Tag Archives: Queen Village

Quickie Renovation in Philadelphia

Posted on January 14, 2018 by cara

ONE OF THE BEST PIECES of self-help advice I ever read in a magazine was: “Savor your accomplishments.” Ridiculous that I had to read it in a magazine, but I did, and I took it to heart. Here we are in … Continue reading →

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Done! Philadelphia Attic Duplex Reno

Posted on July 23, 2017 by cara

IN CASE ANYONE HAS BEEN WONDERING, the Philadelphia renovation in a c.1810 row house that commanded much of my attention and most of my resources last winter was finally finished in May. I’m very pleased with how it turned out. In … Continue reading →

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FOR RENT: Philadelphia 1 BR, Prime Queen Village, Private Yard, $1,300/month

Posted on November 29, 2016 by cara

NOW THAT YOU’RE ALL FIRED UP about Philadelphia from reading my last few blog posts, perhaps you’re ready to go live there? Or know someone who is? (If so, please pass this on.) Because I happen to have an apartment … Continue reading →

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There’s Always More to Explore in Philadelphia

Posted on November 19, 2016 by cara

WAITING FOR MEN… that’s how I spent much of the past week, camped out in a vacant apartment in Philadelphia, planning a renovation there (I own two 19th century row houses in Philly). In between appointments with contractors, the appliance repair … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia: Walking in Southwark

Posted on November 5, 2016 by cara

I’VE JUST SPENT three days in Philadelphia, where I camped out in a vacant apartment on an air mattress in a building I own in Queen Village, a made-up 1970s name for the neighborhood along the Delaware River, just south … Continue reading →

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