It’s July 4th– a time to celebrate our Independence, and there’s no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than in America’s birthplace– our home city of Philadelphia! What’s the best way to celebrate, you ask? We suggest you celebrate Independence supporting Independents! July is actually Independent Retailer Month, and while we’re thrilled there are like-minded
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PHashionistas take note… From Dickies to Carhartt, we’re seeing traditional workwear brands crossing over as streetwear fashion brands in a BIG way this year. Garments from these iconic brands provide a much-needed blend of practicality and durability with gender fluid style that can work for any occasion from a backyard barbecue to the red carpet!
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It’s October, and we’re on the lookOUT for any occasion to have a PHrightfully delightful celebration! Today is one such occasion- it’s National Coming Out Day and we’re celebrating at OutFest, so welcome to the Gayborhood! If you’re visiting the City of Brotherly Love, you couldn’t have picked a better weekend to drop by… OutFest
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MAYbe you’re ready for a new look or a new lease on life? It is spring, after all- time to clean out those closets and shape things up a bit. MAYbe this month, this year, is the perfect time to make some magic from a dream or two. Hot off the wire sculpture– here are
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In March, PHAG is going green, so color us chartreuse because the Philadelphia Flower Show is underway here in the City of Brotherly love, and you have one more day to get the inspiration you need to achieve a green thumb worthy of recognition at the show! This year’s theme: Explore America- Celebrating the 100th
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You guys, there are more PHine things about life in Philly than we can possibly enumerate in a single blog post: the culture, the people, the food (one whiz with?), and, of course, art and history. One museum in particular (come on, we know you know the one) springs to mind: the Philadelphia Museum of
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If you’re lucky enough to be a ticket holder, and brave enough to endure the process, this weekend in Philadelphia could offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see The People’s Pope in person! If you’re in America’s Birthplace for the event, but not quite sure where to go or what to expect, we suggest giving Philadelphia
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The City of Brotherly Love has always been fierce—PHiercely independent that is. With Independence Day weekend upon us, PHAG is feeling rePHlective. It has been an historic week for human rights. The SCOTUS decision on gay marriage has the entire country buzzing. And this July 4th weekend , more than any other, Philly is all about
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It’s National Pink Day guys and gals! That’s right, 24 uninterrupted glorious hours to THINK PINK with PHAG. What better day to unveil our PHully revamped, mobile-friendly makeover to our most exclusive VIPs? We are just dying to festoon the world with the “blush and bashful” hues of new beginnings. We would rather die than
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Green Zebra tomatoes. . . Siam Queen Basil. . . If you’re a real foodie, then having that “something special” that turns an ordinary meal into an experience is truly what your heart desires! These Foodie Garden kits provide a sure way to get the freshest, most imaginative ingredients straight to your table. Featuring hand-drawn
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. . . and we choose to LOVE (in) Philly! After 20 years in the City of Brotherly Love, I can say, with confidence, that there’s no better place to celebrate America than in the birthplace of America itself- the home of the largest FREE concert in the country, and a city where even our mermen are red,
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Flag Day was first observed in 1916. In that year, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that established June 14th as a nationwide observance of “Flag Day.” While it is unconfirmed who actually designed Old Glory, it is accepted that Betsy Ross made the first US flag in 1776 right here in Philadelphia, PA. While the
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Philadelphia is a film darling, once again! The role of Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone in 1976, placed the film spotlight brightly upon the City of Brotherly Love. Nominated for 10 Oscars in 1977, and winner of three (including Best Picture), the recognition given to Rocky could easily have given Philly a BIG head,
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This President’s Day weekend, we recall the words of our 1st President, George Washington, who said, “Interwoven is the LOVE of Liberty with every ligament of the heart.” It’s February (the month of celebrating love), we’re here in Philly (the City of Brotherly Love), and we absolutely LOVE this handy symbol of liberty for your
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kitchen, this Valentine’s Day! As a lover of art, a lover of cookies, and a lover of Philly, this novel cookie cutter has it all. This unique tin cutter is crafted in the shape of Robert Indiana’s famous LOVE sculpture, first placed in Philadelphia, PA in 1976 as part of the US Bicentennial celebration. You
Continue reading »While this weekend has been all about moving time forward, we decided to feature a new product at PHAG that will actually take you back in time! This pair of 45rpm bookends is the perfect way to brace your favorite novels or display your prized music or movies! Each bookend is created using two vintage
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Like it or not folks, we’re one week away from Christmas, 2011. . . Having trouble finding your Christmas spirit this year? We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 tunes to lift your heart and move you (in some cases, literally) this holiday season: #10 “I Believe in Santa Claus” by Dolly Parton &
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As the saying goes. . .May showers bring June brides. In celebration of “Wedding Season,” PHAG is pleased to announce our partnership with Registry 10– The BUY LOCAL gift registry! How can independently owned businesses survive as they are squeezed tighter and tighter by chain stores and overseas competition? With a little commitment from you,
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Though our web store makes our products available to customers throughout the globe, at PHAG we’re very proud of our Philadelphia roots! Our BRAND NEW collection of crystal rocks glasses pay homage to some of the finest design and architecture the City of Brotherly Love has to offer. Designed and etched, here in the USA,
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It’s the 21st Anniversary of Dining Out for Life in Philadelphia! TODAY, Thursday, April 28, 2011, over 200 restaurants across the Delaware Valley will be participating in Dining Out for Life, a one-day event benefiting Action AIDS, a Philadelphia organization that assists thousands of men, women, and children living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS. For
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