Design & decor · Philadelphia

Seasonal window boxes and stoop installations for Philly homes

I design, plant and install window boxes and seasonal displays for rowhomes, storefronts and front steps across the city. Then I come back each season to refresh them.

Window boxes

Custom boxes designed for your windows, light and style, planted and installed.

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Seasonal installations

Stoop, doorway and storefront displays for spring, summer, fall and the holidays.

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Decor services

Holiday decorating, interior styling and event decor, from sourcing to setup.

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Design consults

A plan for your curb appeal or a room, with a shopping list you can take on yourself.

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My installations

A few seasons on the stoop

Planters, stoops and arrangements I've designed, from Easter bunnies to Red October.

Seasonal installations

Four installs a year, each one made for the season

I mix live plants with long-lasting faux florals and décor, so every display looks full and fresh all season. Each install includes the design, setup, and removal of the last season's display.

Installs March – April

Spring

  • Live pansies, violas & ranunculus
  • Faux roses, peonies & tulips
  • Moss bunnies, eggs & pussy willow
Installs mid-May – June

Summer

  • Live zinnias, geraniums & trailing vines
  • Faux florals for hot or shady spots
  • Flags & Fourth of July accents
Installs mid-Sept – Oct

Fall

  • Live mums & ornamental kale
  • Heirloom pumpkins, gourds & branches
  • Halloween & Thanksgiving themes
Installs late Nov – Dec

Holiday & winter

  • Fresh or faux evergreens & mini trees
  • Candy canes, bows & berries
  • Garland, wreaths & lights
Window box service

Boxes that look good all year

I measure your windows, build or source boxes to fit, and plant them for your light, whether you get full sun or a shady north-facing front.

One-time

Plant & install

A single designed planting for the current season.

  • Design consult
  • Box sizing and installation
  • Live plants, faux florals or a mix
  • Care guide for your light
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Seasonal plan

I refresh your boxes four times a year so they never look tired.

  • Everything in Plant & install
  • Spring, summer, fall and holiday swaps
  • Old plants removed each season
  • Matching stoop pots available
Hands-off

Full care

For busy owners, landlords and storefronts who want me to handle everything.

  • Everything in the Seasonal plan
  • Regular care visits
  • Deadheading and trimming
  • Replacements for anything that fails
Decor & design

Styling inside and out

I bring the same eye behind my window boxes to your rooms, your events and your front door.

Holiday decorating

Mantels, trees, garland and front doors, installed before the season and taken down after.

Interior styling

Shelves, tabletops and finishing touches, using what you already own plus a few new pieces.

Event decor

Florals, tablescapes and entry displays for showers, dinners and small gatherings.

Curb appeal for sellers

Stoop and window styling that helps a listing photograph well and show well.

Design consults

I walk through your space and write up a plan with a palette, layout and shopping list.

Storefronts

Seasonal planters and window displays for shops, cafés and offices.

Shirah, founder of The Upside Philly, smiling on a white bench with textured pillows
About me

Hi, I'm Shirah gardener & decorator

I'm a Philadelphia gardener and a member of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. I've attended the Philadelphia Flower Show every year since 2023 and volunteered there in 2024. I started The Upside Philly to bring that love of plants to the front of the house, where the whole block can enjoy it.

Every window box and seasonal display I create is designed for your building, your light and your style. I'm the one who plants it, styles it and comes back each season to refresh it.

PHS memberPhiladelphia Flower Show volunteer, 2024Based in Philadelphia

See what I'm working on now on Instagram: @the_upside_philly

How it works

From first visit to your first install

1

Consult

I visit, measure and talk through your style, light and budget with you.

2

Design

I send a proposal with a plant and décor palette and a quote.

3

Install

I deliver, plant and style everything, then clean up.

4

Refresh

On a seasonal plan, I come back and swap everything for the next season.