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SPECIAL HOLIDAY FEATURES
6 Holiday happenings Events in southcentral Pennsylvania
10 Gifts that keep giving Ideas for the person who has everything and needs nothing
19 Deck the halls Coastal style influenced this Lebanon County home
IN EVERY ISSUE
5 Editor’s note
8 Social spaces Experience ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center
12 At the table André Ebert, Accomac Inn
14 The tasting room Blind tastings offer cheer and education
16 Treasured spaces Create an inviting guest room for holiday visitors
24 Behind the spaces Judy Brillhart, of The Strawberry Shop, decorates the governor’s mansion
26 Accents Add seasonal sparkle to your home
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I ALwAYS THoUGHT HoLIDAY DECoR NEEDED To include the traditional reds and greens and sprigs of holly.
But Barbara Yiengst proves otherwise in her Lebanon County
home.
She bucks the traditional holiday hues for her favorite color: pink.
In her Palmyra home, featured on pages 19 through 23, Yiengst
decorates with a soft pastel palette, creating a coastal feel.
The result is a cool, calming environment that is sure to make her
guests feel relaxed during the holidays.
According to York County interior designer Judy Brillhart, Yiengst’s
approach to seasonal style isn’t out of the ordinary.
In recent years, anything goes when it comes to holiday decor.
“Everything from a pink tree to a purple tree, any color to match
any decor ... and glitter and glitz is huge,” she said.
For several years, Brillhart has created a holiday look for the governor’s residence in Harrisburg.
The room she decorated last year is featured on pages 24 and 25.
As part of her design, she embellished a glamorous tree with a sign that read: Joy, Noel, Hope,
Peace, Believe.
I hope to pass along a similar message with this issue, which is dedicated to making the holiday
season a little brighter.
On pages 16 and 17, you’ll find tips for creating a cozy and inviting guest room.
Our holiday accents on page 26 include pieces you can buy locally or online to add a bit of
sparkle to any room.
And on pages 10 and 11, we’ve solved the age-old dilemma of what to get the person who has
everything and wants nothing.
Consider this issue of Spaces our gift to you this holiday season.
ON THE COVER Photo by JENNIFER STORKBarbara Yiengst incorporates the same pastel accents and cool modern decor in her holiday decorations, as seen in this centerpiece on the formal dining room table. See more of the property on pages 19-23.
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NoVEMBERNov. 6 — Masquerade for the arts The Adams County Arts Council will host a
masquerade party at the Gettysburg Hotel at
8 p.m Nov. 6. Full costumes required. The evening
includes dancing and a full dinner. Music by the
Colgan-Hirsh Band with the Slammin’ Horns will
keep the evening hopping. Silent auction, costume
prizes and tarot readings also will be part of the
event. Go to emmitsburg.net/acac for more
information and to purchase tickets at $75 each
for dinner or $25 for just the party.
Nov. 6 — Cabernet releaseEnjoy the scrumptious five-course meal and the
newly released 2008 Crow woods Cabernet 6 to
9 p.m. Nov. 6 at waltz Vineyards, 1599 old Line
Road in Manheim, Lancaster County. Joe Spurlock
and his Jazz Trio will provide live music, while
Accomac Catering serves courses to include apple
butternut squash cream soup, boeuf bourguignon
and chocolate truffle torte. Tickets are $85 per
person. Visit waltzvineyards.com or call 664-9463
for more.
Nov. 13-14 — Home for the Holiday dinnerSpend a late afternoon at Naylor wine Cellars
in Hopewell Township for a progressive holiday
dinner beginning at 3 p.m. Nov. 13 and 2 p.m.
Nov. 14, each lasting three hours. Five courses, wine
and live music will be a part of the afternoon. For
details, naylorwine.com.
Nov. 19 — Snowflake GalaLocal jazz band Jazz Me will perform at the
Snowflake Gala, a fundraiser by the Adams County
Children’s Advocacy Center. The gala includes
a silent and live auction and a full dinner. Formal
attire is suggested for the event on Nov. 19. Tickets
are $50. For details, visit kidsagaincac.org.
Nov. 20 -Dec. 30 — Miracle of ChristmasBeginning Nov. 20, the live Nativity and musical
story of Christ’s birth returns to Sight & Sound
Theatre in Lancaster County. Animals and biblical
characters will perform near a 30-foot Christmas
tree, and visitors will discover through sights, sounds
and smells what the original Christmas might have
been like. For details, visit sight-sound.com.
