June 13, 2013
Another week has come and gone, and the weekend is already sneaking up on us, Philadelphia. Thursday night plays host to scores of events perfect for anyone yearning to get out and about tonight. Though stormy weather caused a couple events to be cancelled or postponed (including the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll), the skies have [...]
Read more»May 8, 2013
One of Philly’s best outdoor craft bazaars is back, just in time for Mother’s Day. With more than 150 local and national artists selected to set up shop outdoors for two days at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, May 11-12, the annual Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar definitely won’t disappoint. Rain or shine, shoppers [...]
Read more»February 19, 2013
Art Star Craft Bazaar’s spring show returns for its 10th year, and applications are now being accepted to participate in the outdoor weekend venue this Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-12. Previous years have seen more than 100 local and national artists set up shop outdoors at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing offering handmade creation [...]
Read more»December 11, 2012
‘Tis the season to shop local. And Uwishunu is here to help. After some serious browsing, sifting, taste-testing and evaluating, we’ve pulled together our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Rather than narrowing your options by category, we thought it would be helpful to provide one solid list of great-for-anyone gifts. Stock up on locally crafted jewelry, [...]
Read more»December 7, 2012
Philadelphia is home to some of the most impressive and unique museums in all the world. Let us not forget that in addition to beautiful galleries and treasure-packed collections, nearly every museum has its own gift shop full of merchandise that could end up being exactly what the hard-to-gift might genuinely get excited about this [...]
Read more»November 12, 2012
Fashionable Philadelphians, listen up! Philly native Jay McCarroll, the very first winner of Bravo TV’s Emmy®-nominated reality show Project Runway, is presenting a trunk show highlighting his collection of clothing, scarves, socks and more at Art Star Gallery & Boutique on Saturday, November 17, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Internationally recognized for winning the inaugural season [...]
Read more»May 2, 2012
One of Philly’s best outdoor craft bazaars is back, just in time for Mother’s Day. With more than 150 local and national artists selected to set up shop at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, May 12-13, the 9th Annual Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar won’t disappoint. Shoppers can expect high-quality handmade goods that stay [...]
Read more»April 25, 2012
Nine favorite local, independent boutiques have teamed up for an all-day sidewalk sale down 2nd Street in Northern Liberties (from Spring Garden to the Piazza) this Saturday, April 28. From 11 a.m.-7 p.m., stroll down 2nd Street to take part in the NoLibs Spring Sidewalk Sale. Each shop will be offering great discounts, plus refreshments. [...]
Read more»February 29, 2012
Bring out the glue guns. If you’re friendly with a sewing machine, consider yourself a bedazzling goddess or just have some nifty craft ideas you want to show off (earrings made out of beer cans, anyone?) then you might want to apply for the Spring 2012 Art Star Craft Bazaar. The outdoor event, held at [...]
Read more»November 22, 2011
The tree lights are atwinkle, the store windows are bursting with red, green, silver and gold, the ribbon and wrapping paper and cards are calling your name from inside your cabinet. It’s officially gift-giving holiday heyday, and there’s no time like the present to stock up on Philadelphia-made crafts, clothes, food and more for the [...]
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