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3. Find the Unexpected at Art Star Craft Bazaar May 15-16

Picture 33Quirky and unique is what you’ll find at the Art Star Craft Bazaar, an outdoor retail art/craft show that is juried by Philadelphia’s Art Star Gallery & Boutique. Featuring over 100 local and national artists, shoppers can find a variety of exceptional and high quality handmade goods made from fabric, clay, glass, wood, paper and more. Anything and everything will be found here, including house wares, paper goods, dolls, prints, ceramics, clothing, accessories, paintings/drawings, sculpture and many other unique objects. There will also be music throughout the festival with a line-up of various local bands. For food, there will be plenty of pizza and hot dogs, as well as vegetarian/vegan food from local eateries like A Full Plate Café and the Soy Café. The first 250 guests each day will get a free tote bag filled with various goodies.

Quirky Kitchens & Gifts at Home Rule

For everything but the kitchen sink, travel to trendy 14th Street’s Home Rule, the quirky kitchen and home goods store packed with great essentials accented with a fun twist or two.  Peruse this tiny shop with big personality for endless gadgets and items for the bed, bath and way beyond – this little gem has everything to stock the perfect bar, outfit your kitchen in style, and even accessorize your home office.

Give your next cocktail party some punch with witty ice trays and funky swizzlesticks.  For the more practical shopper with a sense of humor, grab some Pac-Man Hot Head oven mitts or a cute, mouse cheese grater.  The shop also has a variety of personal care products from lines like Jack Black grooming, Pre De Provence and Herbal Essentials. Whether you’re searching for your next traditional pot or pan or a fun gift for a friend, Home Rule has it all.