Rare and Fascinating Finds at 2025 Allentown Paper Show
One of my favorite antique shows to visit in Spring is a Paper Show in Allentown, PA. It’s massive, extremely varied and entertaining and
Bramble Books, A Quaint Bookstore for Book (and Cat) Lovers
Located in the heart of Chester County, PA, Bramble Books offers an eclectic array of vintage and rare books. The shop might not have
Refined Coffee House and Roastery in Ambler, PA
One of my favorite coffee shops and breakfast spots in the foodie town of Ambler, PA is Wake Coffee. The owners used their scientific
Used Books & Records Under One Roof in Newtown, PA
Newtown Book & Record Exchange has been offering town residents and visitors used paperback books and records, CDs, and cassettes since it first opened
An Exciting Weekend in Allentown, PA Where Vintage Paper is King
One of my favorite short trips every April is to Allentown, PA – some 2 hours from NYC where one of the most curious
For the Craziest New Year’s Celebration, Come to Philadelphia
Ever felt bored on a New Years Day? I was too until I found out about Mummers Parade in Philadelphia. Started in 1901, it
Wander Around This Iconic Antique Bookstore Housed in a 19-Century Barn
Just minutes away from West Chester, PA – Baldwin’s Book Barn offers 300,000+ used and rare books housed throughout 4 floors of a 1822
A Short Trip to the Quaint River Town of Lambertville
For a short mid-week trip to inspire and recharge, it’s hard to find a better town to walk than Lambertville, NJ – some 1.5
Old and New at Peace in Lancaster City
If you ever heard of Lancaster, PA — you may think of serene fields and hills, the farms, and, of course, the Amish. What
A Day at a Massive Paper Collector Show in Allentown, PA
As you may have noticed, I have a fascination for vintage books, magazines, posters and ephemera. Not only there’s a unique quality in the
At Bucks County, a Stunning Collection of Important Furniture
When you walk into Bucks County Estate Traders, a vintage and antique furniture outpost in Hatfield, PA you might think you’ve entered a library. Instead
For the Best Schmoojee, Visit This Innovative Microbrewery
Pennsylvania has seen a true explosion of craft breweries and is slowly becoming one of the key destinations for lovers of innovative beer. On
I Spent an Entire Day At This Massive Vintage Magazine Warehouse
You may have noticed I have an unending passion for collecting vintage magazines. I’ve been collecting many titles dating back to the early 1800s
A Proper Antiques Warehouse Filled With Decorative Objects
When in Silverdale, PA (North of Philadelphia), I frequent at The Factory Antiques, a large antiques warehouse with 3 floors to browse. Items I
Inside Vintage Magazine Mecca in Pennsylvania
When Fran DiBacco started his vintage magazine collection in the 1970s, it started with just a few titles. Today, his collection comprises of 135,000
Borderline Records + Tapes
While Borderline Records & Tapes may be only 10 years old, the looks of it can transport you into the 1980s. A grungy and
Philadelphia Record Exchange
One of the longest-standing record shops in Philadelphia is as quaint as the city itself. With 35+ years in business, owner Jacy Webster is
A Walk Through Philadelphia in Spring 2021
If I had to walk for 24 hours straight, one of my favorite cities to pick would be Philadelphia, PA. With an unsurpassed historic