that serves to draw out its earth tones.

“What we were trying to achieve with the interior

finishes was a house that felt comfortable and livable, yet still modern.” says Dolan.

The home’s design also emphasizes how sightlines can be an effective way to make a statement. From the home’s front entrance, an uninterrupted sightline offers a view of the leafy landscape that frames the back terrace. In this outdoor space, a pool with three waterfall features takes center stage. It is flanked by a greenhouse that gives shelter to the many plants and flowers the homeowners bring indoors throughout the year. And to extend backyard enjoyment through the seasons, two infratech heat lamps were built into the covered patio’s ceiling.

But for all the light, air and expansiveness that the home has to offer, it’s best to remember that appearances can be deceiving. The openliving space and sun-bathed rooms belie the dwelling’s inner strength… the home’s envelope—its bones, so to speak—is a force to be reckoned with.

“The structure of the house required a large amount

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can be typical for a modern house with such large open living and tall exterior walls,” explains Scott Porter of Porter Construction in Chadds Ford, who served as the project’s builder. While steel may be typical for a home of this design, this particular build demanded a bit more. “It’s the most steel we’ve ever put into a house,” he adds.

There is perhaps no better example of the juxtaposition of light and strength than the home’s magnificent stair tower… an architectural wonder. The 3-story, steel tower is entirely floating, outside of several barely visible connecting points at the landings to offer stabilization. According to Dolan, it was the first time the firm ever attempted to design such a thing.

The team created a glassenclosed tower that glows with interior light in the evenings, demanding immediate attention from anyone turning onto the property’s driveway. A multipendant chandelier, sourced from Shakuff in Brooklyn, NY, runs alongside the staircase, beginning at its highest point and plunging toward the first floor. The view from the tower looking outward is equally captivating. Its windows offer a commanding view of bucolic fields and dramatic sunsets.

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to a living space. But Period Architecture kept in mind the age-old rule that form must follow function. From the very first conversation with the homeowners about design, the team understood that the home needed to be a welcoming space to entertain guests and a comfortable home for their family to reside… now and for decades to come.

The open concept of the main floor—connecting, yet delineating, the kitchen, dining and living rooms—is the ideal layout for gathering friends and family. A lengthy balcony, with cable rails that mimic the stair tower, overlooks the entry hall and living space. In a sense, it is a bridge that connects the first and second floor. A series of fireplaces warm up the entry hall, dining and living rooms.

Each heat source is framed with Canadian-sourced concrete that is imprinted with wood boards, creating the illusion of weathered wood.

At first glance, the kitchen suggests simplicity by way of unadulterated surfaces and understated design elements, but it is a serious space for cooking. Two side by side kitchen islands topped with Cambria Brittanica quartz (Petragnani Brothers Tile & Marble in Kennett Square) provide ample surface area for working, as well as a comfortable spot for guests to pull up a chair to chat near the action.

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While wine, the often-lauded star of any special meal, is traditionally hidden away in a cellar or otherwise inconvenient location, this home’s temperaturecontrolled wine room puts the drink right where it should be, next to the food.

Built to hold up to 300 bottles, the space is separated from the dining room by a glass wall, which, by exposing the room’s contents, adds a feeling of sophistication and elegance to the entire dining experience.

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As the tour continues with a peek into the master bath, the room reveals large format porcelain tile from Porcelanosa in King of Prussia that resembles wooden planks and pulls inside the brown tones from the surrounding landscape.

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This bath, part of the master suite, is located on the first floor. With an eye towards the future, the homeowners requested that the design plan allowed for complete first floor living so they might age in place more easily. An elevator was also added in anticipation that stairs would become harder to navigate as they grow older.

The overarching themes of creating a welcoming environment for guests, making a space accessible for decades to come, and bringing the outside in were all part of the initial meetings Dolan and his team had with their clients. As he explains, opening the door to fluid conversations at the start of the design process paved a smoother path to the home’s completion.

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The woodland residence is an example of modern design and building practices in so many ways… every inch of the space gives testament to the thoughtfulness that was put into it. But what stands out the most, especially during this time, is the connectivity the home offers. To family and friends. To nature. To all the things we seek when a home becomes a safe haven and the outdoors becomes a place to revitalize the spirit.

