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NAVIGATING SUCCESSION IN A FAMILY BUSINESS Running a business and keeping pace with evolving technologies, consumer preferences, and economic uncertainties can be challenging. When that business is closely held or family owned, complexities rise as emotional and psychological dynamics are introduced along with legacy concerns and a need to ensure succession meets financial and business goals. Having advised our own clients through similar transitions, we have learned common threads throughout including a need to think objectively and plan strategically while considering all personalities and dynamics involved. During this process, we offer objectivity and just the right technical toolbox. As parents become company ambassadors, they often hope to bring their children into leadership roles while facing the reality of gifting their corporate baby to their actual babies. Letting go with peace of mind is no easy feat. So, let’s look at three central questions that often arise. 1. How do you secure retirement and your legacy? Owners of small to midsized businesses often rely on their exit as a primary source of retirement income, making retirement strategies a priority. Fortunately, there are opportunities to design plans and leverage various tools unique to each owner. When parents pass their business to the next generation, it is with the vision that the company will thrive under new ownership. Onboarding, training, and legacy building can take years and only happens with education and adequate preparation. 2. What is fair in the family? Many factors play into a family’s determination of the most equitable path including individual values, spending habits, and roles various family members play in the business. Sibling rivalry can complicate this, raising questions about asset distribution and responsibilities. During this time, everyone will need to be open to discussing their goals, business interests, and concerns—ideally with a skilled facilitator or advisor there to mediate. 3. When do you begin thinking about a transition? Regardless of how difficult it may be, it is never too early to think about an exit strategy. Since an unexpected emergency and a rushed succession only increases friction, early discussions should begin with the end in mind. Proactive planning allows time to lay a clear path, let individuals express themselves and embrace their future roles, and cement retirement expectations. All stages should involve a coordinated support team of CPAs, financial advisors, and legal experts for business and estate planning. Family-owned businesses are a long-term endeavor. When handing operations to a new generation and as parents enter a new life stage, emotional issues arise. With the right team by your side, you can create a sustainable path—one that is operationally sound while considering interpersonal dynamics. If you have questions about business transition, please contact Carmen Grinkis.

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The Buzz 9 Bring art to the party with a Barrington creative’s van studio 11 THE PUBLIC’S RADIO: ICYMI - proposed merger with Rhode Island PBS

12 VOICES OF THE BAY: Dishing with a Warren town council member

14 CALENDAR: This month’s must-do’s

15 RHODY GEM: Refresh your wardrobe for less at this Portsmouth consignment store

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Cover Story: Serenity Now Ways to create calm and quiet during chaotic times

25 HOME: A major reno retains the charm of an elaborate old home

29 SHOP: Stay organized with Rhody wall and desk calendars

30 A legacy jeweler forges her own path in Warren

Food & Drink 33 Plant-based cheeses and spreads for parmesan lovers

34 RECIPE: Salad made with winter farmers market goodies

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36 IN THE KITCHEN: Get shucking with a Newport oyster expert

38 RHODY EATS RESTAURANT GUIDE 39 FOOD NEWS: New breweries in EP and PVD & Warren’s bar for music lovers

40 PIC OF THE BAY

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Art on the Go

From camper van to mobile studio, a Barrington educator brings creative fun to libraries and parties

Photo courtesy of Creative Wanderings Art

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shley Ernest and her husband, Matthew Werkmeister, used to daydream about hitting the road to see the country. So they purchased a 31-foot camper and did just that – but after about six months in their house on wheels with their very social toddler, they decided van life wasn’t as glamorous as it seemed, but it did lead to a new dream. In March 2023, the couple moved back to Rhode Island – where they now live in Barrington – and started Creative Wanderings Art Center, which they operate from the van they once called home. The mobile creative space is filled with art supplies, offering ever ything a young would-be artist needs to start making. “ We bring art programs to libraries, schools, and organizations like Girl Scouts,” Ernest explains, who is also a reg ular fixture at local birthday parties and even adult gatherings. “ When the weather is nice, we set up an awning and walk people through a creative project,” she says. But Creative Wanderings doesn’t put the brakes on during the winter – they simply set up tables and chairs and move their projects indoors. “I like to encourage people to have fun and be creative when they’re stuck inside during the cold weather.”

