Eileen Smith Dallabrida

Wilmington

Writer and Editor at Freelance

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Articles

Downsizing Offers Big Benefits for Main Line Area Residents

1 week ago | mainlinetoday.com | Eileen Smith Dallabrida

Once the kids have moved out, parents are often left with much more space in their traditional family home than they know what to do with. And after years of looking after everyone and dealing with the arduous tasks of home ownership, they’ve earned some coddling. “Downsizers are looking for lock-and-leave convenience—homes that offer single-level living, minimal maintenance and a smaller, more manageable footprint,” says Deb Dorsey of Berkshire Hathaway in Rosemont.
Tailgating Is a Beloved Tradition at Main Line Area Steeplechase Races

1 week ago | mainlinetoday.com | Eileen Smith Dallabrida

As a girl, Melissa Holm had two obsessions: riding ponies and playing with Barbie dolls. “I grew up in a pony club and I loved it,” she recalls. “And I’m a Barbie girl from way back.
This Cottage Garden in Kennett Square Is a Sweet Retreat

1 week ago | mainlinetoday.com | Eileen Smith Dallabrida

Sometimes, great ideas grow from the inside out. The inspiration for a cottage garden in Kennett Square sprang from the renovation of a circa-1920 house nestled on a small downtown plot. The recent buyer had replaced a window and a single door with two sets of French doors, each with glass transoms on either side. The result was a panoramic view of a yard short on charm but teeming with possibilities.
Tailgating Is a Delicious Tradition at Steeplechase Races Around the Brandywine Valley

2 weeks ago | thehuntmagazine.com | Eileen Smith Dallabrida

Photo by Jim GrahamCulinary delights, classic cocktails, vintage cars and more are all staple components of tailgating at steeplechase races. As a girl, Melissa Holm had two obsessions: riding ponies and playing with Barbie dolls. “I grew up in a pony club and I loved it,” she recalls. “And I’m a Barbie girl from way back.
Tailgating Is a Delicious Tradition at Steeplechase Races Around Delaware

1 month ago | delawaretoday.com | Eileen Smith Dallabrida

As a girl, Melissa Holm had two obsessions: riding ponies and playing with Barbie dolls. “I grew up in a pony club and I loved it,” she recalls. “And I’m a Barbie girl from way back.
The Right Turf Is Critical for Steeplechase Races Around Delaware

1 month ago | delawaretoday.com | Eileen Smith Dallabrida

Steeplechase racing is a grassroots sport—and maintaining the turf on the course is a lot more complex than watching grass grow. Winterthur recently undertook an ambitious restoration of its 15-acre racecourse. At the helm of the project was Logan Freeman, who got his start managing turfgrass for golf courses and is now reviving turf in such prestigious venues as Baltimore’s Pimlico (home of the Preakness), Maryland Polo Club, and South Florida’s Gulfstream Park and Palm Meadows Training Center.
Bryn Mawr Designer Himanthi Wanninayake on Her Signature Style

1 month ago | mainlinetoday.com | Gina Lizzo |Eileen Smith Dallabrida

Her style: East meets West boho chic. Fashion roots: I’ve always had an interest in design and art since my childhood in Sri Lanka. During my early teenage years, I started experimenting with textile patterns and illustrations. I had my mom create dresses for me from my sketches. Being a fashion designer was my secret dream. After coming to the U.S. to complete my liberal arts degree at Wilson College, I interned in New York City in the fashion industry.
Enjoy the Outdoors With These Spring and Summer Must-Haves

1 month ago | thehuntmagazine.com | Eileen Smith Dallabrida

Photos courtesy of respective companies. Above photo courtesy of Terra NovaCreate colorful and cozy outdoor spaces at home around the Brandywine Valley with these seasonal accessories. Terra Nova Colorburst Orange Echinacea provides vivid color throughout the warmer months and thrives in full sun. Prices vary. A capiz chandelier hung in a covered or screened porch bridges the gap between home and garden. Prices vary. Available at Kurtz Collection in Wilmington and Glen Mills.
A Georgian-Style Home in Haverford Gets a Modern Twist

1 month ago | mainlinetoday.com | Eileen Smith Dallabrida

A 1937 Georgian-style brick home in Haverford charmed its new owners with its stately façade. But its off-center front entry and dated interior weren’t in line with their personal aesthetic. “Our sense of style is classic with a twist,” the owner says.
DE Turf Sports Complex Is a Major Asset for Delaware

1 month ago | delawaretoday.com | Eileen Smith Dallabrida

Launched in 2017, the DE Turf Sports Complex quickly fulfilled the mantra “if you build it, they will come,” blowing past economic expectations for its first year. That winning streak continues with a $3 million boost from the Delaware Tourism Office.