Author: Casey Nilsson
Rhody Maker: Artists Ana Flores and John Kotula Found Pandemic Creativity in Fowl Play
The two artists collaborated on a series of whimsical chicken art and inspired others to participate, too.
House Lust: Inside Merrillton, a Gilded Age Mansion with a Romantic Landscape
The Newport estate, which underwent a significant restoration in 2013, bears all the charm of its original design.
House Lust: A Chic Artist’s Studio in the Heart of the Jewelry District
Peek inside the Galkin Company building, a onetime auto body shop that's home to a wealth of artful spaces.
Rhody Maker: Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Francois Luks Crafts Rhodeside Attractions for Charity
The fun notecards, featuring Ocean State-centric vignettes, benefit Hasbro Children’s Hospital, where Luks serves as pediatric surgeon-in-chief and division chief of pediatric surgery.
House Lust: A Lake House with a Tin Roof and Treehouse is on the Market
The South County compound has been in the same family for generations.
Snapshot: A Bald Eagle Lands at Napatree Point
The majestic bird of prey boasts one of America's greatest comeback stories, and its population is on the rise in Rhode Island.
House Lust: A Pink Victorian on a Winding Country Road with Tons of Space
The Queen Anne-style house was built with family life in mind (and, bonus: central air).
All Aboard the Harmony Railway in Glocester
This mini train offers big fun in northwestern Rhode Island.
House Lust: Inside a “No Expense Spared” Persian-Inspired Estate in Charlestown
The twenty-seven-acre wooded property also boasts tea and bath houses, a yoga deck and four connected water features.
House Lust: Inside Normandie, a Storybook Mansion in the City by the Sea
The extraordinary country house was built for an equally extraordinary woman.
A Family Trades Big City Life for Scarborough
After moving with just a few belongings, they commissioned an HGTV-worthy design for busy domestic life.
House Lust: A Bright, Barn-Inspired Cottage in the Richmond Woods is on the Market
The hyper-efficient home was a labor of love for its architect.
Rhody Maker: Dwo Wen Chen of Three Wheel Studio
The potter, who draws inspiration from nature, opened his celebrated shop on Providence's Wickenden Street a decade ago.
House Lust: The Barnacle, an Iconic Summer Cottage in the Dumplings, is on the Market
The house was carved into the craggy Jamestown coast in 1888.
House Lust: In the Heart of the East Side, a Fairy Tale Villa Stands the Test of Time
The William and Clara Bridgham estate in Providence is on the market.
Rhody Maker: Painter Soraya Ghazi Lutes
The textile artist-turned-painter treats fruits and vegetables as holy objects, depicting them in an opulent, sanctified glow.
House Lust: A Pink Victorian-Style Mansion on a Hilltop is on the Market
Locals call this Victorian reproduction, built in 1986, the Rose Painted Lady.
Rhody Maker: Illustrator and Designer Olivia Chin Mueller
The Providence-based artist, who illustrates children's books for Scholastic and Golden Books, also designs uniquely adorable plush.
House Lust: Atop the Ocean House, the Carousel Evokes a Bygone Era
The condominium, inside the iconic Ocean House hotel in Watch Hill, is on the market.
House Lust: A Lofty Log Chalet in the Woods is on the Market
It's like a spa retreat in the mountains (but in Foster).
Rhody Maker: Leslie Block Prip is Forging a Comeback in Metal and Stone
The jewelry designer's second eponymous line is a labor of love with her husband, Peter.
Turns Out, Rhode Island Independence Day Isn’t a Thing
Every May 4, we mark Rhode Island Independence Day — but that doesn’t make it true.
House Lust: A Gorgeous Historic House with a Veranda is Back on the Market
After three decades of vacancy, the Lewis Tower House in Cumberland is good as new — better, even. Take a look inside.
House Lust: This Yellow Victorian in Warren Has All the Right Updates
The gem of a property, in Warren's historic waterfront district, just hit the market.
Rhody Maker: Jewelry Designer Priyadarshini Himatsingka
Himatsingka crafts elegant works of art inspired by the wabi-sabi tradition.
