Mineralistic for Endless Whimsy

This week we are featuring local stores that have great items because, although we love shopping online, sometimes shopping in person is great, too! Most of the stores we are featuring also have websites that you can buy from.

Today's feature is Mineralistic, one of my most favorite shops in Philadelphia.You can find an array of fantastic, whimsical, and charming items to enchant and inspire you. I truly love their jewelry (they have the best selection of amber in the city, in my opinion). They also have beautiful crystals, faeries, dragons, and gargoyles. Also, they have fun wall signs and other decorations. My brother got a wonderful dragon lamp for his massage therapy practice.

Barn Pot Belly

For over 20 years, Mineralistic has been a fixture on South Street in Philadelphia. The store itself is amazing, as the work of seven talented artists grace the walls and the outside is a stained glass facade.

Red Ribbon Faerie

Check out the shop in person at 319 South Street or online if you can't make it to Philadelphia.



Time Flies

It's official. As of midnight tonight, I am officially the aunt of a teenager. I don't know how this happened. I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. I didn't have a cell phone, few people did, so I had to call my dad from a pay phone in the hospital to tell him the good news. I am excited to celebrate with her this weekend though.

Girl In the Tower

In other news, I am finally catching up on Mad Men. I am almost through the second season and it is a fun show.

Last Day of the Tour de France

It's the last day of the Tour de France. I am always a little sad when it is over. It's so exciting to watch every stage to see what happens. I'd also like Phil and Paul to announce my life. I guess it's time to find out what is going on on other television stations...

bomobob

Retrospect Photo

Anyway, I had a great weekend. Friday, I went to the Phillies game with some good friends. Saturday I ran errands and hung out with family and today I went to the burbs and had lunch with another friend. Here's hoping for a good week!

YARN WEEK! - Day 7

It's the last day of YARN WEEK! and boy have I had fun.  I am definitely going to try some of the yarns I discovered this week. I am also making a pact with myself to find new yarns more often and not stick with the same old yarns. Check out these new and different yarns:

Sosae Caetano

Fickle Fiber Diva

Wolles Yarn Creations

luccadotyarn

Thanks for joining us for the great yarns and knitting supplies from Etsy sellers during Yarn Week!