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Who Are We?

Home by Kristen brings the art of interior decorating to the Philadelphia area with the heart of a small business, a passion for giving back to the community, and a fierce protection of the environment. Everyone deserves a space that feels like home. Home by Kristen brings that vision into every home by offering environmentally, socially and financially responsible designs.  Fueled by the belief that the world already has enough "stuff" in it, design services range from vintage and antique home decor to individual up-cycled furniture pieces to whole room interior decorating.  We also design original one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by clients' wish lists. Home by Kristen starts with YOUR story and YOUR budget to create a one of a kind design to make your space a home. 

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Owner/Designer Kristen Albone studied interior decorating at Temple University following a 20 year career in the field of education and a lifetime of providing free consults to friends and family as well as putting her stamp on more than 10 properties in Western New York and the Philadelphia suburbs.

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Robert Kennedy Gallery offers a selection of fine, original art featuring primarily local artists.

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Casa Ancora is a mother/daughter team that renew, restores, and reimagines furniture and home decor with an eye on the seasons and today's trends.

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Ebb Tide Designs if a father/daughter duo that brings that Jersey shore vibe to Ambler with furniture and home decor with a coastal influence.

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Springbrook Charm brings an eclectic collection of up-cycled, rustic, and milk painted furniture and home decor items. 

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Teddie's Treasures brings a designer's eye with small furniture pieces, signs, art, and one of kind finds.

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Lisa Dakin's gorgeous ceramic pieces meld function and form to create decorative accent pieces for any space.

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Richard Edgcomb is lifelong collector and treasure hunter that brings years of experience and a wealth of knowledge about pottery, glassware, and vintage "smalls".  His pieces inspire a nostalgic joy that comes from remembering a time, person or place.  Richard knows where all the best bargains can be found and passes those deals along to our customers.

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Upcycle Candle Company hand pours custom scented soy wax candles into found vintage glass vessels that are a treat for the senses.  

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Joyce Stevens or "Stev" combs Bucks and Montgomery county using a great eye and attention to detail to furnish Home by Kristen with an eclectic array of small furnishings, art, hidden storage options, and lovely pieces that will add interest and character to any space.

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Vintage Treasures by Cody and Me are a mother and daughter team from Drexel Hill, Pa.  Dad Chris, and brother, Chad are the muscles of the operation, acting as delivery and transportation team.  They are a true family operation specializing in quality, custom furniture refurbishment as well as refurbished home pieces and personalized signs at retail.  They can bring your furniture vision to reality.

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Aunt Peg brings a  curated collection of estate sale finds, upcycled pieces, and vintage jewelry with new inventory added weekly.

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Vintage Now brings a decorators touch in a space full of carefully curated with a collection of furniture, home decor, and vintage jewelry.

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Kim Robbins is a local artist that offers vibrant original paintings and prints.

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Sia Breen and her girls bring us Mask Clasps to make sure our masks are never lost or out of reach.

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Mimi's Keychains brings key chains and hair bows for all seasons and interests.

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J. Eisenberg features political pins and memorabilia from the past.

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Riggs' Relics original jewelry creates original pieces from vintage jewelry to give it new life.

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Jake Rosser Designs provides hand made wooden cutting boards, bowls, and trays that are distinctly high-end but still functional.

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Barb Clayton  carefully curates her collection of home decor, books, and jewelry with a nostalgic eye on the preserving the past.

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Our retail partners:  Debi's Design Diary DIY Paint Co., Iron Orchid Designs, and Paint Pixie Brushes

 

 

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