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Publisher 

Vicki K. Franz 

Editor 

Gregory J. Alexander 

Graphic Design 

Jennifer Perkins-Frantz 

Cover Design 

Rita Baker-Schmidt 

Production Manager 

Debora Hanley 

Sales & Marketing Director 

Anne Simmons 

Senior Account Executive 

Cindy Jacobson 

Advertising Sales 

Jamie Bishop 

Editorial Assistant 

Robin Ace 

Sales Assistant 

Grace DeWit 

Contributing Writers 

Gregory J. Alexander, Vicki Franz, 

Kristin Heilman, Nancy Menefee 

Jackson, John T. Marck, 

Linda Sarubin, Rita Baker-Schmidt, 

Whitey Schmidt 

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Mason-Dixon ARRIVE is published 

monthly by Stone House Publications, a 

woman-owned publishing company. In 

addition, ARRIVING HOME, Relocation 

Guides are published three times annually 

in the Spring, Summer and Fall, Lollipop, 

a community news and coupon magazine 

for the Hereford Zone, launches in May. 

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE 

Vicki Franz 

The migration of Baltimore Orioles in spring is nature’s 

proof that spring has arrived! The colorful male featured 

on our cover in a blooming cherry tree will help you identify 

them by sight. The female’s head is a little less black 

with a paler body. Both have two white wingbars on the 

shoulder. These colorful birds migrate each year and prefer 

woodlands, river groves and tall shade trees with shrubby 

undergrowth for shelter and nesting. They have adapted 

well to yards, parks and avenues of trees along streets. 

They like to nest in tall poplars, willows and cottonwoods. 

If you’d like to attract Baltimore Orioles to your backyard, 

along with many other spring flyers, get your feeders and 

birdhouses cleaned out! Orioles will visit nectar feeders, 

but also like several fruits and jellies. 

Of course, we’re also excited about the other migrating 

Orioles, returning from their Florida training grounds. 

Hope springs eternal for baseball fans. Every year we’re 

prepared for a season better than the last. But, this year 

feels different. There are more possibilities than foregone 

conclusions. Opening Day at Camden yards is April 4. 

Let’s get behind our team and head out to Camden Yards 

for a great summer tradition! Check out our sidebar in 

Events. Go O’s! 

We introduce a new special section, Outdoor Living, 

to get your imagination going for landscaping, pools and 

gardening. We have so many talented local landscaping 

companies, but they’ve been through several lean years. If 

you’ve been putting off a project, give one of our advertisers 

a call. They will provide great ideas and solutions in 

any price range. I am an avid gardener, but could have 

made better decisions had I consulted these guys before I 

began landscaping around my old home. 

The HOME section continues, as well, this month. 

Nothing says spring cleaning like replacing draperies, 

rugs, updating furniture or putting on a fresh coat of 

paint. Let’s get moving and enjoy spring! 

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April 2011 Volume VII, Issue 2 

features 

special section: 

outdoor living: part 1 

43 Garden Ponds Relaxing Way to Indulge 

47 Eco-Friendly Pools Big Cost Savings & Benefits 

49 Gardening Don’t Panic: The Crape Myrtle is Fine 

special section: 

home: part 4 

51 Spa Baths Bathrooms Without Borders 

57 Décor Tips Use Creativity in Room Design 

61 Master Bedrooms More Than Just Bed & Pillows 

62 Paint Tell a Story Through Exciting New Colors 

64 Current Trends What’s HOT in the Home 

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departments 

10 Letters 

Readers’ Comments and Thoughts 

12 Top Picks 

This Month’s Must-Do Events 

14 Events 

Hot Happenings Across the Region 

24 Fundraising Good Causes 

26 Equestrian 

Historic Win at Grand National 

27 Equestrian Annual Spring Calendar 

28 Libation 

Get Acquainted with Spanish Wine 

30 Chesapeake Flavors 

Don’t Forget Your Greens 

32 Zone 6 

Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage 

36 Fresh Air Harvey Ladew’s Manor House 

66 BackRoads City Grocery Tour 

69 Food Tours 

Chewing Through Charm City 

70 Local Businesses 

Backbone of the Economy 

72 Antiques 

“Egg-cellent” Collections for Easter 

74 What is THAT? Take Your Best Guess 

76 Back Fence 

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1. APRIL 10 

Grilled Cheese Cook-Off. For an admissions fee of $10 

(age 10 and under admitted free), all of which will benefit 

Moveable Feast, guests are invited to watch the chefs battle 

it out, sample the chefs’ dishes and enjoy a complimentary 

signature cocktail. Mt. Washington Tavern, Baltimore, 2-4pm, 

mtwashingtontavern.com. 

2. APRIL 13-24 

West Side Story. More than 50 years ago, one musical 

changed theater forever. Now it’s back on Broadway 

mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note 

to the final breath, West Side Story soars as the greatest 

love story of all time. Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore, 

410-547-7328. 

3. APRIL 16 

Privateer Day. Pirate-themed festival with something 

for entire family. Enjoy live music, vendors, arts and 

crafts. Broadway Square, Baltimore City, 11am-11pm. 

410-675-8900. 

4. APRIL 16-17 

First Blood, Civil War Weekend. Event commemorates 

150th anniversary of Pratt Street Riots 

and Ft. McHenry’s role as prison for political prisoners 

and prisoners of war. Fort McHenry National 

Monument and Historic Shrine, Baltimore City, 

Sat, 8am-5pm; Sun, 8am-3pm. Special events held 

all weekend throughout Baltimore, including the 

Inner Harbor, Sports Legends Museum and the 

Maryland Historical Society. Visit Baltimore.org for 

a complete list of events. Photo courtesy of B&O 

Railroad Museum. 

5. APRIL 19-20 

Maryland Daffodil Show. The Maryland Daffodil 

Society will celebrate spring with a veritable sea 

of daffodils in all shapes and colors at the 87 th 

annual Maryland Daffodil Show. The Shops At 

Kenilworth, Towson, 410-583-5509. 

6. APRIL 23 

Easter Egg Hunt at Tydings Park. A spectacular 

Easter Egg Hunt for the family! Don’t be late, race 

starts promptly at noon. Tydings Park, Havre de 

Grace, Noon, 410-939-6724. 

7. APRIL 30 

Outdoor Flea Market. Vendor space, $20/$35 for 

two, free admission to the public. Steppingstone 

Museum, 9am-2pm. 


3. 

8. APRIL 30-MAY 1 

Towsontown Spring Festival. More than 250,000 visitors, 450 vendors, 

four entertainment stages, numerous national attractions, children’s 

area, antique cars, NASCAR, arts and crafts. Downtown Towson 

(10 blocks), Towson. Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 1-7pm. Pre-festival concert 

on Fri, April 29, with beer, wine, food and live music, 5:30-9pm. 410- 

825-1144. 

9. MAY 14 & 15 

Medieval Days. Medieval encampment featuring heavy weapons 

fighting, period artisans, music & dance, food. Admission, $5 adults/ 

children 12 & under free. Steppingstone Museum, Noon-5pm.

ART 

TOWSON UNIVERSITY 

Towson, 410-704-2794 $ 

April 15-May 14, Robert Guevara: The 

Space in Between. Opening Reception: 

April 14, 7:30-9pm. April 9-May 

7, Painting by Wang Linxu. Artist 

Demonstration and Opening Reception: 

April 10, 2-4pm. 

THROUGH MAY 20 

The Process of Peace. This exhibition 

asked artists to create artwork that visualize 

their personal process of peace. 

Reception, April 22, 6-8pm. Towson 

ARTS Collective, Towson, 646-573-5509. 

MUSEUMS 

BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART 

Baltimore, 410-396-7101 

Through May 15, Seeing Now: 

Photography Since 1960. More than 

200 compelling and provocative images 

showcase photography’s extraordinary 

development since 1960. 

SPORTS LEGENDS MUSEUM 

Baltimore, 410-727-1539 

Ongoing, Pratt Street Riot exhibit. A 

special exhibit commemorating the Civil 

War and events 150 years ago involving 

Camden Station, the present home of 

Sports Legends Museum at Camden 

Yards. During the mid-late 1800s, 

Camden Station served as headquarters 

of the B&O Railroad, ferried telegraph 

messages of Civil War movements and 

hosted four visits by President Abraham 

Lincoln, including the transfer of the 

slain President’s body on its return to 

Illinois. 

WALTERS ART MUSEUM 

Baltimore, 410-547-9000 

Through May 15, Treasures of 

Heaven: Saints, Relics and Devotion in 

Medieval Europe. This exhibition of 133 

works will explore the emergence and 

transformation of several key types of 

reliquaries, moving from an age in which 

saintly remains were enshrined within 

closed containers to an era in which relics 

were increasingly presented directly 

to worshipers, from Late Antiquity until 

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MUSIC 

AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE 

Lancaster, Pa., 800-648-4102 $ 

April 1, Boz Scaggs, 8pm; April 2, 

Bluegrass Fest, 2pm&7pm; Frankie 

Valli & the Four Seasons, 8pm; April 

8, Jamey Johnson; 8pm; April 9 & 10, 

Gaither Vocal Band; April 15, Trace 

Adkins, 8pm; April 29, Meatloaf, 8pm; 

April 30, Legends Extravaganza, 2pm 

& 7pm. 

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY 

ORCHESTRA 

Baltimore, 410-783-8000 $ 

April 1-2, Off The Cuff, Prokofiev’s 

Cinderella Suite; April 3, Pied Piper; 

April 7-10, BSO SuperPops, Live and 

Let Die: A Tribute to Paul McCartney; 

April 9, A Young Person’s Guide to 

the Orchestra, For children ages 5 

and up and their families, 11am; April 

15-17, Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold 

Rush; April 28-30, Brahms’ Second 

Symphony. 

CARROLL ARTS CENTER 

Westminster, 410-857-2771 

April 9, Craobh Rua in concert-Irish 

Traditional Music. 8-10pm. 

HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

Columbia, 410-997-2324 

April 9, The Borealis String Quartet: 

Candlelight presents the final concert of 

the complete Beethoven string quartet 

series programs from Beethoven’s early, 

middle and late periods. 8pm. 

THEATRE 

HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

Bel Air, 443-412-2211 

April 8, There’s an Alligator Under My 

Bed, A Nightmare in My Closet and 

Something in the Attic. This original 

musical production is designed with vivid 

and imaginative costumes and scenery, 

where the Alligator under your bed, the 

Nightmare in your closet and the Thing 

in your attic become your best friend. 

7pm. April 15, 17 & 18, Twelfth Night. 

A shipwreck separates a twin brother and 

sister, and results in an evening of capricious 

comedy, 8pm. April 29, Bixby’s 

Rainforest Rescue. Learn about saving 

the rainforest through magic, puppetry, 

comedy and live exotic animals, 7pm. 

HIPPODROME THEATRE 

Baltimore, 410-547-7328 $ 

April 1-3, Shrek The Musical; April 

13-24, West Side Story. 

OLNEY THEATRE 

Olney, 301-924-3400 $ 

April 27-May 29, Farragut North. This 

off-Broadway hit drama follows a brash 

and ambitious young press secretary as 

he learns that everything in politics is 

personal. Set against the backdrop of the 

primary season in Iowa, presidential politicking 

has never been this sharp, witty 

and entertaining. 


Towson 410-704-2794 $ 

April 9, All Victorious Ocean. The epic 

story of a woman’s journey to enlightenment, 

as an incorrigible woman achieves 

the impossible. April 14-17, Into The 

Woods. An ambivalent Cinderella? A 

blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood? A 

Prince Charming with a roving eye? A 

Witch … who raps? They’re all among the 

cockeyed characters in James Lapin and 

Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale, a 

musical that showcases Sondheim’s brilliant 

and unique gift for creating colorful 

characters through sophisticated lyrics 

and music. Center for the Arts Studio 

Theatre. April 22-May 7, RENT, the 

Musical by Jonathan Larson. The iconic 

and archetypal rock musical anthem of 

the turn of the 21 st century, RENT examines 

and celebrates the lifestyles of the 

young men and women who inhabit the 

lower East Side of Greenwich Village. 

DANCE 


Towson, 410-704-2807 $ 

April 8-17, Generosity Dance Concert. 

The Towson University Dance Company 

presents the work of Troy Powell, associate 

artistic director of Ailey II, Linda- 

Denise Fisher Harrell and Runquiao Du. 

The concert will also feature the ballet 

repertory class as well as Vincent Thomas’ 

men’s repertory class. 

HISTORICAL 

APRIL 9, 16, 23 & MAY 7 

John Wilkes Booth Escape Route 

Tours. Follow the trail of President 

Lincoln’s assassin from Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., to 

his death near Port Royal, Va. Relax and enjoy the history and 

scenery on this 12-hour, fully-narrated bus tour. Surratt House 

Museum, Clinton, Fri-Sun. 7:30am–7:30pm. 301-868-1121. $ 

APRIL 21 

5 th Annual Symposium on African American History. The 

theme focuses on the Mid-Atlantic during the Civil War and 

the impact on the enslaved and free African American population. 

Hampton NHS, Historic Hampton, and Goucher College, 

Towson, 8am-1pm. 410-823-1309 x208. 

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APRIL 30 

Haunting Drama at Sinking Springs with 

Supper. The real haunting tales of sinking 

springs historic farm from long ago vividly 

portrayed by a story-telling professional. 

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Washington Daffodil Society Show. 

