What’s on Philadelphia
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What’s On Philadelphia: The Bakeshop on Twentieth
One of my favorite Philadelphia gems is The Bakeshop on Twentieth in Rittenhouse Square. This petite, cozy cafe “specializes in recreating tastes from your childhood using treasured family recipes” and bakes fresh treats every day. Whether it’s for a quick lunch, a croissant, or a cup of La Colombe coffee, I love coming here. Two of…
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Happy New Year! + Upcoming Performance
Hello friends, and happy New Year! I hope you’re all having a great start to your 2016. xx On January 5th, I’ll be performing in Larry McKenna’s New Voices Cabaret, which was voted “Philadelphia’s Best Special Event” by Broadway World. It’s going to be an incredible night of amazing singing by talented performers, hilarity, and beautiful…
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What’s On Philadelphia: Bluestone Lane Café
One weekend while in New York, friends and I were doing our usual Saturday afternoon ritual of searching online for the perfect location for our Sunday brunch. Bluestone Lane Café in the West Village was suggested, and while it looked like everything we could possibly want in a brunch, we opted for a spot closer to…
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Lush Philadelphia & Products Review
Have you ever fallen in love with a store/product and can’t get enough of it, where it gets to the point where you frequent their website (or store) on a daily basis? That is me with Lush right now – I simply can’t get enough. I recently ordered several Lush products and holiday boxes for…
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Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Philadelphia is a city filled to the brim with art. It’s home to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with the famous Rocky steps, along with the Barnes Foundation, Rodin Museum, and many others. Philly is also the mural capital of America, where you can find huge, stunning murals on seemingly every street. One of my favorite pieces…
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What’s On Philadelphia: Terrain at Styers
Welcome to Terrain, a one-of-a-kind place that is every gardener’s dream. Surrounded by lush greenery and seasonal plants, it’s bound to take your breath away the second you walk in. Every unique flower, plant, home decor piece, or gift you could possibly imagine can be found here. It’s also every brunchers dream, as you’ll see below. I recently visited…
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Winning the Vocalist Competition & Singing on TV
I recently competed in a Philadelphia-based singing competition, which I’m happy to say I’ve won! The Vocalist, formally known as Delco Idol, and is held each summer at the Media Theatre. I’ve watched this competition as an audience member for years now, and it’s quite surreal to have won. I also competed in The Vocalist once…
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What’s On Philadelphia: Spruce Street Harbor Park
Imagine relaxing on a hammock, ice cream cone in hand with multi-colored lights surrounding you, all while you enjoy the view of ships docking in a harbor. Welcome to Spruce Street Harbor Park, the latest (and free) summer attraction in Philadelphia. Practically every Philadelphian and Philly-suburbian knows about Spruce Street Harbor since it opened last year,…
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Saint-Gobain 350 – Philadelphia
The Huffington Post recently declared Philadelphia as the “Coolest City in America” (it’s about time!). It’s amazing how underrated Philly is, especially when sports, history and culture dominates the city. It’s a metropolis that contains some of the most influential and important works of art in the world. I recently checked out Future Sensations, a traveling…
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Philadelphia Brunch Guide
Ah, brunch, a true unifier of all food lovers. The word alone exudes joy. I am truly at my happiest and in my element when I’m brunching (yes, it can be used as a verb). Give me a gourmet Santa Fe breakfast sandwich with a glass of mango juice and you’ll see true happiness. Lucky…