Coastal Life Volume 5 Issue 9

Capturing the Essence of New England
Time & Tide

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Contents V O LU M E 5 I S S U E 9
8 Publisher’s Letter
12 F e at u r e d A r t i s t
Julia O'Malley-Keyes
• by Beth Perdue
18 DE c o r at i n g o u r L i v e s
Alexandra Stoddard
• by Denise Bouchard
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22 S a n d ta s i a
Sand Sculptors of the Ocean State
• by Nancy A. Bergquist
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34
Once upon a time
Jo Ellen Designs of Camden, Maine
• by Nicole M. Bouchard
42 H o m e M a r k e t F e at u r e
E l e g a n c e & G r a n d e u r - We s t p o r t Wa t e r f r o n t
• by Jay Alexander
48 the Gilded coastline of rhode island

Newport, Narragansett, Jamestown & Watch Hill
• by Nicole M. Bouchard 18 60
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60 The American Spirit is forever in bloom
Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich, MA
• by Nancy A. Bergquist
66 Building a Better Business

The Gorilla, Pig & Corpse
• by Ron Fortier
70 L a s y d ay s a n d b e a c h b l a n k e t s
Swordfish with Salsa & Apricot Tart Recipes
73 COOL DRINKS F OR HOT DAYS 42

Sea Freeze Recipe - Louise Pickford
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Time & Tide

From the Publisher 89 North Water Street, Historic National Park (Across from Candleworks)
Cover: Painting, Hurry Sundown,

