Philadelphia - August 04, 2009

Shagadelic, Baby

Shag Housewares

In this town, you can’t go snogging just anyone. (We’re all friends here, and you don’t want your bedroom forays becoming public knowledge.)

Until you meet your mysterious stranger, we suggest doing a little homework at Shag.

The Antique Row home store sells everything you’d like to look at, fondle, and otherwise love in the privacy of your own apartment.

Owners Matthew and Jennifer Miller offer swinging ’50s- and ’60s-era cocktail sets, chip and dips, glass-top tables, sofas, and Pyrex kitchenware — for a ridiculously affordable song. Yes, everything is decades old, but it’s all totally usable and in mint condition.

This is one shag you can feel comfortable talking about.

Shag, 1118 Pine Street (215-627-7424 or shagphiladelphia.com).