Monthly Archives: December 2010

Have you seen our new ad in the December issue of Philadelphia Magazine yet?  We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again… We’re the design center that can take you beyond the everyday. And we’re not afraid to say so. Mention the Ad In-Store and Receive 10% Off! ~Team Busybee

You’re spending a lot of time curled up in a ball under the covers these days. So why not treat yourself to fresh new bedding and transport yourself instantly to Shangri-La? Turn your bedroom into an utopic sanctuary from the cold with the Shangri-La Reversible Duvet Set. Queen $220. King $240. The medallion motif print… Read more »

F*ck the Ordinary. That’s right.  Instead of copying straight from those furniture catalogs, pillow for strategically-placed pillow,  try something offbeat or atypical.  A few striking pieces can wake up any tired, formulaic arrangements.  You may have loved the look when you first did it, but aren’t you a lot more interesting now? We agree. Drink… Read more »

What’s better than a New Year with New Art to change things up in 2011?  New Art that happens to be from a local Philadelphia artist. Samantha Castrale is a photographer that takes photos of old lighters that she finds, working from an extensive collection of over 1200 lighters. The photographs feature vivid colors and… Read more »

When you have absolutely no idea what to give someone, because they have EVERYTHING, there’s one thing that they probably don’t own:  A really great piece of art from two Philadelphia-area artists that we’ve been keeping an eye on. When you walk into our Design Center, you may notice a graffiti mural. That’s the work… Read more »

Gift-hunting for a serious cyclist? We’ve got some sure-to-please wrappables for your favorite messenger or casual rider. The 8-Piece Bicycle Repair Kit is the ultimate emergency bag for bikers. It’ll get them out of a jam, and the Leather Roll-Up Pouch is stylish, too. $48. Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling… Read more »

Know someone who could use a home makeover? Give that person some Home TLC. Whether it’s a few missing pieces in a room that isn’t quite finished, or they’ve recently moved and are looking for fresh ideas, anyone can benefit from our 30-Minute Consultation ($50). Or ask about our A La Carte Services that can be… Read more »

The New York Times called it “the iPod of Litter Boxes”. We think it’s simply the most well-designed cat accessory we’ve ever seen. We’re talking about the ModKat Litter Box, the stylish and smart-looking, award-winning litter box that will give your fur ball a functional new place to do its “business”. The modern design will… Read more »

We know a cool sofa when we see one. After sinking into sofas by the hundred, testing out cushion after cushion, swiping a hand over dozens of fabrics, we’ve always thinking about where to sit next… And we think we’ve found it. What’s cool-as-a-cucumber about our Sofa of the Year? The winning sofa is  75″… Read more »

Staging with Busybee WORKS! Check out one of our recent stagings at the Philadelphian, located in the Art Museum area. Book your FREE proposal today, and get the month of December free of charge!