Homes, Sweet Homes
Whether you’re looking to buy or construct a home this fall, or even to reinvigorate your current living space with a fresh infusion of style, the homes on display in York and Harrisburg are the perfect resource. For a few days in September, each region will reveal its finest newly-constructed houses in the annual Parade of Homes events. Builders and owners will be on hand at all of the Parade’s free tours, highlighting the most interesting aspects of each home. Professional and DIY decorators alike are sure to marvel at the recent trends in construction, design and decor on display. York homes open to the public the week of September 20-23, and Harrisburg homes September 22-30.
York Parade of Homes, York Builders Association | September 20-23 | 717-767-2444 | www.yorkbuilders.com
PA Parade of Homes, Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg | September 22-30 | 717-232-5595 | www.paparadeofhomes.com
- Allison Keene
York City Boutique Week
Downtown Inc. introduces York City Boutique Week, September 4-8, highlighting downtown York’s small and independently owned home and apparel retailers. The week includes special events like trunk shows, demonstrations, a designer consignment pop-up shop by fashion blogger Hilary
Arthur of Arthur&Daughters.com, “Sidewalk Sale” First Friday and a fashion show. Promotional tote bags, handmade by The Bee—York’s creative repurposing collective, will be available for sale at select participating York City Boutique Week retailers.
In addition to a week’s worth of special events and demonstrations (including how to dress a stylish table for fall entertaining with Susquehanna Style’s Hannah Wigton), York City Boutique Week will be punctuated by a fashion show on Friday, September 7, at 7:30 pm, at Central Market, located at 34 West Philadelphia Street. The fashion show is a highlight of September’s “Sidewalk Sale” First Friday and features fashion and accessories available from participating York City Boutique Week retailers coordinated with students from the Art Institute of York. Also be sure to pose for Susquehanna Style’s “Style Scene” to appear in a future issue, online and on Facebook.
Tickets to the fashion show are $5 and available for purchase online at www.downtownyorkpa.com/yorkcityboutiqueweek. Each ticket purchaser will receive a $5 off coupon good at select York City Boutique Week retailers.
An up-to-date schedule of events for York City Boutique Week is available online at www.downtownyorkpa.com/yorkcityboutiqueweek.
Free parking is available in city garages during York City Boutique Week for customers who show a receipt from a participating York City Boutique Week retailer.
Downtown Inc works to revitalize and foster reinvestment in downtown York. It facilitates collaboration, advocacy, and promotion of downtown initiatives to improve the economic growth, enhance the physical appearance, and increase foot traffic throughout the downtown district, and communicate to the community at large the positive activities taking place in downtown York.
York City Boutique Week | For more information about York City Boutique Week, September 4-8, including the fashion show on September 7, visit www.downtownyorkpa.com/yorkcityboutiqueweek.
Well Suited
“Fashions fade; style is eternal” is the motto that Top Shelf Menswear proudly sports. Since its April 3rd grand opening, this newly-minted New Cumberland consignment store has offered a variety of men’s finery for up to 70 percent off retail value. The clothing, ranging from polo and Hawaiian shirts to suits and tuxedos, is all gently used and screened for quality, fashionability and brand-name style. According to Dave Wise, his and co-owner Tim Harle’s goal is to provide for customers “something that you’re not going to find in a department store” at an affordable price. In addition to well-priced, quality merchandise and a 40 percent earning rate for consignors selling to the store, Top Shelf Menswear offers an in-house tailor and a seven day return policy for customer convenience.
Top Shelf Menswear | 300 Bridge Street, New Cumberland | 717-770-2080 | www.topshelfmenswear.com - Allison Keene
Open-Air Artwork
Although the summer months have come and gone, outdoor festivals don’t have to blow away with the autumn foliage. The 13th annual Landis Woods Outdoor Art Show, which will be held on Saturday, September 29, will feature a wide variety of artwork for guests to peruse. The media available will range from watercolors to photography and from sculpture to jewelry, ensuring that art appreciators of all kinds will be able to find their perfect purchase. For those looking for a chance to get lucky, $75 certificates toward your composition of choice will be raffled hourly from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Enjoy live music and refreshments during this free-of-charge event.
