Scout
Project Runway’s Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste on Growing Up in Haiti and His Namesake Fashion Line
What I make: “Women’s wear with couture details in a ready-to-wear way.” My childhood: “Growing up in Haiti when the government was overthrown for the […]
How Designer Brittany Hakimfar Turned This New-Build Townhouse Into a Sophisticated, Lived-in Sanctuary
When a young couple left Brooklyn for a Northern Liberties new-build townhouse, they reached out to Far Studio, a Bryn Mawr-based interior design firm helmed […]
How Interior Designer Michelle Gage Totally Remade Her 1927 Villanova Home
When interior designer Michelle Gage and her husband, Alex, bought their Villanova home four years ago, they knew it was a fixer-upper. In fact, that […]
Why Do We Think Buying Stuff Will Change Who We Are?
I am nobody’s idea of a shopaholic, but everyone has weak spots, and mine is beauty products. This will come as a surprise to those […]
Muralist Symone Salib on the Philly Places and Things She Can’t Live Without
You’ve likely seen muralist Symone Salib’s bright, larger-than-life work splashed on buildings throughout Philly, from Fitler Square’s purple portrait of Jill Scott to the fluorescent […]
This Lancaster-Made Smokeless Firepit Will Heat Up Your Crisp Fall Nights
Breeo’s innovative woodburning firepits, crafted in Lancaster County and touted as the world’s first-ever smokeless models, are equal parts form and function. Their patented technology […]
North Philly’s Bilenky Cycle Works Makes Some of the Coolest Bikes Around
Stephen Bilenky, owner, founder and designer at North Philly’s Bilenky Cycle Works, has spent decades honing the craft of bike-building. Today, he and his small […]
5 Philly Tea Brands to Start Sipping Now
Philly’s tea scene has recently moved beyond the everyday bag-in-cup experience to more wellness-focused selections. Local shops — including Weavers Way, Minnow Lane and United […]
This Chic Boutique Hotel Honors the Powerhouse Women’s Org That Once Occupied the Building
It really is a once-in-a-lifetime project,” says Kate Rohrer, owner and creative director of female- operated Rohe Creative. She’s referring to Washington Square West’s Guild […]
Weekending in the Finger Lakes: The Storied Wineries Are Just the Beginning of This Culinary Wonderland
Roughly five hours northwest of Philly, this region is known for its 11 narrow lakes with dozens of encircling wineries. While the vineyards have the […]