Daffodils of all varieties, size and color 

are on display at one of the largest and 

oldest shows on the East Coast featuring 

approximately 2,000 bloom entries from 

the Mid-Atlantic region. April 30, Dahlia 

Tuber Sale, 11am-2pm. April 30-May 1, 

Azalea Show & Sale, Sat, Noon-5pm; 

Sun, 9am-4pm. 

APRIL 8 

London Town in Bloom. Historic London 

Town and Gardens, a 23-acre park located 

on the South River in Edgewater, is 

the setting for this show. Historic London 

Town & Gardens, Edgewater, 410-222- 

1919, x203. 

APRIL 12 

Building Better Garden Photographs. 

Rob Cardillo, the former director of 

photography for Organic Gardening 

Magazine, will give a fast-paced talk 

on creating compelling images that will 

appeal to beginning and advanced photographers 

alike. The Horticulture Society 

of Maryland, Vollmer Center at Cylburn 

Arboretum, Baltimore, 7:30pm, 410-821- 

5561. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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APRIL 16-23 

America’s Largest Open House.The 

Garden Club of Virginia. From colonial 

plantations to 21st century villas, Historic 

Garden Week in Virginia will offer something 

for everyone. The owners of more 

than 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful 

private homes, gardens and historic 

landmarks will open their front doors and 

garden gates for public tours to benefit 

historic restoration. 804-644-7776. 

APRIL 28 

Towson Gardens Day. Plants, crafts, 

gifts, food, music, exhibits and awards. 

Towson Cove Area, Towson, 10am-3pm. 

410-825-1144. 

APRIL 29-MAY 1 

42nd Annual Flower and Plant Market. 

Workshops and seminars. Fee for tours 

of the Homestead and grist mill. Gift 

shop open. Union Mills Homestead, 

Westminster, Fri. Noon-4pm, Sat. 9am- 

4pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. 410-848-2288. 

FINE ARTS & CRAFTS 

APRIL 9 

Spring Fling Market and Craft Show. 

Fifty vendors, door prizes, juried crafts, 

gourmet foods, baked goods, plants, 

breakfast and lunch served. Agriculture 

Center, Westminster, 8am-2pm. 410- 

848-7748. 

APRIL 23 

Easter Market and Craft Show. 

Fifty vendors, Easter flowers, candy, 

baked goods, juried crafts, breakfast 

and lunch served. Agriculture Center, 

Westminster, 8am-2pm. 410-848-7748. 

APRIL 28-30 

Milltown Quilters Quilt Show. More 

than 275 quilts, wall hangings, vendors, 

quilt raffle, peddler’s table, silent auction, 

cash/carry, free demonstrations. 

First Presbyterian Church of Howard 

County, Columbia. Thur-Fri, 10am-6pm; 

Sat, 10am-4pm. 301-854-3189. $ 


Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. Featuring 

contemporary fine artists and craft 

designers, music, children’s entertainment 

and craft demonstrations. 

Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, 

Fri- Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. 

800-210-9900. $ 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

THROUGH APRIL 10 

National Cherry Blossom Festival. 

Two 

One 

See the blossoming of thousands of 

cherry trees on the Tidal Basin in 

Washington, D.C. 

APRIL 1-2 

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, 4th 

annual. Sixty beers, 40 bourbons 

and lots of BBQ. Live music and 

bourbon tasting theater along with 

other exhibits. Cow Palace, Timonium 

Fairgrounds, Timonium, Noon-6pm, 

410-769-8223. $ 

APRIL 1-23 & 25-30 

Reserve Wine and Cheese Pairing. 

Celebrate the rites of spring with a 

special selection of reserve wines and 

a fine selection of distinct cheeses. 

Berrywine Plantations/Linganore 

Winecellars, Mt. Airy. 410-795-6432. $ 

APRIL 2 

Celtic Festival. Local and national talent 

combines the very best in dance, 

music and storytelling in the great 

Celtic tradition. Milburn Stone Theatre, 

Cecil College, North East, 8pm. 410- 

287-1037. $ 

APRIL 2-3 

Bell and History Days. Museums’ 

opening weekend, countywide bell 

ringing, passport to history, trolley 

tours, concerts, hands-on program and 

more. Various museums and historic 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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churches, Frederick, 10am-4pm. 301- 

600-4047. 

Spring Opening Weekend. Newly 

restored Enchanted Forest figures and 

animals and babies in our petting farm. 

Clark’s Elioak Farm, Ellicott City, 410- 

730-4049. $ 

APRIL 3 

Doxie Springfest. Coast 2 Coast 

Dachshund Rescue. The Barn at 

Rockfield Manor, Bel Air, 11am-3pm. 

410-838-0436. 

APRIL 8-17 

Peep Show, 4th annual. Hundreds 

of marshmallow masterpieces created 

from and inspired by Peeps. A hilarious 

display of creativity guaranteed to give 

audiences a sugar-rush like no other! 

Carroll Arts Center, Westminster, Fri- 

Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, 1-6pm; Mon-Thur, 

10am-8pm. 410-848-7272. 

APRIL 9 

Fiore Winery Vineyard Bless And 

Pig Roast. An afternoon of live music 

and a full pig roast and all the fixings. 

Father Kunkel will be blessing the vines 

to ensure a bountiful harvest. Pylesville, 

1-4pm. 410-879-4007. $ 

Lock House Reopening Event. Music 

and festivities to mark the opening of 

the 2011 season. Susquehanna Museum, 

Havre de Grace, 2pm. 410-939-5780. 

A Taste of Italy. Several restaurants will 

provide samples of their food, which 

will be paired with wines from various 

regions of Italy provided by L’Amore Di 

Vino and Jim’s Bottle Works. Music will 

be provided by the Dewitt Jazz Trio. 

Larry Noto, a comedian who is also a 

Saint Margaret School alumnus, will 

perform. St. Margaret School, Baltimore, 

7:30-10pm. 410-688-5414. $ 

APRIL 9-10 

Great Scale Model Train Show. 

Operating display layouts, 800 vendor 

tables, train movies, Thomas area 

for kids, free parking. Maryland State 

Fairgrounds, Timonium. Sat, 9am-4pm; 

Sun, 10am-4pm. 410-730-1036. $ 

APRIL 10 

Chocolatefest. Sample chocolate treats 

from local vendors, enjoy music, silent 

auction, raffle and games. Gamber and 

Community Fire Hall, Finksburg, 2-5pm. 

410-549-1842. $ 

APRIL 11 

Taste of Catonsville. Best area restaurants 

provide samples of their 

finest food with background of live 

musical entertainment. Rolling Road 

Golf Club, Catonsville, 5:30-8pm. 410- 

719-9609. 

Join the celebration. 

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Picnic Pavilions/ Playground 

International Award Winning Activity Pool 

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APRIL 15-17 

Thurmont Heritage Days Gas and 

Steam Engine Festival Show, 3rd 

annual. Many rides for kids: mechanical 

bull, helicopter, covered wagon and 

barrel train. Baby show, crafters, cake/ 

pie contest farm demos, exhibits and 

music. Thurmont, Fri, 4-9pm; Sat-Sun, 

7am-9pm. 301-271-2023. 

APRIL 15-17 

Harford LIVE! Home and Garden 

Show at Ripken Stadium. Plus man 

cave, women’s shopping boutique, 

tycoon typhoon money machine, dog 

adopt-athon, performing arts stage, 

kids’ zone. Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, 

10am-5pm. 410-612-9330. $ 

Citywide Yard Sale. Huge, communitywide 

event! Yard sales, sidewalk sales 

and bargains galore! Havre de Grace, 

8am-4pm. 410-939-6562 or 410-939- 

2100. 

APRIL 16 

International Festival of Carving, 

20th annual. Wood carving display and 

competition. Painting, information and 

carving workshops. Flat art exhibit by 

the Lutheran Village Art Club. Carroll 

Lutheran Village, Westminster, 10am- 

5pm. 717-235-7529. 

Herbs Herbs Herbs. Herbal learning 

day, plant sales, taste treats. Historical 

Sinking Springs Herb Farm, Elkton, 

10am-4pm. 410-398-5566. 

Earth Day. Enjoy a fun day with live 

music, a rock climbing wall, a Moon 

Bounce, face painting and more. Rain 

date: April 18. 11am-4pm. Anita C. 

Leight Estuary Center, Abingdon, 410- 

612-1688 $ 

APRIL 17 

SPCA’s March for the Animals, 

16th annual. Over 5,000 animal lovers 

and their four-legged friends are 

expected to attend to support homeless 

animals in the Baltimore community 

while getting a little exercise 

and having lots of fun! Demonstration 

by Mid-Atlantic Disc Dogs, pet training 

tips, an agility course for dogs, 

low-cost micro-chipping, a “flealess” 

market of pet friendly vendors, 

musical chairs for dogs, and a pet 

costume contest judged by celebrity 

guests. Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, 

10am-2pm; registration begins at 

9am. 410-235-8826, mdspca.org. 

APRIL 23 

Carroll County Farmers Market 

Easter Show. Easter Bunny, door prizes, 

handmade crafts, gourmet foods, 

plants, baked goods. Agriculture 

Center, Westminster. 8am-2pm, 410- 

848-7748. 

Lower Susquehanna Heritage 

Greenway’s Annual River Sweep 

Event. General clean up along shoreline 

of Susquehanna River and its 

tributaries from Tydings Park to the 

Lock House. Havre de Grace, 9am. 

410-939-7644. 


Day Out With Thomas. Take a ride 

with Thomas, enjoy family activities 

including arts and crafts, storytelling, 

video viewing, live music, B&O 

Railroad Museum, Baltimore City, 410- 

752-2490. $ 

APRIL 30 

Open Wide! Toothy Toys that made 

us Smile. The exhibit features more 

than 50 objects, ranging from a buildit-yourself 

rocket toothbrush from the 

1960s to a playable Tooth Invaders 

video game from 1981. See games, 

baby dolls, puzzles and an array of 

character toothbrushes (from Bugs 

Bunny to Chuck Norris). National 

Museum of Dentistry. Baltimore, 410- 

706-0600. 

CHILDREN 

APRIL 22-24 

Bunny BonanZoo. Easter Egg hunts, 

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for the Summer 

Call for Seasonal Specials 


visits with the bunnies and 

other springtime fun! The 

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 

Baltimore City, 10am-2pm. 

410-366-LION. $ 

APRIL 23 

Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your 

own basket. No registration 

required. Rockfield Manor, 

Bel Air, 1pm, 410-638-4565. 

APRIL 24 

Scavenger Hunt at 

Hampton. Children ages 

4-12 will enjoy a scavenger 

hunt around the historic 

grounds of Hampton. Kids 

will use clues, their brains 

and fun activities to learn 

about nature and history. 

Treats and crafts will be 

given. Hampton National 

Historic Site, Towson, 2pm. 

410-823-1309. 

OUTDOORS 

ADKINS ARBORETUM 

Ridgely, 410-634-2847 $ Preregistration 

Required 

April 28, Ecology of the 

Forest in Spring. Spend a 

 

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3413 Sweet Air Road 

Jacksonville, Md 21131 

Mon 10-4, Tues-Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-3 

spring afternoon outdoors 

with plant ecologist Sylvan 

Kaufman. This program will 

look closely at the plants, 

fungi, insects, and bird life 

in upland and floodplain 

forests at the Arboretum and 

compare and contrast the 

habitats and communities. 

1-3pm. 

ANITA C. LEIGHT 

ESTUARY CENTER 

Abingdon, 410-612-1688 $ 

April 16, Earth Day at 

Aberdeen Festival Park. 

Enjoy a fun day with live 

music, a rock climbing 

wall, Moon Bounce and 

more. 11am-4pm. April 17, 

Ukrainian Easter Eggs. 

Learn how to create beautiful 

Ukrainian decorated 

eggs just in time for Easter! 

Noon-3pm. April 23, 

Natural Egg Dyeing. Go 

hunt for eggs in the “wild” 

and then return to the 

Center to use natural materials 

to color and decorate 

our eggs. Bring a dozen 

boiled eggs and wear 

clothes that you don’t mind 

getting colorful. 3-4pm. 

 

Currently offering 

complimentary make-over, 

with a $50 minimum purchase. 

It’s Time for 

‘Dem O’s! 

Baseball Ushers 

in Spring 

Baseball season is here, signaling 

spring’s arrival and a fresh start. One 

of the greatest aspects of baseball is 

that a new season brings new hope 

for all 30 Major League Baseball 

teams. 

While the past 

few years have 

been unkind to the 

Baltimore Orioles, 

one of the proudest 

of all sports 

franchises, there is 

renewed optimism 

in Baltimore, with 

callers into sports 

talk radio stations 

predicting anything 

from a .500 record 

to a possible playoff 

berth. And one of 

the main reasons for 

this hopeful outlook is the team’s performance in 

the last two months of the 2010 season. 

Buck Showalter enters his first full season as 

O’s manager, and after Showalter took over last 

August, the O’s went 34-23 over the last two 

months of the season, the second-best record in 

the American League (behind the Minnesota 

Twins) over that time. To further strengthen 

the team, the O’s were busy in the off-season, 

adding a number of veteran players to the 

lineup, including first baseman Derrek Lee, 

designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero, shortstop 

JJ Hardy and third baseman Mark Reynolds. 

The O’s also added closer Kevin Gregg to the 

bullpen. 

