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Shop Local, Pittsburgh: Holiday Gifts for Women

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Keith Recker
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A pair of metallic sneakers amongst a silver bag, silver necklace, and silver shoes.

Shop local this year for your holiday gifts. The creative and dedicated shopkeepers who bring light and life to our city’s many shopping districts will be grateful to you… And so will the lucky people on your list. They, too, will appreciate that your gesture of love went beyond the click of an internet button to include a thoughtful hunt for just the right treasures. Let’s keep love for family, friends, and community at the center of the season.

Holiday Gifts for Women in Pittsburgh

A woman in a gold and metallic long sleeve with a white fuzzy hat on her head.

Carabella

Season after season, Lisa Todd works wonders with cashmere. This shimmery
number adds metallic accents to a dreamily diffused floral pattern. You’ll light up every room you enter. At Carabella in Oakmont.

A pair of iridescent sneakers.

Moda

Maison Margiela Replica Iridescent Sneakers turn comfort into style.

A pair of black dress shoes with silver heels on a black leather jacket.

Maxalto

The United Nude Ricky Mule conjures up the best of Cubism and Futurism.

A pair of metallic sneakers amongst a silver bag, silver necklace, and silver shoes.

Moda

This “broken mirror” pouch by Maison Margiela shimmers like holiday foil.

Five rings sit arranged on a cushion on a blue table.

Caesar’s Designs

The Conversation Starters Collection makes a statement and draws attention. Be the center of conversation with one of these sparklers made of 14K yellow and white gold set with lab-grown diamonds. Because Caesar himself designs these pieces, every angle reveals a new and thoughtful detail.

Two crystal necklaces with purple and blue coloring.

Mathew Jewelers

These stunning pendants are crafted of 14K white gold, diamonds, blue zircon, and purple garnet. The color combination celebrates classic jewel tones in an original way. Available in Cranberry at Mathew Jewelers.

A suede bag in brown with studs on the front.

Rue Boutique

The Mystic suede crossbody with stud details proclaims your status as a renegade bohemian living your very best life. The adjustable shoulder strap leaves your hands free.

A woman stands in a cheetah print blouse and jeans.

Pursuits

The talented design team at Renuar channeled the energy of wild things into a classic blouse that can move from casual to dressy with the deline grace of cheetahs and leopards. Purrrr. Photo by Dariane Sanche.

A blue sapphire ring with silver jewels around it.

Louis Anthony

Celebrate the season like royalty with an 8.05 ct. natural blue sapphire set in platinum and accented with brilliant white diamonds. A breathtaking dive into the bluest of blues!

Three gold rings with blue stones on a blue table.

Henne Jewelers

Jade Ruzzo’s 18k yellow gold Tennessee ring dances with a fringe of diamonds. Her work with turquoise and colored gemstones is equally compelling. Handmade in NYC, the work embodies the designer’s intention to create pieces that whisper rather than shout. Available at Henne Jewelers.

A gold ring with a blue and silver jewel.

Brooks Diamonds

The design of the Freeform Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring presents elements of gold, marquise cut Swiss blue topaz, and pavé diamonds, as if they were floating on your finger. Intriguing and elegant.

gold chain necklace on a white table.

Suma Jewelry Co.

The Lip Service chain necklace is the witty brainchild of jewelers Ken Romano and Amelia Fawcett. Made in Pittsburgh, it is sure to bring a smile to the face of the person you give it to.

A round green glass necklace on a woman's neck.

Pittsburgh Glass Center

Glass artist SaraBeth Eskuche makes her Ice Necklaces with a torch and borosilicate glass. She sculpts each bead by hand and finishes the piece with hand-formed sterling silver clasps, shaped to mimic the glass forms. If you’re thinking ahead, you can order custom pieces from the artist herself.

Four boxes of soap sit beside a bare bar of white soap.

10,000 Villages

Natural soaps in sweet little gift boxes are perfect stocking stuffers for the men, women, and kids on your list. Or bundle up a group of three for a friend.

Emerald drop earrings with three sets of balls.

Louis Anthony

Capture the joy of the holidays with these show-stopping drop earrings featuring 28.45 cts. of natural tsavorite garnets set in 18K white gold. Designed by Goshwara.

Three stone pendant necklaces on a red table.

Fallingwater

A local jewelry artist, Aileen Lampman, created this exclusive collection of pendants for Fallingwater. They frame small pieces of original concrete from the Kaufmann house in sterling silver. Each piece is handmade and one-of-a-kind due to the variations and placement of the concrete pieces. This gift of architectural history will, without a doubt, impress its recipient.

Various small chocolates on a green plate.

Tabbara Chocolates

Starting with generations-old recipes for fine chocolates handed down from ancestors in Beirut, Tabbara meticulously crafts each and every bonbon by hand. The flavors and textures are stunning, as is their artful appearance. A perfect gift for absolutely anyone.

Three small books and a candle sitting on a blue table.

Kards Unlimited

A trip to Kards Unlimited elicits quite a few chuckles because their governing principles seem to be thoughtfulness and humor. We selected a few books and a candle to nourish a girlfriend on the hunt for love. You’re sure to find a fun assortment for the person you have in mind, too.

Two gold earrings with silver embellishments in the shape of bees.

Beeghley and Company

Buzzing with charm, these 18K yellow gold bee earrings feature vivid emeralds and stripes of sparkling diamonds. The wings are richly textured, adding a touch of artisanal craftsmanship. Perfect for the nature lover or anyone seeking a cheerful statement piece.

A woman in a long open grey vest jacket.

Rue Boutique

Joseph Ribkoff’s Feather Yarn Boxy Sweater Vest is an exercise in coziness. Open-front, short dolman sleeves, notched collar, and side pockets make this a trusted wardrobe staple that will get you through the whole of winter.

A woman stands in a white blouse and pants.

Madeleine George

A fringed sweater takes your lead. It can be chic and dressy or fun and casual. It’s all up to you. From Eleven Six and available at Madeleine George.

A neutral colored cardigan on a brown table.

KT Row  

A lovely Fair Isle-style cardigan in classic neutrals is just one of many styles available at this Aspinwall boutique. It’s deliciously soft to the touch!  

A woman in a blue sweater on her knees.

Carabella 

Lisa Todd brings up-to-date flair to this sweater with its scaled-up knitted version of a traditional crochet pattern. Its relaxed fit and azure blue hue are perfect for happy days spent in good company.

A pair of boots sit in front of a suede bag.

