Since its 29 years in business, Cadeaux du Monde has held a special fundraising campaign for UNICEF every October. © UNICEF/NYHQ2014-1469/Bindra Based in Newport, Rhode Island, the award-winning online gallery features a vast collection of international folk art that is also Fair Trade and environmentally conscious. Owner Katie Dyer is proud to say she has […]
Read MoreIt’s pretty simple. Labor Day weekend, aka the best long weekend to laze by the beach New York Fashion Week, aka the start of Fashion Month London Fashion Week Milan Fashion Week Paris Fashion Week All of the other Fashion Weeks and festivals happening during Fashion Month Poring through the September issues because you were […]
Read MoreOnce you witness newportFILM’s picnic contest at one of their outdoor film screenings, you’ll be inspired to sip nothing finer than champagne and eat nothing more decadent than catered sandwiches and macarons. newportFILM screened “IRIS,” a documentary on Iris Apfel fashion’s “geriatric starlet” and renowned style icon—it only made sense to pay homage to Iris […]
Read MoreThe Newport Marriott recently finished their waterfront deck at one of their bars. Visitors can enjoy a gorgeous view overlooking the Newport harbor at the hotel without having to book a room. Photo Credit: Newport Marriott The Newport Marriott hosted local reporters and bloggers at The Skiff Bar earlier this month to enjoy cocktails, hors […]
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The French tall ship Hermione-Lafayette has been making her way up the East Coast from Yorktown, PA towards Lunenburg, Nova Scotia—she will be stopping at Fort Adams in Newport, R.I. during July 8-9. The Hermione-Lafayette—an exact replica of the Marquis de Lafayette’s vessel in 1780—is the most authentically built tall ship in the past 150 […]
Read MoreWhen choosing what do and where to go this summer, it’s hard to pass up a good party—especially if it’s for a good cause. Here’s a quick round-up of some of the most fun and fashionable summer benefits to check out in Newport: Au Courant: The Golden Age of Hollywood Friday, June 26, 2015 Hosted […]
Read MoreAs much as I love buying antiques, it was nice to get one piece that didn’t require a serious cosmetic overhaul. It was cute, it was versatile and it was more than affordable. The Rolling Cabinet Where: Middletown, RIHow: Yard saleCost: $5Makeover: minimal cleaning I was on my way to get paint when I saw […]
Read MoreI found this one by accident, actually. Shoe Rack Where: Newport, RI How: Yard sale Cost: $5 Makeover: paint job Hours before I found the shoe rack, I told one of my roommates that I was so over yard sale hopping… But this yard sale was right around the corner from my house, so I […]
Read MoreThis was the most important piece of furniture I found. Without it, I wouldn’t have been able to unpack the rest of my clothes. The Dresser Where: Portsmouth, RI How: Sheer. Dumb. Luck. Cost: FREE Makeover: paint job At this point in my yard sale search, I felt like I found everything else that I […]
Read MoreThe steamer trunk was the first piece I bought for my new bedroom. I’ve always wanted one and moving from one apartment to another served as the perfect opportunity to find one. The Steamer Trunk Where: North Kingstown, RI How: Craigslist Cost: $60 (originally $75) Makeover: polished wood and brass hardware When I told my […]
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