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Features

MARCH 2022

Contents

Departments
10 CONTRIBUTORS
12 FROM THE PUBLISHER
14 CHATTER
16 CityState

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Monarch Mama

A passionate master gardener in Warwick creates a seductive waystation of native plants to attract endangered butterflies . By Sarah Francis
17 CURRENT Little Free Library movement ; Q-and-A with Viana Valentine ; Anyhow Studio .
20 STYLE Hand-crafted wood furniture and home accessories from local makers to accent any home .
23 OUTTAKES MAE Org Gala ; Sojourner House Masquerade Ball .
27 REPORTER Can Rhode Island meet the crushing demand for affordable housing ?
32 TO-DO LIST March ’ s best activities .
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BUTTERFLY GARDEN : WOLF MATTHEWSON ; HOME RENOVATION : ANDREA PIETRANGELI ; BALLET DANCER : GETTY IMAGES / TRIGUBOVA ; DINING OUT : ANGEL TUCKER .

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Renovate the Ocean State !
Case studies , before-and-afters , tips and more to inspire your grand home plans — whether you ’ re on a budget or sky ’ s the limit . Edited by Casey Nilsson

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Trip the Light Fantastic
How one sixty-something writer found euphoria at the barre — even if she ’ s not so good at it . By Ellen Liberman
60 RHODE TRIPS Check out these spots for food , drinks and music during St . Patrick ’ s Day .
69 AT HOME A creative couple harnesses innovative technology to reimagine their nest after fire destroys their home .
74 DINING OUT A retro-style bar and veg-friendly neighborhood restaurant put creative spins on typical bar food and drinks .
96 SNAPSHOT Historic Jamestown Windmill .
ON THE COVER : A party barn home renovation by Sweenor Builders . Photograph by Wolf Matthewson . Follow us on the Web at RIMonthly . com .
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