Have you ever wondered how the soap you buy in our shops is made? We "virtually" sat down with Maureen Tomko from Arbor House Soaps and got the scoop on her soap making process. Arbor House Soaps came to life in 2016 when Maureen's curiosity about handmade soap drove her to take a few soap making classes. She got hooked and with so many bars of ...

How to pack Pittsburgh with you on end-of-summer adventures. We have some fun ideas for you, whether you are beach-bound, headed to a cabin in the Pennsylvania hills, or enjoying a staycation right here in our beautiful city. Read on for our August gift guide.  Beach House If burying your toes in the sand while blissing out to ocean sounds is ...

This summer, we fell hard for wildflowers. Check out these goodies inspired by Pennsylvania blooms. If you are looking for the scent, we offer Wildflowers of Pennsylvania soy candle from PGH Candle, and Lavender Hand Cream from Lovett Sundries.   Wildflower Candle by PGH Candle   Lavender Hand Cream by Lovett Sundries For floral prints, we h...