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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 […]
Love It or List It Exec Brian Balthazar Has a New Show Set in Philly. Here’s What He Can’t Live Without
At Home Morning ritual: I take a bath every morning — I have the tub of my dreams — and read the news on my […]
Don’t Look Now, but the Mullet, History’s Most Maligned Hairstyle, Is Back
A few months ago, Chelsey Crawford, a 26-year-old buyer at Urban Outfitters, walked into Washington Square’s American Mortals salon and asked for a mullet. And […]
Look Inside the Wild and Wonderful Home of Interior Designer Barette Widell
As co-founder of interior design firm Widell + Boschetti, Barette Widell is used to creating dreamy spaces for people. But when it came to the […]
Darrell Alston on His Luxury Sneaker and Apparel Brand, Bungee Oblečení
What I make: “High-end sneakers and apparel.” Before becoming a designer: “I was a teenage rap artist. My manager told me that your clothes should […]
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): […]