Considering the events that have occurred in Paris this past week, it’s fitting that the shootings at Charlie Hebdo deserve special attention. It’s only the most violent attack against the freedom of speech in Western culture… And it’s no secret that political cartoons were offensive, but that doesn’t mean that anyone should be killed because […]
Read MoreI love you, New York City. I could not ask for a better way to end the year than spending it in the city with one of my closest friends and my family. Julia and I started out at Macaron Cafe for an early breakfast before heading to the MoMA. We did a good job […]
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 MoreAfter a busy week in Newport, I volunteered and attended the Go Global Expo 2014 held at the Marriott in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Verge Magazine, a travel publication based in Canada, is the driver behind the expo. This first year that the Go Global Expo came to the United States. The best thing about attending travel-related […]
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 […]
Read MoreFlo’s Clam Shack is one of Newport’s classic, casual places to go in a summer city filled with expensive, upscale restaurants. Steps away from First Beach, people go to Flo’s to satisfy their craving for comfort food by the sea. My friend Lauren and I went to Flo’s yesterday for lunch. Once we finally found parking, […]
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