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Room With a View

Designer Julie Ann Stoner received this request from her Main Line client: Design a kitchen that’s all about the garden With a garden this wonderful, […]

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Paper Goods

Wallpaper is making a fierce comeback, thanks to fresh colors, cool textures and sophisticated finishes. Hollywood, if you’re listening, Paul Sperling has a suggestion. “People […]

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Bridal Bouquet: Perfect Match

You know that drawer where all those just-not-right lipstick shades and clumpy mascaras go You know that drawer where all those just-not-right lipstick shades and […]

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Recipe: Chlöe’s Fig Jam

Yields two and a half cups 2 c. dried figs Hot water 2 c. cabernet sauvignon 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar 1 c. sugar 2 tbsp. […]

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Contrarian: Thinking Inside the Box

Hey, did you hear about the Boy in the Box? It seems that 50 years ago, they found a boy, well, in a box, out […]

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Bop Spotlight: Flower Shop

Note to Philly men everywhere: Once a week, send or bring her an arrangement from Fleur. (We love its bold exotic arrangements, in purples and […]

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BoP Spotlight: Dessert

Those frozen soufflés you’ve been ordering don’t capture the grandeur and cloud-like character of the oven-baked classic. If you’ve never encountered the old-school variety, chef […]

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What’s in Store: Stocking the Deck

Banish all memories of cheap plastic chairs and make your outdoor oasis shine with great boutique finds for the garden, pool and patio. By March, […]

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Local Talent: Nicki Jaine

Close your eyes when Nicki Jaine is onstage, and it’s easy to imagine that you’re listening to the sultry voice of Marlene Dietrich — which […]

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KIMONO MODE

If you’re smart you’ll get your stylishly brainy self to Omoi  If you’re smart (and if you’re reading this, you definitely are), you’ll get your […]

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PAINTED PILLAS

Proof that the pillow thing is not so three years ago Proof that the pillow thing is not so three years ago: Philly artist, professor […]

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Street Fare: Where to Find It

From our May 2007 issue: Philadelphia’s menu of iconic street foods is outdated. While we’re talking about cheesesteaks, pretzels and water ice, we’re eating falafel, […]

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Skirt Alert

Bryn Mawr's one-stop style shop expands The Technicolor shop from 1964's Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (you know, Catherine Deneuve's first movie, where she sings, dances, […]

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SLATHER UP

Not sure how many times we're going to have to repeat this, but we're willing to go the distance. Pale is the new tan. You're […]

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Re-Introducing Joss Stone

Funk electrifies this soulful Brit’s new sound After four Grammy nominations and worldwide acclaim, singer-songwriter Joss Stone is starting to prove she's no mere fad. […]