Newtown, PA March 2024

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Here's To Home & Design

Home. So much contained in that little four letter word. Home is our grounding. Our base. Our launchpad. It’s where we start and end each day. And while the particulars look different for each of us, the meaning and value it holds for all of us is undeniable.

Author Wendy Wunder stated: “The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.”

As we thought about home, we wanted to highlight what makes it special to you, the readers. As you flip through the pages of this edition, we hope you’ll feel encouraged and connected to the people around you, and most all of your home.

As a reminder, March 16 is the 8th annual Shamrock Shuffle. If you haven't participated, you should!  We enjoy celebrating the day during which everyone goes green, including kilts and tutus, and participates in the 5K and festivities. Let's give a shout out to the dozens of volunteers and sponsors who make this event possible. “March 16 will be one of the most fun days in our little town,” says Christine Edmonds, president of A Love For Life, the charity partner for this year's Shuffle and nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for pancreatic cancer research. All 100% of the money raised is donated to the Abramson Cancer Center at The University of Pennsylvania.

Race organizers, Boss Events, a local company owned by Council Rock High School graduates Ryan O’Keefe and Chris Seiler, couldn't be prouder to host the 8th year of this fun event. "We grew up here in Newtown, and we wanted to create an event for the town that promotes health and wellness but is also family friendly and fun,” says Chris, “and we love seeing everyone at the start line in their green running through the streets of Newtown Borough and then going back and hanging out with friends and family at The Temp."

Every month, we hear from readers who keep this magazine for longer than just the month labeled on the cover. They say they hold onto it for months as coffee table art or an accessory in their home. We feel proud to create a resource that is valued in our community and strive every month to deliver the value you expect. Thanks for letting us be a part of your home.

Happy March!

DANA WEISSENBERG, PUBLISHER @NEWTOWNCITYLIFESTYLE

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1: Even rain couldn't dampen the upbeat spirit of the Newtown Annual Holiday Parade. 2: Newtown's Annual Holiday Parade for 2023 was sponsored by McCaffrey's Food Market. 3: Catrina Tier, Newtown City Lifestyle sales director (on left), was one of the parade judges. 4-10: Newtown again will be awash in a Sea of Green on Saturday, March 16, as 800 walkers and runners (and supportive cheerleaders) don their Irish finest for the annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K. Proceeds benefit A Love For Life, a Newtown-based nonprofit dedicated to funding pancreatic cancer research.

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Newtown Township Bans Select Single-Use Plastics

Newtown Township Board of Supervisors voted to halt local restaurants and businesses from providing single-use carry out plastic bags and Styrofoam food containers, except when required for food safety. The ordinance also prohibits restaurants/businesses from providing single-use plastic straws and utensils except by customer requests. The ordinance is to become effective on April 9, 2024. Business managers may request a temporary exemption of up to a year to deplete their current inventories of single-use plastics.

Catch 'The Sounds Of Soul' In New Hope

Members of the musical group The Sounds of Soul will perform three times at Bucks County Playhouse: March 8 at 7:30 p.m., March 9 at both 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. They help audiences relive the hits of Motown, featuring hits from The Temptations, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, The Supremes, Lionel Richie, Tina Turner and Barry White. Tickets sold online at BucksCountyPlayhouse.org or contact the box office at 215.862.2121.

Wrightstown Farmers Market In Newtown For Winter Season

Through April, the Wrightstown Farmers Market is still being held indoors on the second and fourth Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chandler Hall, 99 Barclay Street, in Newtown. Remaining winter market dates are March 9 and 23; and April 13 and 27. Operated by the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance, the market is a local, producer-only market promoting sustainable farming practices that support healthy soil, produce, pastures, animals, people and local communities.

Photography Courtesy of Bucks County Playhouse

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HOMERUN W ITHHOMES

ARTICLE

"We treat our clients like family, and we're passionate about helping people."

Treating clients like family is a hallmark of Jay and Gina Spaziano of Jay Spaziano Real Estate. Whether one seeks to buy, sell or build a home, Jay and Gina say they dedicate each day to fashioning these types of client milestones into rewarding experiences.

