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Monthly Archives: November 2009
This week’s Modern Manners lesson goes out to my new friend Matthew Vlahos who sent out this tweet over the holiday weekend around 9:45pm: “attention acme shoppers: i do not want to see you in your pajamas.” Followed by, “ever.” … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Manners, SPF Perscpective
Tagged ACME etiquette, over casual, shopping attire
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I started hearing rumors of an organic grocery store opening on East Passyunk Ave. (EPA) in the spring and have been keeping watch over the area for some time. Rumors were soon confirmed that South Philly natives Adam and Andrew … Continue reading
I bet you thought I was going to miss my Monday deadline again this week, but I’m sneaking in under the wire. It’s Modern Manners time: Last Sunday, my best friend (BF) and I were invited to the season premiere … Continue reading
It took me years, decades even, to learn the essential roll pepper plays in just about everything I make. For years, I’ve been using a pretty standard, clear, plastic pepper mill, which is a step above the pre-cracked black pepper … Continue reading
Ok, I realize I blew my own Monday deadline yesterday by not posting a modern manners lesson. It was a beautiful day here in Philly and who knows how many more of those we’ll have this year? I just had … Continue reading
You know SPF is a proponent of all things home-made and natural, but let’s be honest for a minutes this holiday season: not everyone has time to go that route. I often tell my BF to remember that I am … Continue reading
Posted in Chic Chef, SPF Perscpective
Tagged Jimmy Contreras, JimmyStyle, manna, pie in the sky
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In case you needed another sign that East Passyunk Ave (EPA has arrived, some of our talented local vendors have put together what is planned to be the first annual Fall Fashion Show on the Avenue at Michael’s Cafe this … Continue reading
Zheng’s Nails 12th & Porter Sts. 215-336-8170 **** I have a confession to make; I have abandoned my old nail salon. It’s not that Today’s nails did anything wrong, it’s just that I found someplace better … and cheaper! It’s … Continue reading
Say what you will, but little things in life amuse me. It helps me not to take things too seriously. When I feel like life is taking some kind of karmic vengeance out on me, it’s often some small amusement … Continue reading
Whether it’s rooted in environmental awareness or economic necessity, the recycling movement has been experiencing increased momentum lately. But it’s nothing new to Philadelphia author Kayte Terry who – literally – wrote the book on recycling crafts, Appliqué Your Way: … Continue reading
Posted in About SPF
Tagged Applique Your Way, crafting, JimmyStyle, Kayte Terry, Phildalphia crafting
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