Maxalto  

Western influenced whipstitch detailing dons this season’s must-have accessories, from the suede and leather Ulla Johnson Hobo Bag to the sculpted leather Ricky Mid Boots by United Nude boots. this season’s favorites fuse frontier attitude with modern sophistication.  

A scarf handkerchief tied up on a table.

Otto Finn

Give warmth with a story. Each Kantha Kerchief from Otto Finn carries the soul of reclaimed textiles-stitched by hand, rich with reversible pattern, and trimmed in color. Whether tied at the neck, knotted in the hair, or wrapped as a thoughtful token, these small pieces with their matching elastic ties make gifting feel personal, artisanal, and full of character.

A black sweater with a black beanie above it.

Moda

Gift with an edge. Marni’s knit fisherman’s cap and sweater in deep black get a modern twist with metallic bronze ribbing. These luxe layering pieces will turn heads all season long.

Four chocolate bars sitting on a green surface.

10,000 Villages 

Jeff Abella founded his Pennsylvania-based company, Moka Origins, works closely with farmers to create positive impact and empowered communities.  His craft chocolate boasts transparent sourcing and labeling…and is simply delicious.  

A series of blue long necklaces with various pendants.

Maxalto 

Perfect Pendants make radiant keepsakes that tell stories of artistry and meaning. Left to right, Emerald and Diamond Pendant on Pear Strand, Gold Enamel Eye Pendant with Labradorite Beads, Turquoise and Diamond Horseshoe Pendant on Amazonite Beads from Patricia Arang, and Diamond and Lapis Eye on Diamond-cut Ball Strand from Vintage La Rose. Available at Maxalto.

A woman in a long black jacket in a black hat and black bag.

Kiya Tomlin 

The Kiya Tomlin Long Tunic unites comfort and confidence in a perfect gift for the woman who wants effortless elegance.  

A set of round red hoop earrings sits on a green plate.

Hot Haute Hot 

A festive earring. A glittering necklace. The charm of vintage furnishings and accessories. It’s a grand mélange at this Strip District shop, and these beaded earrings in a fetching shade of red coral just reached out and grabbed us.  

A stack of women's jackets and sweaters.

Maxalto and Moda 

A textural symphony as soft as snow – brushed mohair and wool blends, faux fur, and a non-wool synthetic come together in a palette of cuddle-worthy softness. Moose Knuckle’s Dua Bunny Faux Fur Full Zip, Diesel’s M Annika Sweater, and High’s Fun Fare Pullover are all proof that the season’s most compelling statements are felt at least as much as seen.  

Story and Styling by Danny Mankin and Keith Recker 
Photography by Dave Bryce

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The 59th Carnegie International Focuses on Collaboration

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Kylie Thomas
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Three art curators stand against a white wall in a group.

Every four years, the Carnegie International asks Pittsburgh to look outward and inward at the same time. Since its founding in 1896, when Andrew Carnegie imagined his new museum as a place that would “bring the world” to the city, the exhibition has carried the weight of that complicated promise. What does it mean to bring the world to Pittsburgh now, when the world is already present in the city’s intertwined histories of labor, migration, displacement, and cultural exchange? And how does the International continue, question, or rework that legacy?

All About The 59th Carnegie International

Those questions come back into view as Carnegie Museum of Art announces the first 14 artists to debut new commissions for the 59th Carnegie International, running May 2, 2026 through January 3, 2027. The exhibition will span the museum and extend to partner institutions on Pittsburgh’s North Side, including Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Kamin Science Center, and Mattress Factory. Organized by curators Ryan Inouye, Danielle A. Jackson, and Liz Park, this edition promises to be “the most collaborative and far-reaching to date,” according to Carnegie Museum of Art Director Eric Crosby.

Several of the newly announced commissions will take place offsite: At the Kamin Science Center’s Buhl Planetarium and Observatory, Torkwase Dyson will premiere an immersive animation tracing ecological and political forces beginning on the seabeds of the Caribbean, paired with an installation at Carnegie Museum of Art. At the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Sanchayan Ghosh will collaborate with community partners on workshops exploring the idea of home, culminating in a long-term outdoor installation. At the Mattress Factory, Arturo Kameya and Claudia Martínez Garay will create a site-specific installation merging architectural and symbolic forms drawn from Andean visual traditions. In collaboration with the Thelma Lovette YMCA in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Brooke O’Harra will develop a process-based project with museum docents and present Be Holding, created with poet Ross Gay, composer Tyshawn Sorey, and the ensemble Yarn/Wire, during opening weekend.

Commissions to the Grounds of Carnegie Museum of Art

The remaining commissions will unfold on the grounds of Carnegie Museum of Art, extending beyond gallery walls. Alia Farid will work with Pittsburgh-based Hellbender Vinyl to press a record made from discarded water bottles, incorporating field recordings gathered across the region. The record will anchor an outdoor sound installation programmed to play on a schedule aligned with Shatt Al Arab time, weaving another place’s rhythm into Pittsburgh’s own. Ginger Brooks Takahashi will grow a garden of perilla plants on the museum’s grounds, inviting visitors into scent, memory, and seasonal change. Shala Miller (also known as Freddie June) will construct an intimate environment examining grief and flight, periodically activated by live performance.

Jonathan González will stage a durational performance exploring shared movement vocabularies of steelwork and dance to consider how labor forms interdependent, embodied relations. G. Peter Jemison will present new paintings alongside works by seven Haudenosaunee artists transported in his cargo van, an echo of a traveling exhibition he organized in 1975. Eric Gyamfi will exhibit cameras made from Ghanaian plant materials, reimagining photography through local ecologies. Liz Johnson Artur will present photographs from her decades-long archive documenting Black life across continents, attentive to intimacy and everyday presence.

Providing a New Adventure for All

Two additional projects will restructure how visitors experience the museum itself. Cinthia Marcelle will undertake an architectural intervention that alters how audiences navigate the museum. The Sogetsu Foundation will present a large-scale ikebana installation alongside works by founder Sofu Teshigahara, foregrounding the school’s international network.

These works do not resolve into a single theme. Crosby emphasizes that the International is not to declare what matters now, but to register how artists are working, sensing, and making meaning within the present. This reflects his broader position: that seeking to prove a museum’s “relevance” can reduce art to messaging, rather than allowing it to open forms of relation and thinking that exceed the immediate.

