it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. perhaps the greatest opening line of any story ever, and yet what Dickens knew then, as we should now, is that holding conflicting feelings about the world we inhabit is a normal thing. glass half full, half empty. either way, it is a glass and there is something useable within it. whatever perception we assign to the reality is ours to own. so why not focus on the good stuff?

change is inevitable. adapt or die. as a business, we recognize this reality. keep what works. improve wherever you can. try new things. dare to fail with gusto.

we live in a time where there is always something shiny and new, untried or untested, hip, hyped and smashingly viral. TikToked to death until the next "new, greatest miracle bs thing ever" overtakes the conversation. sometimes people have to walk away from what they know in order to recognize exactly how special, effective, and delightful a thing it truly was. whether a product, a place or a season. i feel that way about September. as it circles back around each year, it feels like running into a delightful old friend. in September the air gets cooler, my mood becomes lighter, the colors change and the city is once again brimming with possibility. having lived in other parts of the country without four seasons, change is the one constant i love about living here. deeply. whatever you love or loathe about my amazing city, Philly Septembers are designed for a run along the river, a stroll through the streets, a weekend train in to enjoy everything our city has to offer from parks to ball games. center city is an artisanal gem. we are a foodie's dream come true. we are a small village within a larger city that has more to show you than you will ever be able to see. check out this link to find out more: visitphilly.com

D+L autumn hours expand on the weekends to 4PM starting September 20th. holiday hours will be announced as we get closer to the NFL triple header game day. feel free to reach out if you have product questions. cheers!