i'm of the school that believes in celebrating birthdays to the fullest: you get a full week of partying, drinks bought on your particular night out, AND a thoughtful present too. (it's good to be my friend, no?)
so it's no suprise then that with three special b-days this week, i'm a bit out of sorts. not only aching for water (tequila shots, what?) but also time and ideas, i'm setting out tomorrow to hunt for those perfect gifts. below are a few stops on my list:
Foster's Urban Homeware
124 N 3rd St
- offers a variety of functional and simply aesthetic items, from kitchen stuffs to lamps to books to singing mechanical birds (remember Clash of the Titans' Boobo the Owl??) They also manage Foster's Gourmet Cookware @ Reading Terminal Market, which i may check out as well.
Open House
107 S 13th St
-another dual enterprise (Lolita's across the street is a *fantastic* mexican byo), Open House specializes in home furnishings and accesories, with items for baby, bath, and body as well. i'm especially fond of their wallbands and simple candle holders.
The PHAG Shop
252 S 12th St
-Philadelphia Home Art Garden presents a more-playful approach to gifting. a self-described "kitsch-ass" place to shop, novelty items abound in their space. magnet sets like Grow Up to be Gay, Mix n Match Virgin Mary, and their x-rated Mood Chart are just some of the highlights. more serious undertakings such as mirrors, frames, and garden accessories are also available.
Joseph Fox Book Shop
1724 Sansom St
- last, but certainly not least, Joseph Fox is a haven for dedicated designers, artists, and architects. here you'll find everything you could want for the creative individual and support your local bookstore at the same time. (eat that borders!) Out-of-print books and a well-read, helpful staff make the store a gem in the city.
that's all for now, wish me luck!
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