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Ernest is an educator and artist herself, so she understands not only how to break projects into segments that beginners can easily duplicate, but also how important the creative process is. “I really care about making sure the people I’m working with are having fun. Creating something feels good. It’s good for the soul.” In its first few months in business, Creative Wanderings has developed some go-to projects that have proven popular with young creatives. The feelings rock, for example, encourages

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kids to decorate a rock with a word that resonates with them. Kids can also shape clay into a favorite food or make a butterfly pin from cardstock. One of Ernest’s favorites is the mini stuffie, which teaches kids rudimentary sewing skills. “For birthday parties, we tailor the project to the party theme,” says Ernest, describing the many characters, like cats, turtles, and unicorns, she helps kids create. But despite all her careful preparation, the teaching moments that stand out the most in

Ernest’s mind are those that happen spontaneously – the ones when kids step naturally into leadership roles or experience teamwork outside the formality of a classroom setting. She loves nothing more than the unconstrained joy that often appears. “I remember a 10-yearold’s birthday party,” Ernest says. “She had 12 of her friends over and they had Taylor Swift playing in the background. They were singing and making their stuffies. It was like she was hosting a sewing circle with her girlfriends!” JANUARY 2024 | HeyRhody.com

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In addition to continuing to book private parties throughout the winter, Creative Wanderings Art Center is working with East Bay schools, libraries, PTAs, and like-minded organizations to get community members’ creativity flowing. To book a party or purchase a gift certificate, visit CreativeWanderingsArt.com

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hode Island’s two public media outlets, The Public’s Radio and Rhode Island PBS, plan to merge, creating a single entity with nearly 100 employees and an expanded capacity to produce public-interest reporting , following a vote (Wednesday) in support of the change by the boards of both organizations. Supporters of the merger said it will significantly expand the reach and scale of public media in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. “Both boards feel we’ll be stronger together,” Elizabeth Delude-Dix, board chair of The Public’s Radio and one of the co-founders of the radio station, said in an interview. “Together, we can be more relevant, more trusted, more dynamic and more responsive to the needs of our community. We can make great work go even farther.” In a statement, Dave Laverty, chair of the Rhode Island PBS Foundation Board, said, “By combining resources and talent, we can build on our respective traditions of trust and integrity to meet audiences where they are, across platforms, to deliver rich programming that is meaningful, accessible, and inclusive. By working together, we will create an opportunity to bring a more powerful and necessary public media voice to ser ve our community.” The proposed merger is subject to approval by the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office and the Federal Communications Commission. It comes as nonprofit media organizations are playing a bigger role in some states as the internet has decimated the traditional advertising base for for-profit newspapers. “What’s very exciting about this is that we now have an opportunity to invest in things that are going to make a significant difference in the amount of local nonprofit trusted journalism that’s available here,” said Torey Malatia, president, CEO and general manager of The Public’s Radio. “I have dedicated the last 25 years to Rhode Island PBS because I am a passionate believer in the value of public television,” said David Piccerelli, president of Rhode Island PBS. “The media landscape and the demands of our viewers have changed significantly in that time, and yet we continue to deliver award-winning programming. I am ecstatic about this merger because it enhances our ability to do just that: tell powerful stories JANUARY 2024 | HeyRhody.com

TPR board chair Elizabeth Delude-Dix says the move will make both organizations stronger TPR’s Torey Malatia calls the merger a win for journalism and make an impact on our community.” No significant broadcast changes are expected in the short term as the merger faces regulatory approval. Malatia and Piccerelli will continue in their current roles for now. Once the merger is completed, according to a statement from both organizations, “Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio will launch an inclusive engagement process to co-create a vision for a new combined public media organization focused on ser ving our diverse communities with quality journalism through broadcast and digital organizations.” Malatia said talks about the radio station joining forces with Rhode Island PBS preceded his arrival at the station in 2015 and intensified over the last year. Rhode Island PBS, also known as WSBE, has been broadcasting since 1967. Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio have won a number of awards and distinctions, including Emmys, Telly, and Edward R. Murrow awards and recognition from The Public Media Journalists Association, Scripps Howard, and the National Headliners Award among others. The planned merger marks a big step in the evolution of The Public’s Radio, which was launched as WRNI AM in 1998, after Delude-Dix and three other individuals challenged a status quo in which Rhode Island was one of the only states without its own public radio station. From its early years, when it broadcast on three separate signals targeting different pockets of the state, the station has continued to grow. In 2017, what had become Rhode Island Public Radio acquired its current flagship signal, 89.3 FM, which reaches most of Rhode and southeastern Massachusetts, and rebranded itself

David Piccerelli of RI PBS sees a bigger community impact as The Public’s Radio. The station’s news staff has grown in recent years with the addition of bureaus in New Bedford, Newport and South County, the creation of an investigative desk, and a heightened emphasis on in-depth and investigative reporting on topics including child labor in New Bedford’s seafood industry, the challenge of overcoming addiction for homeless people in Woonsocket, and how private equity is affecting the business of healthcare in Rhode Island. Once the merger is realized, Malatia said, it offers “the opportunity to really amplify what we are doing, I think exponentially, considering the kind of resources that would be available. By that, I mean extraordinary producers and great journalists on our side, the opportunity to do multimedia projects. I think it will increase public service from these two nonprofit organizations now becoming one nonprofit organization in ways that everyone will appreciate.” This article was originally posted on November 9. Ian Donnis can be reached at idonnis@thepublicsradio.org Hey Rhody MEDIA CO.

