Pop-up turned gift shop firmly standing on Hope
Perusing the bright and colorful shelves of Rhody Craft LLC, it would be hard to imagine the desperate circumstances that catalyzed the Providence-based gift...
Crafting a community one class at a time
For more than three decades, Maureen van Herpe has built Wood Items & More into both a craft store and a classroom.
At her shop...
Broadway plant shop has taken root
When Anastasia Karatza discovered solace in the company of her plants, it was the genesis of her becoming a small-business owner and entrepreneur.
During the...
Bristol-based furniture maker building national reputation
At Hideaway Solutions LLC, every cut of wood, hinge and finished fold-out step stool and wall-mounted desk tells a story of careful design and...
Music school strikes a chord as sisters carry on family legacy...
Growing up as the daughters of two music teachers, Rebekah Zabinski and Esther Zabinski had a front-row seat to the value of music education.
“We...
Personalized signs reflect brand identity
First impressions matter, and effective signage can make all the difference.
Recognizing that every business has unique needs, Pawtucket-based Allmark Signs and Graphics has proved...
Flower farm consolidates R.I. locations, expands tulip production
In a season known for renewal, springtime staple Wicked Tulips is turning over a new leaf.
The “u-pick” flower farm, which first opened to the...
Fearless Fish Market raises bar for local seafood
Though Stu Meltzer didn’t grow up near the ocean, his path into the seafood industry eventually led him to open Fearless Fish Market in...
Designer found retail inspiration in ‘City by the Sea’
Natalie Wray, founder and owner of Sunwray Apparel, is all about combining local artistry with Newport’s seaside living.
Hailing from Burlington, Vt., Wray first discovered...
Nava key to building creative community along Wickenden Street
Ali Burns-Nachwalter has owned and operated Nava for nearly two decades, but she still remembers the thrill of opening her clothing store.
The Vermont native...
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