Nov. 21-Dec. 19 — ChristkindlesmarktMore than 50 seasonal dealers will sell antiques,
Christmas crafts and toys at Stoudt’s Black Angus
Expo Center on Route 272 in Adamstown,
Lancaster County, on Sundays, Nov. 21 through
Dec. 19. Visit on Nov. 21 to experience a Victorian
Christmas theme, costumes, English eats and a
wassail bowl. Visit stoudts.com for details.
Nov. 27-Dec.19 — Toy Train exhibitIn Fort Hunter Mansion and Park on Front
Street in Harrisburg, toy trains will be on display
representing communities in central Pennsylvania in
the afternoons on the weekends. The exhibit runs
Saturdays and Sundays, beginning Nov. 27 through
Dec. 19. Call 599-5751 for more information or
visit forthunter.org.
DECEMBERDec. 1-5 — Christmas and Gift showone of the biggest Christmas shows in the nation,
the Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show, runs
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 through 3, 9 a.m to 8 p.m.
Dec. 4 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5. More than
500 specialty shops will fill the Pennsylvania State
Farm Show Complex on Cameron and Marclay
streets in Harrisburg. Ticket are $7 each, with
group and senior discounts available. For more, visit
pachristmasshow.com.
Dec. 2-5 — Festival of TreesThe Lebanon Expo Center Fairgrounds hosts the
Festival of Trees, with trees all over the property
decorated for the holidays. Admission is $2 for
adults, $1 for youth and children younger than
12 are free. The event runs Dec. 2 through 5. For
details, visit lebexpo.com.
Dec. 2 — Celtic Tenors holiday showon Dec. 2, the Celtic Tenors will grace the stage at
the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center at Penn
State York with old Christmas favorites, spiritual
songs and Gaelic tunes in perfect harmony. The
three tenors weave their humor and Irish joy into
each song, transfusing the concert with the peace
of Christmas. Tickets start at $38. Visit pullocenter.yk.psu.edu for details.
Dec. 3-4 — Historic toursCelebrate 300 years of Christmas tradition at the
Hans Herr House built in 1719 in willow Street,
Lancaster County. Tour the historic location decked
out in holiday decor and hear about the history
and traditions of the era during which it was
built. Tours are 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 and 5 to 8 p.m.
Dec. 4. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children
7 to 12, and free for children 6 and younger. Visit
hansherr.org for details.
Dec. 4 — Christmas at Cornwall home tourTravel around the Cornwall area of Lebanon
County and tour homes decorated for the holiday
season. The event begins at 10 a.m. Dec. 4 and runs
until 4 p.m. Homes can be toured in any order and
at your own pace. Map and list of homes provided
with tickets. For details, visit visitlebanoncounty.com.
Dec. 4, 11 — Christmas TeaPrepare to relax with the perfect cup of tea in
the serene atmosphere of over the Teacup at
3814 old Gettysburg Road in Camp Hill. From
1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11, guests will enjoy finger
sandwiches, pastries, scones with clotted cream
and jam and assorted desserts, along with a variety
of teas, some with holiday themes. Visit www.overtheteacup.com for details.
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Dec. 5,12 — Cameron-Masland MansionA free holiday open house at the mansion in Kings
Gap State Park in Cumberland County will have
refreshments and musical entertainment. From 1 to
5 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12, guests can wander the home
built in 1908 with 32 rooms and feel the history as
well as view the natural beauty of the grounds. Call
486-5031 or visit friendsofkingsgap.org for more
information.
Dec. 10-11, 17-18 — Feasts of ChristmasThe Fairfield Inn in Adams County celebrates
Christmas with 19th-century music or 18th-century
cuisine in December. on Dec. 10 and 11, watch a
show of Civil war-era caroling while you enjoy dishes
inspired from that time, including a Yankee Pot Roast.
on Dec. 17 and 18, step back into the 1700s and try
the food and holiday traditions of the time, including
wassail. Each night costs $39.95 each and includes
live entertainment and a four-course meal. Visit
thefairfieldinn.com for details.
Dec. 12 — The Sounds of ChristmasElisabeth von Trapp will join the Empire Brass in a
holiday presentation. The daughter of Maria and
Baron von Trapp, of “The Sound of Music” fame, will
perform music from
around the world in
her “hauntingly clear”
voice, according to
The New York Times.
