Category Archives: local love

reading terminal market

Reading

I can finally check something off of my Philadelphia “must see” list. We headed into the city this weekend to see some sights, and we didn’t get too far due to weather. It was a poor decision on our part to walk around on a muggy, wet day in a bustling city. I don’t even want to begin to describe the smells that were hanging in the air. So, needless to say, I was not a very happy camper. I can only take so much of the city. However…it was good to finally see Reading Terminal Market, which has been an institution here since the 1800’s. We sampled some of the goodies, and were overwhelmed by all there was to offer. I am always looking for new & exciting things to see when I’m in the city…recommendations are welcome! 

three potato four

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This past weekend we drove to Manayunk (a section of Philly) to check out the Three Potato Four barn sale. I had been hearing about them for a while, yet had never made it out there. We arrived early and joined the line waiting to enter…imagine having a line to get into your store-what a dream! The old warehouse was filled with vintage treasures, and we found ourselves wanting to build a room around an old industrial worktable. We left with just a few small items, but now know where to go for inspiration. 

positive thinking

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This is our neighborhood, and it’s what I’ve always had in my mind as the kind of place I wanted to live. We are settling in, getting to know our neighbors, and enjoying weekend strolls. It may look like suburbia, but we are only a few blocks from the heart of our town and can walk to all the restaurants, shops, and events…we love it. On another note, it’s been a tough few days…I’ve been in a lot of pain physically, with no explanation for it. I’ve had a few tests but no official diagnosis yet…although signs are pointing towards fibromyalgia. It’s the kind of thing that changes your life, but I know I can handle whatever it is with my amazing support system of family (especially my incredible husband) and friends. My posts may be sporadic this week as I deal with this, and get all my work done too…thanks for your patience.