Edition
Winter 2016
Ashley Debnam & Derek Hodges June 6, 2015 The Farmhouse Wilmington, Del.
Dramatic clivias, with their big, bright flower clusters, are popular indoor plants in the Mid-Atlantic region. Originally discovered in the warm climate of South Africa, they were brought to England in […]
Take some wooden cigar boxes and a penknife. Add creativity, carving skill, and the patience to plan and execute a project. Combine these elements with a sense of whimsy, and […]
Unlike most of us, Jim Sutton knew at an early age what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. His mother had started her Longwood Gardens career […]
With each summer I experience a greater aversion to the mid-Atlantic’s heat and humidity. My determination to flee has grown each year. Europe, trips to Maine or Nantucket, I tried […]
When Lynn McKernan began decorating her family’s cottage on the New Jersey shore, she ran into a problem: there was nothing she liked. The particular type of fresh coastal décor […]
Through Aug. 27, 2016/West Chester The exhibit celebrates the excitement and the tumult of the ’60s in Chester County—and the way national events shaped local experiences, beginning with the 1954 Brown […]
Feb. 21, 2016/Kennett Square Hundreds of chocolate treats—including cakes, brownies, candies, cookies and cupcakes—will be available to savor at this festival, benefiting the United Way of Southern Chester County. kennettchocolate.org
Jan. 23-March 27, 2016/Kennett Square Warm up this winter and discover nearly 5,000 vibrant orchids crafted into exquisite arrangements and forms. Don’t miss the return of the enchanting orchid meadow. […]
Jan. 27-Feb. 14/Media As part of Black History Month, the Media Theatre for the Performing Arts brings Harper Lee’s best-selling novel to the stage, with attorney Atticus Finch defending a […]
Through Jan. 3/Wilmington Explore 19th-century holiday traditions during this not-to-be-missed festive experience. Beautiful trees are displayed throughout the tour, including the famous dried-flower tree. www.winterthur.org
Through Jan. 3, 2016/Wilmington The 1803 du Pont family ancestral home, Eleutherian Mills, features holiday decorations and its interpretation of the French traditions of exchanging gifts on New Year’s Day […]
Through Dec. 31/Glen Mills Newlin Grist Mill is a treasure trove of picturesque landscapes, architecture, trails, waterways, plants and animals. For this event, artists, musicians, and poets will share work […]
Dec. 9, 16, 23/Chestnut Hill Chestnut Hill celebrates the holiday season Wednesday nights in December with extended hours. Come for the lights, the refreshments, the carolers and the seasonal decorations. […]
Through Dec. 20/West Chester Take a scenic 90-minute holiday train ride through the Chester Creek Valley aboard Santa’s Express on the West Chester Railroad. Families can celebrate with St. Nick himself, […]
Saturday evenings in December/Media Celebrate the ancient tradition of Wassailing and sing Christmas carols around a campfire while roasting marshmallows and sipping hot apple cider. www.linvilla.com
A cluttered space doesn’t always indicate a character flaw. Sometimes the mess happens because there’s no place to put things. Whether your goal is to display your treasures to their […]
