We hope you feel right at home with this edition, which year after year takes readers inside unique and noteworthy properties around the Lehigh Valley. This March, we are so excited to publish our "At Home with Robert Rich" feature! Turn to pg. 42 to get to know this remarkable local. Robert was introduced to us by one Rachel DiCarlo, the vice president of public relations for American Eagle and Aerie who graced our cover alongside husband, Franco, in May 2022. We were thrilled that Rachel wanted to connect us with her “fashion friend,” a fellow Lehigh Valley native. At the time, Robert had just published Winona, a coffee table book filled with photos of actress Winona Ryder, whom he considers a close pal. After years in New York City—many of which were spent working for Marc Jacobs as Director of Retail Stores and Vice President of Public Relations—Robert returned to the Valley during the pandemic. We were lucky enough to photograph him at his home in historic Bethlehem. The property has been in his family for decades, and he’s been busy with renovations, making himself at home.
Then, tour a classic Victorian townhome in Allentown’s West Park Historic District. Alan Younkin and Michael Schelp purchased the property in late 2021 after falling in love with the area. The 2,300-square-foot home dates back to 1910 and is spread across four levels. On pg. 52, Alan and Michael share how they’ve preserved the beautiful parts of the home’s architecture while updating it to feel fresh and modern. Avid art collectors, the couple has filled the home with their own eclectic charm.
Don’t forget to go inside Cavallo’s on pg. 68, hear from Prabha Sinha on pg. 33, learn about the healing power of crystals on pg. 26 and so much more this month.