What it All Stands For

Because collaboration is not inherently radical, that sounds like a soothing line of thought in these strained times. However, while collaboration can redistribute power, it can also diffuse responsibility to the point that no clear commitments are made. The museum’s language leans into openness, but openness without articulation can function as a buffer that prevents the institution from taking positions that might invite disagreement. The International arrives, then, at a delicate point where the desire to welcome broad publics intersects with the need to claim a point of view and foster constructive dialogue around it. How the exhibition negotiates that tension will shape not only the experience of these commissions, but the role the International imagines for itself in the city and beyond.

The 58th Carnegie International sparked debate about institutional responsibility. The 59th appears poised to foreground relation: between artists and place, between materials and histories, between audiences and the conditions of encounter. The shape of this exhibition will cohere gradually, across workshops, gardens, sound, and the distances between places. Over the next 14 months, we’ll have the chance to watch these projects and the institution that is framing them take shape. What questions will be asked? What questions will be answered? More to come.

Story by Shawn Simmons
Photo Courtesy of Carnegie Museum of Art

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Mac and Cheese Recipes for a Cozy Kitchen

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A bowl of mac and cheese surrounded by vegetables

Mac and cheese is a classic for a reason. From the boxed mac and cheese you ate in college to the baked mac and cheese you bring to potlucks, mac and cheese is one of the best-loved comfort foods with the most longevity out there. It’s easy, adaptable, and a crowd-pleaser for picky eaters. If you’re looking for some mac and cheese recipes to try out, we’ve compiled some of our favorites for a cozy comfort food kitchen.

Mac and Cheese Recipes for a Cozy Kitchen

Easy Mac and Cheese with Hidden Veggies

A bowl of mac and cheese surrounded by vegetables

This recipe uses bone broth to pack some protein into the otherwise carb-forward mac and cheese. The veggies might be hidden, but they still bring some delicious flavors into the mixture. Maybe a good strategy for getting kids to eat their vegetables on the down-low?

Baked Mac and Cheese by Aunt Cheryl

A white baking dish holds a baked Mac and Cheese with a small white plate of the mac and cheese nearby.

People had better come hungry for this recipe. It will make you the most popular person at any gathering, serving a crowd of at least ten people depending on how you proportion it out. You can customize it with spices and different recipes.

Juneteenth Mac and Cheese

An aerial shot of mac and cheese, orange in color, sitting in a blue casserole dish.
The Netflix series ‘High on the Hog’ made us look at this classic dish with new eyes.

One interesting fact about mac and cheese is that James Hemings, an enslaved man on Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello plantation, may have been the chef who originally popularized it in America. Hemings’s technique was to cook the mac and cheese in half-milk half-water, which TABLE tried, to a delicious result.

Mac and Cheese with Green Chile

Baked mac and cheese in a pan on a dark green background

Try a Southwestern spin on mac and cheese! This recipe from James Beard-nominated chef Cheryl Alters Jamison uses three different cheeses, a top layer of bread crumbs, and New Mexico green chile to give it a kick.

Go-To Cheddar Mac and Cheese

A blue pot of cheddar shell mac and cheese in a yellow color with a wooden spoon stuck inside it.

If you need a classic cheddar mac and cheese then this recipe is for you. We think shells are the best pasta for making mac and cheese since the shape lets the cheesy sauce seep inside. Plus, feel free to top this traditional recipe with pulled pork, mushrooms, or bacon.

Homemade Mac and Cheese with Five Cheeses

A delicious casserole dish of macaroni and cheese, made with a variety of cheeses and perfectly cooked elbow macaroni.

Mac and cheese is best whenever you load is up with a variety of cheese that each bring a different flavor profile. For this Homemade Mac and Cheese recipe we’re using sharp cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, Gruyere, and Gouda.

Story by Emma Riva

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Highmark Light Up Night Pittsburgh Releases 2025 Schedule

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Kylie Thomas
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The Pittsburgh Highmark building lit up with a Christmas Tree on the corner, fireworks in the sky, and a stage on the ground.

Each year in Pittsburgh, Highmark and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership adorn the Downtown area with colorful lights for an exciting celebration of the holiday season. Kids enjoy ice skating, music, and plenty of fireworks, while the adults browse shops and indulge in specialty food and beverages. A fantastic time for people of all ages, Highmark Light Up Night returns on November 22 for another year of holiday magic. Here’s a breakdown of the events happening throughout the day so you can plan ahead. 

Highmark Light Up Night Pittsburgh Releases 2025 Schedule

Tree Lightings 

Happening every hour, on the hour, Light Up Night is truly all about the “light up” part. The first official lighting of the night is the City of Pittsburgh’s tree lighting and fireworks at the City County Building at 5 p.m. Check out the Gingerbread House Competition winners inside the building while you wait. 

The next hour takes us to PPG Plaza for the UPMC Ultimate Holiday Tree Lights and American Cancer Society Tribute of Light Ceremony at 6 p.m. Watch event-goers circle around the PPG Ice Rink, or hop in yourself, while different images are illuminated on the huge tree with over 100,000 lights.

Then, head on over to Penn Avenue and Stanwix Street at 7 p.m. for the Highmark Christmas Tree Lighting and Zambelli Rooftop Fireworks. The Highmark Tree is special because it’s decorated on the corner of the building with bright luminations and giant ornaments. It’s definitely a sight to see and the fireworks will prepare you for the Light Up Night finale. 

At 8.p.m., check out the Sister Bridges of Pittsburgh for a newer project that spans the city’s big yellow bridges. This winter, Allegheny County, partners with Shiftworks Community + Public Arts for a dynamic light show illuminating Pittsburgh’s Sister Bridges. This installation by commissioned Pittsburgh-based artist Shikeith draws inspiration from the improvisational style of jazz. The Three Scores in Blue light display will run throughout the holiday season.

Last, but one of the most exciting parts of the evening, is the Xfinity Fireworks Spectacular at 9:30 p.m. The fireworks can be seen from the Allegheny Overlook on Fort Duquesne Boulevard or really just about anywhere that lets you see the North Side. This display is known to last a long time, so sit back and enjoy the colorfully explosive show.

Live Music

In 2025, the Highmark Main Stage opens the festivities at 4 p.m. The party starts with Pittsburgh CLO Mini Stars and Slim Tha DJ on the Xfinity Riverside Stage. Then hear the sounds of local music legends Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers at 6 p.m. on the Main Stage and Justin Fabus on the Riverside Stage. Pittsburgh artist Kahone Concept will round out the night on the Main Stage, and rounding out the night on the Riverside Stage will be headliner The Calling.

