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Philly Craftacular!
This Saturday, August 28th, from 10am to 3pm at scenic Starr Garden (6th & Lombard Sts.), a group of local artisans will be selling their wares as part of a Craft Exchange. Among them will be my girl, Carrie Anne, with her beautifully made handbags! Carrie’s been working for years with a certain, famous-name, locally-based [...]
Recycle More in Philly!
I am usually pretty up-to-date on our fair city’s environmental advances, but I have to admit, this recent major change to Philly’s recycling program slipped by me. Luckily, my favorite Earth Momma, Nora D., sent the update my way: as of August 1, 2010, Philadelphians can now recycle all types of plastic!!
Thus far, only #1 [...]
Shop in The City
There is now less than a week left before the premiere of Sex and The City 2 and like any normal, red-blooded, American girl, I am beside myself with excitement! I’ve been waiting for the sequel pretty much since the first movie was released. The girls and I already have our tickets for opening night.
The [...]
Recycling Rewards
I can’t tell you how excited I was to learn about the city’s participation in the new RecycleBank program. My fiance calls me the recycling nazi. I won’t let him throw anything in the garbage, to the point where it has caused arguments between us! Seriously. He broke our vacuum cleaner a couple of weeks [...]
Welcome to the Jungle
As a suburban transplant to the city myself, I can often spot signs that certain individuals are new to Philly. Case in point: someone in my neighborhood recently put up the following sign in one of the 2-by-2-foot square tree plot in their sidewalk:
Lady – because, let’s face it, only a woman would do this [...]
Local Flavor
Despite the fact that SPF and many of your favorite local/food bloggers were left of the guest list for the press preview party, I’m going to blog today about this event because I believe in supporting anything that promotes East Passyunk and our fair section of the city.
So, after an abrupt cancellation last year, EPA’s [...]
Chow Hound
I’ve noticed a lot of dog-friendly eateries around the city lately. Walk down any street in Philly and you’re bound to see restaurants and businesses with water bowls outside or bone-shaped biscuits on the counter.
Thursdays this summer, Meritage (500 S. 20th St., Philadelphia) is going even further: dine outside with your furry friend and owners [...]
Philanthropic Fashion
Back in December, SPF brought you news of Philadelphia jewelry designer John Wind’s anticipated limited edition, AIDS Jewelry Project collection (see, Taking Action Against AIDS). The collection debuted earlier this Spring. And in celebration, East Passyunk’s own JimmyStyle – one of only three area boutiques carrying the line – will host a cocktail reception for [...]
Pervy Purveyor
One of my girlfriends told me last year about the great deal she got on some new bras at Harriet’s Innerwear (1725 East Passyunk Ave.), which has been a Passyunk proprietor for ages. They always have nice-looking stuff in the window and I really wanted to give them a try. Unfortunately, every time I head [...]
Your Own Little World
I’ll be honest with you, I thought a terrarium was just a fancy plant holder, but I have discovered they are so much more! Terrariums are self-sustaining, mini-ecosystems you can keep almost anywhere. They’re a great way to infuse a little green into your life without a hefty care commitment.
Here’s how it works: carefully chosen [...]