by this month's featured artist,
Julia O'Malley-Keyes.
See related article on page 12.
Way back in the 50's there was not much television nor any computers or video games the children have today not to mention air conditioning. At seven years
old you had to be creative in order to survive the boredom of the long hot summer days. My Grandmother lived two houses down from mine and she always could
help me with some ideas to pass the time. Memories as a child in the summer there are so many. The best bits were chasing grandpa’s ducks around the garden, the
smell of beef tomatoes, and the succulent taste of Mrs. Bergmans’s strawberries. She paid us 10 cents for each quart we picked and didn’t allow us to work past noon.
Coming out of the patch you’d think we just finished preparing ourselves for an Indian war paint ceremony as evidenced by color of our knees and lips. One day
Mother made $10.00 for her efforts. She was saving up for a gift for Father, oh how she loved him. Afternoon parties and evenings in the library flicking through
the murder mystery books my grandmother had. The worse being pushed off the back board in deep water and being told to swim. I was only 6 at the time and it
took a very long time to overcome the terror of that incident.
"Time and tide wait for no man." Although no one is quite certain to whom this quote should be credited this term came from a quite ancient saying has been
passed on for centuries varying slightly. Long ago "tide" did not refer to the rise and fall of the sea, but used to express a period of time or a term. Later is was tide
was used in the sense that man can not stop time just as he cannot stop the rise and fall of the sea. The tide comes in stages and as do our lives. We move from stage
to stage. This issue features artist Julia O'Mally-Keyes and her transition to another stage in her life. She refers to it as the fourth quarter. Her giving up the hectic
pace of running her own gallery to getting back to painting, her passion and giving more time to charity.
Looking back at the memories as a child in the summer... there are so many. Summers seemed to be longer, hotter and evenings sleepier than they are today,
time almost stands still as a child and a day is endless full of exploration and discovery. Making memories that you will never forget but at the time you don't think
like that!
How many of us have fond memories of Cape Cod summers as a child…plastic shovel and pail in hand, spending a carefree day at the beach simply playing
in the sand? Sandtasia owner, Steve Topazio, and his team were gracious enough to do an exclusive demo for Coastal Living on Newport’s First Beach. Within
just three hours or so, they created a magnificent stone lighthouse with two dolphins gracefully swimming around it as a friendly whale poked its head up from
the sea below. Virtually everyone had a smile on their face. Even the seagulls seemed intrigued and flew over for a look.
Speaking of coastal inspiration Jo Ellen Designs in Camden, Maine, weaves stories through designs which are reminiscent of the natural beauty of the vivid,
yet tastefully restrained illustrations present in the old Nordic fairy tale books which featured the works of authors such as Hans Christian Anderson. Having been
featured on The Today Show, Casasugar.com, Downeast Online, Victoria Magazine and Home Magazine, these unique designs have captivated discerning eyes
of the design world and the general public.
Alexandra Stoddard, author of over twenty-seven books, is a leading designer of interiors as well as a lifestyle philosopher in pursuit of that which is true, good,
and beautiful. As a lecturer and author, she has inspired millions, telling us how to break the rules and pursue fulfilment. With the world as her canvas, she could
have chosen to live anywhere but her choice of a haven is right here along our own beloved New England coastline. What follows is a behind-the-scenes peak into
how she incorporates her beliefs and lifestyle philosophies into daily life and work. Read how this perfect dichotomy is achieved by one of the most influential,
creative minds of today.
Now that Old Man Winter has finally retired for yet another year in New England, we happily find ourselves outdoors enjoying warmer weather and the sheer
beauty of blue skies, green foliage and wondrous flowers of all kinds. Thoughts also turn to planning those special day trips with family and friends. One must-see
destination that’s sure to please is Heritage Museums & Gardens located in the oldest town on Cape Cod, scenic Sandwich, Massachusetts. Nancy Berquist walks
you through the exhibit while you’re bound to work up a hearty appetite.
I hope this finds you relaxed and excited while contemplating your summer vacation.
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Next Stage
Recognized marine artist Julia O’Malley-Keyes if moving on to the
next stage in her life leaving behind the business end of her career
and refocusing her attention to painting.
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ver the course of her on painting. What she is leaving behind extract the business hours and you apply
long career, recognized is the business end of her artistic life, them to what you’re doing in front of the
marine artist Julia everything from showing and selling easel. It can’t help but change them for
O’Malley Keyes has built a her own work, to marketing herself and the better.”
solid reputation for quality coastal building and updating an extensive web O'Malley-Keyes has plenty of plans
landscapes, seascapes and paintings of site. in the works for future paintings, a
life on and by the sea. A well-established “I’m incredibly excited,” she said. “I large chunk of which will be focused on
painter in a contemporary realist can get up in the morning, get in front helping area charities. Contributing to
style, her work sells successfully not of an easel and get cracking.” local nonprofits is something she has
just here in New England but also on She plans to remain on Cape Cod spent less and less time on, she said, but
the West Coast, the Chicago area and just in a new studio space that does not it’s a love she hopes to return to.
internationally. include a gallery. Painting since she was eight years
But at age 60, the Falmouth artist has The move won’t mean the signature old, O'Malley-Keyes was one of eight
begun referring to the next stage of her O’Malley-Keyes artistic style will change, children in a family that traveled
life as the fourth quarter. just the way she splits her time. frequently, sometimes on a whim of her
And for that, she’s got a whole new “It’s just that the focus is going to father. She owned a small art gallery and
game plan in mind. be put on what I feel is important right restaurant by age 20, eventually making
After spending the last 12 years in now,” O'Malley-Keyes said. “It’s time to her way to Provincetown where one of
a quiet space off Route 28A in North get down to the nitty gritty. I need to her brothers lived and then to Falmouth
Falmouth, O’Malley-Keyes is selling paint.” about 12 years ago.
her gallery, studio and living space to “If anything I think my work will Still a frequent traveler, O'Malley-
refocus her attention more completely benefit by it,” she continued. “If you Keyes uses her trips for subject matter,

Woodneck Stroll 24x36
Commissioned by Harry Connick Jr. 40x40
collecting charcoal and oil sketches

as well as notes on color, lighting and
other variables. She recently returned
from a trip to Big Sur with an excess
of photographs, sketches, and her own
recorded notes, all of which, she said,
she’ll translate into new paintings.
Two additional projects she’s
currently excited about are a lighthouse
commission for Portsmouth Harbor
Lighthouse in New Hampshire and a
painting to support a daring motorcycle
ride that will benefit ALS care.
The 8,300 mile motorcycle ride is
being planned by a Falmouth resident
who was recently diagnosed with ALS.
The project combines both of O'Malley-
Keyes’ loves – painting and fund-raising
for good causes.
To start, O'Malley-Keyes is giving
one of her original paintings to be
raffled off to benefit the ride, officially
called Doug Oakley’s Four Corners
Motorcycle Ride. The trip will be made
by Oakley and Paul Zepf, a retired
Boston firefighter who is also a good
friend of O'Malley-Keyes.

