Whether rain or shine, hoards of indie crafters and vintage vendors tempt you with their wares.
Sara Selepouchin counts her sixth birthday — a bowling alley bash to which she sported a side ponytail and yellow leggings — as a high point in the history of parties. Top that memorable shindig with help from her party supply and gift boutique.
Try as you might, a selfie does not a portrait make. Put your profile in the hand of a Studio Incamminati grad.
Sideways, frontways — either way, that sleeper sofa isn’t getting through your entryway. Before you go off the hinges, peruse Cella Luxuria.
Since Stefan Sklaroff was born and raised in the City of Brotherly Love, he’s accustomed to dealing with dollhouse-like dimensions. He stocks Innovation sofas that manage the tight fit around your trinity’s twisting staircases, bookshelves that collapse into tables, and the Looc Studio line that can be customized to fit into colonial-era apartments. Ask him for the number of a moving company that’ll hoist your purchase up the steps nick-free.
Your friends return from vacation with treasures from souks. You: a “Go Buckeyes” tee from your native land. One-up everyone with accessories from Akis.
Your last brush with wallpaper — the dizzying floral stamps that lined your adolescent bedroom — sent you into madness. Reemerge with more sophisticated designs.
Not content to go the ready-made route, the designers behind LintPrint create their own textiles. Their abstract botanicals tumble across pillows, napkins, and wide-neck blouses.
Alex Stadler of Stadler-Kahn steers clear of one-size-fits all stocking stuffers. Pluck artsy presents from the tables and ask him to tie it up with a bow from the wall of ribbons.
Vases brim with tulips and every pillow is in its place at Home. Psh, not yours — the South Philly newcomer. Aspire to the Selby-worthy digs with these enviable house goods.
