Newport Non-profits Combine Philanthropy and Fashion for Summer 2015

June 17, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

When 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 […]

Bedroom Furniture | The Shoe Rack

May 31, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

I 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 […]

Bedroom Furniture | The Rolling Cabinet

May 31, 2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

As 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 […]

Bedroom Furniture | The Nightstand

May 31, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

The story of how I got this nightstand is exactly why you should never pick up a Craigslist item by yourself. If this isn’t a cautionary tale, I don’t know what is. The Nightstand Where: ____, RI How: Craigslist Cost: $40 Makeover: paint job When I agreed to stop by the house in _____, I […]

Bedroom Furniture | The Steamer Trunk

May 31, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

The 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 […]

Lobster at Benjamin’s

May 17, 2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

There’s nothing to say, except that this dinner at Benjamin’s was as delicious as it looks. Our waitress accidentally misheard when we ordered a “half a dozen” oysters and we got a dozen… I wasn’t mad about it. Benjamin’s is an underestimated local spot in downtown Newport—if you’re looking for a casual atmosphere with good, […]

CRU Cafe Grand Opening

May 12, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

Formerly Katrina’s Bakery, Russell Morin Catering & Events recently opened CRU Cafe Newport in the Casino Terrace plaza. The new cafe has a clean, contemporary style that a lot of visitors from New York City, Boston and other cities will definitely feel comfortable in. The cafe will serve a different menu each week created by […]

Redwood Library and Athenaeum

April 14, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

I’ve either driven past Redwood or stopped in briefly to drop posters at the front desk, but I never went on a proper tour until last weekend with my parents. The Redwood Library and Athenaeum is the oldest library in the United States. Chartered in 1747 and built in 1750, it’s actually older than the […]

Newport Restaurant Week 2015 at Hope

March 27, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

Hope is one of the six new restaurants participating in Newport Restaurant Week. Located on Broadway, Hope has been an extremely popular spot for locals to grab a drink or listen to live music in the basement, Hope Underground, since it opened last fall. Here’s a look at what you can get for the $35 […]

2015 French Film Festival at Salve Regina University

March 9, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

Bonne anniversaire to the French Film Festival, which is celebrating its tenth year in Newport! I did miss the festival last year, but I went the year before in 2013 for a class and loved it. My goal for this year’s festival is to watch all of the films… we’ll see how that goes. The […]