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For the People The m a ny h at s o f Wa r re n ’ s town co unc il me m ber an d cl othi ng sto re ow n e r By Nina Murphy

usiness owner, town council member, and founding member of Discover Warren are just some of the hats Keri Cronin wears in her community. Currently in her third term, which ends in 2026, Cronin made histo r y when she became the first woman President of the Warren Town Council during her previous term. Her involvement with Warren began 20 years ago when she and her business partner and mother Sara Volino opened DISH, a women’s clothing store that prides itself on sourcing sustainable and unique collections for all body types. Cro nin has a deep affinity for the town she and her husband Prescott have called home for the past 15 years.

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BRIDGING GAPS: Two things for RIDOT to take care of : the [East Bay Bike Path] and the “Broken Bridge.” That bike path is an arter y that feeds the East Bay. Those bike path bridges were ignored and ignored for years even though they were clearly falling into disrepair and it was questionable whether they could still be functioning ; now they have under-designed the bridges. It kills me. The “Broken Bridge” is part of a connection from Touisset to the other side of Warren bringing people closer from that side down to here. That project has been going on for eons. It’s gone off the rails again. DISH DISHES: I’m 60 and my mother is 85; we are simply not on the radar of the fashion and design community in the state. It’s interesting how few people in that sector, the sort

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people, not just the people whose values you share and whose social and/or political po sitions are yours. I do [this work] with the deep understanding that the people in this community are coming from a lot of different perspectives and places. Some have been here for generations and are now wondering how they are going to afford to continue to live here, and others have come here because they see an opportunity to be part of something that’s really kind of cool, and no matter how high the taxes get, they will be fine. It’s many sleepless nights wondering , ‘How are we go ing to make this all work for most people ?’

Inside DISH of movers and shakers, editors and stylists either purposefully or unfortunately don’t know we exist, don’t follow us, don’t come in and engage with us. It’s strange. How do I break through that ?

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mass consumption or trends. Buy one or two really great things. We have our ReDish Rack, a resale which we’ve been doing for a few years, which offers things at a ver y attainable price. Our customers are from all across the countr y and have become reg ular customers.

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here, whether that means a great education for their school-aged children, success in a local business they may own, or pride in their home and knowing that is shared by the rest of the community, and that our small business community is thriving because we are somewhat the backbone of what’s going on here. It’s ver y much a group effort. It’s a ver y chip in, all-for-one type of community.

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January 12: Rejuvenate yourself while setting goals for 2024 at the New Year’s Winter Wellness Workshop at the Norman Bird Sanctuary, with guided meditation, journaling sessions, winter herbs, and yoga. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org

January 1: Brave the elements on New Year’s Day at the annual Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach, a benefit for A Wish Come True, an organization that grants wishes to Rhode Island children with life-threatening illnesses. Newport, AWish.org

January 4: Spend an evening of fun, manifestation, and relaxation with Sisters of Solace and create a vision board with pictures, words, drawings, and whatever else you decide to include to make the board your own. Bristol, PivotalBrewing.com

January 6: It’ll be a wicked funny time at the VFW Post 5390 for Comedy Night, with stand-up performances by the funniest comedians in town, $3 beers and a full bar, and non-stop laughter. Portsmouth, Eventbrite: Comedy Night at the VF W

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ciety presents The Stamp Act Crisis in Rhode Island, a timely lecture from author and UMass Lowell associate professor of histor y Abby Chandler. NewportHistory.org

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January 20: Get hands-on experience with winter sowing , learn about the importance of native plants, and walk away with your ver y own pollinator-friendly wildflower seeds at Audubon’s Native Seed Starting Workshop. Bristol, ASRI.org

January 20: The Winter Speaker Series presents Searching for Blind Tom, a lecture and performance from pianist John Davis, who will share his research on the rediscovered works of once-enslaved musician Thomas Wiggins. NewportArtMuseum.org

January 26: Rhode Island native and internationally renowned jazz saxophonist, flutist, and composer Greg Abate plays the historic Linden Place Mansion with his trio including bassist Gary Johnson and drummer Paul Del Nero. Bristol, LindenPlace.org

January 26: Newport Classical presents pianist Eric Lu, a rising star in the music world, in his local debut with a performance of works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, and JS Bach. NewportClassical.org JANUARY 2024 | HeyRhody.com

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W h a t m a k e s i t a R h o d y G e m? Aiming to spend less on favorite brands in the year ahead? Look no further than Corner Consignment, two floors of women’s clothing and accessories. Operating since 1989, owner Nancy Marshall says it’s Aquidneck Island’s longest established women’s consignment shop. Committed to “quality, affordability, and sustainability,” Marshall pledges to offer a welcoming space where “ever y woman can discover high-quality, stylish clothing within their budget.” Corner Consignment only accepts the best of the best: clothes and accesso ries that have been purchased within the last three years, seasonal to keep up with the store’s rotation, and in new or excellent condition. With the winter season raging , shoppers can find warm sweaters, stylish boots, and even fur scar ves and coats for sale. Beyond fashion, Marshall hopes that the store makes an impact by instilling both confidence and community. At the heart of the resale boutique, it’s “about more than clothes,” Marshall reflects, “it’s about celebrating the people who love them.”

