Jessica Sinichak

Home Editor at Pittsburgh Magazine

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Designer Betsy Wentz's Colorful Sewickley Pool House is '100% Fun'

2 weeks ago | pittsburghmagazine.com | Jessica Sinichak

Like many during the pandemic, interior designer Betsy Wentz started dreaming of a pool while her family was stuck at home. Last summer, she made it happen. “We ended up morphing from this very small idea of a small pool, to a larger pool — and then including the pool house,” she says.
With an Expanded Layout, Picklesburgh is an Even Bigger Dill

1 month ago | pittsburghmagazine.com | Jessica Sinichak

The popular pickle-themed celebration takes place Downtown this summer. Now in its 10th year, the annual Picklesburgh festival taking place July 11-13 is turning into an even bigger dill.
Targeted Toward First-Time Buyers, These Town Homes are Coming Up Roses in the Hill District

1 month ago | pittsburghmagazine.com | Jessica Sinichak

Featuring sleek, contemporary design, the six Rose Street units are being offered with incentives that help out prospective home owners. First-time home ownership is down across the country — and that includes Pittsburgh. To assist with the buying process, some local developers and lenders are offering incentives that can help prospective buyers open the door to home ownership, even if they haven’t managed to save for a down payment.
Horses? Dirt Roads? What’s Going on in Harmony?

1 month ago | pittsburghmagazine.com | Jessica Sinichak

The Butler County town is one of several locations where filming for the upcoming biopic "Hershey" is scheduled to take place. What would the Harmonists think about this? Earlier this week, the Butler County town, which was settled in in the early 19th century by the Harmony Society religious group, was the site of filming for the upcoming “Hersey” movie starring Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario.
Get to Know Brenda Friday Design

1 month ago | pittsburghmagazine.com | Jessica Sinichak

The owner of Shoppe B in Lawrenceville — which carries luxury furnishings and decor — Brenda Friday is known for designing creative, hand-curated rooms that are truly one-of-a-kind. Her motto is every space needs to feel 90% calm and 10% chaos to keep it from becoming stagnant or flat. “And every space needs fabulous art,” she says. This project began with a painting.
10 Job Openings in Pittsburgh

2 months ago | pittsburghmagazine.com | Jessica Sinichak

Looking for a job in Pittsburgh? Here's our weekly roundup of Pittsburgh jobs that are accepting applications. Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Seminary AdvancementPittsburgh Theological SeminaryThe Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Seminary Advancement is a full-time position providing executive level administrative support for the Vice President of Seminary Advancement (“VPSA”) and the Advancement team.
4 Home Items We Love Right Now

2 months ago | pittsburghmagazine.com | Jessica Sinichak

HOME editor Jessica Sinichak finds local gems youâ€™ll obsess over. For April ShowersA fresh take on a spring classic, the Carmelina Denim Trench Coat, available at Boutique Blue, makes a statement, thanks to an oversized fit and belted waist paired with edgy, high-quality denim. Price: $198 | Location: 111 E.
Meet Our Judges for Best of Design 2025

2 months ago | pittsburghmagazine.com | Jessica Sinichak

Now in its seventh year, Pittsburgh Magazine HOME received a number of stunning entries from talented architects, interior designers and homeowners across the region. Picking a winner is never an easy feat, which is why — to ensure fairness and neutrality — we left the blind judging process to a panel of Cleveland- and St. Louis-based professionals in the design and architecture industry. Here are the Best of Design 2025 winners.
Best of Design 2025: This Fun Outdoor Space Gives Palm Beach Vibes

2 months ago | pittsburghmagazine.com | Jessica Sinichak

Working with Cipriani Studios, designer Alisha Gwen created a playful yet refined slice of paradise for an Upper St. Clair family. When building her dream home in Upper St. Clair, Amanda Walton was embracing a new era — one she decided was going to be fun and functional for herself, her three young children and their guests. “I wanted it to be very happy,” she says.
Behind the Scenes of Best of Design

Mar 20, 2025 | pittsburghmagazine.com | Jessica Sinichak

Somehow, I blinked and we’re in our seventh year of the annual Best of Design contest. While many things have changed for me personally (watching my girls enter school, moving houses) and globally (can you believe it’s been five years since the start of the pandemic?), the Best of Design contest has remained constant.