Hey, wives and children, listen up. I’m writing this post for you. Father’s Day is quickly approaching and instead of buying him another song-playing, light-up tie for the holidays, get something to compliment his favorite room in the house.
How about a rug. And not just any ordinary rug. Make it a Steelers, Penguins or Pirates rug for the rugged husband or father in your life. See, rugs are taken very seriously in these parts. You father’s favorite hockey team is a perfect example.
At Mellon Arena - within the walls of …

Father’s Day is back again, and your ideas this year are no better than last.  Before you pick up another department store tie, spend some time thinking about your dad!  Pittsburgh has loads to offer fathers of all varieties, so pick a present unique to yours.
If your dad can appreciate a good read, pick him up a few at Mystery Lovers Bookshop in Oakmont.  If you’re not sure whether he’d prefer Dan Brown or Tess Gerritsen, make a day of it and browse the bookshelves together.  The cozy shop also …

Summer is a season of casual celebration. From backyard BBQ’s to big graduations, long-awaited family reunions to long weekends at friends’ houses, there are numerous occasions where a personalized gift is more appropriate, and appreciated, than a grand one.
Striking a balance between unusual and useful is key in the realm of hot weather giving so banish thoughts of yawn-worthy gift cards or the overtly quirky — his-and-her bowling shirts or cereal-of the-month club memberships — and think classically unconventional.  If your pre-vacation to-do list is a mile long and lunch …