Its quite difficult to walk down Main Street in Providence and not take note of the massive silk rug hanging in the window of Loominousits a pleasing distraction to any passerby. The storefront is rich but simple, dark but light. The inside is a silk and woolen maze through an art form that dates back […]
By Jason Perez-Dormitzer Buying a unique gift can be a challenge. Sometimes finding the right present for beneath the tree means getting away from the usual big-box doorbusters. Purchasing the latest it item on the web may not inspire the same wow power as it might have in the past. This year may be about […]
By Jason Perez-Dormitzer All the items at Philip Sawyer Designs in Newport are produced in a renovated mill on Providences West Side. The aim is to produce locally crafted, eco-friendly clothing that looks good and, as importantly, honors the intricate relationship between a design and the complexities of the human form. Good design embraces life, […]