The Orioles open play this season on April 1 in 

Tampa against the Rays with the home opener on 

April 4 at 3:05pm against the Detroit Tigers. The 

entire ballpark will open at noon that day to allow 

plenty of fans to enjoy the excitement of Opening 

Day. And with the recent news that Camden Yards 

will now serve Natty Boh on tap this year, Oriole 

fans can begin daydreaming about drinking Natty 

Boh in October, watching the O’s in the playoffs! 

Let’s Go O’s! 

For more information, visit baltimore.orioles.mlb.com. 

Grape Exploration – Touring Havre de Grace 

 

Tantalize Your Taste Buds at Havre de Grace Restaurants 

Vineyard Wine Bar 

142 N. Washington St. 

443.502.2551 

www.thevineyardwinebar.com 

“The Destination for Wine Lovers” 

 

 

 

 

MacGregor’s Restaurant 

& Tavern 

331 St. John St. 

410.939.3003 

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April 9th 

SUSQUEHANNA MUSEUM 2011 RE-OPENING EVENT 

For information call 410-939-5780 

or visit www.thelockhousemuseum.org 

May 6th 

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May 6th to May 8th 

30TH ANNUAL DECOY & WILDLIFE ART FESTIVAL 


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May 7th 

WAR OF 1812 RE-ENACTMENT 


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fundraising 

Great Cau$e$ 

APRIL 2 

Sante: Spoil Your Plate. The 

National Kidney Foundation of 

Maryland (NKF-MD) will hold its 

second annual Santé: Spoil Your 

Palate celebration with food from 

Baltimore’s Best restaurants and 

caterers, complemented by American 

and European craft beer, wine and 

spirits. Adding to the excitement will 

be interactive presentations, a silent 

auction and live jazz. B&O Railroad 

Museum, Baltimore, 7-10pm. santebaltimore.com, 

410-494-8545. 

APRIL 9 

A Night For Humanity. The Robert & 

Claire Peter Foundation will present 

the ultimate cocktail party featuring 

extraordinary cuisine, special guests, 

dancing, a silent auction and more 

– all to make life brighter for those 

in need. The event will raise money 

and collect medical equipment for 

those suffering from debilitating illnesses 

both in the United States and 

South Africa. B&O Railroad Museum, 

Baltimore, 7-11pm, 410-945-2945, 

randcpeterfoundation.org. 

APRIL 16 

Alzheimer’s Association Memory 

Ball. Dancing with the Stars-themed 

black-tie gala featuring a cocktail 

reception, full-course dinner, live 

music by Highway Star and a showcase 

of local ballroom talent. Event 

proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s 

Association’s many programs and 

services, as well as raise awareness 

of Alzheimer’s disease and related 

disorders, which now affect more 

than 86,000 Marylanders. Baltimore 

Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 7pm-Midnight, 

410-561-9099 or visit alz.org/ 

maryland. 

APRIL 16 

Steps for the Cure. An amazing 

silent auction, special food & beverages. 

Breast cancer survivors will 

claim the catwalk, showcasing unique 

fashions created especially for them 

Alzheimer’s Association Memory Ball, April 16 

by notable professional designers 

and hand-selected designers from 

the Maryland Institute College of Art. 

Hosted by Larry and Lori Lickstein 

Foundation, Valley Mansion, Baltimore, 

6pm. 410-417-0101. 

Charity Run$ 

APRIL 23 

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Grand 

National Steeplechase Benefit 

Luncheon. Live music, hot buffet, silent 

and live auctions, arts and crafts. Grand 

National, Butler, 410-628-0795. 

April 9, AFCEA’s 4th Annual 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run. Benefiting AFCEA’s 

Central Maryland Scholarship FundSAIC, Columbia, 9am, 410-308-1870. 

April 10, 15th Annual Port to Fort 6K Family Run/Walk. Rally the troops, 

enlist your family, challenge your friends and neighbors and get ready to support 

Believe In Tomorrow National Children’s Foundation’s. Start and Finish 

Line, Baltimore Museum of Industry, 9am, 410-308-1870. 

April 10, Women’s 5K By the Bay. Presented by RASAC – The Harford County 

Running Club. A race for women runners of all ages and abilities. Tydings Park, 

Havre de Grace, 8am, 410-308-1870. 

April 16, Run and Fun Walk for Hospice of St. Mary’s, 16th annual. 

Southern Maryland’s biggest and best running event with great food, balloons, 

DJ music and fun. Children, strollers/baby joggers and pets welcome. St. Mary’s 

County Governmental Center, Leonardtown, 9am. 301-994-3023. 

April 17, Reach Out And Run 5K for HopeWELL Cancer Support, Goucher 

College, Towson, 8:30am, 410-308-1870. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


equestrian 

By Gregory J. Alexander 

Family Celebrates Historic Win 

Grandfather Won Grand National 90 Years Ago 

 

Equestrian Events 

MAY 

May 7: The 86th running of the 

Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase race, 

Great Meadow in the Plains, Va., 

vagoldcup.com 

May 7-8: MCTA Horse Trials at Shawan 

Downs, shawandowns.org 

May 8: Fair Hill International 

Unrecognized Starter Horse Trials, 

Elkton, fairhillinternational.com 

May 8: 33nd Annual Point-to-Point, 

Winterthur, Del., winterthur.org 

May 29-30: Fair Hill International 

USEA/USEF Recognized Horse Trials, 

Elkton, fairhillinternational.com 

Dr. Milner Bortner’s 1921 trophy (left) for his win at the Grand National, a grueling race held this year on April 23 (right). Left 

photo by Christine Armstrong; right by Robert Keller. 

The Grand National Steeplechase is known as the most 

demanding three-mile timber race, as due to the shorter 

distance – the Hunt Cup is four miles long – horses race 

at a faster clip over 18 unyielding obstacles. On April 23, 

the 109 th running of the Grand National Steeplechase will 

take place in Butler, and in attendance will be a proud 

family celebrating their grandfather’s historic win back in 

1921. 

Dr. Milner Bortner, a country doctor in White Hall, 

rode “Hurry Girl,” his stubborn and determined Bay 

Mare, to an incredible win by two lengths at the Grand 

National that year, in a race plagued by less-than-ideal 

rainy conditions. In fact, only two of the 11 entries finished 

the race, while 400 spectators braved the rainy and 

muddy conditions. Several horses fell, with the deep mud 

rising up to their knees, and one rider suffered broken ribs 

in a horrific accident. 

In addition to the rainy and muddy conditions, Dr. 

Bortner’s win was also incredible due to the doctor’s 

relative inexperience as a rider. “It was the only race he 

won,” recalls David Dentry of Parkton, Dr. Bortner’s 

grandson. “He was first and foremost a doctor, including 

World War I where he served as a physician. Back 

then, all vehicles were horse drawn, so he always had 

horses in his life. While he did race ‘Hurry Girl,’ he 

also used her when he had to make house calls without 

a buggy, such as during inclement weather or when road 

conditions were poor.” Dentry, one of nine children, 

recalls “mucking out” horse stables with his grandfather 

as a child. 

“We rode as children, and we’re all horse lovers. 

However, my father was allergic to horses, so over the 

years, we became spectators and still love watching 

horseracing today,” he says. 

In honor of his grandfather’s historic win, Dentry 

and his family will be in attendance at this year’s Grand 

National bearing T-shirts with Dr. Bortner and “Hurry 

Girl’s” photo, and hopes to have about 50 family members 

there to tailgate and celebrate Dr. Bortner’s amazing win 

90 years ago. 

Beautiful hats are just one picturesque element at the Maryland Hunt Cup, April 

30. Photo by Robert Keller. 

MARYLAND 

STEEPLECHASING 

April 9: Elkridge-Harford Point-to- 

Point, Monkton, 410-692-2644 

April 16: My Lady’s Manor 

Steeplechase Races, Monkton, 

410-557-9570 

April 23: Grand National 

Steeplechase, Butler, 410-771-1756 

April 30: Maryland Hunt Cup, 

Glyndon, huntcup@marylandsteeplechasing.com 

May 1: Maryland Junior Hunt Cup, 

Cockeysville, 410-666-3676 

May 15: Potomac Hunt Races, Seneca, 

www.potomachuntraces.com 

May 28: Fair Hill Races, Fair Hill, 

410-398-6565 

For more information, visit nationalsteeplechase.com 

or marylandsteeplechasing.com 

APRIL 

March 31, April 1 & 3: Maryland 

National Horse Show, Upper 

Marlboro, showplacearena.com 

April 3: Brandywine Hills Point-to- 

Point, Pocopson Township, Pa., 

April 9: Blue Ridge Arabian Horse 

Club Spring Open Show, Bel 

Air, 4braha.com 

April 16: Fair Hill International 

Foxcatcher Endurance Ride (50 and 25 

mile), Elkton, fairhillinternational.com 

Photo by Jim McCue 

136 th PREAKNESS STAKES 

May 21 At Pimlico Race Track 

Preakness.com 

JUNE 

June 8-9: Fair Hill International Lucinda 

Green Clinic, Elkton, fairhillinternational.com 

June 26: MCTA Starter Horse Trials, 

Monkton, mdcta.com 

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libation 

By Kristin Heilman 

Opposite: Bodegas 

Protos in Peñafiel is now 

distributed in almost 100 

countries worldwide. 

Right: Ninety-nine percent 

of Cava is produced in 

the Penedès region of 

Cataluña, southwest of 

Barcelona. 

 

 

With vines introduced to its diverse landscape 

at least as far back as 300 B.C., Spain nurtures 

a deep tradition and passion for winemaking. 

Yet, only in recent years have Spanish wines 

made significant inroads to the American 

market, with imports soaring in the past 

decade. Admired for its innovative art and 

architecture, cutting-edge fashion and casual 

yet cultivated cuisine, Spain is quickly gaining 

the favor of wine connoisseurs worldwide. 

Since the late 20 th century, Spanish wines 

have experienced a renaissance, as the quality 

and diversity of the region’s wines have 

exploded. Young winemakers have led the 

revolution by marrying modern practices with 

honored traditions, wines and varietals. The 

result: complex and expressive wines that 

exude a keen sense of place. 

And place is paramount. Strict Spanish 

government regulation ensures a wine’s 

quality and character are consistent with its 

geographic roots. A designation system – 

Denominaciónes de Origén (D.O.) – identifies 

prestigious wines from specific regions, 

recognizing that the wine was sourced and 

produced according to certain parameters. If a 

label indicates D.O.C. – or Denominación de 

Origén Calificada – the wine has maintained 

superior quality over an extended period of 

time; Rioja and Priorat alone carry D.O.C. 

status. 

Spain currently has more than 70 D.O.s, 

allowing for a wide range of taste profiles. 

Easy to drink, affordable and widely available, 

these wines are food-friendly and complement 

cuisines ranging from Chinese and Thai to 

Mexican, Mediterranean and American. For 

consumers shopping for a bottle to enjoy with 

dinner, they’re in luck: most Spanish wines are 

ready to drink and don’t require cellaring. 

From crisp whites and soft rosés to deep 

reds and beyond, Spanish wines suit any occasion. 

Create an authentic tasting experience, 

and quaff a wine alongside simple Spanish 

tapas, such as Marcona almonds, marinated 

olives and artisan cheeses. As a bonus, cheese 

expert Michele Buster of Forever Cheese 

offers some pairing suggestions: 

For Special (or Not) Occasions: 

Cava 

Cava is Spain’s renowned sparkling 

wine and rivals the dry champagnes of 

France. It can only be produced in six 

wine regions – although 99 percent of 

Cava is produced in the Penedès region 

of Cataluña, southwest of Barcelona 

– and must rely on the traditional 

method (méthode champenoise). Like 

champagne, Cava has varying levels of 

dryness: brut nature, brut (extra dry), 

seco (dry), semiseco (medium) and dulce 

(sweet). 

Pairing: Sparkling wines typically 

have higher acidity and lower sugar 

levels than table wines, making them 

extremely versatile and food-friendly. 

Buster recommends a mild sheep’s milk 

cheese, such as Miticrema; a spreadable 

cream cheese; or a flavorful, citrusy soft 

ripened goat cheese, such as MitiCaña 

de Cabra. 

Spain’s Signature White: Albariño 

The Albariño grape, indigenous to 

Galicia in northwest Spain, is small and 

very sweet. Depending on the vintage 

and sub-region of D.O. Rías Baixas, this 

variety can be rich and expressive, with 

peach and apricot notes, or tart and bracing, 

like green apples and lemon peels. 

A high-quality, aromatic and crisp wine, 

Albariño pairs well with seafood dishes. 

Pairing suggestion: To coax the 

fullest flavor from Albariño, follow a 

sip with a nibble of goat cheese. Buster 

thinks a full-flavored raw milk goat 

cheese like Naked Goat pairs well given 

its slight tang in the finish. PataCabra, 

the product of a secret recipe using 

Muriciana goat’s milk, also provides a 

complex and well-balanced flavor profile 

that complements the wine. 

A Rosé by Another Name: 

Garnacha 

Garnacha is the third most planted 

grape in Spain and is concentrated in 

the country’s north central region. With 

origins in Spain, the variety traveled to 

southern France in the eighth and ninth 

centuries and is known as Grenache 

throughout the world. 

Pairing suggestion: Garnacha rosés 

have bright strawberry aromas with fresh 

cherry and currant flavors and traces 

of citrus and strawberry; crisp acidity 

is followed by a soft, round finish. 

