Text by Mary Forsell
Known as the cradle of American liberty, Philadelphia also rocks
dynamic artists and designers, wonderful shops, and talented
chefs
Petulia’s Folly Hip designer clothing; jewelry; modern housewares,
including linens by Hable Construction and Japanese stemware | 1710-12 Sansom
Street; (215) 569-1344 www.petuliasfolly.com
Premium Steap Loose-leaf, green, and herbal teas; innovative teapots
and sets, including Vincent Reardon’s Tripot design and FORLIFE’s Sen-Cha
Teaware | 111 South 18th Street; (215) 568-2920 www.premiumsteap.com
Open House Cutting-edge home decor, as well as jewelry, paper goods,
beauty products, baby accessories | 107 South 13th Street; (215) 922-1415 www.openhouseliving.com
Scarlet Fiorella Handpainted furniture from the 1920-40s, candles,
clocks, chandeliers, kids’ clothing | 113 South 13th Street; (215)
922-1955 www.scarletfiorella.com
Paper on Pine Stationery by Crane, Smudge Ink, and Snow & Graham;
bookmarks, stickers, and luggage IDs; custom invitations, cards, and
announcements; ribbons and wrap; calligraphy services | 124 South 13th Street;
(215) 545 5435 www.paperonpine.com
Philadelphia Home Art Garden/PHAG Barware, original art, home
fragrances, motorcycle tire stools, home styling services | 1225 Walnut Street;
(215) 627-0461 www.thephagshop.com
Twist Home Antique and vintage furniture mixed with modern
accessories and offbeat goods; signature line of upholstered furniture | 1134
Pine Street; (215) 925-1242 www.twisthome.com
Hello Home Mid-century modern furniture and contemporary accessories
and lighting; ladyhead vases | 1201 Pine Street; (215) 545-7060 www.shophelloworld.com
The Clay Studio Founded in 1974, this studio space, gallery, and school offer cutting-edge ceramic arts | 139 North 2nd Street; (215)
925-3453 www.theclaystudio.org
Vintage Modern International design selection of lighting, tables,
desks, and storage, as well as paintings and glass by local artists | 906 North
2nd Street; (215) 238-1997
www.vintagemodern.net
Art Star Handmade goods by independent crafters and artists;
clothing, jewelry, prints, stationery, dolls, ceramics; gallery space rotates
monthly | 623 North 2nd Street; (215) 238-1557 www.artstarphilly.com
Third St. Habit Primo selection of up-and-coming international
fashion designers like Geren Ford, Rag & Bone, Elijah, and LoveQuotes;
jewelry and accessories | 153 North 3rd Street; (215) 925-5455 www.thirdstreethabit.com
Bruges Home International mix of furniture, lighting, and tabletop;
rustic and ethnic pieces mixed with modern classics like Roost and John
Derian | 323A Race Street; (215) 922-6041
www.brugeshome.com
Foster’s Homeware Huge kitchen and tabletop selection with
design-forward brands like Chilewich, MarlaDawn Home, Blu Dot, and Denyse
Schmidt; cooking classes | 399 Market Street; (215) 925-0950, (800) 734-8511;
www.shopfosters.com
Okooko Beds and bedroom accessories made from sustainable timbers;
bamboo linens; elliptical pillows and customized mattresses | 205 Arch Street;
(215) 667-8240
www.okooko.com
North 3rd Pub fare, including Thai-style wings; dinner and
weekend brunch | 801 North 3rd Street; (215)
413-3666
www.norththird.com
Tbar Teahouse offers traditional teas, tea fizzes, as well as salads,
paninis, sweets; try the cookies with Honeybee Latte | 117 South 12th
Street;
(215) 625-3936 www.tbarteas.com
Bindi Modern Indian cuisine; cash only, BYOB; open for dinner | 105
South 13th Street; (215) 922-6061 www.bindibyob.com
Tria Casual cafe specializing in fine cheeses, salads, sandwiches,
great beer and wine selection; lunch and dinner | 123 South 18th
Street; (215)
972-TRIA www.triacafe.com
Osteria Homemade pasta, thin-crust pizza, wood-grilled meats and
fish; lunch and dinner | 640 North Broad Street; (215) 763-0920;
www.osteriaphilly.com
Siam Cuisine Best Thai green curry | 925 Arch Street; (215)
922-7135 www.siamcuisinepa.com
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