Dining & Shopping

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your loved one, visit the Peoples Gas Holiday Market, which opens on Light Up Night through Decmeber 24. Located in the Cultural Trust Oasis, Agnes R. Katz Plaza, and Benedum Lot, it contains a flurry of little wooden booths with handcrafted makers in each one. Shop from countries all over the world or find something a little more close to home. Since Light Up Night takes place all around Downtown, there are plenty of restaurants to pop into as you walk your way from place to place.

One of the highlights (and a way to save a few bucks, too) is the “5 at 5” Bridge Party. From 4 to 6 p.m. you can take advantage of $5 drinks as well as various artisanal food vendors. Not to mention you can find old school Light Up Night merchandise for low prices.

Besides the permanent eatery options though, local vendors, food trucks, and of course, beer can be found on Fort Duquesne Boulevard, the 6th Street Bridge, and on Stanwix Street.

For those seeking an exclusive experience, invest in the BLAST! VIP Party for a place to regroup and relax from the chaos of the night. Those with tickets will receive signature cocktails, appetizers, and desserts.

Family Fun 

Though the adults might be indulging in those $5 drinks, kids can have fun too this year! Swing by Harris Theater from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for a wonderful lineup of All-Ages Short Films from the Pittsburgh Film Festival. The Pirates Family Fun zone is also making a comeback with appearances as well as activities to get the kiddos energy out.

New this year, the Highmark Block Party on the corner of Penn Avenue and Stanwix Street offers a chance to warm up on the cold of Light Up Night. Hang out around cozy heaters while you check out the pop-up shop courtesy of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank.

At 100 7th Street, kids can take part in Holiday KidsPlay where they can enjoy free hands-on crafts, educational games, and more. Then head over to Heinz Hall Courtyard to snap photos at the Selfie Garden with cut-outs of your favorite characters and even meet Santa himself. On your way out, don’t forget to marvel at the award-winning annual Gingerbread House Competition Display in the grand lobby of the City County Building.

Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Visit Pittsburgh

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Shop Local, Pittsburgh: Holiday Gifts for the Home

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Keith Recker
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Three vases made our of recycled bottles with flowers in them.

Shop local this year for your holiday gifts. The creative and dedicated shopkeepers who bring light and life to our city’s many shopping districts will be grateful to you… And so will the lucky people on your list. They, too, will appreciate that your gesture of love went beyond the click of an internet button to include a thoughtful hunt for just the right treasures. Let’s keep love for family, friends, and community at the center of the season.

Holiday Gifts for the Home in Pittsburgh

Two intricate circular lamps.

Today’s Home

Wrought iron leaves and stems gleaming with gold leaf and crystal beads form a sphere or an oval in this elegant Secret Garden chandelier. Its motifs
bring us back to nature, even as its luxurious materials heighten the senses and engage the eye. The four-light fixtures are dimmable and cast lovely shadows in your foyer or dining room.

Two salad tongs sit between two pairs of kitchen scissors.

Glassworks

Casa Bugatti’s Kiss salad tongs bring a bit of wit and whimsy to the table. Beautifully made, fully functional, and fun to use.

A silver balloon ornament hangs from a string.

The Andy Warhol Museum

This ethereal, reflective ornament inspired by Andy Warhol’s iconic Silver Clouds almost defies gravity. Andy’s playful Silver Clouds exhibition in 1966 challenged the idea of what you would encounter in an art gallery. Its “clouds” bounced off the walls and collided into the viewer. Experience it for yourself at the museum on the North Side. And put this ornament on your tree.

A blue fancy pencil sharpener.

Scribe

El Casco’s chrome and blue enamel pencil sharpener is made with heirloom quality. It will be sharpening pencils a generation or two after us. You will appreciate its heft and its effectiveness. Also available at Scribe by special order in chrome with white, black, red, or gold details.

A blue and orange pottery vase.

Brenda Friday Design

Venezuelan-born Reinaldo Sanguino makes his unique ceramic art in New York City. His work is infused with the dynamism of his adopted city. Patterns, textures, and form flow energetically into each other. His colors are engaging and memorable. Available in Lawrenceville at Brenda Friday’s Shoppe B.

Two orange printed napkins folded on an orange table.

10,000 Villages

Block-printed by hand on cotton in an earthy apricot color, these napkins add a ray of artisanal sunshine to your table. Available at 10,000 Villages, whose fair trade practices make gift-giving something good for planet and people.

An abstract painting of colors on a wall.

April, April

In his painting, window view (2025), Owen Westberg documents the view from his bedroom in Lower Lawrenceville. Painted in oil on aluminum flashing, it’s an intimate vision of a fleeting moment in time.

Small plant ornaments with little labels.

Penhollows

Delightful herbs that require no watering and will always be fresh. The gardeners and the cooks in your life will love these holiday ornaments.

Four boxes of soap sit beside a bare bar of white soap.

10,000 Villages

Natural soaps in sweet little gift boxes are perfect stocking stuffers for the men, women, and kids on your list. Or bundle up a group of three for a friend.

A tray of winter decor in white house shaped candles, small tree candles, large blue candlesticks, and a short blue candle.

La Storia

Stop in for a visit to this magical Shadyside shop, where tasteful and timely holiday gifts and décor await. We love the restrained palette of ivory and smoky blue. These subtle tones will keep you from stowing the decorations away right after the holidays. Relax and enjoy them!

A painting of a winter cabin and scene in a frame.

Asian Influences

Revered for their rich color, refined lines, and poetic compositions, Japanese wood blocks influenced many Western artists, including most of the great French Impressionists. One of several available at Asian Influences, this one is “Snow at Kashiwabara” is by Hiroshi Yoshida (1876 – 1950).

A dark green chair in a study room.

Antiquarian

Adapted from an English antique, the Everett Lounge Chair’s unique arms flow forward in a serpentine curve. Carved mahogany front posts finish in antique brass ferrules. Both comfortable and elegant, it makes a great spot for reading and playing crossword puzzles. At Antiquarian Shop in Aspinwall and Sewickley.

Various small chocolates on a green plate.

Tabbara Chocolates

Starting with generation sold recipes for fine chocolates handed down from ancestors in Beirut, Tabbara meticulously crafts each and every bonbon by hand. The flavors and textures are stunning, as is their artful appearance. A perfect gift for absolutely anyone.