Buster recommends matching it with 

a tangy, fruity cheese. Young Mahon, 

from young cow’s milk, is mild, fruity 

and versatile. A more complex option 

is Leonora, an exceptional goat cheese 

from León. 

The King of Reds: Tempranillo 

Known as the king of grapes in the 

Rioja region, Tempranillo is Spain’s classic 

varietal. A small, dark blackish-red 

grape, Tempranillo is widely admired for 

its vibrancy and variety. It is cultivated 

all over Spain, resulting in a great array 

of tastes reflective of Spain’s geographic 

diversity. 

Pairing suggestion: Expressive when 

young and velvety rich when aged, 

Tempranillo exhibits a spectrum of 

flavor, from hints of vanilla, cherries 

and currants to unexpected nuances 

of coconut. A buttery cheese such as 

Manchego is the ideal canvas for showcasing 

Tempranillo. Buster suggests 

Malvarosa, a smooth sheep’s milk cheese 

from Valencia. 

Not Your Grandmother’s Sherry 

Spanish sherry production is centered 

in southern Spain, where Palomino 

grape vines thrive in the chalky soil of 

the Jerez region. Though primarily produced 

from Palomino fruit, sherry may 

also incorporate Moscatel and Pedro 

Ximénez varietals. 

Fino Sherry is one of the driest 

and has a light, aperitif style. The 

palate is both salty and citrusy, with 

touches of green apple and almond. 

Often accompanying tapas, Fino 

Sherry balances with semi-firm goat 

cheeses. Buster suggests a Montcabrer 

from Catalunya for its creamy texture 

and earthy, slightly tangy taste, 

or Vare from Asturias, which has a 

creamy texture and the longest finish 

for a goat cheese. 

Sweet Sherry is sweetened with the 

juice of Pedro Ximénez grapes, which 

have high residual sugar content. Sundried 

to concentrate the sugars before 

being pressed, they lend thick, sweet 

flavors of fig and molasses to the final 

product. Appropriate for dessert or 

after dinner, sweet sherry fares well 

with blue cheeses. Look for Cabrales, 

which combines cow, sheep and goat 

milk in a potent, salty cheese, or the 

less assertive Valdeon, a mild, creamy 

cheese from cow and goat milk. 

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Don’t Forget 

Your Greens! 

Asparagus Shrimp Salad 

The fleshy green spears of asparagus are both succulent and tender and have been 

considered a delicacy since ancient times. This highly prized vegetable arrives with 

the coming of spring. On the Eastern Shore, the first crops are picked as early as 

February, and the season extends through July. 

Herb Dressing: 

½ cup salad oil 

4 tablespoons vinegar 

1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 

¼ teaspoon salt 

Dash of cayenne pepper 

Dash of freshly ground black pepper 

Dressing: Combine the oil, vinegar, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper 

and black pepper, and set aside. 

By Whitey Schmidt 

Salad: 

1 pound shrimp, shelled 

and deveined 

1 ½ pounds asparagus, 

cleaned 

1 slice lemon 

1 medium red bell pepper, 

sliced 

¼ cup slice green onion 

2 tablespoons minced 

parsley 

1 ounce grated Monterey 

Jack cheese 

Romaine lettuce leaves 

Salad: Cook the shrimp in boiling 

water until pink; drain and 

set aside. Snap off the tough ends 

of the asparagus and steam until 

crisp-tender; drain well. 

Place the shrimp, asparagus 

and lemon slice in a mixing bowl. 

Pour the dressing over all, cover 

and refrigerate. Stir once or twice 

while refrigerated. 

Combine the red bell pepper, 

onion and parsley. 

To serve, drain the shrimp/ 

asparagus mixture and arrange 

on a plate over the lettuce leaves. 

Top with the cheese and serve 

with the pepper/onion/parsley 

mixture. Serves 4. 

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Salad 

This fresh cucumber salad is 

given a kick with crushed red pepper 

flakes. I can think of a hundred 

dishes to serve this salad with! 

1 large cucumber, peeled 

and thinly sliced 

½ 

½ 

red onion, thinly sliced 

red bell pepper, seeded 

and diced 

2 tablespoons sugar 

¼ cup rice vinegar 

1 teaspoon salt 

½ teaspoon crushed red 

pepper flakes 

¼ cup chopped fresh 

cilantro 

In a medium shallow serving 

bowl, toss the cucumber slices, 

onion slices and bell pepper. 

In a small bowl, combine the 

sugar, vinegar, salt, red pepper 

flakes and cilantro and mix well. 

Drizzle the cucumber mixture 

with the dressing. Let stand at room 

temperature for up to two hours until 

ready to serve. Serves 4. 

Fried Green Tomatoes 

Some like the green fried tomatoes; 

others like red. Me, I prefer to use tomatoes 

that are almost ripe, still firm and 

not overly juicy. 

5 large green tomatoes 

2 eggs 

½ cup milk 

1 cup all-purpose flour 

¼ cup cornmeal 

¼ cup peanut oil 

Dash of Tabasco sauce 

Salt and freshly ground black 

pepper 

Core the tomatoes and cut them 

crosswise into ½-inch slices. Whisk 

the eggs, milk and Tabasco sauce and 

pour the mixture into a shallow bowl. 

Combine the flour, cornmeal, and salt 

and pepper to taste and pour onto a 

plate. 

In a heavy skillet, heat the oil 

over medium heat. When hot, dip 

the tomato slices into the egg mixture 

and then into the flour mixture. 

Shake off the excess and place in the 

skillet. Fry until golden brown, about 

3 minutes per side. Drain on paper 

towels and serve immediately. Serves 

6. 

Asparagus with Sour Cream 

Asparagus is a perennial – an almost 

leafless member of the lily family. The 

spears we buy in the markets are actually 

shoots from an underground crown. 

It takes up to three years for crowns to 

develop enough to begin producing shoots, 

but once they do, they can produce for up 

to 20 years. 

3 pounds fresh asparagus 

2 cups chicken broth 

Sauce: 

1 cup sour cream 

2 eggs, lightly beaten 

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 

1 tablespoon sweet vermouth 

Salt and freshly ground black 

pepper 

Garnish: 

5 slices bacon, crisply fried and 

crumbled 

2 hard-boiled egg yolks, 

chopped 

Prepare the asparagus by snapping 

off the tough ends and tying the 

stalks together. Place in a pot, add the 

chicken broth, cover and cook until 

tender. Drain and transfer to a warm, 

buttered baking dish. 

Sauce: In a saucepan over low 

heat, slowly blend the sour cream, 

eggs and lemon juice, stirring constantly 

with a wire whisk. When 

slightly warm, stir in the vermouth 

and salt and pepper to taste, and cook 

until warmed, about 10 minutes. 

Pour the sauce over the warm 

asparagus and serve topped with the 

bacon and egg yolks. Serves 10. 

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Pilgrimage (MHGP) returns this spring over 

five consecutive weekends, May 1-May 22. A 

Maryland tradition for 74 years, the MHGP, 

a non-profit organization dedicated to the 

preservation and restoration of architecturally 

significant properties in the State of Maryland, 

offers visitors the opportunity to explore some 

of Maryland’s most fascinating and noteworthy 

properties. The 2011 tour includes more than 

50 private homes, gardens, farms, churches and 

historic sites across six Maryland counties (see 

box for tour schedule). 

The annual spring tours are a central component 

of the MHGP’s efforts to cultivate 

awareness of Maryland’s rich architectural and 

cultural heritage, from historic to contemporary 

settings. Each year, proceeds from the tour support 

designated preservation projects in each 

host community. To date, the Pilgrimage has 

raised well over $1 million for the preservation 

and restoration of architecturally significant 

properties throughout the State of Maryland. 

“This year’s tour features so many unique 

and vastly different types of properties,” says 

Mary M. Meyer, chairman of the MHGP. 

“From elegant townhouses surrounding Mount 

Vernon Square (Baltimore City) and lovely 

farms in the Worthington Valley (Baltimore 

County) to 18th-century houses in historic 

Chestertown (Kent County) and unique 

Scientist Cliffs, a once summer community situated 

high above the Chesapeake Bay (Calvert 

County). In addition, Southern Anne Arundel 

County and Prince George’s County tours 

feature lovely hidden treasures that include 

wonderful historic houses, churches and even an 

archaeological site. 

Highlights for each of the counties on the 

2011 tour include: 

Anne Arundel: South County is the last 

remaining area of large farms in the county. 

MHGP Tour Schedule 

Sunday, May 1 - Baltimore City (Mt. Vernon) 

Saturday, May 7 - Calvert County 

Saturday, May 14 - Kent County 

Sunday, May 15 - Baltimore County (Worthington Valley) 

Saturday, May 21 - Anne Arundel County (South County) 

Sunday, May 22 - Prince George’s County 

All tours are 10am-5pm, rain or shine • mhgp.org, 410-821-6933 

This tour is unique in that there is a working 

winery and an active archaeological site 

on tour. The tour committee has attempted 

to create a tour that will emphasize the 

historical significance and the architectural 

diversity that exists in this part of 

the county, including Sudley, Holly Hill 

and Obligation from the 17th century, as 

well as Quarter Place, Indian Range and 

Thanksgiving from the 19th century. 

Baltimore City: In the heart of city, Mt 

Vernon stands as wonderful collection of 

styles and history in the urban core. The 

tour this year includes the one of the largest 

structures in the area, historic Winans 

House, plus several mid-1800s residences 

and a modern condominium complex. 

Kent County: Chestertown defines the 

walkable, historic house and garden tour. 

Nine distinct and remarkable private homes 

and gardens comprise the tour this year, 

ranging from pre-Revolutionary to modern. 

Baltimore County: Centered in the 

Worthington Valley, the tour focuses on 

an unaltered, rural atmosphere that has not 

changed appreciably in over 200 years. The 

land is divided into numerous farms, with 

some as large as 200 or 300 acres. Many 

properties have been inherited by the present 

owners, who are endeavoring to run 

them as in the past, while retaining the 

open spaces and restoring and occupying 

the substantial homes which dot the countryside. 

Calvert County: The community hosting 

the tour, Scientists’ Cliff, was founded 

in 1937 with an unusual charter: to promote 

an interest in the natural sciences by means 

of a botanical garden, arboretum, lectures, 

field trips, preservation of open space, 

exploration and preservation of fossil deposits. 

It is the only community in Maryland 

and perhaps anywhere in America that 

maintains a museum of fossils collected 

on its beach. The earliest houses, many of 

which have been preserved, were log cabins. 

The tour features over 20 properties and is 

combination bus and walking tour. 

Prince George’s: The tour travels 

along the Tidal or Lower Potomac River 

from Fort Washington to Accokeek and 

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are designed to maximize the interaction 

between the natural and architectural environments. 

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HARVEY LADEW’S 

By John T. Marck 

Manor House 

One of Maryland’s most beautiful tourist attractions, 

located in Monkton on Jarrettsville Pike, 

is Ladew Topiary Gardens and Pleasant Valley 

House, the home of Harvey Smith Ladew. 

Harvey Ladew was born in New York in 1886, 

the son and heir to his family business making 

leather belts … not the leather belts a person 

might wear, but the ones used in factories to 

operate various types of machinery. Because of 

the family business, Ladew became a millionaire, 

never had to work and his plan was to enjoy life 

while he was young, and begin work when he was 

50 years old. As Harvey said, “There is so much 

to see, to do, I thought I’d reverse life’s patterns – 

play, then work.” 

A mischievous boy, and a man of great humor, 

he was raised under the good, fashionable life 

in New York. Traveling often in his youth to 

Europe, his favorite trick was sitting on the 

thrones in castles. By the time he was 15, he had 

sat on more thrones than all of Queen Victoria’s 

vast family put together. At the outbreak of World 

War I, Harvey took the first boat that was available 

home, which happened to be the Kaiser’s 

confiscated yacht. Following the war, where he 

served as an Army liaison officer, he decided to 

retire from the family business, and pursue one 

of his passions, fox hunting. Having hunted for 

21 seasons, not only in Maryland, but also in 

England, Ireland and France, he once set an international 

fox hunting record by riding to hounds 

on both sides of the Atlantic in a 72-hour period. 

This was accomplished by crossing the Atlantic in 

an amphibious plane. It was this passion for the 

fox that led him to Maryland. In 1929, he moved from his 

home on Long Island to Maryland and purchased Pleasant 

Valley House, because the hunting was good and the fences 

“weren’t made of wire,” as they were in Long Island. 

When Harvey purchased this house it was in a dreadful 

condition. In 1929, at age 43, Harvey was to some degree 

starting over. Here was a man who was used to living in 

mansions, and manor houses, and who stayed at various 

castles in Europe, and who came from a fine house on 

Long Island, which had magnificent flowers and greenhouses 

about. Pleasant Valley had none of the things he 

was used to, not even plumbing or electricity. The only 

flowers on the property was a dying lilac bush that was 

“promptly put out of its misery” he once said. Still, as 

hunting was his passion, he needed a house in which to 

live so he could do this hunting in Maryland, mostly for 

convenience. 

Upon his purchasing Pleasant Valley house in 1929, 

he started to redo the house. The house was originally 

built in 1770, and over the next 47 years he added on the 

house, and perfected the many gardens within its 200 acres 

to what they are today. As one walks through the house 

today, you get the feeling that you are a guest of Ladew, 

rather than just a visitor touring the home. Everything that 

you see within the house is the same as when Harvey lived 

there. Throughout the house, the most notable themes are 

the fox and hound, from the stuffed fox heads hanging on 

the walls, to the many paintings, both canvas and on the 

windows. Although Harvey was the genius behind the renovations, 

it was his friend and architect, James O’Connor, 

who made it all possible. 