House Lust: A Pristine Eighteenth-Century Cape is on the Market for Less Than $300,000
The Robert Davis House, set on a winding country road in Foster, has stood the test of time (and beautifully).
At This Self-Taught Designer’s Home, a Taste of Napa in the Ocean State
Think "they don't make them like this anymore"? Heidi Holland's custom abode proves the old adage wrong.
For One Gardener, Dahlias Offer Connection and Hard-Earned Joy
Newport's Justin McLaughlin has tended dahlias for forty-five years.
After the Duck and Bunny, How Do We Save These Old Houses?
In the name of fancy cupcakes, a Federal-style building in Fox Point was razed to rubble. It doesn’t have to be this way.
House Lust: An Earthy, Eco-Friendly Beach House is on the Market in Little Compton
It has sheep's wool insulation, solar panels and a surf hut. Oh, and incredible views from a network of decks.
Rhody Maker: Maret Bondorew of Frog and Toad Press
Meet the artist behind your favorite greeting cards, patches and the wildly successful "Knock It Off" T-shirts for charity.
At Fox Point’s Silver Star Bakery, Easter Means Sweet Bread
The Portuguese bakery offers cases full of treats year-round, but it's best known for its buttery sweet bread.
House Lust: Inside This Highlands Mansion, Time Stands Still
The Georgian Revival was built in 1901, and not much has changed since then.
Rhody Maker: Lucia Perluck of Lucia Pearl
The Providence-based designer crafts bold statement jewelry in alluring metals.
House Lust: A Castle in the Woods in Foster is on the Market
The 110-acre property features a brick chateau, an infinity pool, historic stone walls and an early 1800s cemetery.
Snapshot: Bug-ingham Palace
A closer look at the state's most buzzworthy insect hotel.
3 Volunteer Trash Cleanup Organizations in Rhode Island
Do your part to keep the Ocean State clean and volunteer for a beach, park or street cleanup near you.
House Lust: A Moody Newport Lodge is on the Market
It was the childhood home of beloved City by the Sea artist, Richard Grosvenor.
10 Rhode Island Heroes to Celebrate This Women’s History Month
Every Rhode Islander should know these names.
All About Trash in Rhode Island
How we can reduce, reuse, recycle and rot our way to a cleaner, more sustainable Ocean State.
House Lust: A Pondfront Family Compound with Incredible Views
The cottages sit at the edge of Stafford Pond in Tiverton.
Rhody Maker: Jessica Beecher of Beecher’s Botanicals
The skin care guru also prioritizes sustainability in her line of small-batch products made in Richmond, RI.
Rhody Maker: Potter Mike Tavares Crafts Rich Earthenware Ceramics in Pawtucket
The Rhode Island-based artist also helped establish a nonprofit that brings pottery programs to schools across the nation.
Save This Old House: Cranston’s Nathan Westcott House is Back on the Market
The historic 1770 house still needs saving.
Snapshot: Christiana Carteaux Bannister
Carteaux Bannister was a nineteenth-century hair doctress and philanthropist.
House Lust: The Lavish Sanford-Covell Villa in Newport is on the Market
Now a B and B, the museum-quality Victorian has been in the same family since 1895.
Rose Weaver Launches BlackArtists/RI, A Directory of Black Creatives in the Ocean State
It features more than 140 local artists working in a variety of fields.
The State Launches OpenBeds for People Seeking Behavioral Health Help
The website tracks open beds at mental health and substance use treatment facilities across Rhode Island.
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Pedal with Purpose: Second Summer Cycle Rides for Cape Cod Nonprofits
The Second Summer Cycle charity bike event returns to the cape this September.
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Federal Hill Italian Eatery Brings the Flavors of Providence to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
The new restaurant offers a curated menu highlighting the best Italian cooking with a Rhode Island twist.
Resilience, Service, and Adaptive Sports; A Conversation with Justin Laferrier, Ph.D.
JWU Magazine editor Judy Hill sits down with Laferrier to to talk about his singular journey to JWU.
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