Holiday book includes design by Kathy Appel

Christmas at America's Landmark Homes

I love historic homes and holiday decor, so naturally I was captivated by the cover of this new book.  Christmas at America’s Landmark Houses (Schiffer Publishing $45.00),  written by designer Patricia Hart McMillan and architect David Strahan.  Browsing through the pages, it was a pleasant surprise to find a tree that I designed (page 67).  I immediately procured a copy from the gift shop at Fonthill Castle.  Architectural Digest has featured the book and provides a link for purchase.

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Fonthill Castle Project Featured in The Intelligencer

Daily Intell Terrace RoomThis photo and caption were published in The Intelligencer, Community News section on April 27, 2015.  It features a window treatment that was recently reproduced by Hearth & Hedgerow Ltd. for Fonthill Castle.  Fonthill is Henry Mercer’s unique home which was constructed between 1908 and 1912 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.  Funds to complete the reproduction were raised by the Pennsylvania State Questers and the Fonthill Questers Chapter.

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