Fairmount Dog Stories features commentary on lifestyles of urban dog families in the neighborhood of Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA. We share photos, notes and updates on what is happening with Sadie and Lily, the Fairmount Dogs.  MM & RY on all original content Read more about them at: Fairmount Dog Stories. Read more about their people at: Row Home LivingTumblr (3.0; @dogstories)http://dogstories.tumblr.com/<img src="http://6.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksup5iTYRF1qzoj3ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This painted roof access door shows a funky side that we love about our neighborhood, Fairmount, in Center City, Philadelphia. We love the odd angles, gray hues, and attention to details represented by the effort. </p> <p>MM & RY 2009</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/238192829http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/238192829Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:44:00 -0500dogstories,photoFairmountRoofDeckroof accesspainted doorartroof gardenrow home livingPhiladelphiacenter city<img src="http://1.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksthug1KKf1qzoj3ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://rowhomeliving.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/terra-cotta-with-yellow-stars/" target="_blank">terra cotta with yellow stars</a></p> <p>From Row Home Living, MM & RY 2009</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/237528619http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/237528619Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:08:00 -0500terra cottacontainer gardengardendeckroof deckbegoniacenter cityphiladelphiafairmountdogdog storiesdesigndecorhomerow home living<img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kstd2aw2pd1qzoj3ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sadie is taking in the view of the kitchen below. It is really quite something. There are no cabinets, the appliances are in the middle of the room, and the whole area is a dust zone. Her face tells the entire story - there is a lot to do. We are collecting our design thoughts in this blog, with a main goal of figuring out how to keep our whitewashed look interesting.</p> <p>MM & RY 2009</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/237440254http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/237440254Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:25:00 -0500center citydecordogdog storiesfairmounthomephiladelphiaremodelrow home livingsadiesociety hillkitchenhouse<a href="http://dogstories.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/lily-eyes-her-pawpawty-pwize/">Lily Eyes Her Pawpawty Pwize!</a>: <br/><p><img width="400" alt="pwize" src="http://dogstories.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/dscn11342.jpg?w=400" title="pwize" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1076"/><br/> Lily was beside herself with excitement when her Pawpawty Pwize arrived from England on Friday. She shoved the package around the floor where it landed through the mail slot for quite a…</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/237432115http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/237432115Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:16:00 -0500pawpawtyanimal charitydogfairmountphiladelphiarow home livingfairmount dogsdogstoriestwittertweet uptoyplaySadie and Lily<img src="http://4.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqt8jjcHnI1qzg2bno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This photo gives us more white on white decor and style ideas for our home redo coming up soon. We are also thinking about textures for the space, and thinking that those will be derived from the fibers and materials of accessories. So our plan is white on white with earth tones and maybe zinc/gray tones for metallic items like the bed in the photo. (via <a href="http://lovelydesign.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">lovelydesign</a>)</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/237277084http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/237277084Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:11:14 -0500remodelcolorcoutrycottageiron bedstone tileshuttersdecorrow home livingdogstories<img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kst30zvISy1qzoj3ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Here is a serene setting we love in Lewes. We are looking for color cues to help us work out some design decisions for a house remodeling project we are about to begin.</p> <p>MM & RY 2009</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/237258510http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/237258510Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:48:00 -0500DelawareLewesbenchcolordecordesigndogfallfamilygardenhomehouserow homerow home livingshutterstravelwalkcountrycottage<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kssofsWpWO1qzoj3ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Here’s a little fall color inspiration from our recent trip to Lewes, Delaware about two hours away from Philadelphia. We love the garden gate and pop of blue the chairs provide.</p> <p>MM & RY 2009</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/237024224http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/237024224Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:33:00 -0500lewesdelawarephiladelphiagardenlivinghomefamilydesigndecor<img src="http://10.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksrvyybybh1qzoj3ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://rowhomeliving.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/coffee-for-the-morning-walk-with-sadie/" target="_blank">coffee for the morning walk with Sadie</a></p> <p>MM & RY 2009</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236616839http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236616839Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:18:00 -0500Dovis Designscoffeewalkmorningphiladelphiafairmountdogpetdog walkfairmount dogsmini poodleboxerfamilyhumor<img src="http://11.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksriz9b5iA1qzoj3ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://rowhomeliving.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/white-on-white-details/" target="_blank">white on white details</a></p> <p>MM & RY 2009</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236389092http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236389092Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:37:00 -0500white decorcambridgemassachusettsrow home livinghomefamilylifeurbancitydwellinspirationspainttexturetraditionalwood<a href="http://dogstories.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/sadie-helps/">Sadie Helps</a>: <p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1071" title="sadie helps" src="http://dogstories.