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How to grow a Lilliputian landscape

This season, we’ve fallen for the tiny, perfect terrariums of Sharon Kaszan, foliage grower at Meadowbrook Farm. Easier to maintain than houseplants, terrariums require only […]

Is seeing believing for local artist Judith Schaechter?

IN THE DARK Ages, unread masses sought illumination in tales of saints, sinners and saviors set in churches’ stained-glass windows. Nowadays, modern aesthetic enlightenment awaits […]

An all-natural designer of effortless holidays

Owners of historic Philadelphia homes seek out Haddon Heights interior designer Katherine Glendinning for gently modern kitchen makeovers, tasteful bedroom suite renovations and magnificent dining […]

A simple and tasty recipe for pear butter that makes good use out of your “ripening" fruit.

Recently, I got a bunch of pears as part of my CSA from Red Earth Farms. They sat on the counter “ripening” until I knew […]

Contrast materials and textures for a look that’s not just more of the same

We saw this room — designed by Bahdeebahdu’s RJ Thornburg — and instantly coveted its cool, eclectically chic look. His unexpectedly cohesive mix includes shaggy […]

New York’s BDDW, craftsman-modern furniture makers, just moved to … Port Richmond.

Sixth Borough believers, rejoice. BDDW, design-build furniture makers to demigods, has moved shop from Brooklyn to Port Richmond, sealing Philly’s status as the preferred refuge […]

The dashing principal of Creg Richard Design shares a few of his favorite things

“As a self-taught designer, if I had to have a bible, this collection would be it.” Domus 1928-1999, Volumes 1-12, $560 at Barnes & Noble, […]

At this very moment, 650,000 Philadelphians are going solo. This month, we tell their stories. Hunt down their haunts. If you’re also out there solo, and searching, you need search no further. And if you’re not? Go ahead, take a peek. (Hey, there’s no harming in looking.)

Six ways to make your king-size bed day-dreamy

At six-plus feet in length and width, a king-size bedis both seductively roomy and dastardly to dress up. We asked Ashton-Whyte owner Ellen Yazujian—a linens […]

The city’s 30 best places to meet other singles

The FooderyThe Northern Liberties location has big tables for brew-lovers to sit at while they sample and discuss their favorite suds, as well as weekly […]

This production at the Arden is as finely constructed as the quilts it represents.

Gee’s Bend by Elyzabeth Gregory WilderArden Theatre CompanyDirected by Eleanor HoldridgeStaring Kes Khemnu, Edwina Findley, Kala Moses Baxter, Marjorie Johnson 10 words or less … […]

Alfa is the place to buy someone a drink, even if they’re not there.

It might just be the cheesiest idea to come out of a bar since the paper umbrella, but I have to admit, I sorta like […]

Scary candles, chic candy jars and useful carving kits top Halloween must-have list.

Halloween décor need not include those ubiquitous glow-in-the-dark hanging skeletons and horrifying mummies that howl as you walk by. Home accessories that revolve around ghosts […]

Don’t get tricked by your treats this fall

If your life is anything like mine, Halloween candy is everywhere right now — in the house, in the office, in the supermarket. And if […]

What Philly’s wearing this week

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