A Sneak Peek Inside The Providence Flea Holiday Markets

The Providence Flea is holding its 12th Annual Holiday Markets, kicking off Thanksgiving weekend with the Black Friday Night Market on Nov. 29 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. The Holiday Markets continue every Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (days) and every Friday night through December 22. Each of the eight…

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Buy Local for Thanksgiving: 5 Holiday Essentials

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Sure, you've got the turkey and the trimmings, but we're talking about those little touches that make your holiday table memorable. We've been out exploring some local shops in Providence and around the state to find the perfect accessories for the host (or hostess)…

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Unwrapping the Best Holiday Shopping Destinations

Embrace the holiday spirit with an abundance of incredible gifts awaiting you in and around Providence, perfect for crossing off your shopping list or indulging yourself with something special. Jump to: Hope Artiste Village PVD Pies Providence Art Club The Providence Flea Homestyle Hope Artiste…

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Dave's Fresh Marketplace: Thanksgiving Leftover Pie

Who doesn't love a holiday that's all about the food? Sure, there's family too, and it's the one day of the year that you can see a giant Snoopy balloon and your favorite football team in one afternoon. But it's not Thanksgiving without the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and those sweet…

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Buy Local RI on Small Business Saturday

Is it just me or do the Black Friday sales start earlier and earlier every year? And it seems like the deals aren't as great as they used to be. I won't be getting up at the crack of dawn (or heading out shopping at 2 a.m.) to fight the crowds over discount TVs or the hot new toy on Nov. 29. This…

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Holiday Hosting Like a Pro

One trend that has become increasingly popular in the past few years is called tablescaping. A byproduct of Southern hospitality, the idea is that when you entertain, you design your table around a theme, and use the most creative, interesting and high-quality items and foods to really wow your…

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Discover South County's Best Local Breweries

South County is home to some of Rhode Island’s best beaches, so it’s no surprise that several of the breweries along the Rhode Island Brewers Guild’s RI Brewery Passport beer trail draw inspiration from their seaside locale. Whalers Brewing Company's reputation has expanded well beyond its home in…

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5 Places to Celebrate National Sandwich Day in Providence

Confession: I almost never manage to pack lunch. Most mornings, I'm doing good if I get out the door with my laptop and a cup of coffee. Luckily, there's no shortage of fabulous lunch spots within walking distance of our downtown office where I can grab a sandwich on the run. Here are a few of my…

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Cheers to 20 Years of Symposium Books

In today's world of Amazon and nearly instant delivery, it's no small feat for a bookstore to stay in business for 20 years. Symposium Books has done just that, celebrating their recent anniversary with a party that included local politicians and goodies from Ellie's and Wildflour Vegan Bakery…

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