Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few days, there’s a huge blizzard hitting the Northeast. Like every other person in Newport, I did my due diligence and stocked up on my groceries last night and this morning. While I was food shopping, I found it really interesting to see what other […]
Read MoreIt’s been one year since I studied abroad in Paris. I miss it–a lot–and it’s gotten to the point where I am searching every online calendar to find out about any event related to French culture. Thankfully, in Newport, events for Francophiles are fairly easy to come across–I suppose that’s what happens when you live […]
Read MoreOne of my goals for 2015 is to highlight the fashion and style scene in Rhode Island. For this post, I reached out to established fashion professionals who I have seen in Newport or currently follow on social media. I enjoyed speaking and corresponding with a group of such amazing people–it’s hard not to feel […]
Read MoreI have wanted to go to The Duck & Bunny for a very long time and finally, after two years, I finally made it for brunch. Since I’ve been living in Newport, I have started to slip into the habits of a typical Aquidneck Island-er–why leave the Island if you don’t have to? Among other […]
Read MoreI went to Fluke Wine, Bar and Kitchen for the first time for a staff dinner w this past weekend. I think it’s become one of my new favorite places in Newport… We started with a few small plates–we ordered arugala salad and shrimp wontons, but then the owners also gave us potato & chorizo […]
Read MoreLast week, I went to a Green Drinks networking event for the Aquidneck Land Trust at a lifestyle and home boutique called Chateau & Bungalow. It’s the perfect place to buy Christmas gifts for your friends who love entertaining and design. Chateau & Bungalow also has a collection of vintage designer consignment… I’m pretty sure […]
Read MoreOne of my other jobs I picked up this fall is writing for The Newport Blast, a local website dedicated to all things Newport and New England. I wrote a piece on this cool boutique on Spring Street called Maison DNA… Maison DNA Crashes Newport’s Style Scene It’s been a long time since I’ve found […]
Read MoreTrinity Church is holding their annual pumpkin patch through Sunday, October 26th. The pumpkin patch isn’t just about selling a ton of pumpkins and gourds sprawled across the church’s green–it also features artisan craft vendors, fall refreshments and plenty of activities for the entire family.On the final day of the pumpkin patch, there will be […]
Read MoreThe Norman Bird Sanctuary‘s Harvest Fair is one of Newport’s fall traditions. Among many things, there are vendor booths for local artists, craftsmen, and small business owners; games and pony rides for children; and a Narragansett and Newport Storm beer garden with live music. Waiting in line for the best kennel corn is arguably the […]
Read MoreEver since “Bridges” became a hit, I have become a huge fan of the New Zealand brother-sister duo band, BROODS. I was so excited to hear about BROODS coming to Providence and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see them. Even though I had a very busy day at work the next day, this BROODS […]
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