A short glass with bourbon being poured into it as a toothpick with a cherry hangs out of the glass.

Pittsburgh Glass Center

Penn/Fairmount’s Mist barware always looks calm, cool, and collected. Functionally elegant and wonderful to hold. Photograph by Adam Milliron.

Two jars of jam stacked beside a gold spoon.

Phipps Conservatory

Made by hand right here in Pittsburgh, Maple Street Jams are a treat all year long. Make someone happy by tucking one into a stocking or a gift basket. Available at Phipps Conservatory.

Three small books and a candle sitting on a blue table.

Kards Unlimited

A trip to Kards Unlimited elicits quite a few chuckles because their governing principles seem to be thoughtfulness and humor. We selected a few books and a candle to nourish a girlfriend on the hunt for love. You’re sure to find a fun assortment for the person you have in mind, too.

A four set of blue pattern glasses.

Mattress Factory

The Late-Night Chat is Filled with Dreams bone china mug set was designed by world-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama. It is available only in art museums and exclusive design stores around the world. After you visit Kusama’s Infinity Dots Mirrored Room installation at Mattress Factory, you’re sure to want to keep the mystic dazzle alive in your mind.

A floral menorah.

Splurge

Michael Aram’s Wildflowers Menorah celebrates the quiet elegance of nature. Handcrafted in brass and set on a solid marble base, each bloom is delicately hand enameled. Celebrate Hannukah with the soulful joy of untamed flora!

Three vases in purple, yellow, and blue.

Weisshouse

These exquisite mouth-blown Parana vases add a dose of vibrant color to your décor. Each one is a unique blend of stunning hue and distinctive shape.

A martini napkins set sits on a blue table with a martini glass, olive, and orange coasters.

Perlora

Delight someone on your gift list with four 100% linen napkins with martini inspired designs: a dirty martini, a martini with a twist, a lemon wheel, and an olive. Beautifully packaged and ready for gifting.

A chopstick case in blue and chopsticks.

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Located in Middletown, Virginia, Dave and Janet Gustafson specialize in creating fun and functional fused glass art. Whether it’s a sushi set or a serving tray you’re looking for, their artisanal style will strike a chord. Available at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art.

A set of blacksmith made kitchen tools on burgundy paper.

Contemporary Craft

This group of hand-forged metal utensils, ranging from salt spoons to ice scoops, was created by artists Jared Ondovichik, Anna Koplik, and Adirondack Iron. The unique texture, weight, and tactile qualities of these utensils are as appealing to the touch as their appearance is to the eye.

A crochet white bunny beside a crochet brown bear.

Carnegie Museum of Art

Miffy and Boris and their friends are ready for a play date. Whether clasped in a little hand, or placed in a pocket for “security blanket” purposes, these knitted critters are bundles of happiness.

A white chaise sits in front of a large mirror and below a chandelier.

Today’s Home 

European chaises longues, inspired by the reclining dining couches of Ancient Greece and Rome, became popular in the 19th century. Some of these luxurious pieces of furniture were têtes-a-têtes designed for intimate, one-on one conversations. This Century Furniture design embodies the era’s romanticism and attention to detail.  

A white box and mug with a deer painting on it.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden 

The talents of local artist Vikki Sawyer are on offer this year at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden gift shop. Her collection of gift-boxed mugs, beverage napkins, and tea towels brings a smile to the holidays. Enjoy their Dazzling Nights winter light show, and get some shopping done while you’re there.

A chair with wood smooth arms.

Weisshouse 

The stylish Tank 400 Lounge Chair from Artek was designed by the world famous Alvar Aalto in 1936. Its comfortably wide armrests and sturdy upholstery justify its name! The cantilevered frame provides a tiny bit of bounce. Available at Weisshouse.

A pine carved brown glass on a counter top with another in the back.

Rolf Glass 

Rolf Glass’s eco-conscious Twice Around Collection breathes new life into recycled bottles. Each piece is finely engraved. Our favorite is the Woodland Pine pattern shown here, but more motifs are available on their website. Photo by Christopher Bobick.

Three mugs with mushrooms, bees, and plants on them.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History 

Foragers and gardeners alike will love these classically illustrated enamel mugs. Choose from mushrooms, pollinators, or flowers…and learn a little about nature as you sip your morning brew.  

A woman sits in a namaste yoga position on a carpet.

Pittsburgh Rug Company 

The gift of a beautifully completed room is something to enjoy forever. This Afghani Bohemian Tribal rug is hand-knotted of vegetable-dyed Ghazni wool yarns. A future family heirloom!  

Four chocolate bars sitting on a green surface.

10,000 Villages 

Jeff Abella founded his Pennsylvania-based company, Moka Origins, works closely with farmers to create positive impact and empowered communities.  His craft chocolate boasts transparent sourcing and labeling…and is simply delicious.

A portrait of a person in a yellow coat hanging on a wall.

Brenda Friday Design 

The elegiac beauty of this portrait by an unknown artist comes from the WPA era of the late 1930s. The ceramic vase is by Nicholas Bernard of Scottsdale, Arizona. The combination is pure Brenda Friday Design: a lovely, syncretic mix of diverse elements that come together to form a unique moment. Available in Lawrenceville at Shoppe B.

A board game in blue and red colors with black dice on the board.

Perlora 

The fun of board games paired with fun styling. Wrap this up as a great gift or keep it for a rainy day at home.  

A blue umbrella with cartoon cats all over it.

The Andy Warhol Museum 

The Arty Cats Eco-Friendly Duck Umbrella, available in three colors, is crafted from nine recycled plastic bottles. Its design is reminiscent of the tender and playful early work of Andy Warhol himself. Its color and verve will surely inspire the creativity of the young person who shelters under it.  

Three vases made our of recycled bottles with flowers in them.

Pittsburgh Glass Center 

Vases by Nate Cotterman flank the center vessel by PGC technician Leo Fine. All three glow with color, the innate shimmer of glass, and the passion of talented artisans. All available at the store at Pittsburgh Glass Center. 

Various animal painted plates on a wood table.

Glassworks and Feathers

Hand-painted in Tuscany, Vietri’s Wildlife collection of dinnerware and accessories brings a lighthearted approach to classic dinnerware. Bring the countryside to your table with each piece. Available at Glassworks and Feathers in Shadyside and Squirrel Hill.

