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How a Bryn Mawr Couple Created a Nursery That They (and Their Child!) Would Love

Designer Meredith Good jumped feet-first into renovating the Bryn Mawr home she shares with husband Rob — but one small room on the second floor […]

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Bonus Room Makeovers: How 5 Philadelphians Transformed Spare Rooms Into Sanctuaries

Recently, we’ve had to become creative with how we use our homes — spare bedrooms turning into offices, kitchen annexes working as classrooms, a bathroom […]

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How a Main Line Family Created an Outdoor Oasis by Thinking Outside Their Home

If you’re tired of being inside all day, why not put an entirely new room outside? That’s what Leslie Hayes’s clients, a doctor couple with […]

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How the Pandemic Inspired an Empty Bedroom’s Transformation Into a Special Experience for Guests

At the start of the pandemic, big parties gave way to more intimate gatherings. Jenkintown residents Dennis St. Germain and his partner, Brian Balthazar, took […]

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8 Tips From a Pro on Turning Your Garage Into Extra Living Space

Meet your garage, an oft-overlooked space that can realistically be transformed into an extra room. Here’s how to start. Declutter This is step number one. […]

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How the Owner of a Gladwyne-Based Cake Company Created a Home Office for Her Start-Up

Former teacher Megan Genkin used quarantine to finally build the business of her dreams — a custom bakery called Sweet Yums Cakes. But to really […]

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Hot, Steamy Cocktails for the Longest, Coldest Nights Out in Philly

Warm cocktails are a complicated game. Heating changes the flavors of spirits and other ingredients, so creating a warm cocktail that truly tastes great is […]

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How to Enjoy New York City Over Winter Break

Rockefeller Center is bustling. Broadway has reopened in a big way. Here’s the Philadelphian’s guide to visiting New York City over the holidays. How to […]

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28 Impressive Philadelphia-Area Wedding and Event Caterers

You know it. We know it. But we like to remind everyone: Philly has an incredible food scene, with outstanding chefs, original menus, and high-quality […]

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Holidays in Cape May: This Charming Seaside Town Transforms Into a Winter Wonderland

Mom-and-pop shops and quaint B&Bs dot this charming seaside town that transforms into a winter wonderland come Christmastime. The ornate Victorian homes and walkable streets […]

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Holidays in Hershey: Could it Get Any Sweeter?

Hershey is just the place where two people would fall in love at a Christmas bake-off, have heart-to-hearts over hot cocoa, or indulge in a […]

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Holidays in New Hope: Where Country Meets Cosmopolitan

Nestled between Philly and New York, New Hope is the perfect backdrop for a city mouse looking to find herself. This Bucks County­ town on […]

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9 Philadelphia Holiday Festivities to Indulge in Right Now

Everything Is Illuminated The Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular, presented by Dietz & Watson, runs at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks and boasts 1.2 million […]

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4 Magical Holiday Getaways Just a Couple Hours Drive From Philadelphia

Romantic holiday movies have convinced us that charming small-town festivities are the best way to celebrate the season. Luckily for us, opportunities for such cinematic […]

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Holidays in Bethlehem: There’s a Reason They Call it “Christmas City USA”

If there’s any city where the holiday spirit conquers all, it’s “Christmas City USA,” founded and named by Moravian settlers on December 24, 1741. In […]