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LESSSTRESS,MOREBLISS While many plans and vacations are in limbo or rescheduled, more and more of us are moving forward with new plans—including upgrading our homes. That’s because more of us are spending more time at home than ever before. “People are appreciating their homes more during the pandemic,” says Brian Miller of Excel Remodeling in Lemoyne. “And the kitchen and master bath are the top two pieces of equity you can put into your home.”

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Instead of traveling to the spa, these homeowners wanted to bring the spa home.

So, with the help of Excel Remodeling, they created a spalike experience under their own roof.

“That’s why we went with a more mono-chromatic and inviting ambiance—nothing too jarring— it’s all very soothing to the eye,” says Miller, a certified bath and kitchen designer. “People don’t spend a ton of time in the bathroom, but when they do, they want it to be a serene space.”

He’s been a designer at Excel for 16 years, but the Harrisburgarea remodeling company has been around much longer. A family-owned business, Excel celebrated its 50th anniversary last March.

Over the years, bathroom upgrades have gone high-tech.

And this spa-like bathroom includes quite a few techie touches. A steam shower with duel rain showerheads offers options for aromatherapy (think fragrant lavender or eucalyptusscented capsules) and chromatherapy (mood lighting, anyone?). Elegant, modern tile creates clean design lines that set the stage for relaxation. A long bench inside the steam shower provides the perfect space to put your feet up when the steam starts.

“Rain showers continues to be strong, but the newer part is the ability to put in aromatherapy— it’s very clever,” Miller said.

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Bathroom remodels can present creative challenges. This project transformed a walk-in closet into the steam shower.

“You don’t see steam showers often, due to the space they require,” Miller says. “One of the biggest challenges was running the plumbing for the steam shower—we found a shaft through a closet in the foyer below. The previous shower

was on the opposite side of the bathroom originally.”

From start to finish, experiencing a home remodeling project with each client is rewarding, says Miller.

“The best part of my job is seeing their faces light up—it’s very satisfying, especially for a space like this that they’re going to use on a daily basis.”

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And these homeowners have options—a freestanding, twoperson bathtub is on the opposite end of this blissedout bathroom. The tub is also tricked out with technology: It includes chromatherapy features for soothing colored lighting options.

magic is tucked away inside the center console. That’s where the electrical outlets are hiding, with shelving and spaces for all the bathroom appliances we need today—electric toothbrushes, hairdryers and straighteners, and all the cords that connect them. “If you can do it, clients love it,” Miller says. “Everything is easily accessible, already plugged in, and nobody wants their bathroom counters to be cluttered.”

Taking a shower can make you feel brandnew, but how many homeowners can say their brand-new bathroom is award-winning?

This remodeled bathroom, called “an oasis” by the homeowner, snagged designer Betsy Rosengrant-Stein a 2019 PEAK Achievement Award by the York Builders Association.

Originally, this bathroom was a small master bath—but luckily, there was a laundry room next door—so Rosengrant-Stein was able to combine the two rooms into one spacious master bath.

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“The two windows were part of our challenge—that’s exactly why the shower is that size— it’s located between the two windows,” says RosengrantStein, Owner and President of K.D. Rosengrant Building and Remodeling, of York.

“The nicest thing was being able to utilize the light by creating a three-sided enclosure for the shower by using clear glass,” Rosengrant-Stein says.

together,” says Rosengrant-Stein.

Bathrooms are big business for Rosengrant-Stein. She says they account for about half of her remodeling business’ gross revenue. She completed 26 bathroom projects in 2018 and another 23 in 2019.

“About five years ago we started to transition the business to focus on the fine details of interior work in bathrooms and kitchens,” says Rosengrant-Stein.

“There’s probably a nicer way to say this, but the devil’s in the details. My team and I are always talking about the details—we take a lot of pride in them.”

Another source of pride is carrying on the family business that bears her father’s name.

“I think about him all the time—I want to make my dad proud because when he sold me the business, he sold me his name,” Inside the shower, there are three she says. shower head options—the main Today, she oversees the one, plus rain and handheld company’s interior work while shower heads. A specialty valve her husband oversees outdoor allows the homeowner to switch projects. The couple, married between the three functions. for 25 years, met while serving Underfoot, the shower has a in the U.S. Coast Guard. That hidden linear drain concealed makes K.D. Rosengrant Building by tile. and Remodeling both a woman-

“The biggest constraint in bathrooms is space,” says Rosengrant-Stein. “The second biggest constraint can be budget. So sometimes we can’t make a shower bigger, but we say, ‘How can we make it more special?’”

