vintage piece of furniture a new purpose. Perhaps a dresser could live a new life as a nifty kitchen island? Whether it’ s a different coat of paint or a complete restructuring of a piece, these sustainable and innovative practices help clients see potential, save money and deflect a trip to a big box store. 2528 Kingstown Rd., Kingston, 789-4536, instagram. com / painted _ karma
TEA, SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE
Ocean State Spice & Tea Merchants Ocean State Spice & Tea Merchants’ specialty salts and sugars, spice blends and other essentials will take your dishes to the next flavor level. It’ s where you can find almost any hard-to-find ingredient, from Aleppo chili to a cranberry maple rub. If you’ re a tea lover, you’ ll fully embrace the shelves stocked high— and alphabetically!— with all manner of loose leaf teas. 225 Wayland Ave., Providence, 424-9858, instagram. com / oceanstatespiceandtea
CONSIGNMENT SHOP
Jackie on Broadway Jackie on Broadway takes the time and effort out of thrifting by curating clothes and outfits for you. The consignment shop opened in 2022 and has since become well-known in Rumford, with shoppers knowing store employees by name and making frequent stops into the shop. The store recently started carrying kids secondhand clothing as well, helping customers save money( and the environment, while they’ re at it). 324 North Broadway, Rumford, 935-3233, jackieonbroadway. com
of shoes, jewelry and unique accessories. 433 Thames St., Unit 4, Newport, 324-5464, thrynboutique. com
THERAPEUTIC THREADS
Existential Thread Co. In times like these, we could all use a little retail therapy. Fortunately, Existential Thread Co., a new secondhand shop on the West End, is overflowing with“ supplies for coping with the burden of awareness.” Such provisions include vintage apparel, accessories, decor and sports memorabilia. Its space is also quite the hidden gem, with a restored checkered tile and Terrazzo floor, so stop by and treat yourself to
ARTISANS TO WATCH
Four creatives to discover.
Honestly, 9 Priscilla Way had us from“ I could be meaner.” Created by a local mother of two, Victoria Silvestri, the online shop is known for its tongue-incheek embroidered and graphic-forward apparel. Customizations are also on the table: Just take one of Silvestri’ s designs, like the simple“ Undiagnosed but something ain’ t right” text, pick the color and then decide between a T-shirt, crewneck or hoodie. 9priscilla way. com
Jenny and her daughter, Vivi, draw inspiration for their handmade polymer a little sightseeing and go home with a little something to soothe your soul. 139 Knight St., Providence, instagram. com / existential. thread. co
CRAFTY HOME DECOR
The Rustic Rhode Cheri Fera loves to share the joy of creativity with others. So once her three kids were grown, she decided to open the Rustic Rhode in Warwick. The studio hosts various workshops and sells monthly subscription boxes for DIY home crafting. You’ ll end up with a lovely display sure to wow all those who visit— and have the added satisfaction of name-dropping yourself as the
clay earrings from their home state, and more specifically, its ties to the water. Shoppers can expect classic seashell-shaped and ocean-hued collections from Coastal Cute, as well as new additions like Mist, a gorgeous 18-karat gold-filled bracelet with amazonite beads. coastalcute. square. site
Nothing quite captures the magic and serenity of the ocean like watercolors, and the proof is in Aimee O’ Connor’ s paintings. A data analyst by day, the South Kingstown-based artist moonlights as the creative behind Rhody Watercolors. Peruse the online shop for everything from depictions of the Narragansett Towers and Southeast Lighthouse on Block Island to natural phenomena like colorful shells and flowers. rhodywatercolors. com
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BOHEMIAN BOUTIQUE
THRYN Boutique Newport’ s buzzy Thames Street has no shortage of shops with the latest trends gracing the windows, but THRYN feels more like entering your coolest cousin’ s closet— you know, the one who effortlessly stands out from the rest. The carefully curated shop is the vision of Katie Linekin, whose fabulous finds lean a little bit coastal and a little bit country, with some global style in-between. Clothing dominates here, but you’ ll be delighted by a handful
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Tanya O’ Brien creates modern crossstitch patterns for those who need more Little Rhody love in their homes. We’ re talking cutesy and memorable designs like the state outline, Autocrat coffee syrup bottles, Dunkin’ iced coffee cups, Narragansett Beer’ s“ Hi-Neighbor!” logo and more. Better yet, Savory Stitch sells downloadable patterns and instructions so you can stitch them up yourself. etsy. com / shop / savorystitch |
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