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The Good Life: Prime Finds: Back to Cool: Inhale

Ashley Primis reports on the Philly goodies you’ll want as temps drop, days get shorter, and little ones head back to school Smell sweet, not […]

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The Good Life: Prime Finds: Back to Cool: Rock On

Ashley Primis reports on the Philly goodies you’ll want as temps drop, days get shorter, and little ones head back to school Just the touch […]

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The 411: Crafts: DIY Destination

A signless space tucked next to Bob & Barbara’s Lounge is now home to the Sewing Shanty, a quilting and knitting store. A signless space […]

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From the Editor: Behind the Brat Pack

I LIKE THE INQUIRER‘S CRAIG LABAN, and I respect his work. That’s why I approached him about a year ago to see if he’d ever […]

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Be the Next American Idol

I admit it: During the American Idol season, vote-offs are a primary topic of morning conversation here at the office. Another admission: William Hung and […]

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Bad Parents

We give our kids everything and ask for nothing in return. Is it a shock that they’re clueless and entitled? IT IS, I HAVE TO […]

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High Steaks

When the Inquirer’s Craig LaBan trashed the strip steak at City Line restaurant Chops, owner Alex Plotkin sued him. It’s Philly’s juiciest food fight ever—featuring […]

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Home: Homefront: Shop Philly 24/7

Five of our favorite local home shops have very lovable websites. Piccolinionline.com: We love, love, love this site for colorful kids’ toys, linens and furnishings […]

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Homefront: Prime Shopping

Prime Environment in Marlton is Kensington Furniture’s groovy little sister. Think of it as Kensington Furniture’s groovy little sister. Prime Environment Furniture & Accents in […]

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Home: At Home With Denise Fike

Her home: Our house was built in 1835. A direct descendant of Emily Dickinson owned it. I bought it because it had this tiny little […]

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Home: The Fine Print: Cellar Smarts

Whether you buy wine because the label looks pretty or you’re a wine connoisseur, you deserve a fine glass of red or white. So help […]

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Home: (Midtown) Village People

How to throw a bring-what-you-do cocktail party Before the official start of fall, Midtown Village business owners celebrate the end of a successful summer — […]

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Cool & Collected: Lisa S. Roberts

Lisa S. RobertsPROFESSION: Designer turned authorNEIGHBORHOOD: Society HillCOLLECTION: Modern design objects In her book Antiques of the Future (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2006), author Lisa […]

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Cool & Collected: Shola Olunloyo

Shola OlunloyoProfession: Private chef and food bloggerNEIGHBORHOOD: West PhiladelphiaCOLLECTION: Kitchen tools and spices There is nothing wasted, nothing unused and nothing out of place in […]

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Home: Design: Paper Trail

There is something undeniably aristocratic about scenic wallpaper. A grand, floor-to-ceiling, corner-to-corner painted panorama — like the blushing sweep of flowery chinoiserie above—all but demands […]