It feels like Fall didn’t happen or I blinked and it’s gone. Now the holidays are right around the corner and will be here before we know it. With that in mind, I decided to a gift guide on…
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A few years ago a friend introduced me to the work of artist and sign painter Christian Shaknaitis who goes by the business name Brush and Pounce. Eventually through Instagram I found out we both have a deep appreciation…
In July I celebrated my one year anniversary of driving across the country. I’m celebrating it because I never thought I would drive that far nor did I ever have the desire to. By mid 2017 I had been…
Last year was my first time at OpenStreetsPgh. I had not made it to the previous seasons since I was living in Cleveland. I think when I first heard about it, I was a bit skeptical on how this…
I have been digging through old photos and gathered up some of my favorite ones of ghost signs that I have taken over the years. The city is evolving so fast with buildings being torn down and new structures…
This past weekend I managed to push myself to go out and do something. Since it was freezing outside, I was into the idea of spending time at home all day. I decided to put something on besides sweat…
Rebecca Morris is someone I really admire. She has owned and operated WildCard in Lawrenceville since 2009. It’s going strong and continues to grow every year. It’s been amazing to watch her business evolve from a one person operation…
I am constantly on Zillow looking at homes in the Pittsburgh area. For me, the thought of buying an old house sort of terrifies me. The ones in my price range usually need a lot of work. If they…
I have always wanted to garden but I never know how to get started. To my excitement, my friend Kyle Pattison who runs Hazelwood Urban Farms has started Tilth Designs. Kyle will come onsite to help you plan and…
The Giovannitti house is one of the most unique structures we have here in Pittsburgh. I’ve been fascinated by it since I first saw it a few years ago. It was designed by architect Richard Meier in 1983. It has…