There’s been a big change on Hudson Street in the West End of Providence. About four months ago, a flyer appeared in the window of the neighborhood’s beloved deli announcing a temporary closure due to a serious health issue faced by then-owner Bryan Rinebolt. Bryan was diagnosed with a brain tumor — fortunately, it was […]
Who doesn’t love a good burrito or quesadilla when you’re craving Mexican food? A Providence staple, Tortilla Flats, is changing owners after almost 40 years! Don’t worry, they’re keeping it in the family, so your favorite night out order won’t be changed! Listed for sale in 2024 with over a $1 million asking price, Everett, […]
A bare-chested woman swimming from the mouth of a fish. Seaweed and skulls. A pipesmoking dog perched on a whale. If any of this sounds familiar, you’ve likely encountered the surreal and distinctive mural work of Michael Ezzell. From the brick walls of Blick Art Materials to the windows of the beloved local shop Frog […]
What is fast fashion? Fast fashion is the business model of replicating recent catwalk trends and high-fashion designs, mass-producing them at a low cost, and bringing them to retail quickly, while demand is at its highest. This produces an enormous amount of waste because of its quick shelf-life and rapid obsolescence, which adds to growing […]
Fashion is style that is considered popular and often influenced by a designer or celebrity. To some, it is a form of self-expression, and to others, it is a way to share one’s identity. I have generally followed my own sense of style. I often joke when it comes to my choice of attire as […]
In an oversaturated market where everything seems to be the “best” new version of everything, I have found myself following a specific vision to search for what it is that I really want. Instead of settling for what I am being fed algorithmically, I have become more in tune with my desires and the intentionality […]
When you have a big event coming up, like a wedding or vacation, do you find yourself glancing at your favorite online shopping sites, only to realize three hours have passed and you still haven’t made dinner? Do the online ads that pop up while you’re surfing the web reinforce images of the clothing you […]
If you thought this article would be all about fashion brands and Gucci sunglasses- very quickly think again, or go to a fashion magazine instead. If you thought I was theat girl that got the self published the book ‘The Deduction Guide’ in 2014 based on the show Sherlock, and been mentally ill ever since,- […]
Today we learned an eco-conscious way of upcycling and creating one-of-a-kind quilts. Local seamstress and quilt designer Jenn Boyce, of Stitched With Love Quilts, gave us an interview about sewing in the 21st century as a sustainable practice. Kelly Marino: What is your favorite type of quilt to make and why? JB: My favorite kind […]
The hotel clock reads 7:05AM central time. The dull spring Chicago light starts to fill our interior facing room. My body aches from yesterday’s flight and the Caipirinha. Only 9 hours left in the Second City. I rose from bed, body heavy like concrete. Molly and I have arrived with two missions to undertake, first, […]