Story and Styling by Danny Mankin and Keith Recker 
Principal Photography by Dave Bryce

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Locally Source Your Thanksgiving Dinner from Pittsburgh Shops

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This Thanksgiving, ditch the stress of grocery stores and address your shopping with a shop-small approach. We’re encouraging you to elevate your feast by sourcing everything locally in Pittsburgh. The Steel City is a true cornucopia for creating a feast, teeming with farms, butchers, and bakeries ready to supply your holiday table with high-quality ingredients. Find yourself the perfect pasture-raised turkey, crisp organic vegetables, artisanal biscuits, breads, as well as show-stopping desserts (with options for every dietary need). Get ready to taste the difference of a meal rooted in our community and one that your family will truly savor.

Local Thanksgiving Ingredients Sourced from Pittsburgh Shops

The Turkey

Over at Strip District Meats, Hidden Hollow Turkey Farm from Elverson, PA provides all-natural, farm-raised turkeys. Even better, the list of choices for the focal point of your feast lets you customize your meal to your liking. Go classic with a Hidden Hollow Locally Raised Fresh Turkey or take things up a notch with a Turducken this year. You can also buy Smoked Turkey Drumsticks, Necks, Wings and Tails if you’re looking to avoid a whole turkey. If you have just a few people around the table, consider a duck from renowned PA source, Joe Jurgielewicz and Son. Their wares are stocked at Strip District Meats.

Feel like going the extra mile this year? Drive yourself out to Walnut Hill Farm in Sharpsville to buy your turkey right from the farm itself. North of the city, this farm owned by the Kovach family focuses on keeping an animal’s life as close to evolution norms as possible. This means their turkeys are meant to be pasture-cleaners. They even raise their turkeys under fruit trees to take advantage of fallen fruit as well as the insects that feed off of the trees. You can visit this family operation on Thursdays or Saturdays or contact them to arrange your own pick-up.

Fresh Vegetables

Farm to table is just better. Pittsburgh’s East End Food Co-op is as close as you’ll get to shopping every local farm in the area at once. This shop is chockfull of organic produce and specialty goods that make a one and done shop experience. Think of filling your feast with Brussels sprouts, asparagus, a green bean casserole made with the freshest of veggies, sweet corn, as well as decadent apples for your apple pie. Not to mention, the Co-op features weekly produce specials that ensure you get the best price possible.

Your local neighborhood grocery store comes in the form of Millvale Market. Here, quality matters and it shows. Shelves overflow with vibrant produce and local foods. Whether you’re picking up a bundle of winter greens to build out a beautiful salad or using their pumpkins to stuff your pumpkin pie, Millvale Market ensures you leave with the best ingredients you can possibly get.

Bread

The bread is one of our personal favorite parts of Thanksgiving. There’s nothing like buttering a roll, biscuit, or slice of freshly baked bread and then using it to sop up all the gravy that’s leftover. If you’re looking to add biscuits to your table, Wise County Biscuits carries three different types that you can defrost and bake at home. Choose from buttermilk biscuits, supper biscuits, or sweet potato supper biscuits. Plus, don’t forget to grab some of their Paul Family Farm Honey Butter, too.

Mancini’s Bakery is your spot for loaves of Italian bread with a crispy outside crust and fluffy center. Their varieties even include original Italian twist, rye, raisin, wheat, pumpernickel, and cranberry walnut if you’re looking for something a little different. You can also take home a bag of their homemade dinner rolls or thin and crunchy grissini for your appetizer spread.

Dessert

Pies and cookies are essential to ending your Thanksgiving meal but can be a hassle to make, especially depending on what type you’re making. Let Third Space Bakery take with their handmade pies and cakes that’ll leave all your guests wanting another slice. This year they’re baking up Bourbon-Pecan Pie, Maple Pumpkin Pie, and Cheddar-Sage Apple Pie. Not to mention their cakes are perfect for those with dietary needs such as a vegan Salted Maple Gingerbread Cake or gluten-free Flourless Cranberry Orange Almond Cake.

Prantl’s Bakery is home to cases of strudels, breads, brownies, cakes, cannolis, cheesecakes, pies, gobs, tortes, and more. While you could opt for their famous Almond Torte, we recommend also grabbing a platter of their cookies. Go simple with a Chocolate Chip or Sugar Cookie that everyone will love. Or, go a little wild this year and try their Pumpkin Spice Thumbprints, Hermit Cookies, Apricot Cookie Hamantaschen, or White Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies. Plus, their decorated sugar cookies with pilgrim, leaf, as well as turkey designs are too adorable to not grab one or two.

Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo Courtesy of Walnut Hill Farm

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Make the Most of Thanksgiving Break with These Getaways Near Pittsburgh

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Thanksgiving break is just around the corner. The kids are off from school, the students are home from college, and you need a break. And you don’t have to go far to find quality weekend getaways. Make the most of quality time with family, solo travel, spa treatments, or natural beauty with these destinations just outside of Pittsburgh.  

Make the Most of Thanksgiving Break with These Getaways Near Pittsburgh

See the Autumn Leaves at Ohiopyle

Distance from Pittsburgh: 1 hour, 18 minutes

While the leaves are still colorful, plan a vacation weekend just an hour and a half from the city to see some of the most beautiful fall foliage around. What makes the town of Ohiopyle so great is that it truly has something anyone can enjoy. There are two Frank Lloyd Wright houses, Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, nearby for the art and architecture buffs, whitewater rafting for the thrill seekers, or chill walks along the Youghiogheny River.

Plan a Luxurious Stay at Nemacolin

Distance from Pittsburgh: 1 hour, 26 minutes

Burnt out from the election, holiday planning, and the general humdrum of day-to-day life? Treat yourself to a spa weekend getaway over Thanksgiving at luxury resort Nemacolin. It’s the ultimate indulgence, whether you go with friends, family, or just for some self-care. The Chateau facility has accommodations that will fit every travel need, plus a romantic bar and restaurant.  

Get Starstruck at Cherry Springs

Distance from Pittsburgh: 3 hours, 37 minutes

As daylight savings time darkens the days, find some beauty in the darkness. Cherry Springs is one of the only International Dark Sky parks the country and the only one in the eastern United States. There, you’ll be able to see the shadow of the Milky Way and nearby galaxies in an array of options for viewing including campsites and a “stargazing arena” where you’re surrounded by untouched darkness.

Learn Some History in Harpers Ferry, WV

Distance from Pittsburgh: 3 hours 22 minutes

On the heels of the election, it may be time to re-examine in the bigger picture of American history. If you traveling with family, the kids might be ready for some teachable historic moments. Harpers Ferry was the site of major developments in the abolitionist movement during the Civil War and going there can be a reminder of how grassroots activism can make real change.  