Additional bathroom features include furniture-grade dual vanities, granite countertops, and even matching granite placed in the sill under the bathroom door.

“The bathroom would have been lovely, but the stone veneer wall was the finishing touch—it brought the room and colors

owned and veteran-owned company, with a long history of serving customers throughout York County.

“It’s incredibly important to protect my dad’s name and the name of the company over the past 60 years,” says RosengrantStein. “You can’t mess around with that.”

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Customization is the key to a dream bathroom, according to Tim Doutrich of Lancaster County’s Paradise Custom Kitchens.

He’s part owner, vice president of operations, and a designer of 34 years in the family-based business.

“The bathroom needs to be tailored to the person—I’m very sensitive to very tall and very short people,” says Doutrich, who stands 6 feet, three inches.

Shower heads and vanity heights can be customized so that everyday use is comfortable.

And customizations are vital for those with disabilities.

“Heated floors and heat lamps are important for people with disabilities who need warm bathrooms,” Doutrich advises.

Glass clearly has come a long way. Doutrich uses treated glass in the showers he designs because it has a “rain-x” formula that stays relatively clean all the time.

He’s also a big fan of removeable shower heads. Not only are they easier to clean, but he points to two additional uses that homeowners appreciate—using them to give the family dog a bath, and they are invaluable in the event that someone in the household is older or becomes injured.

About 75% of homeowners are forgoing bathtubs in the “The trend is a more transitional, master bath, in order to make minimalist approach to the the shower area larger. But for bathroom—a lot of clean lines, those homeowners who enjoy flat panel doors and white colors,” baths, there are dream bathtubs Doutrich says. designed with air-driven jets and heated tubs that actually keep the He describes the dream shower water hot to extend your tub time. setup: tiled showers with halfwalls, glass on top, with swinging Color trends have gone classic shower doors that go both in bathrooms, with many ways, trough drains (“Because homeowners requesting a who wants to stand on a center combination of black and white. drain?,” he asks), and recessed 32

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“We’re seeing a lot of dark vanities, because if everything else is white, it add contrast instead of a cold, sterile bathroom. And people can add color with towels or window treatments—they’re easy to change out,” says Doutrich.

Technology can customize bathrooms in a multitude of ways today: touchless faucets, tile floor registers, heated towel bars, and more. Doutrich has even installed TVs built into showers and bathroom coffee systems for a handy cup of morning joe.

Even after 34 years of bathroom design, Doutrich says no two bathrooms are alike.

“In every master bath, there’s usually something I learn,” Doutrich says. “There are always new products, new finishes, new tubs—the industry is always evolving.”

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Paradise Custom Kitchens always has a viable solution for your home remodeling project. Based in Paradise PA, Mike and Tim have been offering professional home design and remodeling services for over 34 years. PCK is a Division of Doutrich Homes, one of Pennsylvania’s most respected custom home builders for over 60 years.

More than a custom remodeling company, Mike and Tim make sure that every employee feels like family. You can feel the love from the very 1st meeting. Good, hardworking craftswomen and men who care about every detail and element of their jobs. Like family, they have your back.

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David, along with his talented team, bring over 30 years of experience to every detail of each project and installation. David’s team includes 3 associate designers, support staff, and rich relationships with local architects and contractors. His network of design professionals and craftsmen assures that client projects are successfully executed from start to finish.

Located in historic downtown Lancaster, a visit to the DLH&D showroom is an inspiring adventure for the eyes and mind. There, in a converted tobacco warehouse, you’ll explore over 9000sq.ft. of beautiful furniture, designer accents, and interior inspiration.

Everything comes together as a result of David’s lifelong passion and love of design, curation, and the elements that combine to create a beautiful interior space.

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David resides in a 100 year old Georgian home in Lancaster, with his partner of 15yrs, Douglas, and their rescue companion Batdog.

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RE-BATH LANCASTER WE MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU TO LOVE YOUR BATHROOM.

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As guests in some of the most authentic Italian kitchens this side of Napoli, Chefs John and Ryan have been comparing notes with masters of Italian cuisine from Manhattan and southern Florida.

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