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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER

Douglas McDermott | douglas.mcdermott@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Julie Brown Patton | julie.patton@lifestylepubs.com

Chester County Named Richest County In Pennsylvania DID YOU KNOW A NEW 24/7 WALL ST. STUDY ANALYZING THE WEALTHIEST

AD DESIGNER

Kaylee Mitchell LAYOUT DESIGNER

Emily Stout STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Jeff Robinson

COUNTIES AROUND THE COUNTRY IDENTIFIED OUR CHESTER COUNTY

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

AS THE RICHEST ONE IN PENNSYLVANIA? The median household in the county

Brian Castro/Virtual Vista Photography, John DiBuonaventuro

is $96,726 annually, according to the report published in January by the financial news and opinion site. That's compared to a median of $59,445 across Pennsylvania. Nationwide, the study indicated the median annual household income is $57,652. The study surmised that the proximity to Philadelphia may be one of the reasons why Chester County's unemployment rate is relatively low, at just 3%. Let's toast these solid trends and hope they continue into future years. We're also enthused this month to share our annual Home-themed edition of West Chester Lifestyle. Thinking about a kitchen renovation? See what elements the experts at Main Line Kitchen Design recommend be considered first.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Wondering how to landscape or hardscape your personal castle? The teams at

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

DiSabatino Landscape have all sorts of good ideas. Looking for that just-right

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

residence? Take a look inside at the new West Chester home being shown by The Kit Anstey Real Estate Team.

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

And when you need aerial, special events, studio, landscape or architectural images, contact our featured photographer, Jeff Robinson at JR Photography. Home is where most people's stories begin...we hope you enjoy our edition dedicated from our homes to yours.

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ON THE COVER Award-winning kitchen designs by Paul McAlary and his team

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020

FEATURES 12 Kitchen ROI Main Line Kitchen Design Experts Reveal Best Considerations

18 JR Photography: "Professional Results Every Time"

24 The DiSabatino Difference Consider Four Landscaping Must-Haves For This Year

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28 Exceptional Residence Available Quiet Cul-de-sac West Chester Home on Level Lot For Sale

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Good Times

Around Town

Open House

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GOOD TIMES

Valley Forge National Historical Park Hosts Commemorative "March In" On Dec. 19, 1777, the Continental Army marched into Valley Forge for what became a six-month encampment. This "march in" marked the turning point of the Revolutionary War. Valley Forge National Historical Park commemorates this date each year with candle-lit tours, musical performances and an appearance by Commander-in-Chief Gen. George Washington at the Muhlenberg Brigade huts. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF ROBINSON.

Final Tribute to Chester County's K-9 Afra Chester County Sheriff's Office longest working police dog, Afra, took her last breath on Jan. 1. The 12-year-old German Shepherd had an impressive career as the K-9 Unit's matriarch. Afra was born in East Germany. She hunted down fugitives, found lost children, and cleared many schools and businesses after bomb threats. The 2020 K-9 calendar features Afra on its cover.

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AROUND TOWN

GOLDEN RAMS MARCHING BAND REMAIN GOLDEN IN NFC WILDCARD GAME Congrats to West Chester University's Incompara-

+ Mastering Meringue: Pavlova!, March 7 + Shape Up: Artisan Bread Shaping, March 7 + Junior Chef’s Mini Baking Camp, March 11 and 12

ble Golden Rams Marching Band members who per-

+ Kinder – Cooks, March 13

formed at the NFC Wildcard Playoff Game halftime

+ Showstopper: Pithivier, March 14

game in support of the Philadelphia Eagles against the

+ Date Night: Pastamoré, March 18

Seattle Seahawks. The band's halftime show included

+ Mom/Dad & Me, March 21

hits such as Elton John's "Philadlephia Freedom" as

+ I Scream, You Scream: Ice Cream!, March 21

well as the Eagles fight song, "Fly Eagles Fly."

+ Lofty Layers: Croissants, March 28

The 325-member band recently became the first Division II school in history to be presented with the prestigious Sudler Trophy from the John Philip Sousa Foundation.

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FUN, NEW CHOCOLATIER RESTAURANT, BAR + PATIO OPENING NEARS The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio is slated to

The West Chester Business Improvement District

open this spring at Hersheypark as part of the all-

Authority received a $10,000 matching grant for the

new region Chocolatetown, a major park expansion

development of a five-year revitalization strategy in

including the new roller coaster, Candymonium.

downtown West Chester. The grant was part of more

The full-service restaurant and bar will feature

than $5.5 million in new funding to support 42 com-

“innovative fare with hints of chocolate” served in an

munity revitalization projects across the common-

open kitchen. Cocktails will be crafted behind a car-

wealth, as announced recently by Gov. Tom Wolf.

ousel-themed bar featuring past and present pieces

The governor says the projects will better the lives

from the Hersheypark ride collection, one-of-a-kind

of thousands of Pennsylvanians through infrastruc-

views of neighboring attractions, and a second-story

ture, beautification and quality of life improvements.

patio that takes dining experiences to the next level.