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/dscn0517.jpg?w=400" alt="sadie helps" width="400"/></p> <p>Sometimes Sadie helps. This summer she monitored an extensive paint job from the top landing of the staircase. Unlike Lily, who simply hid as far away from the action as possible …</p> <p>MM & RY 2009</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236368015http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236368015Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:11:00 -0500Dog Storieshome redecoratingpaintremodelphiladelphiafairmountcompanion dogpetslifehumor<img src="http://3.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kr488iVJtV1qzg2bno1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://lovelydesign.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">lovelydesign</a>) Here is a bit of inspiration for our pending home redo. Our pics to come soon. We have a white on white as in ceiling white color scheme going on due to our northern window exposures. The textures here seem to break that up.</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236318213http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236318213Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:05:28 -0500home inspirationwhite color schemerow home livingrow homephiladelphiafairmountdogstories<a href="http://dogstories.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/frisky-fairmount-dogs/">Frisky Fairmount Dogs</a>: <br/><p><img width="400" alt="Sadie on the mend" src="http://dogstories.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/dscn1007.jpg?w=400" title="Sadie on the mend" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1065"/></p> <p>Sadie is starting to feel better. Lily has lost a tiny bit of weight. The combination means that our dogs are friskier than ever. The cool, crisp Philadelphia days are energizing them…</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236228558http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236228558Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:07:00 -0500petfamilylifephiladelphiafairmounthomefamilyboxerminipoodle<img src="http://11.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksqxotpKWu1qzoj3ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://rowhomeliving.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/paper-flower-power/" target="_blank">Paper Flower Power</a></p> <p>MM & RY 2009</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236038970http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236038970Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0500row home livingpaper flowerhomelifedecorfairmountphiladelphia<img src="http://17.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksedi2S2zL1qzoj3ho1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lily is sleeping off Sadie’s <a href="http://dogstories.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/sadie-the-grump/" target="_blank">grumpy disposition</a>. She needs a lot of rest to deal with the grumbles, the rawhide stealing ways, and the peanut butter hoarding tactics of her little pal. </p> <p>MM & RY 2009</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/229177726http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/229177726Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:10:00 -0400Lilyboxerfamilypetshomelifehumorurban dogsfairmountphiladelphia<img src="http://18.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksras7yCM41qzoj3ho1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><b>Our post on Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens in the Savvy Grouse.</b></p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236254241http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236254241Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:40:00 -0400PhiladelphiaZagarMagic GardensMosaicVisit PASavvy GrouseCenter Cityfantastic architecture<img src="http://13.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpxmul2WGg1qzoj3ho1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p><b>Easy Lentil Soup</b></p> <p><b>Ingredients</b></p> <ul> <li>1/2 large onion, diced</li> <li>3 cloves garlic, crushed and diced</li> <li>3 carrots, diced</li> <li>3 stalks celery, diced</li> <li>1 potato, diced</li> <li>16 oz cooked lentils</li> <li>16 oz crushed tomatoes</li> <li>1/4 cup olive oil</li> <li>3 oz chopped ham</li> </ul> <p><b>Instructions</b></p> <ul> <li>Saute onion and celery in olive oil for 5-7 minutes, or until onions are softened</li> <li>Add parsley, garlic, and carrots to the mix and saute for an additional 2 minutes</li> <li>Add ham to vegetable mixture and stir for an additional minute.</li> <li>Add lentils, crushed tomatoes, potato, and 4 cups of water to the mix.</li> <li>Simmer until all vegetables are soft, 30-60 minutes.</li> <li>Serve with grated cheese.</li> </ul>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/187253042http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/187253042Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:06:00 -0400recipelentil soupfamilyhomedogstorieseasy to makehealthy foodsliving<img src="http://19.media.tumblr.com/BOHVZLO6sqr3xhwe1FJWtCXpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sadie and Lily take a break after their excellent Wissahickon Park adventure!</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/156141500http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/156141500Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:32:00 -0400Wissahickon ParkFairmount ParkFairmount DogsDogstoriesfamilylifepetsAdventurehikingwalks<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VVuddP6f6UM&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VVuddP6f6UM&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Here is Part 2 of our two part series on Sadie rules Lily, from an upside down position on Lily’s favorite chair! Sadie really is too much!</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/117393427http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/117393427Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:47:00 -0400youtubedogstoriesfamilyfunhomedogspetsmini poodleboxerphiladelphia<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-isu56D6xHc&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-isu56D6xHc&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Sadie has a lot of spicy techniques for managing Lily. As you can see, Lily is not amused - but she does play along!</p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/117391686http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/117391686Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:42:00 -0400familyfunyoutubehumordogspetsboxermini poodlephiladelphiadogstories<img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksraylTqUP1qzoj3ho1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><b>Our post in the Savvy Grouse on the Fairmount Arts Crawl 2009.</b></p>http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236257140http://dogstories.tumblr.com/post/236257140Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400savvy grousevisit pafairmount arts crawlfairmountphiladelphiacenter cityliferow home living