Swallow Your Pride and Admit Cleveland is a Fun City

Distance from Pittsburgh: 2 hours, 20 minutes

Not everyone is looking for a rural getaway over Thanksgiving break. For the college kids looking to get out of town and explore a new city, consider Cleveland. Look beyond the nickname “the Mistake on the Lake” and forget for a moment that it’s the home of the Cleveland Browns: The city has a fun and unique dining scene with abundant breweries and cafés in fun neighborhoods like Little Italy and The Flats. It also has a vibrant art scene with accredited galleries like Abattoir Gallery and a stellar museum with free admission. You also can’t go wrong with visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Maybe it’s time for Pittsburgh and Cleveland to stop fighting and unite against the real enemy: Philadelphia.

Hike Your Way Through Hocking Hills

Distance from Pittsburgh: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Whether you choose to rent a cabin and make a weekend of it or just head up for a day trip, Hocking Hills is a sight to see in autumn. Choose to explore through Old Man’s Cave and Ash Cave or sightsee at the waterfalls before they freeze over. Be sure to bring along your camera to capture some of the most beautiful landscapes. You can even bring your furry friend along with you to have an adventure of their own.

Sip the Holiday Away in Lake Erie’s Wine Country

Distance from Pittsburgh: 2 hours

The fall grape harvest in Lake Erie’s Wine Country produces some of the richest wines you’ll ever taste. Take the afternoon to sip and savor this time with family and friends. You’ll make your way through over a dozen different wineries all while taking in various scenic routes. Plus, you’ll be a short drive from Presque Isle State Park in case the lighthouses are calling your name.

Story by Emma Riva
Photo courtesy of Cherry Springs State Park

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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with These 8 Pittsburgh Chocolate Makers

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Pittsburgh’s family-owned chocolate makers satisfy our cravings with sugar and spice and everything nice. Perfect for holiday gifts, birthday presents, or just a sweet treat for yourself!

Pittsburgh Chocolate Makers

Tabbara Artisan Chocolate

Ever try a banana caramel or a matcha bonbon? Comforting indulgence meets a sense of wonder with Nancy Tabbara reviving three generations of family tradition. Her exquisitely crafted chocolates blend the sophistication of mid-century Beirut with contemporary flavor and design. Classics like chocolate-covered macadamia clusters and candied orange peel join modern fantasies like beautiful-to-behold chocolate bonbons filled with passion fruit or raspberry jelly and vanilla ganache. Check them out for seasonal and holiday themed assortments, too. Think tiny ghosts for Halloween and autumn leaf-inspired color palettes for fall.

Sarris Candies

Founded by Frank Sarris about 60 years ago, and now run by his son, Bill, and other family members, Sarris Candies is all about quality and generosity. Well-known for their philanthropy and for empowering the fundraising efforts of schools and organizations around the country, the company is also a source of a vast variety of delicious sweets. Their chocolate-covered pretzels and potato chips are popular salty-and-sweet crowd-pleasers. A true “all-occassion” shop, find themed BashCakes® or browse their yearly editorial-level holiday catalog. But the big picture is much broader, and best experienced with a visit to the flagship Sarris store in Canonsburg.

Toffee Taboo

Toffee lovers, this one’s for you. All in Good Taste Productions founder and award-winning chef Bob Sendall started this chocolate line in 2004 with his signature Toffee Taboo. The recipe? Start with toffee-encrusted almonds and cashews in dark Belgian chocolate. Top with kosher salt and drizzles of white and dark chocolate. Infuse the combo with Sendall’s always upbeat, always sunny energy, and you have one of Pittsburgh’s most delectable sweet treats. Handmade to order, you might even find seasonal variety available around the holidays for a limited time.

Milkshake Factory

Run by Pittsburgh natives since 1914, The Milkshake Factory, a modern twist on the old-fashioned soda shop, features flavors including Peanut Butter Brownie, Bananas Foster, and Chocolate Raspberry Truffle. Limited edition items appear every season, including creamy Hot Chocolate and festive shakes. They even have dairy-free options and note a commitment to sustainable cocoa sourcing. At locations in and around Pittsburgh, enjoy a selection of hand-dipped strawberries, chocolate barks, cake pops, and more. The company went national in 2023, offering its delicious chocolate treats to sweets lovers across the U.S.

Lux Artisan Chocolates

Shelby Ortz began her exploration of tempting flavors and beautiful food compositions in the pastry kitchens of Eleven and Soba. She struck out on her own in 2013 with Lux Artisan Chocolates, her all-handmade, all-natural line of chocolate bars, bonbons, and more. Her bonbons truly look like a work of modern art and you get in on the creativity yourself by designing your own chocolate bar with a selection of ingredients ranging from sesame brittle to dried mission figs. We’re big fans of her bars ourselves, and there are several hidden in drawers around the office. Our favorites? Dark chocolate with macadamia, almond, and coconut.

Pollak’s Candies

Run by third generation chocolatier Dick Pollak, Pollak’s Candies recently took home a gold spot on the Trib Live’s Best of the Best list. Boasting an impressive mix of traditional and timely treats, Pollaks offers a selection that can meet any craving or occasion. Explore classic meltaways, cordials, creams, and truffles or get a little adventurous by trying their Dubai chocolate cups. Perfect for gifting or hosting, these candymakers are always offering beautifully decorated seasonal barks, brittles, caramels, and more. They even have a stunning 48-piece truffle assortment that we’d be absolutely tickled to receive ourselves.

Valos Chocolates 

If you find yourself northeast of the city, stop into Arnold to grab a treat from Valos Chocolates. Located in Arnold, PA, Valos is a cherished, family-owned micro-chocolatier that’s been crafting confections since 1947. Their shop offers over 500 different items — all made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Among some of their popular products are boxed assortments, pecan caramel turtles, cordial cherries, sugar-free chocolates, assorted creams, melt­aways, and novelty chocolates. They also have a robust dark chocolate line, featuring sea-salt caramels, nonpareils, bark, and breakaway bars. For special occasions, Valos offers custom chocolates tailored to weddings, parties, and corporate gifts.

