11 Eastern Shore Communities SUMMER IS ON THE HORIZON and there’s so much to honor and celebrate. During this two-month period, we’ll pay tribute to our military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, watch our children advance another year in school and welcome resort visitors by the tens of thousands weekly. Each is special and should be appreciated. We visited 11 communities during the production of this issue to bring you stories of people who strive to make the Shore an even better place to live. Drop us a line at info@coastalstylemag.com or on Facebook or Instagram to connect ..read more

Pohanka Ford of Salisbury is focused on providing outstanding customer service before, during and after a sale, world-class vehicle service and giving back to local organizations Ford Store Photography by Grant L. Gursky Pohanka Ford of Salisbury features one of the largest selections of new, used and certified pre-owned vehicles on the Eastern Shore — and its friendly and welcome sales team is on-hand at its state-of-the-art showroom on Route 13 to assist Shore residents with their next Ford purchase. The Pohanka Family of Dealerships is firmly entrenched in the Washington D.C. Metro re ..read more

Modern lighting systems offer a host of benefits, including security, energy savings and healthier living Did you know that a recent study conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency revealed that Americans spend an average of 87% of their day inside? This presents a critical issue, as our natural body clocks are set to the sun. By spending much of our time indoors, our circadian rhythms can be dramatically thrown off, which can result in poor sleep, irritable moods and a lack of productivity — for starters. At Overture, we design home lighting systems that can automatically s ..read more

Introducing: Coastal Style Conversation Photos by Grant L. Gursky OUR TIME ON THE COURSE WITH THE OLD PRO Herb Schoellkopf was a visionary in every sense of the word. Old Pro Golf has been delighting locals and visitors of Ocean City for the past 60 years — and each of Herb’s innovative courses started as a concept in his brilliant mind. As we celebrate the company’s anniversary, we invite you to visit CoastalStyleMag.com to listen to our interview with Herb from 2013 and read the story we produced commemorating 50 magical years of business. The post Bonus Content! appeared first on Coas ..read more

Family Tradition and Inspired Cuisine are Served Daily at Carmela's Cucina Written by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Jill Jasuta Stefano Bono with his parents, Charlie and Carmela Bono There is no ingredient Stefano Bono shies away from when dressing innovative pizzas that are handmade and baked in the stone ovens at Carmela’s Cucina. Creativity is his specialty. Chicken and waffles on a pizza? Order up! Sausage and sweets with ricotta and honey? You got it. And how about a lattice-topped spaghetti pizza with pasta tossed in-house arrabiata, garlic cloves, fresh basil and sausage ..read more

Yard Designs, Inc. Restored Rightful Glory An Iconic Lewes Property with A Nod to History and Craftmanship Written by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Ray Sander Fisher’s Paradise is the oldest waterfront home in Lewes, Delaware— a property that housed major figures in the Revolutionary War, not to mention the early U.S. presidents who passed through it. The first doctor in the region lived in this 1737 palatial colonial, which was known for its sweeping gardens and majestic trees, including a relic from the past: a200-year-old American Poplar. The home is named Fisher ..read more

An open floor plan is completely customized with reimagined spaces and aesthetic accents that speak to a love of lakefront living Written by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Nicholas Ferris Photography After the design and decor selections — after the installation, accessorizing and tweaking just so — the McCormacks entered their Florida southern, in Lakewood Ranch. The curtains opened on a carefully orchestrated customization process. “Walking into a home that was pretty much completely finished, you see all of the decisions you made come together,” said Jill McCormack, relating th ..read more

Decor Direct is breathing new life into model-home staging and residential design across the Shore Written by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Grant L. Gursky Imagine entertaining guests in a fully appointed gourmet kitchen , then relaxing in front of the fireplace in a welcoming, open living space that accommodates movie night or book club — or whatever you want to do to unwind at home — in a space that’s perfect, from its color schemes to its furnishings, fabrics, artwork and accessories. This is ultimately the goal of a model-home design team: to deliver decor and fu ..read more

AC Plant & Turf takes a tailored approach to tree, plant and turf care Written by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Grant L. Gursky Plant-and-tree care is a science — one that’s rooted in nature’s variables like soil composition and environmental conditions. Lush, green grass, healthy tree canopies and vigorous plants are no accident.  “Healthy soil equals healthy roots, and healthy roots equal healthy plants,” said Ritchie Thurman, president of AC Plant & Turf in Lewes, which he launched in 2014 and has since added a second location, in Selbyville.  Thurman fell in lo ..read more

Custom-pool expert Nicole Ashton explains what to expect during the design-and-construction process Written by Kristen Hampshire | Photography by Meg Shupe Ready to take the plunge into a custom, luxury pool project— or a full-scale outdoor living space that incorporates water and fire features, grilling and dining areas, and serves as an ideal extension of your indoors? What’s “out” is in. Especially along the coast, outdoor spaces can capitalize on views and provide space for relaxing and entertaining on the water. And more than ever, adding a luxury pool to the picture is a ..read more