Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh Opening Event: 1903 Meets 2015 Last night we were transported back to 1903 for Kimpton's Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh opening event. Partygoers were dressed in their best cocktail attire to celebrate Pittsburgh's first boutique hotel in style. The 1903 meets 2015 theme represented the revival of the James H. Reed Building, which Kimpton transformed into the...
Best Pittsburgh Beer Spots to Celebrate National Beer Day Today is National Beer Day, which might just be one of our favorite non-traditional holidays. In the last few years Pittsburgh's food scene has really exploded, with one restaurant opening after another and trendy eateries responsible for bringing back life to entire neighborhoods. As restaurants began to boom our attention...
The Art of Chad Wys We recently discovered Chad Wys, an artist, designer, and writer from Illinois who digitally modernizes classic works of art by juxtaposing contrasting colors and styles. Wys experiments with as many mediums as possible in order to engage and challenge the viewer to visual information, objects, images, art, and decorations. Specifically, he looks at...
Maniac's trip to Sarris Candies No matter how old we are (or look), there really is a child in all of us. And we let ours come out to play at Sarris Candies just last week. In business for over 50 years, the candy factory has transformed into a one of a kind family business. Candy man, Frank Sarris...
Grand Opening Event of Jeffrey Smith Salon Last night we slipped into our Sunday's best (DVF from Lex & Lynne) and headed over to Highland Park to celebrate the Jeffrey Smith Salon grand opening. When Smith first opened the doors of his salon in 2002 he took a chance in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Lawrenceville, which has since grown...
Maniac Mutt Birthday: Homemade Birthday Cake for Dogs Ahh they grow up so fast. It might sound cliché, but it truly feels like yesterday when I decided to get the puppy who stole my heart with just one look. Now after one hernia surgery, a 2-week boot camp, 3 different puppy "graduations", and countless cuddles later, I can't believe we're...
Fifty Shades of Green Tacori Earrings Contest with Chapel Hills Jewelry Contest Alert: We want to see your best rendition of green! Nothing states class and grace than all shades of green. Show us your best dressed for your chance to win these red carpet worthy Tacori earrings, compliments of Chapel Hills Jewelry. The "Fifty Shades of Green" Contest...
ELEW: The Art of ROCKJAZZ At center stage, there is a lone piano. A man dressed in forearm armor enters, stage right, growling his way to the keys. There is no sheet music. There isn’t even a piano bench. He begins to play “Sweet Home Alabama,” but it’s not like any other version you’ve ever heard. It’s hand-clapping, head-thrashing...
Facebook Suicide Prevention - Social Media Site Launches New Feature Facebook released a new feature last week for suicide prevention. The tool allows users to alert Facebook and flag content, particularly about distressing behavior or contemplated suicide on the social media site. Users themselves are able to click on the arrow on the post to report it. From there, Facebook...
Yesterday was a win for the Internet. Between the great dress debate (blue&black) and the llamas on the loose, we all were entertained. But did the llamas get overshadowed? We still can't get enough of these adorable, furry athletes with their fast moves and impressive agility. Let's all just take a moment to pause yet again and watch...
