Photo courtesy Realm & Reason
1. One More Reason
Realm and Reason recently opened a couple blocks from Lancaster’s thriving Penn Square. Evan Young and Emily Moccero joined the bustling businesses downtown while restoring a historic property and expanding Moccero’s jewelry line, which is the boutique’s namesake. In addition to Moccero’s crystal and copper jewelry, the boutique also sells men’s and women’s clothing, including two of its own brands. Accessories—which consist of paper products, pins, and patches—are available as well. A small art gallery features rotating art, and when the space isn’t being used for art, it can be rented for different events such as game night or swing and salsa dance classes. Just one more reason to go downtown. -BL
Realm & Reason / 213 W. King St., Lancaster, PA / realmandreason.com / 717-208-7280
Photo courtesy Messiah Lifeways
2. Life After Retirement
Messiah Lifeways now offers help for the next phase of life for retirees who are 55-plus in the South Central PA area. Their new retirement coaching program focuses on many areas such as health and wellness, family and relationships, leisure, and finance. Retirees can take a personality evaluation that helps the coach focus on a certain area in a one-to-one setting. The retirement coaching program aims to give retirees a holistic view of retirement while making their years after retirement more purposeful and meaningful. -BL
Messiah Lifeways / 100 Mt. Allen Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA / messiahlifeways.org / 717-697-4666
Photo courtesy CoCo’s Bridal Boutique
3. Tying the Knot with CoCo
CoCo’s Bridal Boutique, owned by Hanover native Jenna Burnett, strives to help customers feel beautiful and make their special-day dreams come true. The boutique provides a wide selection of bridal wear and special occasion attire for mothers of the bride, bridesmaids, and more. After more than a decade in the fashion industry, Burnett returned to her roots in Central PA and saw the need for an afforable option for gowns. She purchased what was then Yvonne’s Bridal, which had served the community for more than 35 years. In April, CoCo’s celebrated its one-year anniversary in a newly remodeled space restocked with fresh inventory. -SH
CoCo’s Bridal Boutique / 13 Center Square, Hanover, PA / 717-425-3215 / cocosbridal.com
4. Wonderfully Woven
Woven Spectrums is a Lancaster-based handmade textile company owned and operated by girl boss Geneva Smith. Smith graduated from Kutztown University with a bachelor’s degree in textile design. Now, she uses her knowledge and creative passion to design and make one-of-a-kind woven pieces for her customers. This spring she will showcase new items, such as lanyards and travel accessories, that will embody bold patterns. -SH
Woven Spectrums / 12 W. Orange St., Lancaster, PA / wovenspectrums.com