"We pride ourselves in making the home buying and selling experience as seamless as possible," assures Jay, who co-founded the company in 2018 and has worked in the real estate industry for the last 47 years.

The Spazianos also are known for providing meticulous service. "The whiteglove touch is how we approach our client relationships. It's a collective experience of making people feel special and continually providing them value even after the closing is over," explains Gina. "We prove we have our clients’ best interests in mind,

and go above and beyond the traditional sales process."

She adds, "For Jay and I, this approach is just how we live. We treat our clients like family and we're passionate about helping people."

These Washington Crossing-based professionals say they also enjoy guiding people who are building new homes. "We have the unique ability to offer comprehensive building services. Jay and I work with a variety of builders, and can help clients determine the right fit to build their dream homes," says Gina, co-founder and associate broker/owner.

In fact, they can handle site identification; lot acquisition; design coordination with architects; coordinating construction; construction loan analysis; and closing coordination.

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Gina and Jay Spaziano /

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45 Sibelius Drive, Newtown

Jay is a member of the National Association of Realtors and Home Builders Association. He was conferred with GRI, ABR, E-PRO and MIRM professional designations. He's a graduate of LaSalle University, a real estate broker in Pennsylvania and also licensed in New Jersey.

Gina grew up in Newtown and attended The Pennington School where she currently serves on the school's Leadership Council. She earned a master's degree in psychology. She's a real estate broker in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and has been in the industry for the past 17 years.

Jay says he's more of a big-picture motivated person, and Gina is the perfect counterweight focusing on day-to-day objectives. Their combined vision is best described as a steadfast, quality-driven marathon. Evidence of their outstanding results comes from Jay's No. 1 and Gina's No. 2 ranking for 2023 for real estate closed volume in Bucks County, per MLS Statistics.

TOPLEVEL REAL ESTATE RESULTS

The class-act father/daughter duo of Jay and Gina Spaziano use their combined 64 years of experience to maximize a home’s value and build lasting client relationships. They are joined by Realtors Lorraine Gross, Justin Lucci, Al Lucci, Kerrie MacPherson and Frank Borzacchiello. This robust team can assist with:

• Personalized and Comprehensive Marketing Plans

• Guidance on Maintenance Recommendations

• Feedback Analysis

• Expert Contract Negotiations

• Inspection Guidance

• Innovative Problem Solving

• White Glove Service

• Closing Representation

For those buying homes, this group applies their vast knowledge of the Bucks County area to help clients with:

• Successful Strategies

• Valuable Network of Professionals

• Construction Knowledge

• Inspection Guidance

• Customized Search

• Expert Negotiations

215.860.2800

JaySpaziano.com

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FAIRLESS HILLS // YARDLEY

YEAR OF textures

Rittenhouse Home Designer Suggests Top Three Interior Areas

For Updates, Renovations

ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY DESIGNS AND IMAGES PROVIDED BY RITTENHOUSE HOME

While overall home real estate inventory is low, now's a beneficial period to remodel and renovate home interiors, assures Jennifer Lynn Myers, local interior designer and owner of Newtown-based Rittenhouse Home. She explains, "With fewer people buying and moving, it's a great time to invest in our current homes to increase our property values." She recommends considering three refresh steps for starters.

Soothing earthy color palettes, natural stone surfaces, organic modern tones and deep moody hues are among popular colors this year, says Jennifer. Neutral colors, mixed with warmer tones and wood hues, replace grey tones. Warm beiges, browns, camels and cream colors will be everywhere in 2024, she adds.

In bathrooms, muted green colors are being incorporated. She adds clients are removing

bathtubs to add steam showers. Additionally, curbless shower entries are popular for stylish aging-in-place options.

This luxury interior designer shares many clients are requesting first-level renovations that include floors and stairs, with warm overall approaches morphing into family room spaces, often with tone-on-tone themes. "Black is still being used for accents, but the lines are cleaner. Rich leather is coming back, as well as crushed velvet chairs," says Jennifer.

The desire of consumers for home spaces to feel truly timeless may come from homeowners aiming to stay in their homes for a longer duration of time, well into retirement.

"A home should tell your story without saying a word. I tell my clients to make design decisions based on what you love because things you love never go out of style," suggests Jennifer.