Landis Woods Outdoor Art Show | September 29 | Boettcher House Museum in Landis Woods Park, Lancaster | 717-569-4648 | www.landiswoodsartshow.org
-Hannah Wigton
Local Etsy Finds
Exploring local boutiques and wandering artist stalls at markets can unearth unique pieces that add style to any home or outfit, and now the exploration can continue online. Consider Etsy.com, an online marketplace where a quick search highlights dozens of local artists offering a wide variety of products, perfect for personalized gift-giving. Smokin’ Tweed by Ephrata’s Becky Smith is one such Etsy find that is perfect for interesting home decor and fun gifts. Check out her handmade throw pillows made from recycled denim, sports coats, vests, ties and all colors of tweed. These adorable pillows are as charming as they are unique, perfect to brighten up any home. Be sure to click on her second storefront, EmmaDear, for more feminine lace and floral versions of Smith’s products.
Smokin’ Tweed and EmmaDear | www.etsy.com/shop/SmokinTweed | www.etsy.com/shop/EmmaDear - Allison Keene
Brews Cruise
If you’re a lover of craft brews and notable ales, you may be surprised to find a bevy of
beverages in your own backyard. The Susquehanna Ale Trail is a compilation of nine locally owned breweries, brewpubs and craft brewing outlets in the Susquehanna Valley. This Ale Trail, created by the York County Convention & Visitors Bureau in 2012, provides a self-guided tour that allows visitors to experience the area’s finest beers at their own pace. Tours of these establishments, paired with tastings, leave the visitor with a more complete understanding of the brewing process and the craft beer industry. You may even have the opportunity to meet the brewmaster of some of your best-loved beers. Visit the Susquehanna Ale Trail website to view a map of the participating vendors and plan your own tour.
Susquehanna Ale Trail | York County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau | 1-888-858-YORK | www.susquehannaaletrail.com - Hannah Wigton
Apps We Can’t Live Without: Houzz
Where can you get home design inspiration, make lists of ideas, search for specific products, browse through professionals in the area and share on your social media pages—all in one place? Right at your fingertips with the Houzz app! The free Houzz interior design app contains over 557,000 example photos of any room or outdoor area, where a vendor can tag furniture, share a price and advertise other similar items. The “Photos,” “Products” and “Professionals” tabs are neatly categorized for easy browsing, and each page you view can be added to one of your specific “Ideabooks.” Under the “Ideabooks” tab, you can search other users’ lists and add new ideas to yours. All of your favorite pages and designs can then be found under the “My Houzz” tab, where you can share them with friends online.
Houzz Interior Design Ideas by Houzz Inc. | Works on iPhone, iPad & iTouch - Brandi Potts
Sites With Style: Arthur & Daughters
With a camera in hand, Hilary Arthur is rediscovering Central Pennsylvania’s local stores and fashionable residents. Arthur, who worked in fashion and retail for 17 years and spent 14 of those in New York City, began her blog Arthur & Daughters upon her return to York. “The Blog” chronicles Arthur’s favorite finds at local boutiques, while “The (never ending) List” gives viewers a taste of her fashion sense and the items she loves. The list features clothing and accessories such as overalls, maxi skirts, woven bracelets, ballet shoes and tropical prints. The fashionista’s blog also encompasses a “Sightings” page, where she features stylish locals.
During the York City Boutique Week September 4-8, Arthur is opening an online women’s consignment shop via her blog and will have a temporary pop-up shop next to Park Street Pantry. Both will be open during Boutique Week only, so be sure to visit the shop or the Arthur & Daughters blog to snag some of Arthur’s chic consignment items.
Arthur and Daughters | www.arthuranddaughters.com - Brandi Potts
Holy Hops!
Craft beer enthusiasts now have a new destination to sample rare and hard-to-find potent potables with the much-anticipated opening of the Holy Hound Taproom in downtown York. Boasting 30 regularly-rotating taps and an extensive bottle menu of specialty imports and Belgian brews, this beer bar has found its home in the historic National House on the corner of Market and Beaver Streets. The Holy Hound strives to be a gathering place for self-professed lovers of barley and hops in an eclectic, casual setting with its fair share of old-world charm. For those patrons who find spirits and wine to be their pleasure, the Holy Hound also features local wines, artisan Scotch whiskies and bourbon. Light fare and appetizers prepared by local chefs are perfect complements to the expansive beer offerings brought to you by owners Scott Eden and Becca Kennedy. Stop in for a pint and a bit of education on the exciting world of craft beer. Open 4pm-2am daily.
The Holy Hound Taproom | 57 West Market Street, York | 717-855-2410 | www.holyhoundtaproom.com
- Jason M. Konopinski
