Want to Make Your Own Bedroom Headboard? Check Out These DIY Tutorials!

Purchasing a new headboard can get pretty expensive. Luckily, there are a number of creative ways to craft a headboard — or at least something that resembles one! Try out one of these awesome DIY tutorials for unique headboard alternatives.

Under $40 Wooden Headboard [echoesoflaughter.ca]
With a few pieces of scrap wood and some keen measuring skills, you can create this rustic, designer-inspired headboard in less than one afternoon. It’s also easy to customize to your specific bed size.

DIY Ruffled Fabric Headboard [bhg.com]
If you’re looking to add a sweet, feminine touch to a bedroom, this fabric-covered headboard is the perfect DIY project. If you’re not an expert seamstress, don’t worry: you don’t need to have any sewing skills, because this project only requires a simple hot glue gun, spray adhesive, and a drill.

Simple DIY Headboard [starsforstreetlights.com]
If you’re looking for something a bit more traditional, this classic design is the perfect choice. A cardboard base makes this project inexpensive, but cutting the board into an elegant shape and covering it with a luxurious fabric makes it look anything but.

Bartram’s Garden: Experience Botanical History

In 1728, a Pennsylvania Quaker named John Bartram purchased 102 acres near Philadelphia and began assembling one of the most extensive botanical collections in the world. His garden remains the oldest existing botanical garden in the United States, and during Bartram's lifetime, the garden was visited and enjoyed by dignitaries like Thomas Jefferson and George Washington.You can spend the day exploring Bartram's Garden, as well!

Visiting the garden on your own is always free, but Yelp reviewers recommend signing up for one of the guided tours, which will explain the garden's layout and design, as well as help you identify the historical significance of certain plants. As an added bonus, you'll get a spectacular view of the Philadelphia skyline from the estate's meadowlands. Don’t forget to stop by the historic buildings that housed Bartram’s family, and be sure to step inside the nursery where you can purchase native Pennsylvania cuttings and seedlings.

Bartram's Garden
54th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 729-5281
www.bartramsgarden.org
www.yelp.com/biz/bartrams-garden-philadelphia

Tria Cafe: Not Just Wine and Cheese

While most wine bars offer a large selection of reds and whites and the cheeses to go along with them, Tria Cafe is a wine bar with a bit more personality. The cafe's Rittenhouse location offers a vast selection of beers for those who prefer a cold brew to a glass of red, but no matter what type of libations you like, you’ll find an atmospheric place to enjoy it inside of Tria's relaxing dining room and, when the season permits, upon the streetside eating area.

Inside, there is a long bar with dim lighting where guests can socialize over some snacks and a beverage, as well as smaller bistro-style tables if you prefer a more formal visit. The menu is small but always changing to accommodate what’s in season, and you’ll always find shareable snacks like olives, sliced Italian meats, and foreign cheeses. Various styles of bruschetta, gourmet sandwiches, and hearty salads create a light meal, while the artistic desserts help to cap off your evening in a truly sweet way.

Tria Cafe
123 S. 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-8742
www.triacafe.com

Hip City Veg: Veg Out at This Innovative Eatery

Philadelphia vegetarians have an impressive list of dining options in the city’s booming restaurant scene, but Hip City Veg is still a favorite amongst meat-free residents. This unique and forward-thinking restaurant serves an extensive menu of 100 percent plant-based dishes, and the majority of the ingredients used are locally sourced from area farms. All of the packaging at Hip City Veg is compostable, and the interior of the restaurant is made from recycled and energy-efficient materials. If you place a to-go order, your food will even arrive via bicycle messenger instead of the usual car.

If all of that isn’t enough to make you want to try this eco-friendly eatery, the delicious food probably will! Hip City Veg serves flavorful and nutritious dishes such as udon noodle salads, meat-free Philly cheesesteaks, and taco salads that will leave you feeling full. If you’re looking for a better, healthier alternative to fast food, you’ll find it here.

Hip City Veg
127 S.18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 278-7605
www.hipcityveg.com
www.yelp.com/biz/hipcityveg-philadelphia

Happy Memorial Day!