LEARN MORE: Blending function and timeless sophistication: Jennifer Lynn Myers founded Rittenhouse Home, a full-service design, furniture/decor and contracting company that’s been upgrading and renovating home interiors for 15-plus years. Her showroom is at 2845 S. Eagle Road in Newtown. Call 215.584.7988 or visit RittenhouseHome.com .

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Bathroom Renovations

More attention to detail; beautiful faucets, mirrors, statement lighting, and hardware are new jewelry of bathrooms.

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Kitchen Renovations

Farmhouse kitchens now maturing into more sophisticated aesthetics, borrowing aspects from modern cottages, Belgian farmhouses, organic modern, and California casual styles.

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Warm Yet

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Pieces from natural elements: wool, linen, rattan, organic, with performance fabrics, and comfortable seating options.

Chocolate neutrals are new grey.

Wow-Factor Window Coverings

Secure Laser-Precise Treatments From Locally Operated Made In The Shade

Every home or business needs some kind of window treatment, but busy lifestyles and schedules often keep most everyone from being able to “shop around" for window coverings. "We offer the perfect solution," says Tony Rich, franchise owner of Made in the Shade Blinds & More Bucks County. "We bring the showroom to you with our quality window treatments and shop-athome convenience."

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Tony Rich

Tony and his installers provide blinds, shades, shutters, outdoor patio shades, and even Smart Drape Shades. He says Smart Shades offer the best of both worlds by providing a sheer fabric option on one side to let in more sunlight with an opposing light-filtering privacy mode on the other side with just the turn of the wand.

He adds that these types of Smart Shades are excellent for patio sliding glass doors, and that people can walk right through them because they're still individual vanes and they're softer due to not being plastic.

"What's really becoming popular is our exterior patio shades. They can be motorized or manual, and are designed to cover spaces up to 25 feet wide. Homeowners just need a covered patio to work with," Tony explains.

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He says the new patio screening shades repel insects while also decreasing the amount of UV rays and heat coming into the outdoor rooms, cooling the temperature inside the spaces by 15 to 20 degrees. "We also have an option with zippered channels to block wind speeds up to 25 mph. Our customers are placing heaters and TVs in these patios and using them year-round like a whole other room," he adds.

"When I arrive at free in-home consultations, I bring our sample selections of custom window treatments so customers can enjoy a personalized selection experience. That also enables them to match our samples to their decor," he states.

Not positive about a color? Tony suggests holding his samples next to targeted windows to see for sure. "Put samples on your floor. Compare them to your wall color. I'm happy to help everyone find the right match for every window."

This complimentary service allows customers in their own environments to avoid guessing, and to see exactly how light, room colors and furnishings affect their options and choices, Tony adds.

Tony also participates in a Realtor Partner program through which he serves as the preferred vendor for real estate companies, such as Newtownheadquartered Marcolla Realty.

With this being Tony's sixth year in the drapery and shades business, he says he feels really good about assisting others with overall home ambiance. "People have visions in their minds of how they want their window treatments to look, and I help them achieve that. It's great to design window coverings and exterior shades that help customers decorate their rooms into spaces they like to be in, and are ones they're really proud of."

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fabulous FLOOR FASHION

Recognizing that purchasing new floors is an important home or business investment, Holland Floor Covering professionals strive for their customers to love the style and durability of floors for years to come.

The Holland Floor Covering team offers a wide assortment of carpet, tile, stone, hardwood, luxury vinyl, waterproof flooring, natural stone, area rugs and glass tile for backsplashes, all of which include a 100-day, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Founded in 1975 by David and Judy Hansbarger,  Holland Floor Covering originally was known as “Hansbarger Quality Carpets." It's currently under the direction of the Hansbargers' three children:  Pam Morgan, who shepherds finance, David Hansbarger Jr., who directs installation and new construction, and Roger Hansbarger, who heads up sales and marketing. The family's third generation rounds out the operations team:  Roger Hansbarger Jr., Sarah Alles (Pam's daughter) and Mike Miller (David's son-in-law).

