| York Decorator Show House 2011 |
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Every summer for the past 22 years, Museums of Old York has hosted thousands of visitors at its annual Decorator Show House. This year will be no exception. This year’s fundraiser runs from Saturday, July 16 through Saturday, August 13 and will be held at Emerson House, located at 31 Long Sands Road in the heart of historic
Emerson House is a beautiful Georgian Colonial residence whose earliest roots date back to circa 1719 as a Tavern bidding travelers a place to seek lodging and entertainment. John Adams is known to have stayed in one of the tavern rooms believed to be the current home’s living and dining rooms.

This year’s talented interior and landscape design participants include:
Foyer and Stairway – Patricia Finn
Dining Room – Diane Hughes
Terrace – Bridget Bleckmann
Kitchen – Meredith Bohn
Living Room – Marcye Philbrook
Study in the Tavern -- Michaele Boehm and Kacey Graham
Hall Bathroom – Amy M. Thompson
Master Bedroom – Barbara Vaughn
Master Bathroom -- Holly Lowe-Adamy
Guest Bedroom – Georgie McGowan
Second Floor Landing – Patricia Finn
A Boy and His Dog’s Bedroom – Jane Derby
Guest Bedroom – Elaine Jackson
Home oFfice – Mary O’Neill
Couloir et D’Escalier -- Amanda Colosi
Family Room -- Anne Cowenhoven
JP’s Pantry -- Museums of Old York with assistance from John Parsons Painting
Family Bistro -- Valerie Jorgensen
Back Entry & Exit – Jay Goldsmith
Boutique -- Sue Lemire and Judy Bean
In addition to the wonderful items brought in by the interior and landscape designers, items will be available to purchase through a boutique in the garage on the property:
The Decorator Show House is featured in Maine Home+ Design magazine and previous Show Houses have been featured in Traditional Home, Better Homes and Gardens, the Boston Globe, and many other local and national publications. The major fundraiser annually attracts thousands of visitors and raises much needed funds for the ongoing preservation efforts and educational programs sponsored by the museum.
22nd Anniversary Preview Gala
Join the Museums of Old York and media sponsor Maine Home+Design to celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of the Decorator Show House with a Preview Gala on Friday, July 15th from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature a jazz ensemble, fabulous food by the Kitchen Chicks and an open bar. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by calling (207) 363-4974.
2011 Decorator Show House
The Show House is sponsored by Maine Home+Design and will be open to the public from July 16th through August 13th. Located at 31 Long Sands Road in
On Wednesdays throughout the show house run, luncheon lectures will be held at three local
The event is possible because of the work of many dedicated designers and a corps of more than 300 volunteers, and the support of museum members and the community who put their heart and soul into every aspect of making this event possible. Their gift of time and dedication is remarkable and greatly appreciated by Museums of Old York Staff. According to Event Coordinator, Beverly Young, “This exciting project, filled with its share of twists and turns, trials and tribulations, always proves to be fun for all involved.”
Volunteers are vital to a smooth-running Show House and are needed to host and help direct parking. If you are interested in helping out as a host or parking attendant, please contact Laura Dehler, Development Director at Museums of Old York at (207) 363-4974 ext. 13. Each volunteer is asked to make a commitment of two 3-hour shifts in exchange for free admission to the Show House during the entire run.
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