Shopping Local This Holiday Season
- Kitchens By Design
- 2 hours ago
- 3 min read
With the holidays and Black Friday right around the corner, we wanted to shout out some of our favorite places to shop in Providence and some of the surrounding Rhode Island area. Shopping small is not a new concept, but it is always a great way to support our local community. Below we have a few locations for gifts, pastries, and other cute spots that you might just fall in love with.
Providence, Rhode Island
For your favorite home cook, head to Stock. Stock has many different types of kitchen supplies available. Whether you are a baker or a home cook, everything you need is at Stock! Pre-made gift boxes with local produce and items like Rhed's Hot Sauces and Borealis Coffee are also available so you can share a taste of Rhode Island with your friends and family!
Providence, Rhode Island
Another fun foodie/home cook adventure spot is Olive del Mondo! A family run olive and vinegar tasting bar, they have been serving up delectable, high quality products since 2012. They also provide local options, such as the RI Backyard Food Co. dilly beans (perfect charcuterie board accompaniment), Sanctuary Herbs Tea, and other items!
Providence, Rhode Island
If you are shopping along Wickendon Street and need a little boost of caffeine or would like to take a small lunch break, check out Brown Bee Coffee on Benefit Street! The atmosphere is charming and cozy. They have a wide variety of delicious pastries (I, the writer, am a pretty big fan) and their drinks are always yummy.
Providence, Rhode Island
Studio Flowers is located on Wickendon Street and is a wonderful spot for purchasing holiday arrangements for hosting or gifts. They have a beautiful array of unique flowers to choose from. You can purchase pre-made options or customize your order.
Scituate, Rhode Island
The Find On 6 is an antique store with a wide variety of items ranging from new to truly vintage. Three large rooms house furniture, art, glassware, dishware, and vintage clothes that fit a wide variety of tastes. If you love vintage jewlery, you will love perusing their selection. They also have quite a few pieces of holiday décor! Head over to The Find and expect to spend at least an hour exploring.
North Scituate, Rhode Island
If you are planning to shop around Scituate and you are looking for a Secret Santa or stocking stuffer gift, head to Cold Brook Cafe! While you wait in line for your order you can choose from a wide variety of items, from knickknacks to cookbooks. Make your purchase and stick around for lunch!
Warwick, Rhode Island
Making a stocking for your furbaby or heading over to a party hosted by someone with pets? Jack's Snacks in Warwick, RI has you covered! Named after the owner's adopted soul dog from California, they provide wonderful homemade items such as advent calendars, barkuterie boards, and other tasty treats for the furry friends in your life. They come with our designer Adrienne's dog's stamps of approval!
Providence, Rhode Island
If you are looking for a fun family activity, head to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. They have many different types of exhibits, including a space telescope being used by NASA's observatory team! On the weekends they host planetarium shows where the dome is opened and you dive into the wonders of space. Be sure to reserve your tickets!
Enjoy your holiday season and supporting your local community!
Each image sourced from individual vendors.