Upon entering the drawing room, one will notice the 

architectural details of the broken pediments and molding, 

which were copied from the Hammond-Harwood House 

in Annapolis due to Harvey’s love of the state of Maryland. 

The paneling in the drawing room is a rare Elizabethan 

type, which he found in London, and the ceiling plasterwork 

was copied from a period design by some New 

York craftsmen. The ceiling plaster was white in color, but 

Harvey felt that it looked too new, so using the fireplace in 

the room, he would make a fire, then close the flue, allowing 

the black smoke to fill the room, darkening the ceiling, 

creating the “old look.” Hanging on the walls in the drawing 

room are two Chippendale-style mirrors, quite unique, 

with the fox and hound theme on the gilt frame. 

Upon entering Ladew’s office, one will see that it is 

filled with hunting memorabilia. Also, throughout the 

house are many photographs and letters displayed. Two 

letters of particular interest are one from the then Prince 

of Wales, later King Edward VIII, thanking Harvey for 

lending him his favorite horse, named “Ghost” for a hunt 

on Long Island. The second are letters to Ladew from T.E. 

Lawrence. 

Ladew had an oval Chippendale partners’ desk, but did 

not know where to put it in the house. He asked a friend 

for advice, and the friend said why not build a room around 

it? And so he did, again with the help from O’Connor. 

Harvey called this room his circulating library, which contains 

more than 3,000 volumes, many first editions. In the 

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Would you a silver like dollar to join dated this 1847. list? The original 

owner did this to indicate the year 

the mortgage was finally paid off. 

The Ladew estate features 15 

enchanting garden rooms, a nature 

walk and a historic manor house. The 

gardens and nature walk are selfguided, 

and the house tour is guided. 

From the formal rose garden to the 

cottage garden, water lily garden 


The Manor House’s dining 

room (first page) and the 

Elizabethan Room (right) are 

just two of the many breathtakingly 

beautiful rooms at 

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and Victorian garden, visitors will 

enjoy an array of color, texture and 

form throughout the seasons. The 

crowning glory is the topiary trees 

and shrubs trained and trimmed 

into ornamental shapes. Ladew’s 

topiary sculpture garden contains 

many examples of this meticulous 

craft ranging from Winston 

Churchill’s top hat and victory sign 

to a unicorn and seahorse. Topiary 

are located throughout the property, 

most notably the Hunt Scene by 

the entrance to Ladew that displays 

a hunter on horseback following 

hounds in pursuit of a fox. Never 

without humor, in the Garden of 

Eden, which contains apple trees 

that Harvey placed a statue of 

Adam and Eve, the three steps that 

lead to this garden has this inscription: 

“If you would be happy for a 

week, take a wife. If you would be 

happy for a month, kill your pig. 

But if you would be happy all your 

life, plant a garden.” 

In addition to the gardens and 

nature walk, the historic Manor 

House is open for tours. Visitors can 

enjoy English antiques, paintings, 

photographs, sketches and fox hunting 

memorabilia. The Oval Library 

is featured in the book 100 Most 

Beautiful Rooms in America. 

During Ladew’s lifetime he 

received many awards. He was the 

Master of the Elkridge-Harford 

Hunt for seven years. In 1971, 

about the time the Topiary Gardens 

opened to the public, he received the 

Distinguished Service Medal of the 

Garden Club of America for his “great 

interest in developing and maintaining 

the most outstanding topiary in 

America, without professional help.” 

Ladew died in 1976, at the age of 

90. Today the 22-acre gardens, with 

their world famous topiary figures 

and hedges, are still considered the 

most outstanding topiary gardens 

in America by the Garden Club of 

America. The house and gardens are a 

place that all should visit. 

Ladew Topiary Gardens and Manor 

House are located at 3535 Jarrettsville 

Pike in Monkton, 410-557-9466, 

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“Go on a pond tour,” says 

Mike Paddy, president of the 

Michigan Koi & Pond Clubs 

Southeast Chapter. “We use 

those to show people different 

kinds of ponds they can consider. 

It’s a good learning experience.” 

Malik built the largest of his 

seven ponds – at 8,500 gallons – 

by himself for about $3,000. “If 

you do it yourself, it can take a 

month or more,” he adds. “If you 

pay somebody, they can do it in 

two days.” 

But be careful whom you 

choose to build your pond. Paddy 

says he knows a number of pond 

owners who went to inexperienced 

landscapers – and paid the 

price. 

“You hear a lot of horror stories,” 

Paddy says. “What ends up 

happening is they don’t get an 

adequate filter. Or they put rocks 

in the bottom to eliminate the 

folds in the liner, which when the 

fish waste goes in, it hides there 

in the rocks and you can’t get 

that stuff out.” 

While a realistic budget and a 

reputable builder are important, 

so is location. Malik suggests 

picking a spot on your property 

that is easily seen by you (yet not 

by others) and where you spend 

most of your leisure time. Paddy 

adds that it should be a place 

where you “can sit in your house 

with the windows open and be 

able to hear the water.” 

As far as choosing features, 

waterfalls (which should be facing 

you) are not only beautiful, 

but they can double as bio filters. 

The moving water also discourages 

mosquitoes, whose larvae 

are also eaten by the fish you 

may stock in your pond. 

When selecting fish, you have 

some financial flexibility. A firsttime 

pond owner, Paddy says, 

should consider inexpensive, tiny 

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five years ago, one even sold for 

over $1.2 million. 

“Koi starts to get expensive,” 

Paddy says. “The whole business 

of breeding Koi is like breeding 

dogs or cats.” 

Be aware that it’s not only the 

cost of fish that can grow, but 

the fish themselves. 

“Fish will grow according to 

their environment,” Malik says. 

“If you buy a fish four or five 

inches and put it in a large pond, 

it will grow big time. If you put it 

in a small pond, it will stay pretty 

close to the same size. Some fish 

in my pond that were four inches 

are now 20 inches.” 

Another surprise is that pond 

fish can survive the winters, even 

in Northern states. “If your pond 

is a minimum of 18 inches deep, 

you can keep your fish in the 

winter under the ice,” says Malik. 

“What you’ve got to remember 

is you must have a hole in the 

ice to let gases escape. I’ve got 

10-year-old fish in my pond that 

I’ve never brought in the house.” 

While fish enhance the visual 

beauty of ponds, other wildlife 

can transform your pond into an 

aquatic opera a well. The frogs 

inhabiting one of Malik’s ponds 

croak out nocturnal noises, he 

says, that “gives you a tranquil 

feeling.” 

Flora for your pond should be 

selected not only for fragrance or 

beauty, but also for practicality. 

“One of the hazards of a pond 

is green water/string algae,” says 

Malik. “Try to keep half to two 

thirds of your pond covered with 

water lilies so that light does not 

encourage that algae to grow.” 

While there are many things 

to consider when deciding to create 

your own H2Oasis, experts 

and owners alike – called “ponders” 

– say that the reward is 

well worth the effort. 

Perhaps Malik sums it up best: 

“It looks good, it’s very relaxing 

and if you have a stressful life, 

this is the way to go.” 

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In every area of life, we are striving to 

achieve greater efficiency without compromising 

the quality that we have come to 

expect. For today’s pool owner, the options 

have never been better. Some of the most 

popular advancements include high efficiency 

pumps, solar heating and LED lighting. 

Advancements in pump technology are 

definitely worth a closer look, especially 

if your pool is using an older pumping 

system. Your pump could be costing you a 

lot of money. How do high performance 

pumps work? Using inbound computer 

and intelligent software, the pumps are 

programmed to automatically calculate 

the minimum flow requirements for every 

pool function – filtering, heating, cleaning, 

spa jets, water features and more – to 

optimize performance and minimize energy 

use. High performance pumps will selfadjust 

to maintain optimal flow rates for 

further energy savings. High performance 

pump pumps can typically cut energy use 

by up to 90 percent, generally saving $620 

to $1,360 in utility costs annually – more 

where rates are higher than average. With 

this level of savings, the average investment 

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Solar heating systems also can dramatically 

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your pool. You can enjoy longer swimming 

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Most systems will work with a pool’s existing 

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Don’t Panic: 

The Crape Myrtle is Fine 

Your Crape Myrtle may not really be dead. 

While everything else in your garden is flourishing and 

pushing out new leaves, your Crape Myrtle may still look like a 

bunch of twigs. Lagerstroemia tends to start the spring season 

later than other plants, protecting tender new leaves from getting 

hit by late winter frosts by emerging late. 

Time to conduct the “scratch test” on that Crape Myrtle 

you may swear is dead. While holding a branch, scratch your 

thumbnail to break the outmost layer of bark to reveal green 

… indicating it has life within. Test a few areas throughout 

the plant; if you keep scratching and reveal brown and brittle 

branches, you may have a dead plant on your hands. Once 

leaves have pushed out, take a look at overall shape and possible 

dead branches and prune only if needed. 

Crape Myrtles are really a four-season plant, offering lustrous 

green leaves in spring, brilliant blooms for summer, excellent 

fall color (select varieties/cultivars), and wonderful exfoliating 

bark for winter. These attributes make this plant a great 

focal point for the garden. If you don’t need a large tree form, 

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Miss Manners might tell you it’s rude not 

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“The hospitality industry is having 

a huge influence on what people 

want in their personal bathrooms,” 

says Alan Hilsabeck Jr., a designer 

at Premier Kitchens & Baths. 

“People will say, ‘I just got back 

from the W Hotel and I want my 

master suite to mimic what I saw.’ ” 

This means waving goodbye to 

the lonely showerhead and featureless 

tub. While amenities vary as 

widely as tastes and budgets, a 

typical master suite includes an 

oversized shower, fancy tub, and 

his and hers vanities. Add-ons 

range from morning kitchens and 

workout rooms to seating areas 

with upholstered furniture. 

Often, the shower is big enough 

for two, and there’s a wide range 

of choices for water delivery, 

including dual showerheads, hand 

showers, overhead rainfall heads 

or a full-body spray. “There might 

be six nozzles shooting out at you 

from different heights,” says Lori 

Carroll, an interior designer at Lori 

Carroll and Associates. “It’s kind of 

like a car wash.” 

When it comes to tubs, there’s a 

trend toward bubbler models over 

whirlpool versions. The former can 

be more relaxing with warm air 

bubbles that rise from the bottom 

of the tub, creating a more calming 

experience than powerful jets. 

For the visually inclined, there are 

chromatherapy tubs with soothing, 

colorful lights built-in to brighten up 

the water. Bathers can choose their 

favorite hue or let the tub automatically 

cycle through a rainbow of 

choices. 

While spa and luxury features 

are one of the strongest trends in 

bathrooms, there’s more of a mixed 

response to open floor plans. 

Hilsabeck says homeowners who 

fully embrace the concept might 

use the tub or vanities as the transition 

between bedroom and bath. 

The shower typically offers partial 

privacy while the toilet resides 

behind a partition or in its own 

small room. “I would definitely say 

there’s less modesty for the society 

as a whole,” he says. “Look at the 

entertainment industry. What used 

to be R is PG-13.” In some cases, 

however, there’s still a need for 

seclusion. Designer Holly Rickert 

says one factor is a couple’s age. 

Families with young children, for 

example, may want to stick with 

a door in order to create muchneeded 

private space. 

Where you live also may influence 

whether you want to start 

tearing down doors and walls. 

“We don’t see as much of the open 

plan in the Midwest,” says Lynn 

Schrage, a designer and marketing 

manager at The Kohler Store in 

Chicago. “Part of the reason is the 

climate. It’s hard to stay warm six 

months out of the year when you’re 

showering.” 

Luckily, it’s not an all or nothing 

proposition. In some cases, 

there’s simply an open passageway 

between the bedroom and 

bathroom. Other homeowners opt 

for half-walls or even French doors 

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disconnected, but there’s still light 

transfer,” Rickert says about the latter 

option. 

But open or closed, bathrooms 

are growing in size and now feature 

almost every perk imaginable. 

One of Rickert’s clients opted for a 

large waterfall within the shower 

for ambiance rather than bathing. 

Water runs down a copper face, 

into a trough and then re-circulates. 

It provides a focal point while 

showering or pleasant background 

noise while standing at the sink. 

Other upgrades include heated 

floors, flat-screen TVs and sound 

systems. To increase the comfort 

level even more, some homeowners 

choose to add sofas, chairs or 

benches in the bathroom. Carroll 

usually opts for vinyl fabric to stand 

up against water. 

Then there are more specialized 

touches. Schrage has seen 

homeowners add meditation or 

relaxation rooms, separate makeup 

areas and even enclosed showers 

that double as steam rooms. For 

the fitness minded, a small workout 

room with a maximum of three or 

four pieces of equipment can be 

incorporated. Those who want sustenance 

without trekking across the 

house add morning kitchens, with 

coffee makers, small refrigerators 

and sometimes even another small 

sink. 

Think you may need an upgrade 

of your own? Before you start buying 

fixtures, Hilsabeck says it’s 

important to make sure your house 

can handle the water needs of 

those new products. A plumber or 

designer can make sure you’ve got 

the pipes and water pressure necessary 

to handle special tub and 

shower features. 

