Pecking Order
Looking for a new coffee spot? Speckled Hen Coffee is serving up craft coffee, espresso, tea, and specialty drinks at all times of the day. The coffee shop, located in Strasburg, is also offering fresh, local breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. Speckled Hen Coffee hosts special events, including Thirsty Thursdays, crafting specialty drinks and desserts. Depending on the day, the coffee shop serves affogatos (espresso poured over ice cream), macarons, sundaes, and more. Enjoy an ever-changing selection of daily food and drink specials, as well as live music on the porch, seasonally. - J.A.
Speckled Hen / 141 E. Main St., Strasburg / www.speckledhencoffee.com / 717-288-3139
Community Corner: Leg Up Farm
Every child deserves to reach his or her full potential, and Leg Up Farm in York County is making sure that happens. Leg Up Farm is a non-profit therapy center for children with special needs. They offer programs in physical, occupational and speech-language therapy; therapeutic horsemanship; and behavioral health programs. Children can play on the barrier free playground, feed koi in the largest therapeutic pond in the country, and hike to explore the 18-acre campus. Leg Up Farm also offers group, educational and recreational programs. You can get involved with Leg Up Farm by donating, volunteering or referring a family in need. - J.A.
Leg Up Farm / 4880 N. Sherman St., Mt. Wolf / www.legupfarm.org / 717-266-9294
Uniquely Chic
Style is not about fitting into a certain size; it’s about finding pieces that fit your personality. Based in Rockville, Md., Chic At Heart is a high-end, plus-size clothing line for women sizes 10 through 24 who are looking to embrace their inner fashionista along with their body and style. Chic at Heart gives full-figured women their chance to shine and feel flawless while wearing luxurious fabrics. Fashion designer Nkem Olanrewaju’s goal is to provide pieces that not only hug your curves but also help support your shape to make you feel beautiful and comfortable in your own skin. Handcrafted in the USA, each piece is created from start to finish, meeting their carefully developed size guide. - K.R
Chic At Heart / www.chicatheart.com
Fashion Cents
Kate Spade. Michael Kors. Tory Burch. Louis Vuitton. You may ask what all these designers have in common. They are just some of the brands that can be found at Fashion Cents, an upscale consignment shop in York, at extremely affordable prices. Owner Linda Heindel, who fell in love with fashion and people when she started working in consignment years ago, is quite aware of today’s financial climate. It is a lovely feeling to be able to have a firm grasp on your paycheck, while still allowing yourself to indulge in timeless, high-quality items. Heindel’s store offers savvy buyers more for their money with exceptionally good quality products such as baby clothes, women’s clothing and accessories, as well as the most recent addition of home décor and furniture items at their new store location on East Market Street in York. - K.R.
Fashion Cents / 2908 E. Market Street, York / www.fashioncents-york.com / 717-751-4868
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By Jillian Acri and Kacey Royer