Additionally, he believes the Restore Pennsylvania initiative,

$4.5

billion

bipartisan

proposal

funded through a commonsense severance tax,

A signature dessert menu was created by award-winning, executive pastry chef Cher Harris. Also

debuting is

Hyperdeck, an

immersive,

infrastructure needs, and "is the only plan to make

inside Hershey’s Chocolatetown. Up to eight play-

Pennsylvania a leader in the 21st century."

ers enter into a dynamic virtual world featuring a

MAKE, BAKE AND TAKE CLASSES New classes are available this month at The Master's Baker, 319 West Gay Street in West Chester:

virtual

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full-motion floor and multi-sensory effects, such as strong winds, heat and earth-rattling movements. The game continues outside as spectators help or challenge players via tablets located around the exterior of the Hyperdeck stations.

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ONE OF THE MOST FREQUENT QUESTIONS POSED BY CUSTOMERS TO PAUL MCALARY, PRESIDENT AND SENIOR DESIGNER OF MAIN LINE KITCHEN DESIGN, IS: WHAT PERCENTAGE OF MONEY SPENT ON REMODELING KITCHENS CAN BE GOTTEN BACK WHEN HOMES ARE SOLD? Paul says the Return On Investment (ROI) for kitchen renovations is more complex than most homeowners and real estate professionals believe. “The most common misconception is that there’s some approximate percentage that a newly renovated kitchen should bring upon selling a home. Another is that renovating a kitchen in a home that’s already valued higher than most others in the area won’t be a good investment,” he adds. As an internationally recognized authority on kitchen planning who has won more than a dozen local and national kitchen design awards, Paul is a fierce advocate for design standards, ethics and transparency in the industry.

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In reality, Paul says the biggest factor affecting ROI of a

we recommend, so long as it isn’t dangerous. But, work-

kitchen renovation is the kitchen design itself. “For exam-

ing together and having a professional kitchen designer

ple, redoing the same poorly designed kitchen the same

critique different designs usually leads to sensible com-

way could have very little ROI. Or, a new--even worse--

promises that customers appreciate. Especially after

design that gives a homeowner what they think they want

the dust settles and they begin cooking and living in

despite it not fitting or working well in their space might

their new kitchen,” he says.

lower the value of their home,” he states. Knowing what designs are good choices and which

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not obvious to homeowners, Paul reflects.

1. Working with a talented, experienced kitchen designer.

“In fact many homeowners want to implement designs

2. Removing a soffit.

they thought of themselves even when we explain why they

3. Removing a wall separating the dining room and the

are poor choices. Or they want to keep the present terrible

kitchen in smaller homes.

design because it’s what they know,” he adds.

4. Going to the ceiling with molding.

Paul shares that Main Line Kitchen Design team

TOP 10 ROIs FOR A KITCHEN RENOVATION

designs ultimately won’t work in certain spaces are often

5. Upgrading cabinets to all plywood construction.

members believe their first obligation is to at least show

6. Upgrading to soft close dovetail drawers and soft

customers design options. “It wouldn’t be ethical or pro-

close doors.

fessional in our opinion to simply implement a design a

7. Building the refrigerator into cabinetry.

customer asked for if there were better designs or design

8. Doubling trash pullout next to sink.

improvements we felt that they needed to see. Of course

9. Using a recessed door style.

they can buy the kitchen they envisioned after seeing what

10. Inserting large, single bowl sink.

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CAN

DIRECTLY IMPROVE BUSINESS BOTTOM-LINES AND ENHANCE PEOPLE’S LIVES IS THE PHILOSOPHY OF JEFF ROBINSON, PROPRIETOR OF JR PHOTOGRAPHY. SO HE FOCUSES ON DETAILS AND AUTHENTICITY EACH AND EVERY TIME BEHIND THE CAMERA. “I’ve long been fascinated by three-dimensional space, geometry and the built environment,” he says. With a background in business and handmade arts, he brings a unique and valuable perspective to the images he creates. “I’ve grown this photography business from its humble beginnings primarily by word-of-mouth,” says Jeff. “It’s something I’m very proud of, and I think it speaks to the high level of service I provide my clients.” While Jeff handles the full photography spectrum, including special events and products, he specializes in architectural and landscape photography. “Our photographs capture design intent, structural complexity, and architectural detail to best illustrate each project’s significance. We balance creativity in the appropriate use of lighting, efficiency in choosing the right shots, and the latest in high-resolution digital technology to provide each client with the right images in the most expeditious way,” he says. Jeff achieved FAA certification for drone operations in 2018, which added aerial imagery to his suite of photography services. “The investment we’ve made in new equipment for aerial photography has been substantial, but we can now deliver superb images and video for a variety of clients from this platform.” 215.394.7686 JeffRobinsonPhotography.com

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ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY JEFF ROBINSON

CONSIDER FOUR LANDSCAPING MUST-HAVES FOR THIS YEAR

MAINTAINING A FOCUS ON HIGH QUALITY LANDSCAPING PROJECTS WHILE ACHIEVING EXCEPTIONAL CLIENT SATISFACTION HAS BEEN THE SUCCESSFUL MISSION OF TEAMS AT DISABATINO LANDSCAPING FOR THE PAST 25 YEARS. They build custom outdoor living spaces throughout the Brandywine Valley, with a team of professionals offering extraordinary hardscaping, landscaping and masonry build projects. “Our