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zen Now and CUT THROUGH THE CHAOS AND FIND YOUR INNER CALM THIS NEW YEAR

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wyneth Paltrow makes it look so easy – serenity, centering , energ y work, healing , lotions, potions, clean eats, and scandalously scented candles that, well, let’s just say, metaphorically light the way – all suggest the promise of omnipresent inner peace and perpetual balance of mind, body, and spirit. But in a world where the hustle is real, overscheduled is an understatement, the news is a potpourri of heartbreak, global unrest, and rising geopolitical tensions, and your Apple

watch will literally send you a notification reminding you to breathe (read this with the intro to Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” in your head for peak accuracy), it seems harder than ever to find a sense of calm. The good news is, it’s there, perhaps buried underneath the Google calendar or lost in the gridlock of the Route 6/10 Connector, but calmness is attainable, and there are a number of Rhode Island professionals who can help us recalibrate, realign, and reawaken our inner Gwyneth.

“Movement is a beautiful way to find your calm because it gets your mind onto your body and out of your head all the time,” says Laura Nave, a classically trained and certified Pilates instructor with more than a decade of experience in the professional health and fitness fields. Ten years ago, Nave opened Rare Form Pilates, a group fitness studio in Providence’s Jewelr y District. Here, clients of all ages, fitness levels, and experience use Pilates apparatus to do flow-based, core-centered exercises focused on building streng th. “ The workout is built on the principle of centering and control, and breathwork and flow,” explains Nave. “ The intention of the work is to keep your body functioning , well, and free of pain, and that ideolog y never gets old. My eldest client here right now is 90.” Inner calm, explains Nave, is part and parcel to the practice of Pilates. “If you come in and you have to focus on different movement patterns and you give yourself the space to focus on your body for an hour, trust me, you walk out of the room much calmer than you walk in.” Pilates is meeting your body exactly where it is, adds Nave, which means anyone can get started at any time. “Spoiler alert: there is no perfect way to come to the body. You just have to do it,” she says, adding that many people get caught up in the pressures of perfection when it comes to wellness and fitness. Sometimes just a 30-minute walk can reframe your perspective, she says. “Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good,” she advises. “Do what you can, when you can. We live in such a hilariously rigidly structured life that people think if they’re not doing something at 8am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, ever y single week, 52 weeks a year, that they’re failing. You’re not. It’s just a false premise.” That’s why the Pilates method is typically called a “practice,” much like yoga, as one practices and, ideally, improves.

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5 Ways to Reduce Phone Time

Less can be more when it comes to communication and information By Elyse Major

Spending time mindlessly scrolling feeds and watching videos can seem relaxing until it isn’t. Suddenly hours have disappeared, or perhaps a post makes you feel left out, upset, or disturbed. As poet William Wordsworth wrote in 1802 in response to society veering toward materialism during the First Industrial Revolution, “The World Is Too Much with Us.” What would ol’ Willy say about iPhones? Here are some tactics to detach IRL. 1. Disable notifications, either by turning them off or using a “do not disturb” focus setting.

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Ellen Blomgren also finds inner calm in her practice, but it’s a practice of a different kind. The professional ceramic sculptor and artist educator founded Mudstone Studios at Cutler Mill in Warren 16 years ago so that she not only had a place to create, but could also teach others how to make breathtaking artistic expressions. Last year, she opened a second studio in Pawtucket at Lorraine Mills. “Any medium takes years to hone. Sculpting just came more naturally to me and I have been evolving over all these years, stretching further with every new project,” says Blomgren. Born out of a desire to support artists across the South Coast and now, around the Capital City and Blackstone Valley, Mudstone Studios serves as a communal workspace for artists and novices working in ceramics. She’s committed to creating an affordable and nurturing environment for all levels, for both adults and mature teens. The craft is one that lets her detach from life’s demands. “Sculpting takes me to a meditative space where I lose all track of time and the busy stuff that makes up the rest of my life,” she says. “ The work lets me express how I see the world, and how I hope others can see it. It’s almost a vacation from the real world.” Blomgren’s inspiration is the natural world, and she often sculpts animals and wildlife in engaging poses, which also gives her a sense of calm. “I love the outdoors and how sunshine feels, even on the coldest days,” she says. Whether in her yard or out in the woods, walking the East Bay Bike Path, wandering down to the beach with her dogs, or exploring the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol, Blomgren finds a serenity in the outdoors that translates seamlessly into her work. “I’m so lucky to live so close to all of this natural space.” In a society that thrives on digital connectivity and so cial sharing , Blomgren prefers to let her actions do all the talking instead. “I’ve never been ver y good with words, but sculpting allows me to tell an entire stor y with no words at all,” she explains. “I have this ability to see the piece that I want to create in my mind as I sculpt and it just builds itself into the space before me.” But that doesn’t have to be the methodolog y for ever yone – especially beginners. Blomgren makes clay sculp ture approachable, and encourages all to discover the joy, satisfaction, and calm that comes with creating. “ With the right teachers, anyone can do this. It doesn’t matter how much experience you start with; you’ll still end up with something that will make you smile – and the pro cess is so much fun, that just practicing gives you joy and the desire to do more.”

