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Philly’s Herbal Workshops Made Me Look at the “Weeds” in My Yard in a Whole New Light
It’s a Tuesday morning, and I’m eyeing the wild tangle of my rowhome’s tiny backyard as I sip my coffee. I peer at a cluster […]
This Woodsy Cabin Retreat Feels Like a Summer Camp for Adults
For most city dwellers, the wilderness is appealing precisely because of what it isn’t: full of other people. River Mountain, nestled in the woods three […]
This Bright and Airy Shore House Was Inspired by a Bahamian Hotel
Wayne-based residential interior designer Stephanie Kraus knows the success of a custom build comes down to the designer-client relationship. So when she was hired to […]
Ready to Redecorate? Start With These Pretty Philly-Made Wallpapers
A year inside has us itching to redecorate — and we’re starting with these covetable wallpapers from Philly artisans. Wallpapers pictured above (starting from top): […]
Meet the Lancaster Clothier Turning Vintage Quilts Into Wearable Art
What I make: “We transform vintage textiles into wearable art — one-of-a-kind jackets, denim, scrunchies, collars and now masks.” How I got started: “I started […]
The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long
OMG Breakout: Skin House Facial Bar This new 50-minute treatment uses deep cleaning and gentle exfoliation to clear congested pores, reduce inflammation, and minimize future […]
How This Hollywood Designer Brought California Cool to Her Main Line Farmhouse
Life in Los Angeles was good for Brittany Hakimfar. A lead designer for AD100 interiors pro Waldo Fernandez, whose clients include Kris Jenner and Darren […]
Spending a Year Getting Dressed for No One Taught Me How to Really Dress for Myself
If you’d asked me a few years ago who I got ready for each morning, I would have quickly — perhaps even defiantly — answered: […]
6 Newish Ways to Shop Eco-Friendly Products in Philly Now
Philly’s eco-friendly scene is on the rise. Here, a look at some of the latest, and best, additions. Betting on Zero Waste Opened this fall […]
Beyoncé BeyGood Grant Recipient Kimberly McGlonn on Her Favorite Philly Places and Things
English teacher turned Jenkintown borough Councilwoman Kimberly McGlonn advocates for sustainability and decarceration through her West Philly-based upcycled clothing brand Grant Blvd. Here’s what the […]
Meet Buddha Babe, Mount Airy’s New Boutique for Gorgeous Handmade Baby Goods
Tina Dixon Spence speaks on her children’s line, Buddha Babe, and opening a storefront in the middle of the pandemic. What I make: “Bibs, blankets […]
Living in Media: A Neighborhood Guide
A Trolley Runs Through it Media may be one of the last suburbs in America to have a Main Street with a trolley. And that […]
How Taking Shockingly Cold Showers Helps Steamroll My Anxiety
The other day, I reached into my shower and turned the knob all the way to cold. I inhaled and gingerly stepped into the biting, […]
This Frank Furness-Designed Barn Was Transformed Into a Marvelous Modern Farmhouse
It started as a straightforward job: In late 2018, designer Lisa Furey was tasked with remodeling the kitchen in a Haverford home that a client […]
Weekending in Delaware: Great Dining, Gorgeous Gardens, and Shore Towns to Explore
The state Joe Biden calls home is having a full-on moment. Here’s how to explore. Restaurant-Hop in Wilmington Highlights from the city’s dining renaissance Le […]