His other advice: Choose a 

design professional who specializes 

in bathrooms. They’ll have a better 

handle on what’s available and 

know how to solve any bathroomspecific 

challenges. He also recommends 

heading to your designer’s 

office with pictures from your 

favorite home-design magazines in 

hand. They’ll give the designer a 

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between; the room will look and feel “established.” 

Symmetry also conjures a feeling of formality. 

It bespeaks order and calm, which is the 

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with the fireplace at its epicenter: two sofas, 

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on the mantel, two side tables under two 

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Or should we be saying it in French, 

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In the photo with the yellow 

sofa, her professional bag of magic 

tricks included flexible furniture, 

such as a small sleep sofa, a tall, 

movable folding screen, and a pair 

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that rearrange themselves in an 

instant. Oh, and the ladder is Asian 

and exotic. It’s there, says the 

designer, to balance the tall wood 

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pulled across the doorway opening 

when privacy’s in order. 

On the opposite wall is a long, 

horizontal window, with a computer 

desk beneath, and a tall vertical 

door leading out to the balcony. 

They are two different shapes, and 

Slovak elected to dress them differently 

– only using the same fabric: 

long draperies on the door, Roman 

shades on the window. Add fauxpainted 

walls and the silken shagginess 

of a flokati rug. Now this is a 

fun place to be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or 

vice versa. 

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so. Estimates vary, but there are 

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to our canines. Pierre Deux, the 

French fashion house known for its 

provincial charms, has introduced 

a mini-canape (couch) sized for 

Les Poodles; they’ve also launched 

a design contest called Posh Pets 

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First page: Two-by-two-by-two: The French affection 

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balance. Photo courtesy of Francis Hammond. Left: A 

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In the past, servants “stewed” 

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you’d have to stand in line behind 

England’s National Trust houses 

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remaining weavers. 

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Master bedrooms: 

More Than Just Bed and Pillows 

For years, the master bedroom was a utilitarian room, 

a place to retire at the end of the evening and catch 

some sleep. The décor matched this philosophy, with 

furniture consisting of a standard bed and a few pieces 

of furniture to store clothes and shoes. (You’ll recall 

that early sitcoms of the ‘60s and ‘70s even showed 

star couples in twin beds in the master bedroom.) 

Well, things have definitely changed since Lucy 

and Ricky were in those twin beds. Homeowners are 

now viewing the master bedroom as more than just 

a place to sleep. “The master bedroom has evolved 

into a multi-purpose area,” says Terry Varner, owner 

of Decorating Den Interiors, who has owned the 

full-service interior decorating firm for 17 years. “It 

all depends on what your interests are. Some people 

want the master bedroom just to be a place to relax 

for the evening, where others want to watch television, 

work on their laptop or have a sitting room to 

read and momentarily have some time to themselves 

away from family and other obligations.” 

Since Decorating Den Interiors is a full-service firm 

that handles flooring, custom upholstery, furniture 

selection, art, lighting and window treatments, 

Varner can help clients with any aspect of the master 

bedroom décor. “I start with what I call my ‘fact finding’ 

initial meeting. I come to clients’ homes and we 

discuss what their likes and dislikes are, their budget, 

what their goals are for the bedroom and any color 

schemes they want to use,” she says. Varner adds 

that clients look at previous jobs on her website and 

through her book, which helps them identify what 

they hope to accomplish. 

“I talk to them to find out what type of feeling 

they want in the bedroom. Many clients want a 

peaceful, restful look with cool colors like green or 

blue combined with some soft neutrals. However, 

others want a bright and cheery room using reds, 

pinks and other warm colors,” says Varner, who adds 

that lately she has been doing a lot of blue bedrooms 

with neutral accents to create a respite area. 

“Then we look at furnishings. If you have custom 

closets, for example, this might negate the need for 

some furniture used for clothes storage. If you like to 

work at night, we can create a small workspace with 

a desk or writing table that’s separate from the bed 

area. I also consider the size of the individual. If the 

client is a petite woman, a small reading chair will fit 

her body type better, but if it’s a larger man, a chair 

with a taller seat back makes more sense.” 

Varner adds that custom upholstery will really 

dress up a master bedroom. “I also love custom bedding 

instead of the ‘bed in a bag’ approach. It’s a 

more sophisticated look, and the bedding fits perfectly 

on the bed.” 

To reach Terry Varner at Decorating Den 

Interiors, call 410-378-3124 or e-mail 

tvarner@decoratingden.com; for more information, 

visit decdens.com/tvarner. 


LOCAL BIZ 

By Nancy Menefee Jackson 

Telling a Story Through 

Exciting New Paint Colors 

These are the colors you’ve been looking for. 

Benjamin Moore has unveiled a new palette of 

striking paint colors, called “Color Stories,” which consists 

of 200 authentic handcrafted artisan hues illustrated 

in eight inspirational color themes. 

“They exceed the depth, complexity and elegance 

of any color collection on the market,” says Bryan 

Koerber, president and fifth-generation owner of 

Budeke’s Paints & Decorating, adding that the paints 

give a luminous glow to even the most humble of 

rooms. “You feel good when you walk into the 

room.” 

Budeke’s – which has stores in Pikesville, Fell’s 

Point, Fullerton and Columbia – has just moved into 

a new 5,000-square-foot showroom at 9484 Deereco 

Road in Timonium, where customers are quickly 

embracing Color Stories. 

“People seem to be drawn to the display like a 

moth to a flame,” Koerber says. 

Part of the appeal is that 

these colors are made exclusively 

in Benjamin Moore’s Aura paint, 

and guaranteed to cover any old 

color in no more than two coats. 

“It’s the finest paint Benjamin 

Moore has ever made,” Koerber 

says. 

While he realizes that a 

premium paint might cost a 

little more up front, “a gallon 

goes further, dries faster and is 

extremely scrubbable, meaning 

that you won’t have to use as 

much, or paint it as often. The 

true cost of paint is the cost per 

square foot per year. It’s a ‘nobrainer’ 

decision in the biggest 

investment most people have – 

one’s home.” 

But it’s the colors themselves 

that are capturing hearts and 

minds. The wide variety of colors 

allows people to decorate 

around what they already have. 

Want to paint the kitchen in a 

color that complements the vein 

in your marble countertop? Find 

the precise shade to pick up a 

subtle print in the fabrics for the 

living room? Add warmth to the 

dining room? Color Stories offers 

200 colors in its collection. 

Another color palette that 

Budeke’s carries, the Affinity 

Collection, boasts 144 colors that 

are harmonious, meaning that 

they all complement each other. 

This feature helps anyone, from 

professional designer to homeowner, 

select worry-free color 

combinations for any space. 

To see what else is new in 

color, all you have to do is look 

up … it’s all part of a trend that 

embraces the ceiling as the “forgotten 

fifth wall.” Advances in 

paint technology let you paint 

the ceilings in hues, textures 

and sheens that enhance the 

room’s features and add a little 

something special. Ceilings can 

be done in the same tone as the 

walls, or you can add a darker 

color to the mix. New ultra flat 

waterborne ceiling paints are so 

flat that no matter how much 

colorant you add, the paint 

remains flat to hide imperfections. 

“Ceilings provide another 

opportunity to express oneself 

and express architectural details 

in a way you wouldn’t normally 

think of,” Koerber says. 

“Metallics can also be very 

attractive in the right measure. 

Mixing glazes and metallic paints 

can produce stunning effects.” 

But it’s a bold statement, and he 

recommends starting in a small 

area such as a powder room. 

If you’ve always painted 

everything off white, take heart. 

“We find that when people 

are inspired and they’re willing 

to try a more saturated color, 

they’re happier with the results,” 

Koerber says. To mitigate risk, 

customers can buy 2-ounce 

samples, 16-ounce samples or 

18-inch-by-18-inch, pre-painted 

samples. “When you put a sample 

on the wall with your furnishings 

and accessories around 

it,” Koerber says, “you have the 

best chance to evaluate the true 

color experience.” 

Speaking of experience, the 

staff at Budeke’s is ready to help 

homeowners with the right tools 

and advice to apply their paint. 

“The last paint ingredient is 

advice to help homeowners have 

a great experience with their 

project. That’s where we come 

in,” Koerber explains. “We have 

the expertise to help with color, 

products, surface preparation 

and application techniques so 

clients get great results.” 

Budeke’s Paints & Decorating 

has five area locations; visit 

budekes.com for more information. 


What’s HOT in the Home? 

Whether you are looking for new furniture for a special room indoors, 

accessories to spruce up the outdoors or some fun products to help 

with entertaining, we’ve got you covered. Here are some great ideas 

to inspire you. 

Spring Means Color 

One-of-A-Kind Furniture 

Sometimes you have an idea, a pretty good 

idea, of furniture that you want for your home. 

You’ve got a particular space that needs a 

specific size for your dining or farm table, a flatscreen 

television stand, bathroom sink or maybe 

a hutch or sideboard. Period reproduction, 

custom made furniture is an affordable solution. 

Your piece can be designed to your specs, built 

in the wood of your choice, and finished in a 

distressed paint or stain. To learn more and see 

examples, visit Cockeysville Country Store, 

410-329-9599, cockeysvillecountrystore.com. 

Give your sunroom or family room a splash of color 

with bold red cushions and pillows on a gorgeous, 

yet comfortable rattan or wicker chair. Fun colors like 

blues, limes, yellows and raspberry are popping up 

on furniture showroom floors, and wicker and rattan 

furniture is perfect for vacation and beach homes. 

Casual Living Wicker & Rattan Furnishings, Towson, 

410-821-7080, casuallivingonline.com. 

Hold On 

Patterns ... Mix It Up! 

Mixing and matching patterns is huge this year, 

just flip through any magazine. Not sure you are 

up for the challenge? Belle Patri can help with 

its newest line – Hen House Linens. These linens 

have bold patterns and beautiful colors that 

are simple and fun to use, and Belle Patri now 

carries their pillows, table clothes and runners. 

Great prices and machine washable. Belle Patri, 

3725 Federal Hill Road, Jarrettsville, 410-692- 

5341, bellepatri.com. 

Outdoor parties are fun, but balancing food and drink can 

be tricky. Drink-N-Plate is a durable reusable, dishwashersafe 

combo plate and drink holder that is perfect for all 

outdoor and indoor settings. Held with one hand, the 

Drink-N-Plate is a combination of plate and drink holder, 

allowing the entire meal to be carried conveniently and 

easily. Drinkandplate.com. 

Brighten Up the Outside 

After a long winter, everyone can’t wait to get 

outside! Brighten up your deck, porch or patio with 

a beautiful, stain resistant Out-Durable area rug. You 

won’t be able to resist the brilliant colors and patterns 

of these braided rugs. These stylish, easy-care rugs 

work wonderfully in high-traffic areas indoors, too. 

Learn more about the Homespice Décor collection at 

Slate Quarry Fine Furniture, Delta, Pa., 717-456-7204, 

slatequarryfurniture.com. 

Wine Glasses for the Un-Plain Jane 

Lani Designs hand-painted glassware is for those who 

prefer bold over blah. They inspire fun times with 

good friends, and can turn an ordinary get together 

or date night with a DVD into something special! 

Every single glass is painted by hand, by a real person. 

They’re then dried and fired in a design studio in 

Philadelphia, and several designs are available. 

LaniDesigns.com. 


ackroads 

 

By Vicki Franz 

SPECIAL GROCERIES 

Before living in the rolling suburbs of Baltimore County, 

I lived in Federal Hill and did much of my shopping 

the old fashioned way – at specialty food stores, Cross 

Street Market and weekend farmers’ markets. I thought 

it would be fun to spend a Saturday morning touring 

some of the downtown ethnic grocers. So I plotted a 

trip, grabbed a girlfriend and we headed downtown from 

Hunt Valley at 9am. 

Trinacria bakes fresh breads, including a chewy black 

olive loaf and herbed focaccia. Opposite: Scungilli Salad 

from DiPasquales was fresh and delicious! 

TRINACRIA FOODS 

Our first stop was to my favorite 

Italian grocery, Trinacria, located a few 

blocks north of the Lexington Market 

on Paca Street at Route 40. As you 

come through the door, look behind 

it and take a number. This will give 

you a place in line for deli items, but in 

the meantime, begin your shopping. It 

doesn’t look like much, but once you 

slow down, inhale and absorb what is 

in front of you, you’ll find an amazing 

selection of imported pastas, sauces, 

canned goods and specialty items. My 

advice is to watch what others are buying 

… and if you don’t see something 

you want, ask. 

We grabbed several bags of unique 

pasta, a few jars of Trinacria’s homemade 

sauces, and shells for cannoli 

and made our way to the counter. 

Find a place to create a vertical line 

of items, drop your things and continue 

shopping. Next stop is the fresh 

breads. Franco, the in-store baker, 

makes amazing olive bread, herbed 

foccacia, breads with prosciutto or 

cheese baked into them, plain breads. 

Oh my, we should have had breakfast. 

Next, head to the back of the 

store, grab a bag of frozen tortellini, 

breaded eggplant parmesan and fresh 

Sicilian cannoli filling made from 

fresh ricotta from the cold cases. 

Wine? Vince Fava, owner, makes 

the picks and Vince’s Selections are 

touted at very low prices. So, yes, add 

a few bottles of good, cheap wine 

to the counter and then turn your 

attention to the deli to select antipasto. 

