HOMEMADE HOME GOODS Scentique
After a trip to Miami , Kristin Smith saw what Rhode Island was lacking : a candle workshop and boutique . Choose from seasonal scents to mix and match to create your own fragrance blended into a soy wax candle . The Black-womanowned business makes a fun date night or girls ’ night out activity , or go the extra mile by scheduling the setting for bridal and baby showers . 136 Taunton Ave ., East Providence , scentiqueri . com
GIFT SHOP Little Chateau
The cutest little home goods and gift store just happens to be owned by a dynamic mother-and-daughter team , Chrissy and Jackie Harrington . Stocked with lotions , candles , pocketbooks , fine glassware , ceramics , jewelry and more — many by local makers and artisans — you ’ re sure to find the girl-powered gift of your dreams in this sunny , cheerful spot . 13 Touro St ., Newport , 324-7072 , little chateau . co
CUTE BOOK SHOP Curiosity & Co .
Books , wine , food and stimulating conversations . Few things in life are better , and you can find them all at this highly curated bookstore . Join in the fun during Flight Club Fridays , take in an edgy gallery show , gather with like-minded souls at one of the many book clubs , or jump into a weekend of creativity , conversation and cuisine with the newly launched Community Supper Club . 14 Narragansett Ave ., Jamestown , curiosity . store
ARTIST-MADE ITEMS Honey Gallery
Since opening its doors in April , Honey Gallery has been the go-to shop for unique , local and handcrafted gifts . Who wouldn ’ t love a teeny bowl emblazoned with the Manchester Street power station or a darling rose gold necklace that spells out “ rhody ?” Beautiful and functional home goods are dotted throughout the store . Don ’ t forget to glance up at the walls — there ’ s often a local artist ’ s prints or paintings on display . 6465 Post Rd .,
North Kingstown , 208-8637 , honeygallery ri . com
T-SHIRT SHOP The Matchbox
This space , a joint venture between Milkcan Industries and Parched , houses the best in Rhody T-shirts , mugs , cups and swag emblazoned with Ocean State insider jokes and sarcasm galore . Like in the “ Federal Hill ” shirt featuring “ The Sopranos ” cast members and a line about “ gabagool ” ( IYKYK ), or a Mario Hilario “ Mmmmm ” mug . Stop by and tell ’ em you know a guy . 163 Brook St ., Providence , thematchboxri . com
WATCHMAKER Speidel
With its signature logo and flexible-chic watch bands , Speidel has been a staple of Rhode Island ’ s jewelry-making industry for more than a century . Now , the company joins the ranks of its retailers with a new storefront and watch repair center beneath the corporate offices in Wayland Square . Customers can sneak a peek at the company ’ s watch lines , from the luxury to the everyday , and explore 119 years of timekeeping history at this one-stop shop for unique gifts . 145 Wayland Ave ., Providence , 519-2000 , speidel . com
PRESERVED WEDDING MEMORIES Forage & Flower
While most lavish wedding expenses can only be experienced once , bouquets and floral arrangements can be loved for years to come . Forage & Flower preserves your blooms and creates lifetime masterpieces long after the party is over . Even memorial flowers can be transformed into jewelry , paperweights and vases . forageandflowerpvd . com
PHOTOGRAPH : EMILY RIETZEL .
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