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Show House Dirty Work Party at Avoca

Jun 17, 2016

Would you like to see what an Historic Ellicott City Decorator Show House looks like before our designers work their magic? Then put on your construction boots and overalls and join us at Avoca for an exclusive insiders peek at our 2016 Decorator Show House “Dirty Work” party.

In addition to enjoying wine, beer and light casual fare, you’ll get the chance to meet our designers and check out their decorating vision and plans for each room. Howard County Architectural Historian, Ken Short will also be on hand to talk about the history, architecture and construction of this historic manor home.

Tickets are $15 a person and proceeds will go toward the decorator show house restoration of this historic Howard County treasure!

Avoca is located at: 4824 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043-6645.

More about the history of Avoca can be found at here.

Click here to read about the article that appeared in the Howard County Times about this event.

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