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BIG UPS: Philadelphia Guide launches on Design*Sponge

POSTED: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 7:45 PM

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A word to the wise: Head over to Design*Sponge ASAP and check out the brand-new Philadelphia Guide, part of a series, which launched yesterday on the D*S blog. Local designer Kevin Derrick is at the helm, and his selective rundown of can't-miss neighborhood spots (everything from Square Peg Artery Salvage in Rittenhouse to Nice Things Handmade in East Passyunk) hits every category — restaurants and gelaterias, thrift shops and boutiques, furniture and soap stores ... the list goes on. Here's the intro from Derrick, who spends his days working for Bahdeebahdu and DesignPhiladelphia:

A city of neighborhoods with rich traditions in the arts, industry, commerce and manufacturing, Philly's a natural catalyst for creative culture found throughout the region today. Situated between two major metropolitan areas but decidedly unlike either, we've retained the character of our history but with an increasingly innovative, entrepreneurial nature besides. On the heels of several articles showcasing just some of Philly's many offerings, I've taken great care to curate just a few of my most choice listings for the design-inspired traveler. They follow something of an itinerary and put you on the right path to discover our many architectural offerings, happenstance hideaways and beaucoup boutiques along the way. Please feel free to add your favorites in the comments section, as there was only so much space with which to share my own.

Do what the man says — check out the article, and leave him some comments touting your favorite spots. (Anything he missed? Holler about that, too.) Oh, and we'd be remiss not to mention how pleasing it is to see the guide topped off by a beautiful Julia Rothman-created Philly print (pictured above). Want!

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