Dels by SteelToad
Rose Island Lighthouse, Rhode Island by nelights
Box Office (1) Providence R.I. by BlueisCoool
Sakonnet Point sunset by katie47n
Chinese Tea House by kpmst7
Kennedy Plaza at night by pvdEric
037ed by red army photography
Friday, January 28, 2011
From the I {heart} Rhody Flickr Group
Dels by SteelToad
Rose Island Lighthouse, Rhode Island by nelights
Box Office (1) Providence R.I. by BlueisCoool
Sakonnet Point sunset by katie47n
Chinese Tea House by kpmst7
Kennedy Plaza at night by pvdEric
037ed by red army photography
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Design ~ Providence House Tour on Apartment Therapy
Joel + McKenzie's Loft in Monohasset Mill, Providence was featured on Apartment Therapy this week.
That sink is awesome!
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I love the way they've kept the industrial feel of the historic mill, and still managed to create a homey, fun environment.
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...and I love love their kitchen!
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
From the I {heart} Rhody Flickr group
"Box Office Providence R.I. by BlueisCoool
Evening light on the twin steeples of Saint Anns Church by mmerc
"Castle Hill Lighthouse by nelights
Surf Hotel by katie47n
"water fire 5 by red army photography
Downtown Providence at night by pvdEric
Memorial by efkjr79
"We Are Ready- Matunuck, RI by RIRed1
Marble House by kpmst7
The Breakers by startel
Happy New Year? B&W by siriusthinking
Windchime, Graveyard, Capitol by martha_jean
Rhode Island State House by Mr. Ducke
"The white church by alamodestuff
crashing waves. by kylenolin
Newport at Night by vkhalsa
IMG_7901 by mikemanning84
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Museums ~ Blithewold, Bristol
Blithewold
101 Ferry Road (Rte. 114)
Bristol, Rhode Island
The hearth is engraved "Blithewold," and the room has a sweeping view of the grounds and bay.
You can see what other travelers have to say about Blithewold at UpTake.
101 Ferry Road (Rte. 114)
Bristol, Rhode Island
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I took Bear and her out of town guest to check out Blithewold mansion over the Christmas holiday. They were both very excited by the holiday display that Blithewold calls its "Tiffany, Tinsel and Toys."
The original house, which burned down in 1906, had been a Queen Anne style built in 1896 by Augustus and Bessie Van Wickle and daughter Marjorie as a summer home. Bessie was an avid horticulturalist and worked with John DeWolf of Bristol (who also served as Superintendent of Prospect Park in New York) to design the grounds.
Augustus died suddenly in 1898 and the birth of daughter Augustine came just a few months afterward. Bessie continued to use Blithewold, even after her remarriage to William McKee in 1901. Blithewold burned down in 1905, but neighbors helped rescue much of the furnishings and fixtures, and the house was rebuilt in the English Manor style in 1906.
After Bessie's death, her daughter Marjorie continued the family tradition of horticulture, expanding upon it by creating expansive gardens and an arboretum. These efforts transformed the property into a lush and vibrant testament to their love of nature. In 1976, the house was bequeathed to Preserve Rhode Island, a non-profit dedicated to preserving historic sites, and it was subsequently turned over to Save Blithewold. This organization now manages the property through a 99-year lease, ensuring that the legacy of the gardens, arboretum, and the house itself is maintained and accessible for future generations to enjoy.
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When you first arrive at Blithewold (in winter, at least), you enter the property through a moon gate just off the parking lot.Just inside the door is a huge tree done in aqua and silver. It rises from the middle of the front hall up past the railing on the open second floor.
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| bottom of the tree |
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The main floor has a dining area, now used as a tea room, with a big fireplace and eclectic seating. The billiard room, just off the main hall, was decorated with a peacock-themed tree and mechanical toys set out on the pool table.
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| Billiard room |
Just past the billiard room is a "telephone" room - a small closet-sized room where the phone is built directly into the wall. There is some storage as well as the phone.
At the end of the hall is the living room. This was set up with chairs as if for an audience, but I'm not sure why. The white and gold decorations were lovely in the space.
At the end of the hall is the living room. This was set up with chairs as if for an audience, but I'm not sure why. The white and gold decorations were lovely in the space.
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| Living room fireplace |
The stairs are a work of art, with repeating patterns of different type spindle supports and a landing with seating under a big window.
The second floor houses the bedrooms, including a guest room decked in purples,
Marjorie's bedroom with dozens of dolls on display (she was a collector)
Augustine's bedroom was decorated in pale pinks and blues - very delicate and pretty. There was also a tiny nursery and the master suite, which was beautifully wallpapered with a mural of scenes from Holland.
Bear and I are looking forward to going back in the warmer months to enjoy the arboretum.
The second floor houses the bedrooms, including a guest room decked in purples,
Marjorie's bedroom with dozens of dolls on display (she was a collector)
Augustine's bedroom was decorated in pale pinks and blues - very delicate and pretty. There was also a tiny nursery and the master suite, which was beautifully wallpapered with a mural of scenes from Holland.
Bear and I are looking forward to going back in the warmer months to enjoy the arboretum.
You can see what other travelers have to say about Blithewold at UpTake.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Sights ~ Edgewood Yacht Club, Cranston
Edgewood Yacht Club
3 Shaw Ave.
Cranston, Rhode Island
I was so sad to hear that the historic Edgewood Yacht Club was lost in a fire on Jan. 12. EYC was one of the first places I visited (discovered quite by accident as I was driving around exploring) after moving to Rhode Island. A member kindly invited me in as his guest and I had the chance to look around the building and walk out onto the docks. In fact, the first photo I ever sold was of some boats moored there:
The yacht club itself was incorporated in 1889, and the original building was constructed in 1903-04. After it burned down, the current (former) clubhouse was built.
Edgewood was the oldest yacht clubhouse in the state. It was built in 1908 by architects Murphy, Hindle and Wright, and was the last surviving of its type, once common in the region. EYC club members played an integral role in the sport of yacht racing in Narragansett Bay.
The wooden structure burned quickly in the early morning hours of Jan. 12, 2011, but thankfully no one was hurt.
3 Shaw Ave.
Cranston, Rhode Island
I was so sad to hear that the historic Edgewood Yacht Club was lost in a fire on Jan. 12. EYC was one of the first places I visited (discovered quite by accident as I was driving around exploring) after moving to Rhode Island. A member kindly invited me in as his guest and I had the chance to look around the building and walk out onto the docks. In fact, the first photo I ever sold was of some boats moored there:
The yacht club itself was incorporated in 1889, and the original building was constructed in 1903-04. After it burned down, the current (former) clubhouse was built.
Edgewood was the oldest yacht clubhouse in the state. It was built in 1908 by architects Murphy, Hindle and Wright, and was the last surviving of its type, once common in the region. EYC club members played an integral role in the sport of yacht racing in Narragansett Bay.
The wooden structure burned quickly in the early morning hours of Jan. 12, 2011, but thankfully no one was hurt.
Fire engulfs 106-year-old yacht club: wpri.com
Although I hear there are plans to rebuild the clubhouse, I think it's unlikely the new structure would be identical, due to cost considerations. It's too early to know much, but we wish the club members and employees well.
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