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Our Last “Sale” Ever

Our Last “Sale” Ever

We opened our Curiosity Shop at 69 Atlantic Avenue just over eight months ago and in that time we have realized something that might seem kind of obvious: being a shopkeeper in real life is way mor...

PeopleA luxurious gift box with toys rising out of it as if by magic

Master the Art of Gifting

Gifting is an art—a delicate dance of time, thoughtfulness, and truly understanding the quirks and dreams of your lucky recipient.

ArtArtist/designer Kelly Thorn in her home studio.

Tarot of Oxalia: An interview with Kelly Thorn

Kelly Thorn, a Philadelphia-based multi-disciplinary artist, thrives on varied interests, including graphic design, hand-poked tattoos, lettering, illustration, and painting. Her latest endeavor, t...

CultureA tarot card reading on a red scarf

How Tarot Cards Tell Your Story

Discover how tarot cards can be a powerful tool for introspection and healing. Learn the history, meanings, and methods of reading tarot cards to explore your inner world.

ArtMartin Smith

For Martin Smith, You Are the Automaton

Inside the studio of Martin Smith, one of the world's best artist of figure-less kinetic automatons.

Art'The Dent Wants To Happen': Noah Deledda’s Can Sculptures

'The Dent Wants To Happen': Noah Deledda’s Can Sculptures

The can is a ubiquitous piece of garbage — most of us have held one more times than we can count. In the backseat of a Tampa-Orlando road trip in 2004, artist Noah Deledda finished a Red Bull and s...