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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2021 PUBLISHER

Douglas McDermott douglas.mcdermott@lifestylepubs.com

Spring Cleaning + Renovating in West Chester = Happy Homes

EDITOR

Julie Brown Patton | julie.patton@lifestylepubs.com STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Jeff Robinson AD DESIGNER

Miranda Read

DOES YOUR LIVING SPACE NEED AN UPDATE? Home projects can feel over-

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whelming, but just take it one step at a time. If you have multiple rooms that you want

Emily Lisenbee

to remodel, ask yourself which one will make the biggest difference in your overall

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life. This month is the perfect time to shop for homes or to begin a renovation project

Gary Knob, Jason Sandy of Angle Eye Photography

you’ve had in mind for a while. If it's a major project, the team at Period Architecture Ltd. can assist from beginning to completion, as they did on the historic house featured on this month's cover and on page 28.

If you move to a new house, or want to surround yourself in your existing home with the best sounds and security, take a look on page 16 at what the Stone Glidden technology company can do.

Don't forget about sprucing up your outdoor living space with a fireplace or fire pit from DiSabatino Landscaping; examples of styles start on page 22.

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FEATURES 16 Above And Beyond Home AV The Stone Glidden Difference Stems From Experience, Preparation And Dedication

22 Outdoor Flames Fire Pits And Fireplaces Are Practical, Cozy And Visually Striking

28 Gawthrop House Renovation Period Architecture's New Design Created Functional, Bright Kitchen Addition While Keeping Second-Story Views Original Character

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Sacred Art Designed To Uplift And Inspire Allison Prettyman says she finds great joy in creating sacred Mandala paintings, abstract fluid acrylic paintings and alcohol ink paintings. She's a life coach and wellness consultant hosting remote sessions. "Each painting is lovingly infused with intentional prayers for healing and transformation for its recipient," she says. To inquire, call 814.795.2059 or email allisonartdesigns@yahoo.com.

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AROUND TOWN

POPULAR BREWERY'S NEW TAPHOUSE OPENS Iron Hill Brewery's new TapHouse recently opened at 260 Eagleview Blvd. at the Shops on Eagleview Boulevard in Exton. The team offers takeout, delivery and dine-in.

Iron Hill spokespersons call their TapHouse concept "a polished, fast-casual concept offering a laid-back vibe, innovative fare, and craft beer from the most award-winning brewery east of the Mississippi."

Iron Hill Brewery was founded in Newark, Del., in 1996; the company now has 19 locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Georgia and South Carolina. In keeping with the company's tradition of giving, TapHouse will donate $1 to the Lionville Fire Company from each 3-Alarm Firefighter's Burger with two patties, smoked gouda, fireroasted poblanos, fried onion strings, fiery chipotle sauce on a toasted potato bun. The 3-Alarm burger sells for $12.

The TapHouse in Exton houses Iron Hill Brewery's first large-scale production brewery, where gleaming tanks take center stage offering 26 taps. Craft beers, nine specialty beers, four-packs to-go, wine, cocktails as well as 32-ounce crowler cans and 64-ounce growlers, are available.

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CHESTER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM CONDUCTS PUBLIC SURVEY Chester County Library System representatives and its 16-member libraries' staffers continuously strive to improve and transform library services to meet communities’ ever-changing needs. To that end, they recently offered an online survey, after which responses will help shape the future of local public libraries.

Joseph Sherwood, CCLS executive director states, “Today, more than ever, we need input from our users that tells us what services and resources they use and need from libraries.

Your voice is important and is listened to.”

During the pandemic, CCLS staffers identified ways to pivot services and resources to make them available to community members in even more ways than before, aligning with their mission of ensuring every resident has access to exceptional opportunities to read, learn, create, connect and contribute to a better quality of life.

This survey probed for reactions and recommendations about the quality of book selections for various age ranges; variety of programs; the libraries' performance in delivering information; preferred languages to apply; overall condition of the buildings; services used; user experiences; and user satisfaction levels.

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ABOVE AND BEYOND

H OM E AV THE STONE GLIDDEN DIFFERENCE STEMS FROM EXPERIENCE, PREPARATION AND DEDICATION

HOME AUTOMATION, PERSONAL ENTERTAINMENT AND FINGERTIP CONTROL THROUGH AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNOLOGY AS ITS INTENDED TO BE. Reliable, user-friendly devices that enable anyone to operate media, lights, shades and thermostats -doesn’t that sound fabulous?