In addition to a huge selection and exceptional service, Holland Floor customers enjoy free take-home samples, easy no-interest financing options, full-warranty service, and the confidence that comes with knowing their installers are skilled and experienced. Additionally, there is a room visualizer tool offered on the company's website to help people explore options and color palettes from their own homes, prior to visiting the showroom.

Newtown City Lifestyle got the scoop from operations team leader Roger Hansbarger Jr. regarding customer trends and preferences for the new year, along with top recommendations from the Holland team.

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WHAT ARE HOLLAND FLOOR COVERING'S NEW OFFERINGS FOR 2024?

“Many of our hard surface suppliers are coming out with beautiful and durable new lines of laminate and engineered wood floors.”

WARM YET MOODY DESIGNS SEEM TO BE POPULAR THIS YEAR. ARE YOU SEEING TILE DESIGN TRENDS POINTING TOWARD WARMER TONES IN CREAM, BEIGE AND GREY?

“We are seeing more warm tones coming into bathrooms, as well as people wanting more fun colors to add accents to showers or backsplashes.”

CARPET TRENDS FOR 2024 ARE INSPIRED BY THE RENEWED DEMAND FOR VINTAGE FURNISHINGS AND RETRO UPHOLSTERY AND FABRICS. ARE CUSTOMERS ASKING ABOUT RETRO CARPET, TOO?

“Customers are enjoying vintage-styled and hand loomed carpets/rugs that accentuate bolder furniture.”

WILL THE RUSTIC AND FAMILIAR MODERN FARMHOUSE STYLE OF FLOORS CONTINUE TO DOMINATE IN 2024?

“So far, the trend is continuing with natural and warmer toned wood floors holding a majority of the showroom with grey/cooler tones no longer being the primary focus of home décor.”

FOR THOSE SEEKING ECO-CONSCIOUS FLOORING, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?

“Natural woods and tile are great for eco-minded folks, due to them being made from relatively renewable resources.”

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DO YOU THINK HOMEOWNERS WILL CONTINUE TO DESIRE HARDWOOD FLOORS IN KITCHENS?

“The trend is still to have continuous floors running throughout the home, so we do see a good amount of customers wanting to have natural wood or a wood-look synthetic floor in their kitchen.”

WHAT FLOORING ARE PEOPLE MOST INTERESTED IN FOR BATHROOMS?

“Tile is still the dominating material in bathrooms due to its durability, waterproof capabilities and how easy it is to clean and maintain.”

WHAT MAJOR BRANDS IS HOLLAND CURRENTLY CARRYING?

“We carry major brands, such as Mohawk, Shaw, Masland, Stanton, Prestige, Mannington, Mirage, Bruce, DalTile, WOW and many more.”

The Hansbargers’ thirdgeneration specialty  flooring knowledge reflects nearly 50 years of combined experience.

Newtown location:   35 Swamp Road

Wayne location:   124 E. Lancaster Ave.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

• Mondays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Tuesdays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Sundays closed

Newtown:  215.357.0909

Wayne:  610.947.6500 HollandFloor.com

Local Roofer With Military Ties

Finding a qualified roofing contractor with verified credentials can be an uphill climb. Adding a focus on a philanthropy-based mission is an even tougher row to hoe. In comes United Veterans Roofing LLC, of Newtown, turning the corner into their sixth year of business with a super-positive head of steam. UVR is known for delivering high-quality projects, doing fantastic good along the way.

“As a family-owned and operated company, we pride ourselves on making our customers feel as if they're part of our family and we're protecting their homes as if they were our own," says Amanda Capoferri, UVR sales manager.

From a quality viewpoint, UVR backs their work via being Master Elite Certified by standard industries company GAF, a bragging right only afforded to about 2 percent of roofing companies nationally. Amanda says GAF also rolled out copper alloy shingles, which help to prevent algae and discoloration seen on shingles for 20-plus years.

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Resulting in successful projects are typically customers' top priorities but knowing projects contribute to helping others in need makes partnering with UVR more fruitful. UVR had military veterans in mind when forming the business model. In addition to delivering two complete roofing systems to veterans in need, UVR is closely involved with the Wild Bill Guarnere Memorial Fund and donates to various veterans-based charities.

