I love Sundays…especially ones with beautiful weather and new adventures.
Category Archives: local love
colunching comes to philly!
I was recently introduced to Colunching through my friend Lindsey, and happily accepted the invitation to host the first Philadelphia event (merci Bryan)! It is a great concept, bringing people together to socialize and network over lunch, brunch or dinner. The idea that was born in Paris last year has made it's way to cities around the world and has finally arrived in the states. It's simple (and free)…create a profile on the site, choose the place, date and time, and spread the news…anyone can host! I chose Talula's Garden, a fairly new restaurant with fantastic buzz, and was eager to share the experience. It was a lovely setting, with an amazing local, organic menu and a large community table overlooking the dining room. It was an evening of laughter and great conversation, and I'm already looking forward to the next one. So…what are you waiting for? Sign up and "feed your network"…I love that line.
the navy yard
The Navy Yard in Philadelphia is known to most locally as the headquarters for Urban Outfitters. Every time I visit the URBN campus, I find myself intrigued by the worn and retired ships that rest there. On my last trip (an overcast day with hints of sunshine) I drove off the designated path and took some photos. I learned it was our country’s first naval shipyard, with it’s beginnings in 1776. It has been inactive since 1995, but a few navy offices still remain. There is something beautiful about the shabby state of the vessels, don’t you think? The shades of grey and aged salmon color are a lovely combination in my opinion…you have to use your imagination a bit, but they can inspire!
hand in hand…
I just learned of this lovely new business, Hand In Hand Soap, conceived by local Philadelphia photographer Courtney Apple and her fiance Bill. I had the opportunity to chat with them both recently about their new venture, and was inspired to share! With a passion for giving back, they did a ton of research to determine what they could do, and realized that a simple bar of soap could save lives. They determined this was how they could make an impact in a global sense, and set out to produce a fabulous soap that all would enjoy and benefit from. For every bar purchased, they donate a bar to save a child's life. I know I will be adding this to my gift giving repertoire, and hope you will too.
grateful
We spent Saturday touring the gorgeous pennsylvania countryside, and seeing some of the most amazing and historic homes in our area. Not only was I overwhelmed by the beauty (like this vista), but by the birthday wishes and thoughtful gestures by my friends. So much of that love came from people whom I have met here, through blogging and social media, and I am so very appreciative of this community. I am so honored and proud to be a part of it, and I am feeling very grateful. Thank you all…xoxo!