The show will be
7 to 10 p.m. Dec.
12 at the H. Ric
Luhrs Performing
Arts Center at
S h i p p e n s b u r g
University. Tickets
start at $34. Visit
luhrscenter.com for
more details.
Dec. 13-14 — Christmas at the CloisterThe historic Ephrata Cloister, established in the 17th
century, opens its doors for holiday readings and music
by the Cloister Choir Dec. 13 and 14. The event will
be inside the Saal, or meeting place, of the original
inhabitants. Advance tickets are required because of
limited seating. The Cloister is at 632 w. Main St. in
Ephrata. Visit ephratacloister.org for details.
Dec. 17 — Messiah Community SingJoin the York Symphony Chorus on Dec. 17 at
the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center and
sing along as they present Handel’s “Messiah” with
soloists Laura Heydt-Adams, Gwendolyn Bowers,
Christopher waite and Michael Anderson. Tickets
cost $18 per person. For more information, visit
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Seasonal tradition at the Strand
SoCIAL SPACES
Clara, played by Rebekah Coup, holds the Nutcracker away from the crowd of boys, from left, Drew Mills, Jack Miller and Denver Baer.
By KARA EBERLE for Spaces
ach December, Clara and her
beloved Nutcracker glide across
the stage of the Strand-Capitol
Performing Arts Center in York.
Their story comes to life through the
dancers from the Greater York Center for
Dance Education, which has produced the
holiday favorite since 1999.
For some performances, familiar faces
have joined the cast of “The Nutcracker
Ballet,” including U.S. Rep. Todd Platts,
R-York County, former Waypoint Bank
chairman Bob Pullo and other community
leaders.
This year, guest artists from the American
Ballet Theatre, based in New York, will join
the production as the Sugar Plum and the
Cavalier.
The stage crew spends a day setting up
before the shows, which are on Dec. 11
and 12, said Lori Pergament, artistic director
for the production. It takes just a few hours
to tear it down.
Pergament admits the biggest challenge
in putting on the show each year is listening
to the Nutcracker music in August. But it’s
worth it when she watches the children in
the audience experience the show as the
fantasy comes to life.
About 2,000 people fill the seats of the
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Photo courtesy of R. M. STILWELL
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Catch another ‘Nutcracker’ in Harrisburg... “George Balanchine’s The Nut-cracker” will grace the stage of whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg in December. Show times are 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 11 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12. Visit whitakercenter.org or call 214-2787.
Strand each year.
“The music of Tchaikovsky and the
dazzling choreography come together to
make a family tradition,” Pergament said.
In the play, Clara receives a beautiful
nutcracker, but her brother, Fritz, breaks it
out of jealousy.
Clara’s godfather, Drosselmeyer,
manages to fix it, and Clara, feeling
protective of the doll, falls asleep with it.
At night, she dreams of a magical
world in which the nutcracker comes to
life and battles an army of mice. Later, the
nutcracker’s victory is congratulated with a
celebration of dance.
But, just like Clara’s dreams, the shows
are fleeting. The performances are 7 p.m.
Dec. 11 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12.
For details, visit strandcapitol.org or
call 846-1111. n
ABOVERamone Theilan dances the role of the Cavalier during a previous production of ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ at the Strand.
LEFTThe Renaissance-themed Strand Theatre originally opened in 1925. The 266-seat balcony was added during a two-year, $18.1 million facility renovation and expansion project in September 2003.
“The music of Tchaikovsky and the dazzling choreography come together to make a family tradition.” — Lori Pergament, artistic director
Photograph by PAUL KUEHNEL
Photo courtesy of R. M. STILWELL
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By BETH VRABEL for SpacesIllustration by CARRIE HAMILTON
very year, the same person plagues
your gift list: The person who has
everything, who needs nothing.
Rather than another gift card that
will never be used or snow globe that’s
just going to gather dust, why not honor
the recipient’s passions while boosting
the community?
Here are some options.
FOR PERFORMANCE ART LOVERS • Underwrite a seat at the Strand-
Capitol Performing Arts Center in York
for $2,500. Chair arms in the theater can
be personalized to honor a friend or an
organization. You also can sponsor a
brick paver in the entryway of the Strand.
They cost $500 for a 4-by-8-inch brick or
$1,000 for an 8-by-8-inch brick.
