Being a writer means there's likely going to plenty of times in your life where you'll say, "I can't believe this is really happening right now." (There are also days you're saying, "please, somebody ... Read More about Straight From Wales: Taking the New Aston Martin DBX For a Spin Around Newport
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The Sipping Terrace at Ocean House: A Feast for the Senses
Perched atop Watch Hill's highest bluff, the Ocean House commands attention with its sunshine yellow Victorian-style grandeur craning into the cerulean sky. Since the late 1800s, the hotel was a ... Read More about The Sipping Terrace at Ocean House: A Feast for the Senses
Part II: New Shops in Newport, Summer 2021 Edition
More fab new additions to Newport: The Peyton Co./Good Vibes Only, 8 Fair St. I knew about the Peyton’s Company’s first location in Warren, which was dedicated to skincare products that are ... Read More about Part II: New Shops in Newport, Summer 2021 Edition
New Faces, New Places: New Shops in Newport, Summer 2021 Edition ~ Part I
Every year, usually a month or two before summer officially starts, we see new shops pop up and it’s always a delight to welcome new faces and places to Newport. Following a really weird 2020 (⇐ ... Read More about New Faces, New Places: New Shops in Newport, Summer 2021 Edition ~ Part I
Six Questions With Eileen Pollina, a.k.a. Eileen on Thames
There are two things that will always catch my eye: beautiful illustration and a solid pun. That explains why the first time I saw the line of cards by Eileen Graphics, designed by local artist ... Read More about Six Questions With Eileen Pollina, a.k.a. Eileen on Thames
Hey Queen! Getting Fabulous at X & O Boutique
Last summer, my friend J.G. called me from New York and asked, "Have you seen that new X&O shop on Bellevue? Is it cool? What's the vibe? Should I check it out when I roll into town?" Me: "Yes, ... Read More about Hey Queen! Getting Fabulous at X & O Boutique