Debut: Peanut Butter & Jane

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Photo by: Jeff Fusco
When Theresa Benincasa gives you a tour of her new Parisian-playroom-evoking children’s boutique, Peanut Butter & Jane, she laughs at the store’s small size and says, “Okay, here it is!” She may joke about her pint-size shop in Wayne, but she’s packed it so ­efficiently with oodles of well-chosen girl-and-boy stuff that it takes a while to comb through all the goods. Benincasa’s vision is clear — she’s got on-trend but age-appropriate preppy-meets-urban offerings like onesies for twins that say “Wombmates” from Kidsblanks by Zoëy, paisley messenger baby bags from Kalencom, and sweet spring dresses like this one from Matilda + Company ($80), ­perfect for your green-girl in the making: Each frock is rehabbed from vintage fabric, making it truly one-of-a-kind—just like its rosy-cheeked recipient. Spread Eagle Village, 503 West Lancaster Avenue, suite 320, Wayne, 610-254-9300, peanutbutternjane.com
Originally published in Philadelphia magazine, May 2008
 

User Comments:

WORTH THE VISIT!
Posted by KATIE | Jan. 25, 2009 at 9:47 AM
COMMENT:
MY 4 YR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER ELLIE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A TERMINAL ILLNESS. SHE LOVES FRILLY FUN DRESSES AND LOVES HORSES.MY NEIGHBOR AND I WENT TO SPREAD EAGLE VILLAGE IN WAYNE AND STOPPED IN AT A CARD SHOP.AS WE WERE LEAVING WE CAME ACROSS PEANUT BUTTER & JANE WENT IN AND TO MY SURPRISE THERE ON A HANGER WAS A BEAUTIFUL HORSE DRESS WITH TULE!OH MY HEAVENS PERFECT. MY GRANDDAUGHTER ELLIE WAS SPEECHLESS! THE WOMAN WHO OWNED THE STORE JUST AS KIND AS THEY COME . THANK YOU FOR BRINGING JOY TO MY GRANDBABY.
this woman dumps her animals when they are not cute anymore
Posted by randa | Mar. 24, 2009 at 7:33 PM
COMMENT:
You loved your little Persian purebreds until they turned into cats then you dumped them. They are not one of your little dresses or toys. Or, I guess to you, they are.
persians
Posted by Anonymous | Apr. 7, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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Randa ! Know what your speaking of before you post a comment!! Must be obvious you wanted her cats but didnt pass her inspection of what a cat owner should be ! Get a life and find something to do with your time!
SHE IS THE KINDEST PERSON YOU WILL EVER MEET !
Posted by Anonymous | Apr. 7, 2009 at 11:36 AM
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ITS OBVIOUS LADY YOUR GRIPE IS NOT ABOUT HER CATS! you could of emailed her directly or had the guts to Visit her in person! But you chose to use this forum as a way to hide your despicable behavior ! Shame on you ! Dont hide behind your fictitious name !
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