For more: 846-1155,
strandcapitol.org/supportusmembership
• Engrave a brass plaque for a theater
or cinema chair at the Majestic Theater in
Gettysburg. Cinema chairs are a minimum
donation of $250, theater chairs are $500
to $1,500, depending on the section.
For more: 337-8200,
gettysburgmajestic.org
FOR ANIMAL LOVERS • Personalize a brick to benefit the
York County SPCA for $100. The shelter
will use the bricks to create the final
sidewalk segment later this year.
For more: 764-6109, ycspca.org
• Sponsor a kennel in a friend or loved
one’s honor for $240 at the Harrisburg
Humane Society. A plaque will be placed
on the kennel in acknowledgement of the
one-year sponsorship.
For more: 564-3320,
humanesocietyhbg.org/donate
FOR OUTDOOR LOVERS • Purchase a bench along the Heritage
Rail Trail extensions. Each bench will
have a plaque attached to it with three
lines of text.
Benches cost $600, and reservations
can be made for benches along the
extension north from downtown York to
John C. Rudy County Park. That segment’s
bench program is managed through the
York County Department of Parks and
Recreation.
For more: 840-7440, yorkcountyparks.org
• The York County Rail Trail Authority
manages the 16-mile extension west to
the Hanover area, which will follow the
Hanover Trolley Trail. The authority is
asking for $500 donations for benches
along that segment.
For more: 428-0999, yorkcountytrails.org
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FOR ORGANIC FOOD LOVERS • Buy a whole or part share of Community
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A medium share, which Spoutwood
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• Give a gift membership to Good
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on local tastings, farm tours and area food
events, plus online access to connect with
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FOR BOOK LOVERS • Opportunities abound in every price
range for giving to local libraries throughout
the region.
Libraries generally accept donations and
recognize the recipient, often by adding a
nameplate in a book. Donors can specify
that the money go toward honoring a
person’s specific interest, such as a home
repair book or a romance novel.
For example, York County libraries will
designate a donation in honor or memory
of a loved one. A $75 donation will stock
library shelves with three books off the
best-seller list.
For more: www.yorklibraries.org
• Buy a commemorative bookplate
with a minimum gift amount of $25 at any
Dauphin County library.
For more: www.dcls.org/Support.htm
FOR ANYONE • Attend the 2010 Gifts That Give
Hope Fair on Nov. 7 at the Strand-Capitol
Performing Arts Center in York. Make a
donation of your choice to one of the
participating nonprofit organizations in
honor of a friend or family member. You’ll
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By ANGIE MASON for Spaces
Photographs by BIL BOWDEN
Age: 40
Title: Executive chef at the Accomac Inn in Hellam Township since 2008
Education: Ebert trained at Bournemouth and Poole College in Southern England.
Previous experience: Ebert has worked at Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons in England, where he learned under renowned chef Raymond Blanc, and the Inn at Little washington in Virginia.
Culinary inspirations: Ebert said he has a two-part philosophy — stick to the four seasons, and get everything local. He was inspired by his work at Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons, where food of the seasons is featured, and by his work at The Inn at Little washington, where farmers brought fresh produce right to the back door.
Young chef: “I’ve always been passionate about food,” Ebert said. He remembered watching his mother cook, then sneaking into the kitchen late at night to cook himself. He’d see something in the fridge and throw it all together, he said.
On work: Ebert said the Accomac is his second job as executive chef. “I can bring my philosophy here,” he said. “I write the menu. ... I can cook the food I like and work with talented people.”
Loving it all: Ebert was hesitant to name a favorite dish to cook or eat, saying it would be “unfair.” “It’s difficult to say,” he said. “I love fish, meat ... I love lamb, duck, pork ... I love grilling, pan frying...”
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Kurobuta pork belly, braised sauerkraut, pommes fondant, apple brandy jus
PoRK BELLYPreparation Place the belly in a roasting pan, skin side up, seasoned with salt and pepper. Add about a quart of chicken stock or water, one chopped onion, a few sprigs of thyme and a bay leaf. Place in a 400-degree oven and cook for about 30 minutes. Turn the heat down to 250 degrees and cook for four hours. Add some water if the pan dries out during the cooking process. The belly is cooked when you can stick a knife through the pork with hardly any resistance. It is very important that there is always liquid in the pan or your meat will become dry and tough. Put another tray on top of the belly and place a weight on top. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, remove the pork from the refrigerator and cut it into desired sizes and shapes. Remove the fat from the liquid and reduce with some apple cider. Add a bit of brandy in the end for a perfect sauce.