“You’ll never find anyone who's more grateful and thankful, seeing the look of

gratitude that you're giving back to the veterans who've given so much for us,” Amanda confirms.

She says the company's employees volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, working on completing homes that start some people's lives.

Though roofing is their main line of business, UVR professionals also offer gutter, siding and window replacement services. This wide offering positions UVR to be long-term partners with and create repeat customers who can use the company for multiple projects.

In addition to improvement projects, UVR also does a fair amount of work handling storm damage, where they can quickly facilitate urgent repairs. They take on both residential and commercial projects, allowing them to take on work of all shapes and sizes.

“We’re doing a lot more commercial projects recently, including the Blue Point Grill, which was a beautiful project with metal roofing and siding," says Amanda, noting UVR is a Newtown Business Association member.

Amanda says the team offers free estimates or complimentary inspections, as well as financing options in partnership with Service Finance Company, LLC.

“It’s super fulfilling, and I’m really proud of the work that we’ve been able to do as a company to get involved in the communities, make a difference, and help people get their new starts.”

267.908.9099

UnitedVeteransRoofing.com

“As a family-owned and operated company, we pride ourselves on making our customers feel as if they’re part of our family and we’re protecting their homes as if they were our own.”

Lauren Brimhall (left) and Amanda Capoferri, of United Veterans Roofing, volunteer for Habitat For Humanity.

Photo by Sean Brimhall

events

MARCH 16TH

Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Start/Finish on N. State Street (Near Boro Hall) | 9:00 AM

Registration limited to 800 runners. After-party variety of runners' specials offered by at least 10 local businesses. All participants receive long-sleeved shirt and bottle opener finisher medal, with magnetic back. The event's official charity partner regarding proceeds is A Love for Life, a group raising funds for pancreatic cancer research. For questions, call 215.295.1133. Register for $55 each at RunSignup.com/ Race/PA/Newtown/2023NSS5K

MARCH 16TH - 17TH

Bucks & Montgomery Counties Spring Home Show 2024

Newtown Sports Training Center | 10:00 AM

The goal of this show is to inspire, motivate and excite attendees about upcoming home improvements, whether they're a minor renovation or major remodel. Events feature a wide selection of home improvement professionals in an interactive environment. Admission is free with online registration on BucksMontCoHomeShow. com or $10 at the door. Call 215.613.9032 or email info@acsshows.com with questions.

MARCH 17TH

Buzzerband With The Horns

Green Parrot | 5:00 PM

This band is known as a high-energy dance/ party horn one who plays favorite dance tunes from the 1960s to today's hits, including classic rock, disco, pop and country. They also play weddings and private parties, and can provide a DJ and master of ceremonies along with the best live dance music available. For more details about the group, visit Buzzerband.com

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 oz- Cucumber & dragon fruit gin

• 3/4oz- Toasted black sesame Velvet Falernum

• 1/2oz- Lime juice

• Topped with ginger beer

• Hawaiian black lava salt & black sesame

GARNISH

• Small paint brush

• Simple syrup

• Hawaiian black lava salt mixed with a pinch of black sesame

INSTRUCTIONS

Infused Gin: Infuse 1 whole peeled and cut cucumber in gin for a week. Strain the cucumbers out. Add 1 tablespoon of organic dragonfruit powder and mix very well with a whisk. To make the syrup, toast 1/2 cup of black sesame at 350 for 10 minutes. Take it out and let it cool. In a mortar and pestle, grind the toasted black sesame, but not too fine. Add the sesame into one bottle of John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum. Let that set for about 2 to 3 days and use cheese cloth to strain out the fine bits of sesame. Juice one fresh lime and strain to remove the pulp.

Cocktail: Paint a strip of simple syrup down a Collins glass. Take a spoon full of Hawaiian black lava salt mixed with black sesame and layer that down where the painted simple syrup was placed. In a shaker tin combine: 1 1/2oz cucumber dragon fruit gin, 3/4oz toasted black sesame Velvet Falernum, and 1/2oz lime juice and shake that up!  Fill the painted glass with ice (I use crushed ice) and strain over the ice. Top with your favorite ginger beer (my choice is fever tree ginger beer).

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The Magic Dragon

Make a Statement With This Stylish Cocktail