April 2020

Twenty Years of Shade

Twenty Years of Shade

from Designer Awnings Designer Awnings has seen numerous changes since the business opened 20 years ago as Designer Patio Rooms. “As our business developed, we expanded our services and changed the name to Designer Home Improvements,” said Dario Tiberii, owner. But a business card left behind by a sales rep for Sunesta retractable awnings was the trigger for pushing the co... »

Ross Plants & Flowers

Ross Plants & Flowers

1 Wax Flower $2/stem 2 Glenda Gies Handmade Coin Purse $51.95 3 HEMPtea Chamomile Blend Herbal Tea $49.95 4 Handwarmer Mug $19.95 5 Larkspur $2.50/stem 6 Snap Dragons $3.50/stem 7 Grace’s Pantry Teapot $24.99 8 Rose Elixir Flower Syrup $7.95 9 Mudpie Tea Bag Spoon $14.95 10 Savannah Honey Bee Honey Straws $5.95 11 Cooking Salt Blends $7.95 12 Pinch Pot $12.95 13... »

Sit Stay Heal

Sit Stay Heal

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month It’s tough to fathom how anyone could hurt a lovable, fuzzy animal that only seeks love and affection. And yet, it happens. Cruelty to animals is a very real problem in our world. According to the Humane Society, as many as 10 million pet dogs and pet cats are abused each year, often by people who also abuse their children and spo... »

All Roads Lead to Springtown

All Roads Lead to Springtown

Just south of Hellertown in northern Bucks County where Routes 412 and 212 converge lies the small, quiet village of Springtown, where sturdy pre-Revolutionary War through 19th-century structures, barns, and outbuildings present tangible reminders of its agrarian, independent past. Designated as a National Historic District in 2007, Springtown has about 30 extant structure... »

Allentown Animal Clinic

Allentown Animal Clinic

Many people refer to their pets as “fur babies” with good reason: just as with human children, pet owners are responsible for everything their pets need, including medical care when necessary. The staff at Allentown Animal Clinic (AAC) has been a healing force for ailing pets since the 1980s. Dr. Debra Schoenberger opened the practice in the basement of a dental office in ... »

So Fresh and So Clean

So Fresh and So Clean

With warm weather approaching, this is the perfect time to make your list of some essential home maintenance tasks. In fact, experts say that homeowners often miss many of them, which can have serious consequences. Taking the time now to maintain your home, likely your single largest investment, is a lot easier, not to mention less expensive, than dealing with big repairs ... »

A Perfect Anomaly

A Perfect Anomaly

Brookside Country Club’s Halfway House The English language often applies the same name to several unrelated things. For example, your dog will “bark”; a tree is covered with “bark”; and, if you’re not careful, you may “bark” your shin on a low table. And when you hear the term “halfway house,” you might immediately think of a facility that helps people with physical, ment... »

Home  Buying 411 with Carol Dorey

Home Buying 411 with Carol Dorey

With winter a distant memory and weather continuing to warm up, many in the Lehigh Valley will start itching to house hunt. But pump those brakes before driving curbside because we sat down with seasoned realtor, Carol Dorey of Carol C. Dorey Real Estate, Inc. in Springtown, to discuss home buying secrets that will make the process run smoothly. Whether you happen to be a ... »

Springtown Inn

Springtown Inn

Countryside Continuum The Springtown Inn fairly glows with a heritage halo. Located in a picturesque village, the Springtown Hotel was constructed in 1830 and has remained in continuous operation through the present, albeit with periodic changes in hands (and a slight change in name) over nearly two centuries. Wide plank floors invite guests to tread across history, from t... »

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