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Kristin Detterline

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Gilded Excess Makes a Splash in This Jersey Shore Bathroom

The soaking tub was carved from a single block of onyx.

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This Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Villanova Home Invites the Outdoors In

“The floor plan was very much guided by the topography of the site,” says designer Lauren Thomsen, who led the renovation project. 

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Scents Appeal: Perfumology Has a New Limited-Edition Candle Collection

Nir Guy, co-owner of the Old City fragrance boutique, drew inspiration from his life to develop the profiles.

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An Ardmore Home’s Dreamy Second-Floor Renovation

Just wait till you see the closet.

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You Can Actually Get Your Hands on a Birkin Thanks to This Philly-Based Company

The 1916 Company has added designer handbags to its collection of luxury resale offerings.

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A Peek Behind the Tofani Door of One East Passyunk Rowhome

Re(work) Architecture & Design gave the rest of the home a mostly mid-century aesthetic.

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Inside the Creative Minds Behind Ballers in Fishtown

David Gutstadt and Amanda Potter are changing the game for luxury sport and social clubs from Philly to L.A.

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East Passyunk’s YUNS Hardware Is a One-Stop Shop for DIY Home Projects

More than a place to buy a hammer, YUNS offers free classes, including a spring series on everything from power tools to caulking.

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A Fabric of Peacocks Eating Strawberries Inspired This Grad Hospital Home’s Design

Interior designer Michelle Gage used color and art to turn this bland new build into a vibrant gem.

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A Peek Inside Montco Interior Designer Rasheeda Gray’s Kitchen Makeover

The owner of Gray Space Interiors, who was featured on the latest season of HGTV’s Renovation Resort, gave her home a functional yet stylish update to reflect her family of four.

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Philly Sneaker Shops That Will Kick Your Look Up a Notch

Find everything from local brand collabs to pre-loved shoes.

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Give Your Home a Refresh With New Furnishings From Gladwyne’s Bergman Vass

The interior design firm has launched a collection filled with sophisticated yet minimalist pieces.

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How Stephen Starr’s Borromini Came to Look So Damn Cool

“I saw a restaurant in Rome that had a similar marquee to Borromini, and it just drew me in. I said to myself, ‘Shit, this sign could be on Walnut Street.’”

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This Center City Townhouse Feels Like an Urban Sanctuary

International influences find a cool common ground at this address thanks to interior design firm Marguerite Rodgers.

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This Moody Bucks County Piano Room Strikes the Right Chord

Designer Tara Ryan McGeehan used her clients’ passion for music, art, and pastoral British style as inspiration.