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March 2021

A Choice View

The pandemic has initiated unprecedented interest in home remodeling projects ranging in scope from replacing a front door to executing a whole-house makeover. “Since people have been home for the ...Read More

Let’s Go Shopping!

I haven’t shopped for furniture in years. In fact, I’m at the point where downsizing is in my near future. However, I do have a throw pillow obsession and can’t ...Read More

Modern Artisans of Woodcraft

From tall case clocks to Amish furniture, woodworking has been engrained in the persona of Pennsylvania for centuries. A melting pot of influences has shaped the craft since the foundation ...Read More

It’s a Beautiful Day with Derek Banks

Imagine Covid doesn’t exist and you have a day off from work. You are free to spend the day doing exactly as you please. Inspired by U2’s It’s a Beautiful ...Read More

Lombardo’s: Classico Italian Cuisine and a Nuovo Look

Lombardo’s, the family-owned, classic Italian restaurant that has been a fixture in Lancaster for 75 years, has a new look, vibe and owner. After being closed for a renovation project ...Read More

Comfort Food: Pierogi

Few things can lift one’s late-winter spirits like comfort food and I’ve discovered the perfect remedy: Pierogi. Either doughy or crunchy on the outside, filled with gooey cheese and hot ...Read More

At the ReStore, Your Purchases Mean More

While we continue to spend most of our time at home, the Lancaster Habitat ReStore, which is an arm of Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity, has been flourishing and transforming ...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