Shopping in New Castle

A party just isn't a party until someone recites "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" in a top hat shaped like a beer mug. With today's hard-partying Groupon, $15 gets you get $30 worth of party supplies and Pittsburgh-themed merchandise at the legendary Mike Feinberg Company in the heart of the Strip District.

Winds of Change carries a number of designer fashion brands, including the Bohemian bliss of Free People, the pin-up inspirations of Betsy Johnson, and the sophisticated stylings of Eva Franco. Although your Groupon can only be used in-store, look on their site to get an idea of what they offer. Use your Groupon toward a pair of 80%20 Ruby knee boots ($89) or a ruffled Ella Moss top ($89). Top off your favorite dress with a boyfriend sports jacket ($98) and a vintage red bird ring ($69). Create an ensemble that will leave butlers impressed by the apparel piled up in your armoire, right next to your fashion rifle.

Franklin Nursery is a family-owned and family-operated full-service garden center and gift shop that's been serving steaming platefuls of verdant life since 1973. The nursery specializes in shade, evergreen, and ornamental trees, all of which are grown locally on the owner's farm. In addition to dendrite-based life, choose from a wide selection of decorative shrubs (starting at $25), perennials ($10–$25), roses ($20–$30), and more. Summon talking squirrels to your garden with ceramic Witchety Woodland Tinkling Toadstools ($6–$18), decorative dollops of whimsy from Kinsman Garden Company. For the discerning, biodegradable gardener, choose from a selection of FoxFarm organic soils and fertilizers.

Tempt summer breezes and mask barbecue-sauce stains in a black ruffle tank dress ($74) or tie-dye leggings ($79) by L.A.M.B. This season, shoppers can count on finding denim from William Rast, festival-ready rompers by Young Fabulous & Broke ($132), and sheer blouses by Diesel. Guys can scoop up Diesel tees, toddland jackets ($51 for a lightweight coaches jacket), and Hugo Boss shorts ($121). Accessories, such as Cheap Monday's envelope necklace ($29) or Alternative Apparel's emerald Pima scarf ($20), make affordable ensemble upgrades for transitioning from day job at the Pop Tart factory to nightly bourbon-and-ballroom dance parties.

Custom picture framing, including silver and gold leaf frames made to your specification, custom mirrors of any size, sculpture bases, art and frame repair and restoration, installation, photo frames of all sizes

Phantom Fireworks' massive selection ranges from firecrackers to crackling fire blossoms. Supplement the sky with a signature pack of flaming Phantasm, which pack more color and explosive brilliance than a trio of Teletubbies at a heavy-metal show ($29.99). Likewise, Wolf Pack High Performance Shells—another awe-inspiring product and member of the Phantom exclusive family—are primed and ready for display effects including white whistled strobing, golden glitter showering, and crackling chrysanthemum chrysanthemuming ($24.99 for six shells). For a mind-blowing glance at location-specific items, check out the Phantom Fireworks product catalog.