SAUERKRAUTIngredients1 jar sauerkraut1 onion1 Granny Smith apple5 oz diced smoked bacon or pancetta 1 bottle riesling6 juniper berries (optional)
Preparation Cook the bacon with a little oil in a pan to give it some color. Add the diced onion and cook until it starts to soften. Grate the apple and add to the pot. Add the sauerkraut and wine. Cover with grease-proof paper and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the sauerkraut is soft. Most of the liquid will have evaporated. Chop the juniper with a knife and add to the sauerkraut. Season with salt and pepper and sugar if preferred.
PoTAToESIngredients3 large russet potatoes1 pound of butter 4 cloves of garlic2 pieces of bacon1 sprig of rosemary and thyme
Preparation Peel the potatoes, cut in half, and shape each half into a cylinder. wash in water to remove starch. Melt the butter in a small pot. Place the potatoes in the butter and add the other ingredients. The potatoes should be at least halfway covered with butter. Cook on low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn them over and cook on the other side for another 15 to 20 minutes. The bottoms of the potatoes should be golden and a knife should go through easily. Leave the potatoes in the butter so all the flavors are absorbed. n
About the Accomac Inn6330 River Drive, Yorkaccomacinn.com252-1521
Ghost dinners Each year, the Accomac Inn holds ghost dinners, when guests can enjoy a set menu while hearing about stories of the ghosts that haunt the inn. After dinner, they can tour the inn, seeing the hot spots of ghost activity and visiting the nearby grave site of one of the supposed ghosts. Employees will share their stories, and ghost hunters will be on hand to answer questions. Tentative dates for this year’s dinners are oct. 27-31.
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By CRAIG SUMMERS BLACK for Spaces
hink of it as the “9 ½ Weeks” approach
to wine tasting. The aim is much the
same as in the movie — the height-
ening of the senses — except instead
of Mickey Rourke blindfolding Kim Basinger,
you blindfold the wine. Blind tasting, as it is
called, is a way to eliminate your own preju-
dices and evaluate the wine in a controlled,
fairly clinical situation. You will like what you
like, regardless of the wine’s price or reputa-
tion — because you won’t know the wine’s
price or reputation. You can withhold other
information as well: varietal, locale, ratings,
you name it. Naturally, we suggest undermin-
ing the so-serious aspects of blind tasting by
turning it into a party. If you are going to hu-
miliate yourself in public (“I loved that stuff?
But it’s swill!”), you might as well invite your
friends and loved ones to debase themselves
similarly.
Here’s a primer on having a blind tast-
ing in which you will be able to both educate
your palate and also snigger and point at close
friends.
Think thematic. You might have a
tasting of five pinot noirs (a great all-around
wine for just about any meal this season). Or
Washington Merlots. Or New World chardon-
nays. Or $12 reds.
Cheat. To further provoke your guests,
throw in a ringer. The variation can be subtle
(throw a Napa merlot, say Duckhorn, in with
the Washingtons) or sizable — add a pricey
Bordeaux (got a better reason to open one of
those 2005s?) to the mix.
Pour short. You will be tasting from
five to seven glasses. You will most certainly
not want to drink five to seven full glasses.
The point is to remember the evening.
No fancy food. You don’t want any
accompanying appetizers to mask the flavors
of the wine. And as a courtesy, some of you
will want to tone down the perfume and after-
shave.
Disguise the wine. You can spring for
those velvet bottle covers devised especially
for blind tastings, but the long, slim brown
paper bags the liquor stores use to separate
bottles work just as well. Just secure with a
hefty rubber band around the bagged neck.
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pencil to number the bottles (on the bag) and
the glass that wine goes in (on the base). You
want to be able to discuss how the No. 3 wine
has nice legs, but the No. 7 makes you weak in
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on every single one of the wines (but, heaven
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Don’t slip up. Remember that some
bottles telegraph their contents. Burgundian
and Alsatian wines have distinctive shapes that
even velvet bags can’t obscure. You can’t play
mix and match with these.
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By J.W. ELPHINSTONE for the Associated Press
he holidays are around the corner,
and this year might be the time
to offer houseguests more than a
couch and extra blanket.
