Monthly Archives: June 2018

Another Tiled Entryway

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Tina Garceau

This one is located on 9th and Bainbridge. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

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Sponge Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Tina Garceau

Last night we celebrated my neighbor Jeanette’s 88th year on this planet. I made this cake, we had coffee, and she chuckled at the birthday card we gave her. Happy birthday to one of my favorite people on the block! 

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Work in Progress

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Joe_Williams

I’m still working on the vector illustration that I’ve written about recently, and it’s proving to be more involved than I originally thought it would be. I’ve been designing monsters which come to me more easily than what I am … Continue reading →

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Looking South – Music in the Park – The Belleville Quartet

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Tina Garceau

On Tuesday night, The Belleville Quartet – a Philadelphia based acoustic jazz ensemble played at Bardascino Park at 10th and Carpenter. It’s the first in a series of summer concerts my neighbors and I look forward to. SaveSave SaveSave

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Polenta Florentine

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Tina Garceau

Polenta Florentine, on a Monday night – we’re so fancy! Actually, it’s a pretty easy dish to throw together when you make the polenta the day before. Then, all you have to do is layer slices of polenta in a … Continue reading →

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Tiled Entryways Part II

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Tina Garceau

More South Philly tiled entryways – I find it interesting that some had the business owner’s name, or the address, while others were purely ornamental. More photos behind the cut. 

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Tiled Entryways

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Tina Garceau

They’re all over South Philly, tiled entryways that marked former businesses – bakeries, drug stores, and butchers. I walk by them on a daily basis, and this week I decided to take some photos to showcase the various shapes, styles, … Continue reading →

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