Smoky imported provolone; 

Fontinella, a Roman cheese that is 

softer and creamier than Asiago; 

salami; prosciutto; capicolla, a spicy 

ham; and an herbed olive blend will 

go great with the breads. 

There are hundreds of items in 

the store, but remember that you have 

to carry it all to your car. Used to 

be, you’d have to pay with cash or a 

check. Fortunately, they now accept 

credit cards. 406 Paca St., 

410-685-7285, trinacriafoods.com. 

KRAKUS DELI 

We chose to visit Krakus, the 

Polish general store in Fell’s Point, 

next to Ze Mean Bean on Fleet 

Street. The website had promised we 

would be greeted by “the most beautiful 

Polish girls in Baltimore.” Instead, 

we were warmly greeted by Tom Flis, 

son of owner, Walter Flis. While the 

store was empty when we arrived, it 

quickly filled with customers from 

the Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine 

and Slovakia. We met Voytek 

Listwan, who emigrated to Baltimore 

from Poland in 1983, shortly after 

being freed from prison for being part 

of Lech Walesa’s Solidarity movement. 

He was very enthusiastic about 

the unique things available in the 

shop, including the fresh pastries, 

rolls, cookies and cakes that are 

brought in weekly from New Jersey. 

Tom was very patient as he 

described each of the four smoked 

kielbasa hanging behind the counter, 

working from largest to smallest. 

All store kielbasa is made right in 

the shop, including the smoked variety 

that is ready to eat; they are all 

natural with no preservatives. The 

largest links are wiejka, a popular 

country sausage that’s also good on 

the grill. This is the most traditional 

and comes from the same cut as ham. 

Swojska is from the same cut as pork 

tenderloin, a little leaner and smaller. 

Kabanosy is much thinner and drier 

and popular for snacking. Known as 

“hunting” sausage, Mysliwska is the 

driest, which condenses the flavor and 

reduces the fat. We thought it would 

be like a beef jerky, but when sliced, it 

was soft and delicious. 

The slicing deli offered many 

wonderful things, including smoked 

pork tenderloin and stuffed bacon, 

which when sliced thinly reveals a 

center of ground pork, garlic and 


Left top: At Krakus Deli, Tom Flis explained 

the various kielbasa and special 

meats and sweets. Left bottom: Prima is 

know for its excellent selection of cheese 

and variety of feta. 

Chewing through 


spices. Customers come for deserts, 

fresh breads, sausages and meats, and 

to buy Polish newspapers, magazines, 

movies and CDs. 1737 Fleet St., 

410-732-7533, krakusdelibaltimore.com. 

OSTROWSKI OF BANK STREET 

To save time, we did not visit the 

other Polish deli in Fell’s Point. Like 

Krakus, Ostrowski makes their sausages 

and kielbasa on site. We understand 

that the flavors are different 

between the two delis, and it’s a matter 

of personal taste which one you might 

prefer. 1801 Bank St., 410-732-1118, 

ostrowskiofbankstreetsausage.com. 

DiPASQUALES 

Next we headed out Eastern 

Avenue to Highlandtown to visit 

DiPasquales. While this Italian grocery 

carries some of the same things 

as Trinacria, it also offers many items 

quite different, including fresh produce 

and fresh herbs. The prepared 

salads, cold seafood and the large 

selection of deli items are impressive. 

They also have a brick oven and large 

seating area with table service. It was 

about 11:30, so we decided to have 

an early lunch. We ordered Insalata 

Pescara, a seafood salad served over 

baby greens with grilled bread and a 

Real Italian sub with salami, prosciuttini, 

mortadella, capicola and provolone 

doused with a special olive oil 

and vinegar blend, topped with grated 

cheeses, lettuce, tomato, onions and 

hots, and served on a fresh Kaiser. 

Wow. It’s not just that we were hungry 

… both of these were delicious! 

There were plenty of additional 

items in my basket, and it took quite 

a while to check out. While in line, I 

ran into some neighbors from Federal 

Hill … it’s Baltimore, hon! So, plan 

ahead if you’re on a schedule and get 

in and out before lunch. 3700 Gaugh 

St., 410-276-6787, dipasquales.com. 

PRIMA FOODS 

Our last stop was the Greek 

wholesale food distributor, Prima 

Foods. Next to a huge warehouse is a 

grocery with tons of items for Greek 

and Mediterranean cuisine. There 

are fresh breads, excellent olive oils, 

canned goods, pastas and rice, dried 

breads, juices, pickles, etc., along rows 

of shelves. A huge freezer case lines 

the back wall with prepared foods, all 

types of meats including whole leg of 

lamb, vegetables and much more. The 

olive station is self-serve with jumbo 

black and green, kalamata, herbed 

and mixed – whatever you like. The 

main attraction is the slicing station. 

To begin, there are six kinds of feta 

cheese. We took a suggestion from 

a customer and decided on a chunk 

of Kaseri, popular with locals. It was 

delicious! 

This grocery closes at 1pm on 

Saturday, so it was the perfect end to 

our ethnic adventure. From here, we 

jumped on I-95 at Eastern Avenue 

and caught the beltway back home. 

And, what a wonderful dinner we 

had! 

51 Kane St., 410-633-5500, 

primafoodsinc.com. 

Charm City 

IIt seems that every time I’m looking 

to go out to dinner, the same old 

question comes up: “Where to go?” 

It’s so easy to get into a rut and go to 

the same restaurants all the time due 

to the familiarity and the comfort of 

knowing what to expect. But what 

fun is that? Baltimore is loaded with 

wonderful, creative restaurants; however, 

it feels risky to try somewhere 

new, knowing that you may drop $50 

or so on dinner and be disappointed. 

So, how about sampling a few 

places without committing to dinner? 

Culinary tours offer just this type of 

opportunity, and recently, my partner 

and I participated in one by Charm 

City Chews (charmcitychews.com), 

owned by Baltimorean Sharon Reuter. 

Reuter puts together a fun and interesting 

food tour that not only allows 

you to sample some culinary treats 

but also provides some interesting 

historical facts. We opted for Reuter’s 

“A Little Italy, A Little Not” tour 

where for $45, Reuter took us to five 

restaurants. The well-organized, professional, 

yet casual, tour lasted about 

2 ½ hours, and Reuter keeps the 

group size small to provide a personal 

experience. 

We met Reuter and the other four 

attendees (two from Baltimore, two 

from Philadelphia) at the first stop 

on the Little Italy tour, Isabella’s on 

South High Street. The small popular 

eatery is known for its brick oven 

pizza and paninis and since it was a 

nice day, Reuter took us to the adjacent 

bocce court where we enjoyed a 

delicious “Sonny,” a sandwich made 

with mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil 

and olive oil. Here Reuter explained 

to us how Italians ended up living in 

Charm City Chews provides handy carry-out containers. Photo by Paul K. Williams. 

this neighborhood and then showed 

us the house where Nancy Pelosi lived. 

Next up was La Tavola on Albemarle 

Street. We sat down in the elegant 

dining room and feasted on gnocchi 

with a mild Gorgonzola cream sauce. 

Everything here is made fresh (we, in 

fact, saw a woman making gnocchi as 

we passed by the kitchen). The portions 

were huge, and Reuter cleverly 

brings Chinese takeout-style boxes 

with her logo on them to take leftovers 

home. As we ate, Reuter explained the 

history of Gorgonzola cheese. 

For a non-Italian experience, we 

headed to Max’s Empanadas, and 

enjoyed wonderful Argentine chorizo, 

cheese and walnut empanadas along 

with a glass of malbec wine. We 

learned that Max came to Baltimore 

to teach tango and ended up opening 

a restaurant. In continuation 

of the non-Italian theme, Mustang 

Alley’s was next – a beautiful, upscale 

bowling alley housed in a former 

Confederate hospital. Along the 

way, Reuter explained why Central 

Street is so wide – a canal used to run 

underneath. The filet mignon sliders 

paired with the Mustang Ale was 

delicious. We also got to go behind 

the scenes and see how to reset the 

bowling pins. 

Our last stop was Piedigrotta 

Bakery, where cannolis, cookies 

and espresso drinks were served. 

This charming bakery is owned by 

Carminantonio and Bruna Iannaccone, 

and Carminantonio is credited with 

the invention of tiramisu! 

All in all, we learned a lot, met 

new friends and ate more than our 

share of delicious food. And, as 

Reuter points out, “It takes you out 

of your comfort zone to try new 

places.” 


local business 

 

 


Aimee Smith, the solo owner of 5 Wacky Women, is 

always asked about the clever name of her shop. Her 

answer is simple: “It’s a name based on friendship.” For 

her customers, it’s a name that conjures giggles as they 

find that the merchandise carried in the shop is also 

inspired by the name. 

How long have you owned the shop? 

We’re having our 5th Anniversary! We opened in April 

2006 in a location just a mile north of our current location. 

We moved to Scott Adams Shopping Center two 

years ago, which provides easy parking and accessibility. 

How would you describe your unique approach 

to the shop? 

We have created a gathering place for women. We love 

to hear people laughing as they wander through the various 

vignettes in the store. Our merchandise is carefully 

selected, always unique, with an eye for fun, functional 

items with personality. 

You mention vignettes, what types of things will 

people find here? 

We carry Trollbeads, which continue to be extremely 

popular with women and an easy gift for men to select 

from as there are so many beads that reflect hobbies, 

personality and life. We have women’s fashion, like handbags, 

sweaters and shoes, a baby/children’s section, teens, 

kitchen, hostess gifts and of course, lots and lots of fun 

jewelry and accessories. 

Where do you find your “wacky” inspired gifts? 

I travel to Atlanta and Chicago looking for unusual 

items that have a “WOW” or “fun” factor. I love the hunt 

for something new and different that will fit into our 

theme. But I also have some fantastic mainstream lines, 

like Trollbeads, Switch Flops and Scout bags; these are 

just perfect for our customer. 

What are your most recent additions? 

Two new shoe lines, one called Monkey Toes, hand 

painted children’s sneakers, and OKA b, a sandal that 

incorporates reflexology with fashion. Both are so cute. 

And, we have two really unique candle lines. One is a 

build-your-own candle, like sand art. Our newest addition 

is an aromatherapy soy candle line, Charmbiance. Each 

jar is hand painted with a saying perfect for gift giving, 

and the lid is decorated with charms and beads. They are 

really fun. 

How do you keep customers coming back? 

We are constantly refreshing the store and our merchandise. 

There is always something new, from day to day. 

We also have a Rewards Program that is tracked through 

our register and provides discounts based on a customer’s 

purchases. 

Tell us about how you connect to the community? 

We work with non-profits and schools allowing them 

to host an in-store event, after hours. They invite the people, 

generate the excitement and attendance, and 5 Wacky 

Women donates 20 percent back to the non-profit on all 

purchases during the event. This is a significant way for 

us to contribute to the community as we sometimes host 

two or three in a month. 

You describe the store as a “gathering place for 

women.” How do you accomplish that? 

Women need a place to relax and disconnect from 

daily stresses. We talk to our customers ... we know them. 

There is no pressure to buy anything. We just want them 

to have a better day for having come into our store. 

5 Wacky Women is located at 10255 York Road in 

Cockeysville and is open every day. To schedule an in-store 

event, call 410-683-8333. To find out more, visit 

5wackywomen.com. 


T 

The Clearing House is Baltimore’s 

original consignment gallery, started 

30 years ago by Jan Wittenbach. 

Daughters Lisa Hudson and Cara 

Derr worked during summers and 

weekends; it’s always been a part of 

their life. They didn’t plan to take 

over their mother’s business. Hudson 

spent many years as a pre-school 

special education teacher; Derr was a 

prosecuting attorney. But, life takes its 

twists and turns and they bought the 

business seven years ago. Now, they 

alternate days in the shop, allowing 

the other to make house calls on large 

estates, run kids and busy houses of 

their own. 

You’ve been involved with 

this business for so long, what 

excites you? 

Every day is different. You just 

never know what’s going to be in 

the next box, or when you’ll have an 

“Antiques Road Show” moment with a 

client. I’ve learned to never judge a box 

by its owner! Often they don’t know 

what an item is worth … it may just 

have sentimental value or a value that 

could be life-changing. 

How has consigning changed 

over the past few years? 

We’re seeing more people downsizing 

due to lifestyle changes, illness, 

foreclosure or estate sales. Some are 

selling items to generate necessary 

income. But, people have always 

moved, and as a result, need to sell or 

buy to furnish a new space. We have 

always been the affordable option to 

buying new. Having said that, we have 

a brand new red sofa with tags still on 

it! It was ordered with the end piece 

on the wrong end. There is absolutely 

nothing wrong with it; it’s a great 

value. 

CLEARING 

HOUSE LTD. 

The Auction Alternative 

Owners and sisters, Cara Derr, left, with 

Lisa Hudson. 

How do you decide how to 

price an item? 

When something is brand new, 

we generally start at 50 percent below 

retail. The pricing has to be realistic, 

priced to move. We want it to create a 

sense of urgency, to sell it quickly for 

the highest price. People who wait for 

a mark down are often disappointed 

that it’s gone when they come back. 

I certainly know that feeling! 

I’ve been on both sides of the 

transaction – as a seller and a 

buyer. Your system really seems 

to work! I love getting that 

check in the mail! Have you 

ever had a fight in the store? 

Once we had an antique hutch 

that three people wanted … one was 

on the phone, one was at the door and 

one was in the store. We cater to who 

is in the store. It’s not unusual to sell 

right off the delivery truck! 

