It starts in June. The window cracks, the yard rushes in, and suddenly your kitchen feels like the best room in the house — for about thirty seconds. Then the breeze stops and it's just a kitchen again. Plants, herbs, and a little bit of green do more to fix that than almost any finish you'll pick. Here's how to make it stick, room by room.

A few Providence, RI staples for a variety of date night options!

Check out some of our favorite local shops before diving into your holiday shopping!