Wishing everyone a happy Memorial Day as we remember the many heroes who have served our country.

How Much Do You Know About the ‘80s? Take These Fun Quizzes to Find Out!

The 1980s were all about hair metal, neon colors, and totally tubular lingo, but it may be difficult to remember the specifics about this wonderfully over-the-top decade. Take these fun online quizzes to discover just how much you remember about the ‘80s.

The Totally 80s POP CULTURE Trivia Quiz
With cheesy photos from the best in ‘80s pop culture to go along with each question, this quiz is just as much fun to look at as it is to take. From cast members from sitcoms like Who’s the Boss? to the names of analog video games, you’ll have to stretch your memory pretty far in order to ace these questions.

The Ultimate ’80s Kids Trivia Quiz
If you were a kid growing up in the 1980s, you likely remember a whole different type of music, movies and television than adults who were teasing their hair and rocking acid wash jeans. Take this quiz to see how much you remember about your childhood years.

Do You Know the '80s?
Well, do you? From the fashions to the movie stars, this quiz covers just about everything that you loved most about the ‘80s. It’s also only ten questions long, so you can test your knowledge in just a few minutes.

Capogiro Gelato: A Sweet Italian Tradition

If you’re looking for a great cup of gelato to complete a dinner out in Rittenhouse Square, a visit to Capogiro Gelato is a must. This artisan gelato shop is conveniently located next to some of the most popular restaurants and shopping locales in the city, and it serves a wide variety of different gelato flavors in its futuristic storefront.

Inside, Capogiro is decorated with bright blue walls, a retro ice cream counter area, and a large glass display case where customers can admire the colorful gelatos. It may be hard to decide between mouthwatering flavors like Thai coconut, peanut and salted caramel and bourbon butterscotch, but luckily the friendly employees offer as many samples as you need before making a decision.

Enjoy your gelato at one of the many tables inside, or take it to go and eat it while taking a walk around the scenic city block.

Capogiro Gelato
117 S. 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 636-9250
www.capogirogelato.com
www.yelp.com/biz/capogiro-gelato-philadelphia

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother's Day! How are you planning to celebrate mom today?

The Wilma Theater: Splendid Stage

Founded in 1973, the Wilma Theater has received more Barrymore Awards than any other theatre company on Earth, which is pretty impressive. This exceptional incubator was created to develop theatrical artists in the community and encourage the production of original works. In 1979, the company began collaborating with Czech artists Blanka and Jiri Zizka, who took the group to new levels of success. The pair moved the company to their new 300-seat theatre in 2006, and their productions have played in Philadelphia and all over the world.

It’s a great place to see a performance, with incredible sightlines and acoustics, and the material is uniformly great. The group has worked with luminaries like Tom Stoppard and Arthur Miller. Their seasons are innovative and invigorating, pushing boundaries and tackling challenging subjects. The Wilma offers a number of discount programs for students and seniors.

Visit the Wilma's website to see a calendar of upcoming events!

The Wilma Theater
265 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-7824
www.wilmatheater.org
www.yelp.com/biz/the-wilma-theater-philadelphia

Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House: Hearty Soups and More

Need a big bowl of simmering noodle soup brewed with herbs, spices, veggies and other fresh delights? Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House is where to get it. This Philadelphia restaurant serves a huge variety of soups along with other noodle dishes.

Soup options include Shredded Chicken Cool Noodles, Sesame Cool Noodles, Seafood Stir Fried Fresh Noodles, Beef Stir Fried Fresh Noodles, Clam Stir Fried Fresh Noodles, and Shrimp Stir Fried Fresh Noodles. Fried Rice dishes are also on the menu, including Beef Brisket Rice, Pork Chop Rice, Chicken Chop, House Special Meatball Rice, Roast Pork Fried Rice, Chicken Fried Rice, Beef Fried Rice, and Shrimp Fried Rice. Prices are extremely reasonable and portions are large.

Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
1022 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 923-1550
http://www.nanzhounoodlehouse.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/nan-zhou-hand-drawn-noodle-house-philadelphia

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