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Leather Bags

Lindquist Object

It’s hard to believe that handcrafted
artisan leather goods are made right here in Providence, but the makers at Lindquist Object have the calluses to prove it. Each leather handbag is handcut and constructed from the finest Italian leather and naturally dyed using vegetable pigments. The vibrant hues resemble the rainbow, from persimmon and marigold to chartreuse, avocado and petrol. From waist pouches to purses, these leather goods only get better with time. lindquist-object.com

Conversation-Piece Clutches

Kent Stetson

The life of the party needs a handbag to match. Kent Stetson has been nailing this category for two decades by crafting canvas clutches printed with quirky patterns from “Party Girl” in gold mylar balloons and mermaid scales to a pickleball court and French macarons. The clutches have been featured in Elle magazine, the New York Times and Los Angeles magazine, but it all started with local love and a loyal Rhody fanbase. 1005 Main St. #8224, Pawtucket, 225-3141, kentstetson.com

Cute Cottage Decor

The Modern Farmhouse

Rejoice: a home goods shop with carefully curated vintage furniture, new textiles, retro art, fresh flowers and more under one well-appointed roof. Now in a new, airy location, this beloved northern Rhode Island shop also delivers — a boon for those of us with soft spots for refinished dressers, tables and hutches too big to cart home all on our own. 3383 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, 425-8000, modernfarmhouseri.com

Custom Menswear

Marc Allen Fine Clothiers

This luxury men’s boutique moved into the former Cable Car Cinema while preserving the building’s historical details. Stylists put a modern and intimate spin on personalized shopping, offering a full bar and social atmosphere while clients consider everything from custom-made Italian cashmere suits to ready-to-wear sport coats, shirts, pants and shorts. Another bourbon? We’ll take one of everything, please. And a new wallet while we’re at it. 204 S. Main St., Providence, 453-0025, marcalleninc.com

Inspirational Jewelry

Air & Anchor

Necklaces and bracelets with meaning are created in this family-owned Cranston factory that’s been running for generations. Each piece has a personal touch that inspires the recipient, whether it’s the “One Day at a Time” necklace set with magnolias or the “It’s a Balancing Act” pendant for harmonizing all aspects of life. Stop by the pop-up showroom for the perfectly personalized gift. 8 Midway Rd., Cranston, 227-9929, airandanchor.com

Bespoke Luxury Accessories

Kimberly Pucci Atelier

Narragansett native and University of Rhode Island grad Kimberly Pucci says, “True luxury allows a woman to wear exactly what she wants when she wants.” This principle guides her in curating custom accessories of the finest quality at her eponymous atelier. Celebrities like Serena Williams sport Pucci’s decadent leather bags that are handcrafted in Tuscany of premium pebble leather. Meanwhile, the most exclusive gems in the world grace Pucci’s jewelry collection. 516 Thames St., Newport, 324-7061, kimberlypucci.com

Inclusive Plant Store

The Botanical Bar

This plant shop gives off a hidden speakeasy vibe (a door code and multiple stairways are involved), but there’s no missing its vibrant interior. Think pink, faux-fur-lined walls and shelves of tropical plant species, plus fun items like stickers, keychains and puzzles sprinkled throughout. New to plant parenthood? The staff will help you find the right addition to your home and set you up with the proper care protocols. Plus, as a LGBTQ+ and women-of-color-owned space, the shop is a safe haven for green thumbs of all humankind. 55 Cromwell St., Providence, instagram.com/_botanicalbar

The Botanical Bar

Product From the Sea

Newport Sea Salt

Go ahead and sprinkle this sea salt on your next meal. It will amplify the flavors so much that you’ll wonder how you ever ate without it. Harvested by hand from Brenton Point in Newport, then boiled down to this deliciously flaky sea salt at Hope & Main in Warren, it’s a perfect accompaniment to everything from seafood and steak to fresh chocolate chip cookies. Bonus points for supporting a veteran- and woman-owned small business. newportseasaltco.com

Local Lighting

Newport Lamp & Shade Company

From barley twist candlestick lamps with silk shades to antique art prints and tableware, Newport Lamp & Shade is the distinctive destination for home furnishings. It carries Penny Morrison, Francis Elkins and Christopher Spitzmiller styles to elevate every space in your home. Plus, you can pop in for candles, notecards and other accessories that make great hostess gifts for summer shindigs. 11 Memorial Blvd., Newport, 847-0228, newportlampandshade.com

Unique Home Goods

Asterfields

Owner Nicole Deponte fills her vibrant, artist-owned studio with beautiful ascots she crafts from neckties, silk scarves and other goods for home, body and everything in between. Jaunty wool berets share space with colorful washi tape and sketch pads, while neon-hued earrings from female artists play off the funky wall art and adorable mini vases. 5 Traverse St., Providence, asterfields.com