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most importantly, how much those solutions costs. We are unique in that we will build a realistic budget for clients right on the spot, at the first meeting, accurate within 10%,” says Tom Stone, founding principal of Stone Glidden.

He says his company’s process saves clients time and aggravation by assembling budgets in their comfort zones, whether it’s a modest one-room system, or a comprehensive whole-home system.

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“Our experience allows us to address questions about costs. We’re the only area integration firm prepared to answer those questions quickly and accurately. It’s about respecting clients’ time,” Tom adds.

A customized system quote is assembled by Stone Glidden’s system engineer, reviewed with the homeowners, and modified as needed to create the right fit. Tom says once a homeowner moves forward with Stone Glidden, a dedicated project manager is assigned to take the project from “yes” to completion, providing a consistent point of contact throughout the entire process.

Once a project is complete, the Stone Glidden team offers 24/7/365 client care through full-time service technicians. “Our process is designed to deliver what we promise. Our sales team identifies a client’s needs, our engineer designs the system, our project manager and our installation team delivers the system, and our service department maintains it going forward,” says Tom. “It’s a process that works.”

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For Stone Glidden’s 35th anniversary, their team upgraded their showroom to a full experience center, providing a space where homeowners, builders, architects and interior designers can see integrated technology in action, with a straightforward “single app” approach that makes controlling technology easy.

“In the age of COVID-19, work, school and family time have been condensed into one space, and we believe everyone deserves the best experience they can get in their space, which is why we look at our projects as enhancing how people live in their homes,” asserts Tom. He says Stone Glidden’s experience center is a clean, COVID-safe environment with dedicated, one-on-one appointments available seven days a week. The center showcases the latest in-home theater, media room design, whole-home

audio-video,

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control, home networks, LED lighting, motorized shades and outside lighting/entertainment.

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Since 1985, Tom says more than 3,000 Delaware Valley homeowners and design professionals have turned to Stone Glidden for their technology needs, resulting in projects that garnered 25-plus local, regional and national awards.

Stone Glidden has been rigorously evaluated and certified by the California-headquartered Home Technology Association, an unbiased third-party organization whose team evaluates the technical qualifications, trustworthiness and customer care capability of home technology installers. HTA-certified firms are vetted for reliable reputations and honest business dealings, with endorsements from fellow design/build professionals. “When you see an HTA certification, you know you’re getting a firm that has the exact skills you need,” adds Tom. 628 B Street, King of Prussia 610.270.2850 StoneGlidden.com

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MANY PEOPLE FEEL RELAXING AROUND A FIRE IS THE CHERRY ON TOP OF PERFECT DAYS. To enjoy crackling fires in one’s own backyard, an outdoor fireplace or firepit is a worthwhile investment; the style and type to get is a huge question for homeowners in 2021. West Chester Lifestyle turned to DiSabatino Landscaping professionals for advice.

DiSabatino hardscaping specialists help clients make the most of outdoor spaces, tailored with full customization options, including simple wood-burning firepits, natural gas or propane firepits that feature elegant natural stone and fireplaces of various styles.

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SOME TRENDING IDEAS INCLUDE: + Rustic, low-profile firepits that mimic natural looks. + Sleek, wood-burning pits that work for smaller spaces, while still making visual impacts. + Well-made firepits with 360-degree adjustable grill attachments. + Two-in-one firepit table to add ambiance to meals and gatherings, with flexible seating.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

GAW THROP HOUSE RENOVATION THE OWNER OF THIS 1917 CLASSIC, CENTER-HALL COLONIAL MOVED TO WEST

CHESTER FROM THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, WHERE HER SMALL HOME MADE UP FOR ITS SIZE WITH UNFORGETTABLE VIEWS AND UNRELENTING SUNLIGHT. Now, in her stone Chester County estate, this renovation and new addition aimed to honor the home’s history while replicating the daydreamy feel of her beloved West Coast residence.

The professionals at Period Architecture Ltd. led the way in renovating this house once owned by U.S. District Judge Robert Gawthrop III.

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Even artwork resembling West Chester was incorporated into the home's décor. The painting is actually of Paris, created by Seattle artist Keren Jacobsen.

The homeowner commissioned it after visiting 'The City of Light.'

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The family dining is directly off the kitchen addition, located in the space of what was once an enclosed back porch. The round stone columns and wavy glass windows are all original.

The new design created a functional, bright kitchen addition, while keeping second story views and the home's original character.

