Best of Rhode Island 2009 Editors' Picks

Maybe this says something about us, but we looked at the pine dry sink lined with tin and thought "fantastic bar," not "nice plant stand." Either way, at $150, it was a steal, as was the circa-1960 lawn furniture ($400 for five pieces). If you're imagining a sea of yesterday's lackluster cast-offs, you'll be surprised. The stock is affordable and well-edited and – bonus_—there's even some local art for sale.