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A Place of Peace 26x40
The pair will ride their motorcycles to the four points of I decide to buzz off. And I can’t leave an imprint if I’m
the U.S. – Key West, Fla., San Luis Obispo, Calif., Blaine, spread so thin,” she continued. “I don’t want to do the
Wash. and Machais, Maine to benefit Compassionate fourth quarter like that.”
Care ALS, a Falmouth organization which helps patients, The decision to shift energies solely to painting came
caregivers, and loved ones through their journeys with after O'Malley-Keyes began experiencing eye problems a
ALS. few months ago. Her doctor attributed the problems to
In addition to the initial painting, O'Malley-Keyes plans the extensive detail work she does, on canvas and in front
to paint something based on the trip using photographs of a computer screen.
brought back by Oakley and Zepf. From her smallest 8”x10” paintings to her 5’x6’ largest,
The chance to use her talents for causes like this one O'Malley-Keyes’ work is so detailed that she sometimes
is one of the reasons the artist is stepping back from her uses magnifying goggles like the ones used by dentists.
gallery business. “You need to see really small things,” she said, “like the
“You see I’ve got to get back to what I’m about,” she way the rope twists, or the tiny little piece of reflective
said, referring to her need to give back. “And I can’t do it if light.”
I’m running a gallery.” According to O'Malley-Keyes, her run at the Falmouth
“I need to leave some sort of a positive imprint before gallery, called Day Hill Fine Art, has been incredibly
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successful even in this rough economy. Part of her success, she’ll continue to do business with her existing customer
is the customer base she developed over the years, but part base, those who have been with her for a decade or more.
too is selling in markets other than New England. Much of her other business will be done through a Wellesley
“My sales on the West Coast have done nothing but gallery, J. Todd Galleries, that she recently began showing
accelerate,” she said. with.
She attributes the sales to the cultural differences Leaving her gallery space and home will have an
between the West Coast where she said, folks will cheer emotional impact, she said, noting that the space is an
themselves up by buying a new painting, and the East exact replica of her father’s studio and has much emotional
Coast where fine art is one of the first things to be given significance for her. She hopes another artist will step in
up in tough times. and continue “painting like mad” in the space.
But, she said, she has started to see a shift in the region. If all goes as planned, O'Malley-Keyes’ fourth quarter
“As people spend less time traveling they want their promises to be another action-packed time for the artist.
home to be as visually appealing and inspirational as “It’s been a wild ride and it’s going to continue to be a
possible because they’re spending more time there,” she said. wild ride,” she said.
“Having art in your home is not a luxury it’s a necessity.” To see more of O'Malley-Keyes’ work, visit www.dayhillfineart.
Even with her upcoming move, O'Malley-Keyes said com or call 774-994-1096.

Decorating
our Lives
The Art of Being Real
by Denise Bouchard
A lexandra Stoddard is the

author of over twenty-
seven books. She is
a leading designer of interiors as well as a
lifestyle philosopher in pursuit of that which is
true, good, and beautiful. As a lecturer and
author, she has inspired millions, telling us
how to break the rules and pursue fulfillment.
With the world as her canvas, she could have
chosen to live anywhere but her choice of a
haven is right here along our own beloved
New England coastline. Everyone else saw an
ugly ducking but a designing “seer” saw good
bones and beautiful light; now a proud swan
glides on the Stonington Borough peninsula…
What follows is a behind-the-scenes peak
into how she incorporates her beliefs and
lifestyle philosophies into daily life and work,
in an atmosphere of elegant but refreshingly
down-to-earth comfort. Read how this perfect
dichotomy is achieved by one of the most
influential, creative minds of today.
Coloring our lives
with the wisdom of
Interior Designer,
Author and
Lifestyle Philosopher,
Alexandra
Stoddard