Creating an inviting guest room takes
thought, time and a little money, but it will
take the hassle out of traveling and leave a
lasting good impression.
“A guest room has to function. It can’t just
be pretty,” says Kevin Sharkey, decorating
editorial director of Martha Stewart Living
magazine. “The content of a good guest
room is evergreen. It never changes.”
Start with the basics. The bed is the
central element in the room, and the place
where guests will spend most of their time.
Nicole Sforza, senior home editor at Real
Simple magazine, recommends investing in a
good quality mattress, at least a full-sized one.
A new trend, even though it’s thought
of as “old-fashioned,” is opting for two twin
beds instead of one bigger bed, says Dara
Caponigro, former style director at Domino
magazine. The beds can be pushed together
for a couple, or kept apart so a mother and
daughter, for example, can also share the room.
Keep it crisp and clean. Consider
pressing the sheets, or at least the pillow
cases, to give that “crisp and stylish” look of
nice hotels.
To keep out dust mites, cover the mattress
with an allergen resistant dust cover, and
when you change the sheets, vacuum
the top of the mattress as a precaution.
Add warmth, by including a throw
blanket and a soft rug. If there’s space, fit
in an upholstered chair for lounging and a
small desk that can be used for writing post
cards or as a vanity.
Consider guests’ needs. Always
have empty drawers in a dresser or
space in the closet with extra hangers
so your guest doesn’t have to live out
of a suitcase. Also consider keeping
a travel iron and board in the closet.
Homeowners also should consider
guests’ technology needs. Offer an extra
iPod dock in the room and a power strip
to plug in multiple chargers.
Go for neutral colors. Keep the
decor soothing and timeless, Sharkey says.
Simple black and white landscape photos,
for example, work well on the walls.
Don’t forget about lighting. Provide
a night light, a small reading lamp by
the bed as well as a bright overhead
light. Place unscented candles around.
“If you have layers of light, the room is
not too glaring,” Sforza of Real Simple says.
Pamper your guests, by putting
bottled water, packaged snacks or fresh
fruit in a basket by the bed. Offer some
reading material for your guests too.
Classic books, up-to-date magazines or
newspapers, local maps or books on your
city’s history and local events are good
options.
Caponigro’s top book recommenda-
tion: the Norton Anthology of Short Fiction.
“Most people don’t read short stories, so
you don’t run the risk that they’ve read it
already,” she says. “And there’s something
in there for everybody.”
Stock up on fresh bathroom
amenities such as a new bar of soap,
travel-sized shampoo, conditioner and
lotions, an unopened toothbrush, new
toothpaste and disposable razors. Store
them in a decorative basket in the
bathroom or guest room. Other items you
could include are a lint brush (especially if
you own a dog or cat), a sewing kit and a
shoe shine kit.
Personalize it. To top off the room,
leave a note for your guest. Or, put a
flower by the bed as Caponigro likes to do.
“A flower really says ‘I’m happy to
have you here. Welcome,’” she says. “It’s
one extra touch that makes people feel
appreciated.”
Adding a touch of holiday decorations
can also put guests in a festive mood. n
Designer Brian Patrick Flynn created a gender-neutral guest room by using charcoal grey, red-orange and white with masculine geometric linen pillows and a feminine satin duvet cover.
“Leave the real dramatic decorating statements for your own room. Guests don’t want to wake up to lipstick-red walls.”
— Kevin Sharkey, decorating editorial director Martha Stewart Living
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The Christmas tree in the office is just one of the many decorations in the Yiengsts’ home
during the holidays.
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“we love the Florida style. It is so relaxing.”— Barbara Yiengst, homeowner
This home looks like it’s built for warmer climates, but it’s tough enough for Pennsylvania winters.
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alk into the Palmyra home of
Dale and Barbara Yiengst and
you’re instantly transported to a
warm climate, no matter the time of year.
Even when it’s decorated for the holidays,
the home’s Florida feel is prominent, with the
light pink and white furniture, white walls and
pastel accents.
“We love the Florida style,” Barbara Yiengst
said. “It is so relaxing.”
Looking for one-floor living, the Yiengsts
built the home in 1992, using plans from a
Florida architect. Only the exterior — brick
rather than stucco — gives any hint that this
home is anywhere other than in the deep
south.
The Spanish roof tiles look the part,
although they are made of clay to handle the
cold Pennsylvania winters. In the South, tiles
are typically made of concrete.
