Eco Print PillowsTextile artist Elizabeth McTear from Honest Alchemy uses the shapes of leaves and plants, and the natural pigments within them, to adorn raw silk pillows. Her methods produce a chic contrast, at once both wild and refined. $90 Philadelphia Trivia Playing Card GameThink you know Philadelphia? Put yourself to the test with a trivia
MoreCacao-Satsuma Cane Sugar ScrubNourish and awaken skin with Zoet Bathlatier’s deluxe scrub with cacao for antioxidant power, coffee for toning, cocoa butter for moisturizing and deliciously scented essential oils. $28 Beard BalmFacial hair should be just as pampered as the hair on your head, though it rarely is. Four Birds Beauty’s mango, cocoa and organic shea
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Leather Kilim BootsSouli and Souli co-owner Ali Souli (originally from Tunisia) designs these gorgeous boots in Philly, travels to Morocco to source the raw materials and works with artisans in Marrakech to construct the shoes, with a conscientious focus on fair wages and environmentally sound practices.$100–$120 Pocket SquaresSass up a suit or blazer with the
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Handknitted SweaterKeep your canine cozy—whatever its size—with these cute sweaters, handknit in South America according to fair trade specifications and sold through the website of Chilly Dog, a company based in Broomall, Pennsylvania.From $32.99 Canvas Dog CollarParatodo, a newly launched philanthropic menswear brand, is committing 25 percent of its profits to charity. Its first collaboration—including
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Cheese CSATwo of the region’s best artisan cheesemakers—Birchrun Hills Farm and Valley Milkhouse—have teamed up on a biweekly cheese subscription service: Collective Creamery. You’ll receive shares of coveted curds at pickup locations across the city. $198 for 3 months (6 total pickups) Herringbone Denim ApronNorman Porter is known for their super high-quality denim jeans, and they
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society Build-Your-Own-Concert-SubscriptionClassical music devotees can choose from all the remaining concerts of the 2016–2017 season of the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. All tickets are $25 or less. Next year, you can participate in the official “build your own subscription program”—a modern idea from a time-honored cultural institution. $25 or less PlayArts MembershipA newer
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Three-Month Flower Delivery SubscriptionCombat the endless gray of winter with cheerful fresh cut blooms delivered monthly to your doorstep from Snapdragon Flowers’ charming West Philly shop.From $145 Potting SoilUntil the frost lifts and the ground softens, keep gardeners content tending to healthy indoor plants, bolstered by Organic Mechanics’ premium-blend potting soil, enriched with compost, pine
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Camp Supply and Tent RentalsCity apartments don’t usually offer storage, so instead of jamming up tiny closets with camping equipment, rent high-quality tents and other accessories such as sleeping pads and mess kits, delivered to your doorstep by bicycle from Fireside Camp Supply.Various prices Sidekick Utility BeltNo pockets? No problem. Leave the bulky backpack at
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Wagoneer Utility ToteFor those perpetually on the go, a roomy tote keeps everything on hand. This handsome bag from Arden + James is big enough for a laptop, gym clothes and whatever else busy bodies might need, and it’s made from locally sourced materials.$160 Burnside Bike RackLoma Living’s simple, modern design in mahogany or maple
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Leather Chemex CollarA luxe and functional upgrade for the coffee connoisseur, Ugmonk’s leather collar lends a nice grip to the Chemex’s smooth glass shape and looks quite handsome to boot.$34 BittersOrange peel, lavender flowers and dandelion, angelica and gentian roots mingle happily in a base of grain alcohol and distilled water to support digestion and
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