Alexandra Stoddard
Q: “Vision is the art of seeing things invisible”- Jonathan Swift
When you and your husband, Peter Brown, a lawyer and writer, first saw your home in Connecticut, it had been a sort of
‘rooming house’ with the reputation of being, as you lovingly referred to it, ‘the ugliest house in Stonington.’ You stated that it
had an unattractive brown color on the walls and no kitchen. After lots of white paint, much stripped woodwork, a new roof,
boiler, furnace, a new front door and white picket fence, it became a beautiful and entirely charming home that you both felt,
“…only wanted to be loved and not completely made over.” I know as an interior designer you ‘see’ or envision, but for the rest
of us, how did you both just know in your gut as well as your hearts, that this ugly duckling was a true swan?
First of all, it had good bones- it felt good, it had beautiful wide plank floors, beautiful glass in the windows, it was
surrounded by light as it’s located on a peninsula, and I knew I had to save this taupe house. It had a sweetness to it that
entreated our care.
Q: In Victoria Magazine, you write of having a “Room of One’s Own”. That piece truly resonated with me as I’m sure it
did with other writers and I thank you for sharing the space’s beauty with us. I was entranced with the style of the room…
The French farmhouse table and the armoires filled with organized fabric covered boxes and the drawers filled with colorful
Waterman inks, the view of your garden with entreating seasonable breezes off of the harbor. (If only we all had such a writing
room!) Can you talk to us about designing an efficient creative work space (what your new writing room looks like as it is being
remodeled)?
Most importantly, I want you to envision the room. The white paint to reflect the light as I’m always seeking more light in
my soul and surroundings, the simplicity of having little furniture in the space other than my desk, no chaos, the beautiful
wide plank 18th century floors… On top of my desk there is a vase of flowers- Nikko blue hydrangeas, daffodils, and purple
tulips. I meditate with a flower before I begin writing. With the remodeling of the room, you can’t really see the changes as
they consisted of things such as replacing the windows and really preserving what was already there. I did, however, treat
myself to a research center; a cabinet with eight drawers which hold twenty-thousand index cards each. The index cards
I use are 4x6, from Paris, and they have quotes from individuals such as Aristotle, Plato, and Ralph Waldo Emerson on
them. Beneath the drawers are shelves for the books I’m currently working on. I feel blessed to have such a warm, inviting
room that is mine and only mine; it’s a sanctuary. That is the kind of space that a writer, that anyone, should have. A space
of your own where there is no one waiting for you, no one to undermine you and you know that your papers aren’t going to
be accidentally blown out of the window. It is a place of self. No bills or to-do lists have a place in this room. It is a retreat.
You like to choose a room with a view, but the focal point of your attentions should be your work, your personal craft. (I look
at my desk when I write and then I’m in my pages. Right now I’m in ancient Greece 2,500 years ago.) From there, design a
work space with your resources and complete simplicity in mind.
Q: When house-hunting, we saw some homes that had a museum-like quality with ten-thousand dollar rugs, overtly ornate
dining sets used only on holidays, and living rooms with stiff-backed Louis XIV couches and chairs surrounded by fragile pieces
that could never be touched, making them the exact opposite of ‘living’ rooms. Your signature style is one of casual elegance-
how do you encourage your clients to live in their living rooms and to dine in warm and comfortable conviviality with the
understanding that everyday should be treated as a celebration of the cozy life you’ve made with your family?
Most living rooms are overly stiff and formal with too much money poured into them. They often have a pretentious feel. What
are these rooms used for? Weddings and funerals? Certainly not as living and dining rooms. My advice would be for people to
claim the rooms as a space that they’re comfy in. Call it a garden room, sun room or a music room. Make the space true and
authentic. It’s more inviting for friends and family. Many people can clean their homes but they don’t know how to live in them.
Only five percent of our lives in our homes are spent with guests. Use your rooms each day and celebrate them. Make them comfy
for others as well so that they feel truly at home, welcome and embraced when they visit. The days of servants, strict formality and
