By Abbey Potts

June is one of our favorite months of the year. It marks the beginning of summer and that means more time spent outdoors, enjoying our backyards. Entertaining family and friends on the patio is a regular occurrence and easy to do, if you have the right outdoor furniture. So this year, ditch that tired table and chair set and upgrade to an inviting outdoor dining set that’s as stylish as the rest of your home. We scoured the LV to bring you some hot options in patio furniture.

By Abbey Potts

Now Serve Up a Perfect Father’s Day

Are you wracking your brain to come up with the perfect outing for dad this Father’s Day? If the usual necktie and greeting card combo is becoming a tired routine in your playbook, try a new power play move by treating dad to a meal experience he won’t soon forget. Our picks for the perfect place to take dad offer something special that will let pops know just how much you care.

By Kellyn Legath

Great Pieces for the Season from Sorrelli Jewelry

Just a few minutes west of the Valley, in the small town of Kutztown, you will find the home of Sorrelli Jewelry. Handcrafted from genuine semi-precious stones and high quality Austrian crystals, Sorrelli’s jewelry is easy to get hooked on because each season they surprise us with even more exciting collections. Their latest collections: Electric Blue, Harmony and Running Water—gives us three more reasons to love this local retailer.

Another option for daily pooch lodging is the The Puppy Palace, a doggy daycare that is run much like a childcare facility. Professionally staffed by two veterinary technicians and six pet CPR-certified staff members, the daycare opened five years ago and has already been voted the facility of choice by newspaper readers all over the region.

Owner Shannon Patrick even refers to her puppy visitors as “kids,” and says they are “definitely spoiled rotten.” While staying at the Palace, your pet will have two stories of playrooms to roam. He’ll have the opportunity to play ball, or even watch TV if he prefers—Animal Planet is a favorite channel here!

The thoughtfully designed space at the facility allows pets to be separated by size and activity level, then they are free to have fun together and be socially active. There’s even a large oak tree outside, where the “kids” are free to roam and play. The shade from the oak tree allows the dogs to spend more time outside during the summer months.

Open Monday though Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., the Palace also offers true daycare staples like class photos, newsletters, and birthday postings on the monthly bulletin board. And if you’re in need of a smile, just visit thepuppypalaceonline.com for photos of some of their favorite furry guests—a great way to turn a frown upside down!

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photos by emma horning

 

photos by emma horning

 

photos by emma horning

 

photos by emma horning