consider everything from custom-made Italian cashmere suits to ready-to-wear sport coats , shirts , pants and shorts . Another bourbon ? We ’ ll take one of everything , please . And a new wallet while we ’ re at it . 204 S . Main St ., Providence , 453-0025 , marcalleninc . com
INSPIRATIONAL JEWELRY Air & Anchor
Necklaces and bracelets with meaning are created in this family-owned Cranston factory that ’ s been running for generations . Each piece has a personal touch that inspires the recipient , whether it ’ s the “ One Day at a Time ” necklace set with magnolias or the “ It ’ s a Balancing Act ” pendant for harmonizing all aspects of life . Stop by the pop-up showroom for the perfectly personalized gift . 8 Midway Rd ., Cranston , 227-9929 , airand anchor . com
CUSTOM NEON SIGNS Knox Neon
If anyone could make neon cool again ( did it ever go out of style ?), it ’ s Andrew Knox of Knox Neon . You can catch his handmade neon signs at bars and restaurants all over Providence , from Origin Beer Project and Deadbeats to Little Sister and Pizza J . In addition to custom illumination , the studio offers unique , stylish decor fashioned from salvaged items and reclaimed wood . Give him a call next time your message needs a little extra glow . knoxneon . com
BESPOKE LUXURY ACCESSORIES Kimberly Pucci Atelier
Narragansett native and University of Rhode Island grad Kimberly Pucci says , “ True luxury allows a woman to wear exactly what she wants when she wants .” This principle guides her in curating custom accessories of the finest quality at her eponymous atelier . Celebrities like Serena Williams sport Pucci ’ s decadent leather bags that are handcrafted in Tuscany of premium pebble leather . Meanwhile , the most exclusive gems in the world grace Pucci ’ s jewelry collection . 516 Thames St ., Newport , 324-7061 , kimberly pucci . com
PRODUCT FROM THE SEA Newport Sea Salt
Go ahead and sprinkle this sea salt on your next meal . It will amplify the flavors so much that you ’ ll wonder how you ever ate without it . Harvested by hand from Brenton Point in Newport , then boiled down to this deliciously flaky sea salt at Hope & Main in Warren , it ’ s a perfect accompaniment to everything from seafood and steak to fresh chocolate chip cookies . Bonus points for supporting a veteran- and woman-owned small business . newportseasaltco . com
LOCAL LIGHTING Newport Lamp & Shade Company
From barley twist candlestick lamps with silk shades to antique art prints and tableware , Newport Lamp & Shade is the distinctive destination for home furnishings . It carries Penny Morrison , Francis Elkins and Christopher Spitzmiller styles to elevate every space in your home . Plus , you can pop in for candles , notecards and other accessories that make great hostess gifts for summer shindigs . 11 Memorial Blvd ., Newport , 847-0228 , newportlampandshade . com
CURATED BOOKSTORE Heartleaf Books
Sisters and librarians Caroline and Mads Vericker stock their shelves chock full of genres from self-help and mental health , LGBTQ +, nonfiction , race and politics , feminism and more , even dedicating a corner to tarot cards , astrology and local art . It began as a pop-up shop and graduated to a brick-and-mortar store in September 2022 with the help of the Cooperative Fund of the Northeast . Anyone can become a member and receive discounts on books ( score !) while serving on the board of directors and voting
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