Doug Mancuso, Period Architecture project manager for this addition and renovation, says the goal of the new design for the Gawthrop House was three-pronged: Create a functional, sun-drenched kitchen and mudroom; retain second-story views; and preserve and replicate the details and proportions of the original 1917 structure. To meet the challenge of creating a one-story addition that doesn’t obstruct second-story views, he says a hip structure on the standing-seam roof was employed. "This solution adds an aesthetically and architecturally gratifying addendum to the home without compromising the views of the home’s original top-story rooms," he adds.

Banks of six-over-six windows, a glass door that opens to the back terrace, and a cupola at the peak of a voluminous cathedral kitchen bay roof usher natural light into this transcendent space. Elsewhere in the kitchen, Doug emphasizes that bright white woodwork, an opalescent marble island countertop, and glazed brick backsplash provide ample spaces across which light can dance, even after sundown.

"The views to the backyard and the character of the materials were incredibly important to the owner to keep and restore," Doug assures.

He says the contractor, E.C. Trethewey Building Contractors, pulled out the old porch floor, installed radiant heat in the floors and found and replaced the floors with an antique brick more fitting to the period of the home. The brick was laid in a basket weave pattern.

Traditional woodworking and the use of a well-seasoned stone mason and other distinguished craftsmen carry the home’s fine heritage of mastery of detail into the new addition. Doug says that from period-appropriate light fixtures to properly sized and proportioned window panes, everything in this addition was closely considered from both an historic and utilitarian perspective. "The result is a space that both remains true to its history and rises to the demands of luxurious twenty-first-century living," he proclaims.

Period Architecture services are full spectrum: master planning, researching codes, design, documentation and project management, as well as identifying builders, consultants, engineers, historians and craftspeople as needed.

Their design studio team members prepare hand-sketched perspectives and digital models that allow for careful analysis. Regular presentations to clients illuminate the design process and engage clients' active participation -- an approach that results in synergistically evolved solutions. info@periodarchitectureltd.com 610.719.0101 PeriodArchitectureLTD.com CityLifestyle.com/WestChesterPA

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CULINARY CREATIONS CHECK OUT THIS ROUNDUP OF LOCAL WINING AND DINING OPTIONS

Taste Brandywine Valley PIETRO’S PRIME

West Branch Distilling Company makes fine grain-

This chic, family-owned spot has an upscale menu of

to-glass spirits from scratch in Kennett Square. Their

meat and seafood selections, along with tantalizing sides

spirits are available online for pickup, free local delivery

and some of the most unique martinis in West Chester.

and shipping in Pennsylvania, and also in select fine wine and spirits stores.

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GLOBAL WINE CHEF | TONY LAWRENCE

when this authentic, family-owned ristorante is nearby.

“You don’t have to live in Italy to live like an Italian” Tony spearheads wine and food pairing services for

The menu builds on proud traditions of the Old Country

women, men, couples, family “bubbles” and small

while offering cuisine made from Sicilian family recipes.

groups who are practicing COVID-19 safety precautions, including at-home anniversary celebrations, date nights and ladies-nights-in.

BRANDYWINE PRIME SEAFOOD AND CHOPS Set in a renovated 300-year-old inn, rustic charm meets contemporary style and casual atmosphere

SALOON 151 WHISKEY BAR & GRILL From the heart of Downtown West Chester, longtime local restaurateur Frank Herron features slow-cooked

to provide contemporary American cuisine with a focus on dry-aged beef, local products and “terrific” wines at every price point.

meats, hand-cut fries, mix and match craft beers to go, and of course, an extensive whiskey list.

ANDIARIO With cuisine that’s considered locally influenced

BARNABY’S OF WEST CHESTER

Italian, pasta is one of the passions of chef and

This popular family restaurant/sports bar reflects

owner Anthony Andiario. The pastas are handmade

the historic feel and energy of the community. Its menu

from locally grown and milled grains. They recently

covers American fare, seafood, wraps, soups, grinders,

offered “Suppers To Go.”

tacos, pub steaks, blazin’ buffalo wings and crab cakes.

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beer and cocktail enthusiasts, serving locally sourced

The location opened in 2015 as a tavern for craft As an at-home caterer/personal chef who offers

food to locally expanding minds. Their bar fea-

French cuisine for small groups, Chef Sylvie provides

tures rotating draft lines, wines on tap and classically

buffet style meals and weekly meal preparation.

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