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For others, finding a true sense of calm involves very little activity at all. Spa visits are often considered the pinnacle of indulgent luxury and frou-frou pampering, and while not entirely untrue, treatments can legitimately help soothe both mind and body. Inspire Medical Spa and Wellness Center in Narragansett offers BroadBand Light (BBL™) technology, which uses intense pulsed light therapy to treat different skin conditions. “BBL is a photothermal energy that will reduce the amount of fine vessels and unwanted melanin that produces pigmented lesions and redness,” explains Pamela Lutes, Inspire’s owner. “What’s really cool about that is that the device that we have here, they used in a 12-year Stanford University study, and it proved actual RNA and DNA change. So when you change the gene expression of the skin to that of younger skin, your skin doesn’t just look younger, it is younger. It is protective, it goes down deep, and it eradicates damage before it can turn into anything.” More than just beauty-driven, Lutes says the spa has doubled in size over the past year to accommodate growing demand and expand wellness services. IV therapy, for example, is an increasingly popular wellness trend that Inspire offers in which a high dose of minerals and vitamins are administered directly into a client’s bloodstream. “You can choose your cocktail of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and amino acids. We’re looking to strengthen immunity, and people feel more energetic. You can recover from a workout – or a night out – rehydrating, replenishing your body… People always tell me they just feel so much better after that,” says Lutes. She adds that the spa is seeing more appointments by men than ever before. “They’re just as stressed; it’s just different kinds of stressors,” Lutes explains. Facials, massage, and multiple treatments are designed to reduce stress, optimize relaxation and quiet mind and body. “One of the big things that I was learning when I went back to nurse practitioner school is how much stress influences every system in our bodies,” notes Lutes. And many spa treatments can be extended with self-care at home, whether that’s aromatherapy, sheet masks that moisturize, detoxify, hydrate or apply retinol or vitamin C, or, if you’re brave enough, cold plunges in the tub, which are said to potentially decrease inflammation, increase circulation, and boost endorphins. Finding your calm in a harried world isn’t always easy, but it’s well worth the pursuit.

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Coming of Age

An 1875 Mansard Empire home gets a 21st century makeover By Elyse Major

he real estate listing began with “Much admired 1875 Mansard Empire home” – and continued citing coveted features like a large carriage house garage, high ceilings, period moldings, and details including a covered brick veranda, patios, a stunning dining room, and more. Yet, this home in East Greenwich’s Hill and Harbor area sat on the market for some time. Says current homeowner Sherri Tracey of the property in which she happily resides with her husband Doug and their two older kids, “Many people I know looked at it and even considered purchasing it. I think it was over whelming for some because it needed a lot of work and would be a huge project.”

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In a wise move, the Traceys’ realtor Jodie Neville suggested they reach out to Paul Vespia from Hill and Harbor Design+Build (HHDB) to get an idea of the amount of work ahead. “After talking to HHDB and getting a budget range as well as some ideas to change the layout of the house, we submitted an offer, still a little unsure about what we were getting ourselves into,” says Doug. The day of the closing , HHDB began demolition work. Ambitious structural plans included transforming a series of rooms into an open floor

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plan on the main level, which meant removing “a staircase to nowhere” and knocking down the walls of two bedrooms to create an expansive space where kitchen, pantr y, T V room, and dining rooms all flow. With so much house to decorate and to keep things cohesive, the couple turned to HHDB’s interior designer. Says Sherri, “ With their help I was able to use different colors throughout the house that transition seamlessly from one room to the next. Most of these colors I would’ve never picked myself, but we love

ever y single color in ever y room.” Long after moving in, Sherri still beams when talking about her house. “ We were able to have a brand new house but keep the charm of an 1875 historic home all in 14 weeks from start to finish of construction. My tip would be if you are looking for something new – whether it be a new home or new kitchen – is to listen to the professionals. We love that we took a chance with HHDB’s vision of this house and it turned out even better than we imagined.”

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Home Sweet Home “We love East Greenwich because of the schools and the great downtown area and marina. We’ve made lifelong friends and are so happy to be in this neighborhood now.”

EG Small Biz Love “Some favorite restaurants are La Masseria, Ritrovo, and Besos. The Nook has the best coffee. Sundance has amazing massage therapists and Naturally Nails for a great manicure! We love that we can walk to all of these places now!”

