Historic Lancaster Homes (Lancaster, PA)
Food that soothes.... I love Greek food.  Granted, I am a Greek girl and was raised on this delicious gastronomic cuisine of my forefathers (and foremothers to give  credit where credit is due).  I remember as a young girl thinking that the lasagne at my italian girlfriend's house tastes okay, but it didn't beat the creamy bechamel sauce and cinammony meat mixture of my mother's Pastichio.  Now that was flavor! In June '07, while in Greece with my husband and younger son for three weeks   (before my 'accidental tourist' trip back for another several weeks in August were I lived like a true native)   we had our fill of the delicious local cuisine.  We made it a point to eat where the locals eat, and to pass on the touristy places.  We ate at the "tavernas" where you order lamb chops by t...
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Looking for a spacious home in downtown Lancaster City?  Look no further than 608 N. Plum Street.  This spacious home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a sunroom family room and loads of sunny windows.  New features include new furnace and water heaters, as well as new replacement windows.  Well insulated, this home also features a third floor master bedroom suite with bath.  Spacious, at over 2,100 SF, this home is within walking distance to all that Lancaster City has to offer.                                                   Listed by The Bob Wells Realty Group of Long & Foster, Lancaster Real Estate
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The Origin of the Cape Cod style home -- Part 3 of "The Origin of Home Styles Series".  I’ve written previously about:The Origin of the Tudor home, and The Origin of the Stick Style Victorian ...and I thought I would continue this series with: The Origin of the Cape Cod style home. The Cape Cod style is as popular today as it was when it was first introduced to America in the 17th century by English Colonists. These early settlers of Colonial New England were the first to build these steep gabled homes, mimicking their homes back in England.  Homes during those early years included the half-timbering construction, such as the Tudor style home, that was popular in their homeland of England. Through the years, these homes were re-styled to weather the stormy Nor’Eastern climate.  This is ...
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Yes, I did.  I had a business meeting with two Amish men in their barn.  We would have met at the end of the day in my office, but they don't drive and it would have been difficult for them to have gotten a ride that time of day.  So, my husband and I agreed that we would meet at their place.The day was warm and it was great weather even as the afternoon turned into the evening.  On our way there, we stopped at a red light at an intersection which is adjacent to the farm down the street from my home.  All of the sudden, the stench overtook the car, and I look over and realize that today must have been fall fertilizing day.  Ewwww -- the odor permeated the car!  We quickly rolled up the windows and I took note of all of the other cars passing us having the same expression on their faces!...
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Photo Gallery Description Lovely classic home with solid stone construction. This cape cod boasts a 1.7-story layout with a full rear dormer, unlike your typical 1.5-story cape cod. Stone surrounds the entire home on all four sides.You will be impressed immediately as you enter the stone front porch, where you will enjoy informal visits or quiet moments. The foyer is grand, and sets the perfect setting as your guests are welcomed to your new home.The Living Room features a full, nearly wall-length bow window, flooding the room with sunlight. The stone hearth fireplace creates an ideal, yet warm, focal point in this generously sized room. Open to the Formal Dining Room through a classic archway, the home is ideal for entertaining gatherings of all sizes. The Formal Dining Room features ...
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Photo GalleryDescriptionThis large Craftsman home is full of the characteristics you will find only in true Arts & Crafts period homes.From the large, inviting porch to the detailed, rich woodwork, the home exudes character. The living room features an intricately laid hardwood floor and two sets of glass beveled French Doors. The dining room is spacious and sunny, and offers the same characteristics in the detailed hardwood flooring and French doors.You will enjoy the privacy of the rear yard and the storage in the large 2-car detached garage (makes a perfect workshop). Additional storage is ample in the easily accessed large basement. A special bonus is the walk-up attic, offering full use of the space as either storage or perhaps renovating into additional living space.The sun room m...
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  I had the fun privelege of attending the Philadelphia Fall Home Show on Sunday, Sept 28th at the Philadelphia Convention Center .  It wasn't as large as I thought it would be, but there were a number of vendors that welcomed us as we stopped and browsed for various home improvement ideas, decorating ideas and ways to simplify our lifestyle. And, I got a great deal on a set of 600-thread count Egyptian Cotton sheets ~ for only $20!  You can't beat that deal! There were rows and rows of vendors displaying their decking and fencing materials.  We're in the process of deciding what to do with those ideas ~ do I go with vinyl?  do I go with iron?  do I go with the vinyl that looks like iron?  do I expand the deck with TREX or similar material?  do I tear out the deck and add a stamped conc...
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