Angry Costumed Cats, Rowhome Towels Are a Hit at Occasionette

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You could probably shop East Passyunk Avenue's Occasionette with a blindfold on and still walk out with something that you love. However, this holiday season, shoppers are using their eyeballs to gravitate toward two items in particular. Keep reading to learn what store owner Sara Selepouchin says are the two top sellers at her popular gift boutique—and why she has a sweet spot for both items, too.

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• "The World's Most Amazing Super Awesome Cat Calendar" ($20) is 12 months of the artist's cat dressed up in really elaborate, themed costumes, sitting on a handmade little backdrop, looking intensely pissed off. Personally, I'm a dog person, but even I lov
• "The Philadelphia Rowhouse Tea Towels ($14) from Girls Can Tell—brand new for this season—have been flying out the door, too. They're a perfect gift for people in the neighborhood (what

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