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or paper lovers, selecting a new calendar for the year ahead is a pretty big decision. Determining factors can include blank space on each day to jot down notes or add stickers, phases of the moon revealed, the inclusion of holidays and observances, peeks at the month before and ahead, and of course, captivating themes and images to help set the mood for each month. Here are seven calendars with uniquely Rhode Island content – some compiled from winners of photography contests, some used for fundraising – all showcasing special interests and talents.

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Becorns: Forest Folk by David M Bird: Readers may recall our stor y on Bird and his handmade twig and acorn creatures (September 2021), now starring in their own national-brand wall calendar! AmberLotus.com

FOR THE BIRDER 2024 Peregrine Falcons of the Sakonnet River Bridge: When she’s not picking treasures for her vintage store, Christine Francis is taking pics of falcons. Ten dollars of each sale goes to the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island. Available while supplies last at Carmen & Ginger, Warren

FOR THE PINUP FAN RI Heat Rhode Island Firefighters Calendar: North Providence Fire Department captain and professional photog Sean McNulty has assembled shots of beefy dudes, benefiting The Izzy Foundation. Purchase locations posted to Instagram and Facebook @riheatfirefightercalendar

FOR THE FINE ART LOVER Rhode Island Watercolor Society Calendar: Mar vel at landscapes, still lifes, and more by RIWS artist-members in this fundraising piece that also has notecards available. RhodeIslandWatercolorSociety.WildApricot.org

FOR THE PET LOVER Potter League: Adore 12 months of winners from the Potter League for Animals annual P.S. I Love You Photo Contest. Proceeds from calendars and the contest assist the Potter League with helping thousands of animals each year. PotterLeague.org JANUARY 2024 | HeyRhody.com

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H ow a f i f t h-g e ne rat i o n j ewe l r y maker i s fo rg i ng h e r ow n p at h By Elyse Major

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n an unassuming slate-gray building along the Warren waterfront, is what Inc. has designated “one of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in the US.” Number 242, better known as HAVERHILL is an affordable luxury brand offering personalized jewelry, founded by its namesake Haverhill Leach, who runs the e-commerce enterprise with husband Andrej Strojin. Success didn’t come overnight, and while Leach is proud to be the latest link in a long line of New England jewelry makers spanning five generations, none of this was handed to her – she didn’t have a factory-in-waiting. “I grew up around jewelry,” says Leach, who documents that it all started with her great-great-grandfather, continuing to her father who hosted EternaGold on QVC for 25 years, but she initially veered off in her own creative direction in fashion, working at Kate Spade and Mayle in New York City and then launched a swimwear line while living in Los Angeles. At this point, Leach was a stay-athome mom and her side hustle was selling larger statement silver jewelry at trunk shows before landing on the 14-karat gold dainty classic style she is known for today. “I didn’t intend to sell birthstone jewelry,” Leach explains. “At the trunk shows, people would ask if pieces could be personalized, but they also wanted to buy and take things home that day.” This sparked an idea to fill a need: bespoke jewelry at the ready. With so many jewelry trade contacts and resources back in Rhode Island, it made sense for Leach to return east and she moved to Barrington. She worked closely with National Chain Group on necklaces and bracelets with bezel-set gemstones for a collection named “Bayberry” after the street her great-grandparents lived on. “We had the process from personalized order to finished piece down to seven days,” Leach says of working with the Warwick-based manufacturer to fulfill orders dedicated to her mission of custom quality with a quick turnaround. Life has many chapters, and by 2018 Leach had met and married Strojin, a management consultant with big ideas to grow the company, which at that point had annual sales of $250,000. A first order of business was to build a user-friendly website which would allow consumers to customize a range of pieces with selections like metal type, length, pattern, stone, and letters. “At the time, having a jewelry website like ours was unique,” says Leach. With the site launched and a large

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shipment of gemstones received, the couple was poised and ready for Mother’s Day May 2020 orders; the world shut down weeks prior but having the foresight of the website and gems resulted in a make-or-break moment. Leach and Strojin set up shop in their home, doing all facets of the work with Leach’s parents helping in the assembly line. They quickly realized that by doing all of the work in-house, custom pieces could be done much faster than relying on an outside vendor. “We could get turnaround from order to shipping down to three days,” says Leach. “I said to Andrej, I guess we need to do our own assembly.” Which leads us to today, where a small-butmighty in-house team of 45 is cross-trained to receive orders, create pieces from start to finish, ship, and even promote them. Touring the facility dispels visions of early manufacturing jobbers and rotework; the white brick interior is filled with light and water views, leading-edge machines assist with tasks like engraving and polishing, and brief chats with staff give the impression of pride of ownership and artisanship even though for many, this is their first time working with jewelry. With a smile that competes with her trio of gold necklaces, Leach shares that she strives to create jewelry that can grow with the wearer’s own story, with pieces easily added and expanded, and that can be worn all the time. “Solid 14-karat gold means you never have to take it off,” says Leach, and that means wearing jewelry to sleep, swim, exercise, and to the beach. “ We strive for emotion and meaning , and efficiency.” JANUARY 2024 | HeyRhody.com

