News Article from The Reading Advocate

Homes delight and inspire

By Melissa Russell / Correspondent

The 12th annual Reading House Tour, sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library was a voyeur's dream. Who wouldn't love a chance to peek inside some of the neighborhood's most interesting homes, picking up some nifty decorating tips along the way?

Twelve homes were showcased this year, all highlighting the work of "do-it-yourselfers," as well as that of professional designers.

Highlights of the tour included a dramatic Center Entrance Colonial at 40 Zachary Lane, built in 1998, which featured cathedral ceilings and large first floor windows. A whimsical mural by Reading designer Melanie Murphy, featuring a Victorian scene of children playing at the beach, added a charming touch to the children's bathroom.