Celebrating Lancaster County's People, Scenery, Heritage, Style & Point of View Since 1987.

Home & Style

Move Over Hex Signs, America is Obsessed With Barn Quilts

I first noticed a barn quilt several years ago when the Book family’s farm was a stop on the Strasburg Garden Tour. Forget the gardens! Everyone was curious about the ...Read More

The New Must Have: A Porch Goose

Move over flamingos! The Porch Goose is reclaiming its status as the top avian when it comes to the pecking order of favorite accessories for the porch or lawn. Wouldn’t you ...Read More

Homes on Parade

You have through Sunday to see the homes that are taking part of this year’s Parade of Homes (most are open, while a few can only be toured “virtually”), which ...Read More

Faschingfest, Lancaster-style!

Two Lancaster couples with German-Austrian ancestries whisked away the winter doldrums with a nod to their European roots – and paid homage to Karneval season! Just when cabin fever reached its ...Read More

Are You Ready to be a Maximalist?

Just when we’ve gotten comfortable with pristine white walls, bare windows and clutter-free kitchens, “they’ve” gone and turned the tables on us. Now, concepts such as clustering, mix and max, ...Read More

Hilton Carter: A Plant-Focused Life

“Have you ever walked into a plant nursery or greenhouse and instantly felt a change in the air? The feeling of calm that washes over you as you tilt your head ...Read More

Goodbye, Country Life! Hello, City Living!

Scott and Karen Hoober have loved Lancaster for as long as they can remember and always dreamed of living in the city. When an opportunity came their way to move ...Read More

In Columbia, Gardening is Neighborly

Television is filled with programming that depicts neighbors waging war over property lines, unkempt yards, annoying security lights, barking dogs, noisy mufflers, loud music and the list goes on. However, ...Read More

Mary Reider: Helping to Preserve a Heritage Art

Fifty years ago, Americans embraced time-honored arts and crafts such as quilting, needlework, knitting, felting, tatting, rug hooking and more. Why? It was America’s Bicentennial and suddenly history and all ...Read More

And, The Award Goes to …

We’re so proud! An ad placed in Lancaster County Magazine by Lezzer Lumber won first place in Pillar Awards competition sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Lancaster County. The ...Read More

You’re Taking Me Where?

That’s the question I asked friends when they invited me out for dinner. “Mohnton,” came the reply. “Just over the

Life in the Garden

We had so many pictures left over from photo shoots in Kevin Lehman and Stacy Martin’s gardens that we thought

Move Over Hex Signs, America is Obsessed With Barn

I first noticed a barn quilt several years ago when the Book family’s farm was a stop on the Strasburg

Date Night Lancaster

If you’ve checked out upcoming events being held in Lancaster, you’ve likely noticed the many Date Night opportunities that businesses,

Nikki’s Custard: Better Than Ice Cream?

Travel to the Jersey Shore or to the Midwest, and you’ll find abundant options of frozen custard. In Lancaster, the

Chellas on Queen: A Dream Becomes Reality

Chellas Arepa Kitchen launched as a food stand in 2018. The location along Hempstead Road proved to be a success

Lancaster Polo Club Celebrates 85 Years of Tailgates, Toasts

Chukkers! Divot stomps! Lancaster County’s polo season is in full swing! This year, the Lancaster Polo Club is celebrating its

Follow Me to Chincoteague

Looking for a beach getaway that offers a change of pace? Here’s my guide to making the most of Virginia’s