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Faux-get About It Plant-based cheese products let vegan eaters enjoy beloved Italian classics By Abbie Lahmers

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hen asked why she set out to create a plant-based cheese company, Liz Barrett’s answer is simple : “I missed lasagna !” After go ing vegan in 2012, the avid homecook realized how essential an ingredient cheese was in her life, sharing , “I especially missed ricotta and parmesan. How could I live without stuffed shells, manicotti, and lasagna ?” When her quest to find substitutes yielded only products with ingredients that didn’t align with her pursuit of eating clean, healthy foods without chemicals and fillers, she decided to make her own. Barrett’s Garden, which has become known for Sassy Cashew Spreads in a range of flavors – along with dair y-free iterations of cream cheese, mozzarella, and even an IPA cheddar (a collaboration with Revival Brewing in Providence) – was born out of Barrett’s graduation from the Warren-based Hope & Main incubator program’s 2017 summer cohort. She got her business license in 2018 and took off running. “I would pack my car with all of my gear to do lots of farmers markets to get the word out,” Barrett says. “I went to all of the vegan food festivals I could find, drove around to stores and gave demos, and participated in food shows. The Rhode Island food community is beautiful! I am ver y grateful to have a solid customer base that validates Barrett’s Garden year after year.” Her two original products are also two of her most popular: Farmesan and Fauxcotta. “Of course, you need those to make your lasagna !” Find Barrett’s Garden products in shops across the state, as well as online at BarrettsGardenFoods.com. JANUARY 2024 | HeyRhody.com

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n a season when comfort food and cozy soups reign supreme, it’s easy to banish cold greens to the summer months, but don’t underestimate a winter salad’s potential for warmth and wellness. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants that provide a punch of nutrients to support your immune system in the colder months, this salad can be assembled using cold-weather crops found at your local winter farmers market, from lush greens to root vegetables that add a pop of color to your plate. Turn the light dish into a hearty meal by adding protein in the form of farm-raised poultry, or locally sourced cheese or seafood. The star of any salad is the dressing – this DIY oil-and-vinegar concoction can be heated before tossing to bring the warmth. With the right tweaks, salads can be just as comforting and hearty as your favorite winter eats.

Wa r m W i nte r S a l a d SA LA D • 2 boneless chicken breasts (skinned) • Dash of salt and pepper • 1 watermelon radish, sliced thin • 1 white radish, sliced thin • 1 beet, cubed • 2 carrots, julienne cut • 1 Tbsp maple syrup • 2 Tbsp olive oil • ¼ cup candied pecans • 10 ounces baby kale or spinach (stems removed) • 4 ounces goat cheese or feta (crumbled)

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2. Preheat the oven to 450ºF and add radishes, beets, and carrots to a sheet pan. Toss vegetables with maple syrup and olive oil. Roast vegetables for 20-25 minutes, stirring a few times. 3. While vegetables are cooking , prepare the dressing. Whisk ingredients in a small saucepan; heat on low until warm. 4. Place kale leaves in a large bowl. Assemble the salad by first putting roasted vegetables, pecans, and cheese on top of the kale. Drizzle with warm dressing and toss, and then top with grilled chicken. Enjoy ! Jen Tanner is the co-founder of Fern Farm, a microgreens farm and delivery service based in Warwick. Learn more at FernFarm.net Hey Rhody MEDIA CO.

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chalkboard on the wall lists which mollusks are currently on deck, whether it’s Walrus & Carpenter oysters farmed in South County or Aquidneck Cups from Portsmouth, regional New England favorites – from Cape Cod to coastal Maine – or even slurpers from as far as the West Coast, British Columbia, and New Zealand. Graham explains that in the summer, oysters lose a third of their mass when reproducing. Once fall begins, they fatten up for the winter season ahead, and then hibernate. Hence, the colder months are when you’ll typically find the meatiest mollusks throughout the region. An oyster’s flavor profile also shifts with the season. Oysters are filter feeders, so the taste is deeply impacted by where it grows – called its “merrior” (rooted in the French word “mer,” for the sea). The salinity of the water, mineral content of the soil, the ebb and flow of the tide, and even the way oysters are farmed all

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impact what’s reflected on the palate. Last month, Graham hosted Oyster Shucking 101, a sold-out workshop where he explained how oyster culture varies from region to region, recommended wine pairings, and showcased how to experiment with condiments like homemade mignonettes and preparation techniques. In short, Midtown put Graham on the ‘gram, and what was originally intended to be an intimate gathering soon doubled in size. Turns out, there’s a demand in the oyster space for knowledge – and knife wielding. While overseeing a dozen or so people with sharp objects can be daunting, Graham says oyster shucking isn’t easy, but people can polish their skills with three things in mind: practice, patience, and paying attention. “How hard you are pushing the knife into the oysters is how deep the knife goes into your hand, so don’t don’t use a lot of force,” he cautions. “You need enough force to get into the hinge [the part of an oyster where the two shells meet], and then just a twist… It’s JANUARY 2024 | HeyRhody.com