Do you accept all items? 

We have a “look” that people 

have come to expect … we tend 

toward “traditional.” The National 

Association of Resale advises that if 

you can’t sell it with confidence, don’t 

take it. Our space is limited, so we 

accept items we feel confident we can 

sell, especially original artwork, estate 

jewelry, popular or seasonal décor. 

For instance, we would take outdoor 

furniture now. 

Aren’t some items hard to 

price? 

Antiques require a learning curve, 

which is part of the fun. It’s challenging 

to research and learn. It is 

certainly easier today using the web, 

and we have a variety of books listing 

values. 

What are a few most memorable 

sales? 

We once had diamond stud earrings 

that sold for $10,000 in one 

week, a $12,000 Gaines McHale dining 

table and chairs, lots of original 

oils in gorgeous frames, and high-end 

jewelry from estate liquidations. 

Tell me about the Sidewalk Sale 

for Charity… 

On the Wednesday after Labor 

Day we have our annual sidewalk 

sale and the proceeds are donated to 

a charity that benefits women and 

children. For the last six years, we’ve 

donated to House of Ruth. We could 

keep the proceeds as profit, but we 

feel very strongly about our commitment 

to community. This tradition of 

giving goes back over 20 years, with 

over $100,000 donated to charity. 

The Clearing House is located at 

200 W. Padonia Road in Timonium. 

To schedule a consignment appointment, 

call 410-561-4546. Allow two weeks 

for furniture and at least a month for 

smalls. 


antiques 

I have always loved Easter collectibles, a fact that is a little bit 

surprising because, in my family, we celebrate Passover instead 

of Easter. 

When I was 8 years old, the Easter holiday fell on the same 

week as Passover. I had the time of my life decorating eggs with 

my mother and sister, only to discover, just as I was dressing to 

attend Passover services at our synagogue, that the dark purple 

and pink dyes would not wash off. After scouring and scouring, 

to no avail, we all attended services with white cotton gloves on 

our hands, a memory that I will never forget. It still makes me 

laugh when I think of it. 

Easter collectibles cannot help but put a smile on anyone’s 

face. There’s something so renewing and joyful about all of the 

bunnies, the baby chicks and the baskets of eggs. I don’t know 

how the serious holiday of Easter came to be represented by 

such non-serious secular symbols, but just seeing them makes 

me happy. 

There are all sorts of Easter items to collect, from all time 

periods. There are wooly sheep with wooden stick legs from 

the late 1800s, tin baskets from the turn of the century and 

wacky neon-colored plastic eggs from the 1970s. But I think 

in my previous life I must have lived in the late 1800s, because 

Victorian items are always the things that make me pull out my 

pocketbook to add “just one more” to my collections. 

One of the most popular items for collectors is a postcard. 

Personally, I have hundreds of them. When I can buy an 

authentic piece of artwork that is 100 years old, for only a few 

dollars, why not buy one more? 

Easter postcards from the golden age of postcard collecting, 

1898-1918, are plentiful and inexpensive. At the turn of the last 

century, collecting postcards in large scrapbooks was a popular 

hobby among ladies, sort of like modern day scrapbooking is 

today. A hundred years later, these albums are often still intact, 

with the cards stored safely inside. 

The best quality cards from that time were printed in 

Germany. Several American card companies including John 

Winsch, The International Art Publishing Company and the 

very famous Raphael Tuck & Sons had offices and studios in 

America but sent their cards to Germany to be printed and 

published. German cards are recognizable for their embossed 

cardstocks, hand colored details, depth of design, and metallic 

and silk trim. I can always tell if a card is German – even before 

I turn it over and look for the country of origin mark. 

Postcards are great for holiday decorating. For a very small 

investment you can build a collection of Easter postcards and 

use them to decorate your mantle and Easter breakfast table. 

I always send antique postcards to my friends for the holidays. 

One friend has kept all of the cards and displays them 

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Collections for Easter 

seasonally in a wire wreath. Not only is it a conversation 

starter, it is a way for me to still be present at my friend’s celebrations, 

even though we now live very far apart. 

Easter celebrations have always included candy. Many years 

ago children were given candy in baskets, of course, but also 

in delicate and intricately molded figural candy containers. 

The containers were made from tin, glass, cardboard or paper 

mache. They were made in the shapes of dogs, trains, autos, 

boats, lanterns and mailboxes. Easter containers were shaped 

like bunnies, chicks and lambs. 

I wish I had collected candy containers a decade or so ago, 

when prices were more affordable. Now I see them at antiques 

shows priced anywhere from $150 apiece to $500 or more. 

And unique containers that have unusual themes, such as bunnies 

riding in an automobile, or chickens paddling a boat, can 

sell for much more. 

I understand the high prices. If Victorian children were 

Opposite Top: Many postcard collectors look for chicks and bunnies 

dressed like people. This German card is desirable, even in less than 

perfect condition, because of its amusing subject matter. Opposite Bottom: 

Victorians were crazy for crafting, just like we are today. Tiny paper scraps 

like these were used to decorate Easter eggs and to make greeting cards. 

Left Top: These large candy containers were made in Germany in the late 

19th century. The heads of the rabbits are removable to allow access to the 

candies hidden inside. Left Second from Top: This wooly lamb pull toy was 

a special treat for a very lucky boy or girl at the turn of the last century. Left 

Third photo: A Victorian wire egg holder with two lithographed cardboard 

eggs. The eggs, made in Germany, open up to hold treats. Left Bottom: 

Glass candy containers like these had removable cardboard bottoms. Most 

of the major glass companies in America made glass toy novelties along 

with their regular lines of stemware and serving bowls. 

anything like my four granddaughters 

are today, the delicate candy 

containers were ripped to shreds 

in seconds. Who knew they would 

be valued as prized collectibles? 

The ones that survived are rare and 

expensive. Look for flocking, glass 

eyes and paint that has survived the 

decades. 

Like the postcards I mentioned 

earlier, the best candy containers 

were made in Germany. German 

villages were filled with small family 

workshops and large factories whose 

sole purpose was cranking out various 

holiday goodies to be exported 

to America. Expect to pay more 

for a German holiday items than 

ones that were made in the USA. 

Reproductions have been made that 

carefully mimic the old candy containers, 

so look for items that appear 

to have genuine age. 

Easter isn’t Easter without eggs. 

The egg has always been a universal 

symbol of renewal and rebirth – perfect 

for Easter celebrations. 

Of course the most famous of all 

decorated eggs were created between 

1884 and 1917 for Czars Alexander 

III and Nicholas II by the Russian 

jeweler Peter Carl Faberge. These 

eggs were encrusted with gold, silver 

and gems, and surrounded by brilliantly 

colored enamel. There were 

more than 100 of these treasures 

made, but only 69 still survive today. 

Most are in museums, but if they 

ever came up for sale, they would 

sell for many millions of dollars. 

You don’t have to spend millions 

to collect eggs though. Antique 

shops are filled with all sorts of decorated 

eggs for collectors. In the late 

Victorian era, milk glass eggs were 

embossed, hand painted and gilded. 

Large pressed cardboard eggs were 

covered with vibrant lithographed 

papers depicting images of spring 

– children, flowers, chicks and bunnies. 

Like many decorative Easter 

items, the eggs opened to provide a 

hiding place for treats. These candy 

container eggs often had a loop of 

string on the top so that they could 

be hung as ornaments. 

In the early 20th century, J. 

Chein and other toy companies produced 

tin lithographed eggs, often 

using the same colorful designs that 

they printed on their other tin novelties, 

such as sand pails, banks and 

children’s dishes. 

Easter egg cups are collectibles 

that you can use year round. They 

were usually made from milk glass 

with molded heads of bunnies and 

chicks. I love the idea of setting the 

Easter table with a different glass 

egg cup at each guest’s plate. They 

are the perfect size for small candies 

and nuts. 

Easter collectibles just make 

me happy, and it doesn’t hurt that 

they are often accompanied by foil 

wrapped chocolates and jelly beans! 

As we open up our old country 

store after being closed for the long 

hard winter – and it certainly was a 

rough one this year – I am thrilled 

to dust off the shelves and decorate 

the front windows and counters 

with hopping bunnies and chicks in 

baskets. 

Sarubin, along with her husband, 

Carroll Swam, and their poodle, 

Noodle, own an antiques store in 

southern Pennsylvania, The 

Gatchellville Store, 717-382-9252 or 

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Brownie Troop 247 talk with Major Amy 

Bennett about being a female soldier in 

today’s military. 

Kids Give Back 

Girl Scouts Anna Mowell, Emily 

Vandewater and Lauren Kennedy 

from Troop 1136 were recognized 

for receiving the Girl Scout Gold 

Award during a Scout Sunday service 

at Faith Lutheran Church on Feb. 6. 

The girls were part of a group of 20 

girls and boys who took part in Scout 

Sunday services at the church. Scouts 

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grade were active participants in the 

service with Mowell, Vandewater 

and Kennedy giving a joint sermon 

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completed a Garden Restoration 

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“My project had special meaning 

because I have been a member of Faith 

Lutheran Church all my life,” says 

Kennedy. “The community at Faith 

has taught me the meaning of helping 

others and leading by example. It was 

rewarding to give something back and 

bring people together to accomplish a 

worthwhile goal.” 

The Girls Scouts of Brownie 

Troop 247 got a triple treat when 

they sold the most cookies, 2,531 

boxes, in the Hereford area this 

year. As top sellers they earned a 

bowling party at Stoneleigh Lanes 

in Towson. And at a recent meeting 

the girls got a special Skype call 

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The alto section wait for their part in 

Our Lady of Grace’s “Can You Hear Me 

Now?” Photo by Elaine Guarriello 

On Stage 

HHS Dance prepares for Dance 

FEST 2011. Hereford High’s new 

Dance Department is pulling out 

all the stops as it plays host to 

other Baltimore County dancers 

for “Dance Fest 2011” on April 8. 

“This is the first time the event has 

been hosted by Hereford High,” says 

instructor Erin Norton. The Festival 

will take over the P.E. wing and 

the school’s stage and will include 

conditioning, ballet and modern 

technique. Norton expects 10 local 

schools plus the All County Honors 

Ensemble to attend. She added 

that “Windsor High School, from 

Birmingham, England will be our 

guests, and they will be performing 

two pieces.” So the Festival will be 

international this year. An evening 

performance, which is open to the 

public, caps off the event. 

Our Lady of Grace presented a 

musical reflection, Can You Hear 

Me Now, on Feb. 12 to an audience 

By Rita Baker-Schmidt 

of about 100 people. It was the regional 

premier of the piece written by 

Francis Patrick O’Brien. It is “a beautiful 

story of Eve, the serpent, Isaac, 

Abraham, Mary, Mother Theresa, 

and others throughout the ages who 

have been called by God ...” said alto 

Barbara Edwards, “and how they were 

not so very different from us... They 

hear His voice, but are distracted by 

the world.” Both performers and audience 

members were transformed by 

the piece. “I simply found this experience 

‘soul-shaking,’ ” said alto Theresa 

Campbell. “In the humdrum of winter, 

it inspired, uplifted and transformed 

me.” 

Middleschooler Sarah Gardner and her 

dad, Doug, hit the dance floor at the 

OLGS SnowBall. 

Around the Zone 

Our Lady of Grace School has 

been named a STEM School. STEM 

stands for Science, Technology, 

Engineering and Mathematics. There 

are only seven STEM schools in the 

Archdiocese of Baltimore. “There are 

high requirements and expectations for 

these schools,” says Byrdie Ricketts, 

Principal of OLGS. She noted that 

along with professional development 

for all faculty, all students K-8 are 

engaged in STEM projects and activities. 

On Jan. 21, the young ladies of 

OLGS put on their finest and invited 

their fathers to an evening out for the 

annual SnowBall. Girls from preschool 

to 8th grade hit the dance floor with 

their special fella. The event was put 

on by the Parents’ Association, which 

Chrissie Dreyer, Annie Rus and David 

Rus volunteered at the Kids Table at 

the Hereford Zone Business Association’s 

Expo. 

is looking forward 

to hosting a Mother 

and Son Baseball 

Outing in the spring. 

The Hereford 

Zone Business 

Association held its 

Second Annual Expo 

on Feb. 12. The free 

event filled both 

floors of Summit 

Manor as 350 visitors 

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Hereford High School is presenting “1776, the Musical” 

on April 13-15. For tickets go to SeatYourself.biz. 

Artistic Children’s Theatre (A.C.T.) is holding auditions 

for the musical “Aladdin and His Wonderful Magical Lamp,” 

April 4-6 at 19908 York Road, and at Saint James Academy 

on April 8 & 14. The show will take place October 14-16. 

For information and to audition, e-mail actwithchris@gmail. 

com. 

On April 29, the Young Life Capernaum Gala and 

Silent Auction will be held at Martin’s Valley Mansion 

in Cockeysville, 8-11pm. Tickets are $50 per person and 

includes dinner, open bar, DJ and dancing, silent auction 

and raffles. Cocktail attire is recommended. The event 

supports Capernaum’s service to teens with disabilities 

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The 2011 Baltimore Bee that took place at Towson 

University on March 12 found two Hereford area kids battling 

it out for the top spot. Robbie Palmisano, a student 

at Hereford Middle School, and Elizabeth Bernatowicz, 

who is home-schooled in Freeland, made it through 33 

rounds of the spelling competition before Palmisano 

pulled out the victory for the second year in a row. 

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