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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

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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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22 weeks of organically grown produce that

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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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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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Identify the bottles. Use a grease

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

the knees. Some folks like to hand out stat sheets

on every single one of the wines (but, heaven

forbid, not the ringer), giving not just the usual

info but even Wine Spectator or Robert Parker

ratings.

Don’t slip up. Remember that some

bottles telegraph their contents. Burgundian

and Alsatian wines have distinctive shapes that

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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.”

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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

use the pool all summer.” n

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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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