Interior walls with high, wide arches
LEFTCommon themes in Florida-style homes are high ceilings and open spaces. In the Yiengsts’ home, the formal dining room is set off by columns.
OPPOSITEA see-through fireplace allows visitors to sit in the front room and peer into the living room.
As part of the home’s design, there is space between each wall and the vaulted ceiling.
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extend about three-quarters of the way
to the ceiling, creating a fresh, open feel
throughout the 3,000-square-foot home.
Ceiling fans in almost every room gently
move cool air in summer and warm air in
winter.
Barbara Yiengst decorated the home
using her natural eye for design and
ideas from window and floor treatment
professionals, she said.
Light wicker furniture and plenty of
windows make the sunroom comfortable
year-round. The room extends along the
entire back of the house, and it includes
both a living area and a dining area,
complete with a wet bar and a kitchen
stove.
“I love that room,” Yiengst said. “Even
in the winter, you can sit out there.”
A gas fireplace opens to the formal
sitting room on one side and the living
room on the other.
Six years ago, the Yiengsts bought the
ranch house next door for a guest house,
redecorated it and installed a pool in the
backyard.
“Our house is the gathering place
for our children and grandchildren, so
it’s wonderful when we have overnight
guests,” Barbara said. “And of course we
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The master bedroom includes a sitting area, adding to the home’s cozy feel.
The sunroom, which extends along the entire back of the house, includes a living area and a dining area, including a wet bar. It’s one of the homeowners’ favorite spots.
This home in Palmyra exudes Florida style despite its southcentral Pennsylvania locale.
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JUDY BRILLHARTThe Strawberry Shop
BEHIND THE SPACES
By TERESA McMINN for Spaces
Photographs by PAUL KUEHNEL
For several years, Judy Brillhart’s
personal sense of style has been featured
in a Christmas display at the governor’s
residence in Harrisburg. She will decorate
part of the mansion again this year. Here,
Brillhart, a decorator, floral designer and
owner of The Strawberry Shop in York
County, shares her professional insight
about how to create a wonderful winter
holiday look.
Q How did you become a successful decorator?
It’s a God-given gift. As a child, I
could take a piece of junk and make it
beautiful. I can’t remember not doing that.
It’s just how I’m wired.
Q How long have you decorated for Christmas?
I started as a child. When I was very
young, we lived on a farm. We’d use an
old wooden market box and put clay
with a pro
Q & AABOVE Brillhart believes in remembering
the reason for the season and incorporates Nativity scenes with other decorations.
RIGHT Judy Brillhart, owner of The Strawberry Shop in York County, puts
finishing touches on the Christmas tree in the room she decorated at the governor’s
residence in Harrisburg in 2009.
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soil in it to appear as a road in a Nativity
scene. We’d add straw, a light bulb and
then we would put the Christmas tree on
top of that. We did that every year.
Q What do you enjoy most about
decorating for Christmas?
Seeing the joy that it brings to
everybody.
Q What’s the latest trend in Christmas
decor?
Everything from a pink tree to a purple
tree, any color to match any decor. Also
a variety of ribbons and embellishments,
and glitter and glitz is huge.
Q Will you share a few Christmas
decorating tips?
Add some ribbon to items that you
already have. For example, wire on some
glass Christmas ornaments and a bow to an
everyday wreath. Be creative, innovative,
thoughtful and detailed.
Q What about using fresh ingredients
such as holly or evergreen branches?
I love the natural things. Pine
branches and pine cones say Christmas.
Q Any decorating ideas for kids?
Nativities. I always feel you need to
express the real meaning of Christmas.
You also can embellish a child’s room:
hang a ribbon on the door, use colors that
complement the room’s decor.
Q What sort of final touches can make
a big difference in Christmas decor?
Add lights. I put lights on everything.
Lights add pop and sparkle.
Q What’s the biggest mistake people
make when decorating for Christmas?
They try to put too many colors in
one room. You really should never do
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By CARRIE HAMILTON for Spaces
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SPINNING ARTThe decorative patterns on this sterling silver dreidel and stand were inspired by an elegant silver 19th-early-20th-century Hanukkah lamp from Vienna, Austria, in The Jewish Museum’s collection. The stem is topped with an onyx cabochon. Available for $240 at the museum shop. For more visit jewishmuseum.org.
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