Sinful Sweets

Making their gourmet handmade chocolates since 2011, Sinful Sweets is a go-to for classics like truffles and pretzels but breaks the mold with funky bars like their viral “Angel Hair” which marries white chocolate with delicate cotton candy strands. “My family owns a traditional chocolate-making business in Chicago, and I’m always breaking the rules a little bit. I love making candy for kids and families, and supporting Pittsburghers with this business,” says founder Chris Wreck. Sinful Sweets has a primary location in Beaver Falls and secondary locations at both Ross Park Mall and South Hills Village Mall. 

Story and Styling by Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce

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Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh Highlights Friends Generations Apart in Picture This Exhibit

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Kylie Thomas
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When Kaylee Priddy was invited to a dinner party for artists and intellectuals at Pamela Handelman’s house, she found more than just a good meal and conversation. The evening kicked off an immediate friendship between the two artists and activists, bringing together kindred spirits five decades apart in age, and the beginning of a relationship neither one expected…roommates.

When a 20-Something-Year-Old and a 70-Something-Year-Old Become Roommates, A Highlight from Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh

Their connection began after dinner in Pamela’s detached art studio, where an easy — “unfiltered,” as Pamela describes it — conversation over wine quickly revealed just how much they had in common. Kaylee, in her late 20s, and Pamela, in her 70s, say they left that night feeling as if they’d known each other their whole lives. 

A young woman and an older woman walk down a brick sidewalk together.

Soon after, when Pamela was looking for a tenant around the same time Kaylee’s lease was expiring, she invited her over again for dinner to talk about the idea of becoming roommates. The two had their decision by the end of the meal — no lease, just trust — and Kaylee would move into Pamela’s Dormont home. 

Becoming friends with Kaylee also meant gaining a new circle of younger friends, something that came as a surprise to Pamela. “The relationships I have now with people who could be my grandchildren are remarkable,” she says. “They see me, and I see them. I think that’s what the secret is.”

An Unlikely but Powerful Friendship

The love and mutual respect between the two friends is easy to spot, both frequently nodding as the other speaks and finishing each other’s thoughts. Pamela describes their connection as bashert, Yiddish for “meant to be.” 

Kaylee boasts that her older friend is “the bearer of progress in our thinking and our home,” a role she believes society usually assigns to younger generations. While Pamela jokes that Kaylee should learn how to cook — “It’s better for you. It’s healthier!” — she also praises Kaylee as “the kindest person I’ve ever had in my presence.” 

And there’s another layer to their friendship: they’re allies in making the world a better place. “We’re on the side of justice, there’s no question,” Pamela says. 

Both have stepped away from social media and enjoy the quiet that comes with it, filling the space instead with conversations about improving the world and swapping stories they’ve heard on NPR. They’ve stood shoulder to shoulder at protests, even making signs together for a recent march, and are already dreaming up ways to combine Pamela’s oil paintings with Kaylee’s mixed-media artwork into future collaborations. 

Pamela has even considered what might happen if her living situation changes, saying that if she ever sells her house and downsizes, Kaylee would be the first person she’d ask to move in. She says she’s experienced “more freedom of spirit” since knowing Kaylee, and that she’s never had a friendship quite like this one. 

Her advice for anyone considering a roommate decades younger or older than you? “Have a long dinner with them and have them drink a glass of wine before they commit to moving in with you,” she says. “In other words, you should talk to each other.”

An older woman sits on a porch swing as a younger woman looks down at her from behind it.

About Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh 

Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh dedicates their work to improving the experience of residents as we age and actively reducing ageism in the Pittsburgh region by cultivating a community that embraces and values people of all ages. Our mission is to bring generations together to reimagine how our neighborhoods are built and to advance equity through advocacy, education and innovation. 

We are an initiative by Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging and the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, with a network of 120+ partners promoting age inclusion across all sectors of society, including education, employment, housing, culture and health care. 

About the Picture This Campaign 

As part of Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh’s goal to improve the experience of aging and actively reduce ageism in the region, Picture This promotes the cultivation of meaningful relationships across generations. By showcasing photos and real-life stories of vibrant intergenerational connections, the campaign visibly illustrates how these relationships are happening all over the region and reveals their capacity to combat isolation and build a stronger, more connected age-friendly region. Age-Friendly’s new Picture This exhibition with Casey Droege is opens on November 8.

Story by Lisa Cunningham
Photography by Nate Smallwood

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3 Starbucks Copycat Fall Coffee Syrup Recipes

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Three small mason jars filled with coffee syrups sit on a plate in front of two cups of coffee.

Here at TABLE Magazine, we’re already missing the PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) in our autumn-loving hearts. We also believe you should embrace your pumpkin, apple, and maple coffee syrup flavors from Starbucks for as long as you’d like, even when the mornings are coated in frost and snow covers the ground. You want your PSL year-round and we do too! Here are some spiced, sweet, and delectable Starbucks copycat coffee syrups for when you’re craving a little taste of fall. Say hello to crafting your own PSL, Apple Crisp Latte, and Maple Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso. Please note: they’re great in tea too!

How to Use Coffee Syrups in Lattes

When using coffee syrups, start by adding a small amount to your latte (with your preferred milk choice) and taste-test to determine your preferred sweetness level. You’ll want to use darker, bold roasts of coffee flavors like expresso to balance out the sweetness of the syrups. Remember, a little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and then adjust to your taste. You can always get creative and use these homemade coffee syrups with other syrups to make flavors like vanilla pumpkin spice or caramel apple.

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Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup

  • Author: Kylie Thomas
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Description

The real reason you go to Starbucks during the fall.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 tsp nutmeg, ground
  • 2 tsp cloves, ground
  • 1 tsp ginger, ground
  • 4 small cinnamon sticks
  • 4 tbsp pumpkin puree

Instructions

  1. Bring sugar and water mixture to a simmer in a small pot, stirring frequently.
  2. Add nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and pumpkin puree to the pot. Stir mixture together and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let mixture cool before straining into a container.

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Apple Crisp Coffee Syrup

  • Author: Kylie Thomas
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Description

Pumpkin Spice’s better half.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup apple juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 ½ cups of brown sugar
  • 2 granny smith apples, just the peels

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients into a small pot and bring mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.
  2. Let mixture simmer for 10 minutes then remove from heat.
  3. Allow mixture to cool then strain into a container.

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Maple Brown Sugar Coffee Syrup

  • Author: Kyle Thomas
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Description

Sweet and tastes of autumn.

Ingredients

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  • ⅓ cup water
  • ½ light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 small cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a small pot.
  2. Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Allow mixture to cool then strain into a container.

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Recipe by Kylie Thomas
Photography by Keith Recker

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