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e was a very valiant man who first adventured on eating of oysters,” observed King James I in the 1660s, and today, looking at the cragg y, hard-shelled, sometimes barnacled bivalves, one can’t help but agree. Here, on the other side of the pond, New England’s Indigenous peoples have consumed the meaty mollusks for centuries, our cool waters and coastal topography creating idyllic organic growing conditions in Narragansett Bay for millenia. “Now is the best time” to enjoy oysters, says chef Harry Graham of Midtown Oyster Bar in Newport. Though the well-known foodie myth warning to only eat wild oysters in months with the letter “r” is inaccurate, it’s true that oysters in colder “r” months do reap delicious rewards. And Graham would know, shucking up to thousands of oysters a day from behind the restaurant’s Instagram-worthy, marble ensconced raw bar. A

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all leverage. Once you feel it locked in, it’s just a pop, and then a scrape.” Graham calls oyster shucking hard, but hardly impossible. While shucking can be a fun party trick, it’s not to be taken lightly. “If you’re not paying attention, you’re not gonna be able to do it; you’re gonna hurt yourself,” adds Graham. Closely obser ving , then having someone show you the ropes, is key. “And once you’ve done like, two or three of them, you can do it – just no rush. Nice and calm.” Though another oyster shucking workshop isn’t on Midtown Oyster Bar’s 2024 calendar just yet, it’s an extraordinary time of year to explore these delightful delicacies. Graham says experimenting with oysters from different farms yields vastly different flavors, and discovering a new favorite can be a delight.

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Vinyl-themed bar opens in Warren A bar in a record store? “Why not?” says Chris Zingg who runs the Upside Bar with partner David Silva in the former 2nd Story Theatre, sharing space with Zingg’s In Your Ear Records. The neighborhood watering hole off Main Street “is intended to be one cohesive unit with the record store,” says Zingg. “We’re calling it The Upside Bar at In Your Ear.” Upside serves music-themed cocktails and craft beers, “eight on tap, including local brewers Proclamation, Long Live Beerworks, Pivotal Brewing, and Origin Beer Project,” says Zingg. In addition to drinks, nearby Taco Box provides a full menu from Friday through Sunday. “We have this huge commercial kitchen downstairs. During the week, we’ll also have light bites and bar food.” The menu features chicken and shrimp tacos, salads, and bowls. You can also check out local musicians and DJs spinning vinyl most weekends. Zingg plans to turn the upstairs theater into a venue to host touring bands, comedy shows, and even a theater group for neurodivergent adults. Warren, @upside_bar

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East Providence’s first taste of craft beer A new craft brewery in East Providence is the first of its kind in the city. Crook Point Brewing is named for the illustrious “stuckup bridge,” which is visible from the tasting room. Owner Ernie Watson acquired the building , on the site of a former hammer factory along the Providence River, right before the pandemic and initially wasn’t sure how he would use the space. “Originally, I was thinking maybe a yoga studio or a cross-fit; then I realized a brewery would be very cool here,” says Watson. “I was a home JANUARY 2024 | HeyRhody.com

brewer, and thought, hey, I can give it a go.” Head brewer John Windle operates the newly installed ten-barrel brewing system. “We can only do four at a time; that’s our fermentation cycle. We’ve got a lager, an ale, an IPA, and a seltzer,” says Watson, who is working on providing local food options. “We can send out, and work with restaurants right in the neighborhood.” There’s also an event space adjacent to the tap room, available for rental. East Providence, CrookPointBrewing.com

Origin Beer Project emerged on the local scene in 2020, serving inspired brews from the taproom at Buttonwoods Brewery in Cranston. As the popularity of their brand increased, owners Cheyne and Erika Tessier recognized the need for their own space, so in November, the couple opened at the former Beer on Earth location in the West End neighborhood of Providence. “Origin Beer Project is 50/50 owned between my husband and me,” says Erika. “We’re really excited to be back in the city and the neighborhood where we used to live.” While higher alcohol content blends are sought out by some beer enthusiasts, Origin has unintentionally become recognized for its lighter offerings, including the tiny IPA Forgot to Mention at only 2.7 percent, along with Small Victories, a Czech pale lager, and pale ale Relentless Optimism. Stronger brews like the Everyone triple IPA and the 11.3 percent Midnight Altar are also customer favorites. Non-alcoholic drink offerings include root beer, Alpine-style botanical soda, and lemon-lime seltzer, all available at the small-butstylish taproom. Providence, OriginBeerProject.com Hey Rhody MEDIA CO.

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