Author: Jessica Sinichak
Last-Minute Home Gift Ideas for Dad
Don’t forget, Father’s Day is Sunday. Here are some locally sourced goods he’ll love.
How to Make Your Home Office Chic
Local interior designers share their tips for creating a stylish, functional workspace.
Macee Graham
Miss Macee’s morning meeting fills the gaps for students kept out of classrooms.
Kelly Frey
The veteran WTAE-TV Pittsburgh Action News 4 anchor has been broadcasting from home since March.
Out-of-This-World Home is also a Beach Pad
You don’t have to choose with a home for sale in Plum that, thanks to its unusual decor, has become an internet sensation.
Voting Open to Win HGTV Smart Home in Pittsburgh
The total prize package, including a Mercedes-Benz SUV, is valued at more than $1.5 million.
How to Keep Things Normal for Kids When Nothing Is Normal
Birthday parties, Easter egg hunts and fun activities are still able to happen, even in the midst of a pandemic, with a little creativity.
5 Ways to Support Local Small Businesses
Buy a gift card, order some takeout or promote your favorite shop on social media.
Get Fit During the Pandemic: Local Studios Offer Online Classes
We’ve put together a roundup of virtual fitness options from locally owned small businesses.
Parenting in the Time of Coronavirus
HOME editor Jessica Sinichak finds a new balance between work and home life with her two young children.
How You Can Help Support Your Local Home Boutique
Many small businesses are moving to online-only sales in these uncertain times.
The Loveliest Coffee & Clothes Shutting Down Unexpectedly
The owner of the Instagrammable spot in Sewickley, a 2019 Best of the 'Burgh pick, says the space's owners have sold the building.
Ace Hotel Pittsburgh (Temporarily Closed)
A historic former YMCA in East Liberty is now a hip hotel — with nods to the past.
Things We Love for Spring
Home editor Jessica Sinichak finds the local gems you’ll be obsessing over.
Spring Home: Best of Design
For this year’s annual Best of the Design Contest, we’re bringing you winners in 10 categories.
Best Room
mossArchitects took advantage of sloping topography to design a dream home, including a two-story great room with a stunning view.
Best Outdoor Space
Attorney Scott Westwood added a whimsical, California-inspired pool to his historic home.
My Favorite Room: The Fettermans’ Braddock Loft
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Gisele Barreto Fetterman's home was once an indoor Chevy car dealership.
Five Real Pittsburgh Weddings
Follow these five Pittsburgh couples from “meet-cute” to “I Do.”
Baby, It’s Love: DeVaughn Mitchell & Jaclyn Daher
Their engagement included a secret flight to Connecticut and a very surprised barista.
Where are They Now? Pittsburgh Football Players and Coaches
One of them is still deeply involved in football with his alma mater.
‘Restored by the Fords’ Stars Heading Back to the ’Burgh
The third season of the HGTV show will focus on homeowners boomeranging back to Pittsburgh.
Would You Ride a Gondola to Work?
Mayor Bill Peduto recently floated the idea of the aerial cable cars as a mode of alternative transportation for the city.
5 Ways to Show Your Home You Love It
From shopping for locally made goods at the I Made It! Market to pouring your own signature candle, here are some out-of-the-box Valentine’s ideas where you can create an ode to your home.
MuseumLab a Finalist for Its Innovative Design
Located in the former Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny on the North Side, the cutting-edge makerspace for older kids opened in 2019 after a massive renovation.
Counting Down the Top 5 HOME stories of 2019
What was so strange about Phil Kessel’s basement? And what does the personal kitchen of a celebrated local chef look like? Find out with our recap of the year’s most popular HOME + Design stories.
Winter HOME – 2020 Trends Issue
Among other trends, there is a big emphasis on custom-designing a space that works best for your lifestyle
Bohemian Dream and Things We Love
Home editor Jessica Sinichak finds the local gems you’ll be obsessing over.
My Favorite Room with Richard DeShantz
Much like his food, the celebrated chef’s home in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood is a work of art.
How to Find the Beyond-Basic Gift for Your Host
Wine and chocolates are nice, but these thoughtful, locally sourced offerings will score you a repeat invitation.
Dress Up Your Walls and Table with These Things We Love
Home editor Jessica Sinichak finds the local gems you’ll be obsessing over.
Keeping Up with the Latest Design Trends
Your guide to the latest news and local happenings in the home industry.
A Frank Lloyd Wright Masterpiece Gets a Second Chance
Now open for tours and overnight stays, Mantyla was designed by the famed architect and shipped in pieces from rural Minnesota and rebuilt at Polymath Park in the Laurel Highlands.
Go Inside HGTV Star Steve Ford’s Renovated Warehouse
The "Restored by the Fords" star shows off his most personal project yet — his own home.
Find Fall Home Inspiration at These 6 Local Boutiques
From the perfect candles to gothic-chic light switchplates, these fun finds will perk up your seasonal decor.
Find Out How to Play Hockey at the Bottom of a Pool
Penguins skate on the ice; stingrays swim below it. See what happens when they toss the puck in the pool.
After Controversy, Luxury Condos Underway in Sewickley
After being delayed two years by court challenges, 400/420 Centennial broke ground in August.
11 Real Pittsburgh Weddings
Chosen from more than 70 submissions, these 11 couples celebrated with lots of personal touches at local venues. We share all of the details that got them to “I Do.”
On the Market: Ben Roethlisberger’s Hampton Mansion
The Steelers quarterback is selling his eight-bedroom, seven-bath former home for $2.3 million.
This Year's Three Rivers Regatta Cancelled: Questions Remain
The announcement comes just days before the annual summer event was to take place.
Phil Kessel’s House is For Sale — And the Internet Has Questions
Listed at a cool $2.1 million, the 8,000-square-foot home in Wexford has what is perhaps the loneliest home theater in the world.
How Kingfly Spirits Transformed from a Horse Stable to a Hip Distillery
The redesign of the space in the Strip District recently was recognized by Preservation Pennsylvania with a construction award for rehabilitation.
Squirrel Hill Has Something For Everyone
With a diverse mix of housing, a thriving and eclectic business district and access to the greenery of sprawling parks, there’s good reason why Squirrel Hill has long been a jewel of the East End.
Shadyside: Vintage Clothes, Pet Outfits and Amazing Sushi
Shadyside has multiple commercial districts (think Walnut Street and Highland Avenue), but Ellsworth Avenue has always been the quirky sibling of those thoroughfares.
Things We Love — Three Rivers Arts Festival Edition
HOME editor Jessica Sinichak shares her favorite, locally made decorative items from the show.
5 Pittsburgh-Area Restorations Worth a Second Look
As the magazine’s HOME editor — and an aspirational interior designer — I love a good architectural comeback, any comeback really. I particularly was tickled to include the Kaufman House (which is near my current home in Cranberry) and my hometown of Verona on this year’s list. Where was all this cool stuff when I was growing up there?
Downtown Living: See The Ultimate Bachelor Pad
Attorney Matt Monsour’s loft is filled with work from local artists.
