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Archive for February, 2015

Blue Cross River Rink Closes at the End of the Month

The end of winter is imminent as is the end of Winterfest & the Blue Cross River Rink. If you haven't gone go check it out! It closes March 1st. you can ice skate You can purchase tickets to ice skate here. Tickets are $3 for entry & an extra $10 for ice skate rentals. or just enjoy the park Admission is free! Once there you can dine on food by Garces group at the Lodge, Distrito Cantina Truck & Fireside cafe. You can also make s'mores at the fire pits, see...Continue Reading!

New Commercial Listing: 2508-2516 E. Cumberland Street in Fishtown

two oversized warehouses zoned i2 in fishtown Buildings run street to street with (2) overhead drive in doors located on Cumberland Street and (3) additional drive in overhead doors in the rear of the buildings along E Letterly Street. An office and bathroom provide convenience and comfort. Just over 13,000 square feet, this warehouse provides ample space with several possibilities. Development opportunity also exists. A current suvey with approved subdivision is in place to subdivide assemblage into (5) parcels A, B,...Continue Reading!

Triplex in Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse Square is well known for luxury condos & sprawling brownstones but every now & then something unique pops up. Like this triplex with two apartments downstairs to help offset the cost of the gorgeous owners unit. The property has been completely redone & has a 10 year tax abatement. 328 s. 15th street details: 1,240,000 3,269 square feet $7,515 annual taxes (with the tax abatement) 3 units & an income generating laundry room Great location [gallery ids="9179,9180,9181,9182,9183,9184,9185,9187,9188,9189,9190,9192"] more multi family in center city: [DispletListing listings="yes" price_navigation_prices="450,550,650,750,1000,2000" minListPrice="250" maxListPrice="5000" zip="19102,19103,19106,19107" property_type="Multi"]...Continue Reading!

Curio: A Curated Collection of Curiosities in Chestnut Hill

I love spending an afternoon in Chestnut Hill. It's like heading out to the country without leaving the city. On my last visit I found myself in Curio & was delighted by the collection of carefully selected pieces. While I love to hunt it's nice to get your vintage fix without having to paw through piles of junk to find the diamond in the rough. Curio - any unusual article, object of art, etc., valued as a curiosity. Check out what I found & keep this...Continue Reading!

Adventures in Organizing-Taming The Spice Rack

This year I am taking baby steps to organization starting with my spice drawer. Inspiration struck when I realized Penzey's opened up down the street at the Bourse but also because my spices were in complete & utter disarray which made cooking a huge pain in the you know what. I searched high & low for functional yet inexpensive containers & I feel like I struck gold with these tins from Specialty Bottle Co. With the  help of a friends label maker...Continue Reading!

“Next Level” Refrigerators

these versions of the utilitarian fridge are far from basic I never thought much about a refrigerator besides the basics like is it side by side, stainless, maybe those arctic white models that made a brief appearance or do we need to get a new one.  Considering it's one of the hardest working appliances in a home maybe I should think more about it. So I did. Now be prepared to have refrigerator envy. yolanda foster's custom fridge - inspiring the aspirational everywhere I have...Continue Reading!

Rustic & Refined Condo in Old City

large über stylish residence on 3rd street Huge full floor condo residence with so many gorgeous details in Old City. This home has been completely updated but has retained a lot of its original details which lend a certain element of charm to the final product. There are also two, TWO, claw foot tubs. SWOON. If this one is a bit rich for your blood we have another unit clocking in under 300K just down the street.  Also, check out our comprehensive guide...Continue Reading!