Asterfields

Custom Neon Signs

Knox Neon

If anyone could make neon cool again (did it ever go out of style?), it’s Andrew Knox of Knox Neon. You can catch his handmade neon signs at bars and restaurants all over Providence, from Origin Beer Project and Deadbeats to Little Sister and Pizza J. In addition to custom illumination, the studio offers unique, stylish decor fashioned from salvaged items and reclaimed wood. Give him a call next time your message needs a little extra glow. knoxneon.com

Knox Neon Sign

Curated Bookstore

Heartleaf Books

Sisters and librarians Caroline and Mads Vericker stock their shelves chock full of genres from self-help and mental health, LGBTQ+, nonfiction, race and politics, feminism and more, even dedicating a corner to tarot cards, astrology and local art. It began as a pop-up shop and graduated to a brick-and-mortar store in September 2022 with the help of the Cooperative Fund of the Northeast. Anyone can become a member and receive discounts on books (score!) while serving on the board of directors and voting on co-op matters. 374 Atwells Ave., Providence, 477-2294, heartleafbooks.com

Consignment Shop

Jackie on Broadway

Owner Jaclyn Trudel took the plunge and launched her shop in June 2022, tapping into her prior experience at the Rhode Island School of Design. She fills her corner shop to the brim with carefully curated women’s consignment clothing and artisan jewelry. Ranging from special occasion and work wear to casual clothing, you’re bound to find a unique look at an affordable price. 324 North Broadway, Rumford, 935-3233, jackieonbroadway.com

Asian Groceries

JLife Mart

Take a trip to K-Town via Thayer Street and delight in adorable anime stationery, unique snacks, products for glass-like skincare, plushies, toys and more. Students receive a 5 percent discount on Mondays and Thursdays. Whether it’s a destination shopping trip or a late-night mochi or ice cream stop, don’t forget to check in on seasonally rotating treats. 231 Thayer St., Providence, instagram.com/jlife_mart

Vintage Shop

Top Shelf Vintage Co.

If you’re looking for a vintage clothing vault, this is the place. Opened in 2012, Top Shelf Vintage stocks vintage clothing and goodies for adults and children. Owner Annie and her partner, Doug, scour New England to find the brightest and quirkiest clothing and accessories to keep the sixties, seventies, eighties and nineties alive. 35 Exchange St., Pawtucket, topshelfvintageco.com

Top Shelf Vintage Co.

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-woman-owned 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, littlechateau.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, honeygalleryri.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

Forage and Flower

Artisans to Watch 

There are plenty of fish in the sea when it comes to talented Ocean State-based artisans, but six in particular have us hooked. The first on the line is High Hope Woodworks (highhopewoodworks.com), a husband-and-wife team who create custom wood products from their garage-turned-workshop in Hope. You might recognize their handiwork in local businesses’ signage (see: Brewology), but they also commission tables, cutting boards, ring boxes and much more. Meanwhile, Hope Puzzles (hopepuzzles.com) also adopted the state motto in its name and works closely with wood, just on a different scale. The brainchild of Barrington resident Jerauld Adams, the heirloom puzzle company creates more than twenty-five whimsical jigsaw designs — many of which feature Rhode Island landmarks and symbols — for fellow puzzle fanatics. Each puzzle comes with a few “whimsey” pieces (for example, shapes cut out like a Rhode Island Red or a bottle of coffee milk).

On the other end of the spectrum is Jessica Billings, aka the Accidental Farmgirl (accidentalfarmgirlco.com). Billings earned the nickname after leaving Boston behind to settle down with her husband in rural Rhode Island. Specializing in faux floral arrangements, she handcrafts wreaths, centerpieces and more for homes.

Nicole Martins of Cam Candles Co. (etsy.com/shop/camcandlesandco) crafts chic, scented nontoxic soy candles for different occasions, including holidays and celebrations, or when you just want to gift a loved one with a cheeky “I’m Still Not Sick of You” ocean breeze fragrance. Martins also fulfills custom orders; you just choose the scent, label text and jar size.

Portsmouth native Amy Larson and her brand, Overseasoned (overseasoned.com), showcase a love for “everything related to food and feminism,” with hand-drawn designs decorating everything from “Shuck the Patriarchy” tea towels to “Cabernet and Equal Pay” sweatshirts. All her kitchen accessories and apparel, as well as merch from other local designers, can now be found at her brand-new brick and mortar, Matriarch, on Thames Street in Newport, in addition to her website.

Finally, raise a glass (or really, a Dunkin’ cup), to Crystal Caldarone of Seams Pretty (etsy.com/shop/seamsprettyco) for her handmade insulated coffee cuffs. Whether you’re into a beachy aesthetic or want to show off your dog parent pride, this Cranston-based Etsy seller ensures Rhode Islanders are equipped with cute and cozy dressings to hug their beloved coffee drinks. —KAITLYN MURRAY

Overseasoned

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