Best of Rhode Island 2010 Editors' Picks

We are not talking dorky lobster mats and fish netting. The sophisticated items that nod to the sea in this trendy shop include antique ship models, lovely oyster shell-encrusted mirrors and beaded starfish pillows. Look around and you'll find a handsome painting of a boat or a painted wooden sign with a watery theme. It's all subtle and just right for making staid New England a little more hip.