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that

the

DiSabatino

Landscaping and Esposito Masonry team members are part of a collaborative process that delivers a seamless experience for clients from start to finish. He says designers help clients select materials and decide on a variety of styles, often hosting clients at their extensive display garden for help with design inspiration. They also offer 3D graphic models for many of their projects, allowing clients to see the scope and scale of each project and modify any aspects before work begins. “We work alongside our clients to create their ideal design, which incorporates a range of options, including the property’s individual features, desired level of maintenance and style of entertaining,” says Chris. Furthermore, every finished project is backed by the DiSabatino

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warranty, he assures, reminding that landscaping often increases the value, beauty, enjoyment and style of homes. DiSabatino team members cite four landscaping con-

a natural fit with what we were doing for our clients, so we felt it would be a much better experience to keep everything seamless in-house,” says Vince.

siderations that already are popular for this year: 2. Water Features: David Mull, DiSabatino registered 1. Outdoor Gathering Spaces: Many of today’s home-

landscape architect, says more and more gardeners are

owners use their outdoor living areas not just as places

turning their gardens into retreats for relaxation, and the

to hang out, but to cook and entertain guests. Innovative,

addition of a water fountain or waterfall goes a long way.

technology-enhanced outdoor islands built around pre-

“You could also consider adding a bird bath. Birds need

mium kitchens and grills, bars or built-in sound systems and

clean water to bathe and drink, so placing a bird bath in

outdoor flat screen televisions, meet consumers’ desires

your garden and cleaning the water regularly will make a

for full, outdoor living experiences in their backyards.

huge difference for birds in your area,” he adds.

Chris and Vince Esposito created an Outdoor Living Division focused on masonry and hardscaping services, pools, patios, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces.

3. Classic Blue: Pantone’s “Classic Blue” was named the color of 2020, and it’s popping up all over the design

The DiSabatino Outdoor Living team offers a full range

world. Blue plants continue to be the most sought-after

of outdoor living options, including custom decks, pool

hue in the garden, and can be used with a variety of plants,

houses, pergolas, pavilions, porticos and sunrooms. “It was

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from hydrangeas to salvia. DiSabatino team members predict indigo accents, outdoor containers, pots, pillows and other outdoor décor items will be in high demand this coming season. 4. Accent Lighting: Showcase new surroundings with an exterior lighting system that enhances visibility, safety and security. Experienced designers

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MARCH

6-8 GREATER PHILADELPHIA BOAT SHOW Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

This is typically the only boat show held in the Philadelphia area

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watercraft and pontoon boats. Services include boating safety,

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7, 28 WEST CHESTER GROWERS MARKET

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Returning to West Chester for the 12th year, the country’s preeminent professional children’s theatre company will recruit 50-plus local children (kindergarten through 12th grade) to stage an original musical adaptation. No advance preparation or experience is necessary. Auditions in the Philips Memorial Building, 700 South High St. Register for auditions online at: WCUPA.edu/OCA/ wcuLive/forms/Missoula/. Learn more at MCTINC.org.

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15 WEST CHESTER WEDDING GUIDE Radley Run Country Club

Tickets for this Spring 2020 Wedding Showcase are $5 each, and two free drinks are included. Parking is free. Five free raffle tickets are given to each wedding couple. Grand prize drawings will be held at 2:45 p.m. and the show concludes at 3 p.m.

Dog Daycare Climate controlled HUGE play areas Dogs separated by size Boarding, Grooming & Training too

15 CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS GALA CONCERT

West Chester University Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

This concert is presented by The Nelly Berman School Classical Music Institute, collaborating with the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet whose dancers will perform choreographed pieces alongside musicians on-stage. The grand finale will feature the school orchestra performing "Carnival of the Animals" by Saint-Saens alongside ballet dancers in costume, as well as Ogden Nash's accompanying monologues performed by local theater students.

16 SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY NIGHT Henderson High School

1585 Conchester Hwy, Garnet Valley

Guest speaker Josh Ochs will address what apps are unsafe;

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Google results to see what colleges find; examples from real

apps that waste of time for teens and tweens; how to analyze seniors using social media correctly; tips to use Google search like a college and future employer and seven networks that youths need to be on to shine online.

West Chester Lifestyle | March 2020

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U Tailor 1503 Wilmington Pike West Chester, PA 19382 302-465-1540 www.myutailor.com

La Chic Boutique 14 W Gay St West Chester, PA 19380 484-887-0331 www.lachiqbtq.com

H. Rose Boutique 148 W Gay St West Chester, PA 19380 484-887-0085 www.hrosekiddos.shopsettings.com

Visual Expansion Gallery 132 N High St West Chester, PA 19380 610-436-8697 www.visualexpansiongallery.com

Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N High St West Chester, PA 19380 610-356-2787 www.uptownwestchester.org

JACQUELINE 'S B O U T I Q U E

Jacqueline’s Boutique 141 W Gay St West Chester, PA 19380 610-344-3440 www.shopjaquelines.com

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