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A Charmed Life

Inside the lavish-meets-livable East Greenwich home of Luca + Danni’s founder and family

Fred and Lori Magnanimi both grew up in East Greenwich and made many moves together connected to Fred’s job in investment banking. The couple lived in North Carolina, Dallas, and most recently Hoboken to be near New York City. When Fred lost his beloved brother Danny to cancer and his father passed soon after, the couple decided it was time to come home for Fred to take the helm of the family business. Fred grew up working summers at Mag Jewelry, one of many places that gave the state its moniker of “jewelry capital of the world”. Back in RI, Fred set his sights on two things: transforming the business (now Luca + Danni) and turning a diamond-in-the-rough lot that sat for sale for six years into a homestead for his family of five. Missions accomplished.

Photography by Lori Magnanimi

With three young children, Fred describes a life of happy chaos, with kids running in and out. Aside from open spaces and durable furnishings, this isn’t your ordinary neighborhood clubhouse. “We have always been drawn to open floor plans and with a growing family, we wanted the master bedroom on the main floor,” explains Lori of the unexpected choice. “We had a general sense of what we wanted, which always helps.” Among the standout features are black iron doors, cathedral ceilings, and a “bonus” room for the kids and their toys. The main family room has modern and industrial accents highlighted by three black iron doors that were custom made for the space. Lighting is a big focal point for the Magnanimis and they aimed for fixtures

“Rhode Island is a great place to live, especially if you are raising a family. We love the summers here – the beach and ocean are by far my favorite part of the state – and having lived away for so many years, have a new appreciation for it all,” says Fred. “The best part is that we have eight kids under the age of 11 between the three houses on the cul-de-sac so the lifestyle and craziness of all those kids going back and forth is spot-on to what we wanted.”

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SHOP SMALL Fred’s advice for a regional vibe? “Nautical elements and Italian food!” Some of his fave independent businesses around the state include Barrington Books, Tony’s Colonial in Providence, Matunuck Oyster Bar, YES Gallery in Wickford, and Primavera in Newport.

BUILD LOCAL When it came time to make their board and batten dreams come true, the Magnanimis turned to The Grenier Group, custom builders next door in East Greenwich.

GIVE BACK In addition to their jewelry and gift line, Luca + Danni has a Give Back category with partial proceeds going to organizations such as FARE, NAMI, Providence Animal Rescue League, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and more. Nearby stockists include The Bead Sting, Kent Hospital Gift Shop, and The Purple Cow. Learn more at LucaDanni.com

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