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Wellness

Find Serenity with These Local Self-Care Products

Ten-plus self-care products from local shops and makers that will help you find a moment of peace after a stressful week.
Jamie Coelho,

Photo courtesy of  Asterfields. These self-care products from local shops and makers will help you find a moment of peace after a stressful week. Scouted by Jamie Coelho and Emily Rietzel.

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Dining Review: Clementine Cocktail Bar in Providence

Co-owned by Congressman David Cicilline, Clementine creates a perfect balance with a simple space and extravagant offerings.
Karen Deutsch,

Kiss of a Rose cocktail. Photography by Angel Tucker Clementine doesn’t offer much in the way of food, but no one seems to care because the mixology is a coveted and artistic event. Housed in the tiny space that was formerly home to birch and, before that, Tini, a bright orange U-shaped bar shows off the rainbowed drinks that intoxicate…

The Public Archaeology Laboratory In Pawtucket

Inside the Original Rhode Island State Prison

The site where the Providence Place mall stands today was once home to Rhode Island prisoners from 1838 to 1877.
Lauren Clem,

A cell door from the original R.I. State Prison. Photography by Wolf Matthewson Between 1994 and 1997, workers from the Public Archaeology Laboratory dug deep into the soil beside the Woonasquatucket River, unearthing the detritus of another life. The site, now the Providence Place mall, was once the home of the original Rhode Island State Prison, a hulking, two-story structure…

Exterior
History, Home and Style - Promo, House Lust

House Lust: Sleek City Living With a Side of History

Built in 1855 for a famed Woonsocket industrialist, Harris Warehouse comes with a whopping 12,436 square feet of living space.
Dana Rae Laverty,

The Harris Warehouse, at 61 Railroad St., Woonsocket, is on the market for $774,900. Photo courtesy of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty.If you think city-loft living means having to live without a yard, think again. This rubble-stone beauty, a Woonsocket warehouse built in 1855 for famed industrialist Edward Harris, has a whopping 12,436 square feet of living area within…

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At Home

A Newport Manse Sees a New Light

A Newport manse is transformed from dark and dated to bright and modern.
Dana Rae Laverty,

 Soft blue tones and animal prints add pops of color to the living room. Photography by Cate Brown The Beeches, a stately Newport estate tucked in between the mansions of Bellevue Avenue, was in need of a refresh. A Providence family uses the home as a gathering place during the summer months, with the parents, children, grandchildren and various pets all…

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Fashion

Spruce Up Your Spring Wardrobe with Pantone’s Color of the Year

Magenta is popping up on the season's hottest clothing, jewelry and accessories from local shops.
Jamie Coelho,

Loren Hope Willa earrings in ruby, $248, Loren Hope, Newport, lorenhope.com. Photography courtesy of Loren Hope Viva magenta! Pantone’s color of the year is popping up on the season’s hottest clothing, jewelry and accessories from local shops — here’s a sample of our favorite looks.  Scouted by Doreen Chisnell, Jamie Coelho and Emily Rietzel  

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History, House Lust

House Lust: This Brutalist Beauty Has Stunning Views of Downtown Providence

‘King Congdon’ — a gorgeous dichotomy of brick and glass — lords over the East Side.
Dana Rae Laverty,

This Brutalist masterpiece, at 110 Congdon St., on Providence’s East Side, is on the market for $3,125,000. Photo courtesy of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty.It’s common knowledge that one of the best views of downtown Providence can be had at Prospect Terrace Park on the East Side. But now there’s another contender for best view right down the road…

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Art, Environment

A Glimpse into the Whimsical World of Local Artist David Bird

This South Kingstown-based artist turns backyard debris into fine art.
Jenna Pelletier,

In one photograph, the woodland creature Ryder dances joyfully under a flower. In another, Go Go hitches a ride on a mouse. A third depicts Silas splashing in a pool of water alongside a sparrow.  The characters, called Becorns, are the creation of South Kingstown artist David Bird. He builds the figurines out of sticks, acorns and pine cones and…
At Home

How a Barrington Man Transformed His Lawn Into a Bountiful Garden

Daniel Penengo shows off his beautiful yard and shares a homegrown cast-iron eggplant recipe.
Dana Rae Laverty,

Daniel Penengo, daughter River (front), and Margarita Robledo with pups Bandi and Essi at their Barrington home. Photography by Wolf Matthewson Tucked into Barrington’s Bay Spring neighborhood is a modest house where almost everything in the yard — from the tomatoes, cherries and potatoes to the blackberries, corn and rye — is edible.  This lush vision in green is the…

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Yas Chicken Opens New Location in Providence

Calling all local foodies: there’s no need to ship up to Massachusetts anymore because this TikTok-famous, fried-up fantasy has officially opened its doors in Little Rhody.
Kate Ayers,

Courtesy of Yas Chicken Have you ever scrolled through TikTok or Instagram at three in the morning to find clips of foodies ripping apart triple-decker sandwiches for a slow-motion capture of twelve inches worth of melted cheese dripping down layers of chicken and sauce? Don’t be ashamed, we all have. Fortunately, as Ocean State foodies, we’ve got something to celebrate…