The Unexpected Teacher

When I welcomed Oliver into my life a little over a year ago (remember this?), I knew he would change my life. I knew he would bring me so much joy, make me laugh, annoy me to pieces, and melt my heart. I didn’t know, however, that he would end up being somewhat of a teacher. Cats are divine little creatures, and sometimes I think they know a lot more than they let on. Read More

Local Gem: The Random Tea Room and Curiosity Shop

On the corner of North Fourth Street and Fairmount Ave in Northern Liberties is a place that feels like home. Here, nestled off of the street, lives a little (perhaps random) tea room where I spent most of my time this past weekend. Read More

Meet Our Heart Throb Love Award Winner: Photographer Rob Schanz

Ever since photographer Rob Schanz won the Heart Throb award in the first ever BLDG 25 Blog Love Awards late last year, I’ve been wanting to do a feature on this talented man.  When we read the submission letter, sent in by Rob’s girlfriend, we all kind of fell a little bit in love with him.  Read More