receiving rooms are long since past. We live different lifestyles today and need to accommodate present needs.
Q: You use a lot of bright colors against white with a strong sense of your own style gained from world travel. Many people are unsure of what
their style is and some are actually afraid of color so they live safely in worlds of beige on beige. How do you help them to figure out what they really do
like and what speaks to their soul on a daily basis?
There is a style for living. Each individual has to define theirs. Open closet doors and explore the hidden colors inside of them… scarves, jewelry, clothing…
I take clients around grooving to see what they like. I play games with them such as using my button box- I instruct them to pick ten of their favorites but
don’t explain what the exercise is for. I’d asked one woman what her ten defining words were- ‘red’ was amongst them and yet there wasn’t a trace of the
vivid color in her home. Franklin Delano Roosevelt said, “There is nothing to fear but fear itself.” Don’t fear color. It is sensuous and expressive. We live
in a Technicolor world. We lead colorful lives. There is a rainbow of colors given to us from nature. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone- just go for
it! Show your happiness, exuberance and celebration. You have one place (your home) to express yourself in every line, piece of artwork, fabric and color; it
is under your control. To delight in using color puts us in touch with a child-like aspect of ourselves. In my Book of Color, I mention the beauty of white as
well. It gathers light and reflects all the colors. Color is the cheapest and easiest form of change. It has wave-lengths of energy. If a place is clinically beige,
it seems to me that it has no life force. It’s the color of meat left in a freezer for two years. Color should be delicious enough to make you want to stick your
tongue out. I went and bought my house to save it from taupe. An expensive need to correct color, but worth it!
Q: What are your key style features?
Key style features: fresh colors of the rainbow, white with a sense of openness (white can make a small space look twice as large), old wood floors,
fresh flowers, chintz (to me it looks like a flower garden), polished wood, clean windows, and relaxed, young, fresh, simple yet elegant, refined styles.
Some people are afraid to have simple things. For me, it’s my greatest happiness. My mentor, Eleanor McMillen Brown, said nothing has a right to
be in a room that’s not beautiful. I have a tea table from Hong Kong which is beautiful in its simplicity- that is the restraint of good design- there
is nothing to add or take away. Another key feature of mine is sunshine. Pick colors on bright days so that they exude light. Interiors are ninety
percent light deprived which fosters a need for brightness and cheer. I do not choose dark artwork for this reason.
Q: You’re also a writer and lifestyle philosopher. Talk to us about your latest book, Things Good Mothers Know: A Celebration, and its
inspiration. As a mother, it sounds interesting to me. Even though my daughter is now grown, the job of mothering continues as long as you live.
What, as Oprah would say, “do you know for sure” that we need to be mindful of for our children?
Being a mother is a celebration of who you are. The only way to do it is to be a happy person, take care of yourself, and do what you want to do. An
unhappy mother can yield a guilty child. If you are to take care of another human being, you have to know how to care for yourself. Motherhood is
a powerful force for good or bad. I study happiness internationally and what I’ve found is that mothers who find their happiness project that onto
their children. Additionally, it’s important for children to learn how to think for themselves, be prepared, learn personal responsibility and how to be
accountable. For example, while working with a child is important, their work cannot be done for them. Children need to feel their own successes.
Q: In your book, Happiness for Two: 75 Secrets for Finding More Joy Together, you discuss the joy of working alongside your husband. What
qualities come to mind when you think of a ‘good marriage’?
I think of Peter as my other half, he completes me. We each have our own writing rooms, solitude for two, and then we take the time to have a break.
It’s fun to know that we’ve been growing closer and closer over the course of thirty-five years, reading, writing, and discussing it afterwards. You
literally become the company you keep. There is never a dull moment. I’m writing the forward of his new book. We share ourselves. The qualities
that come to mind when thinking of a good union are the same qualities I’d look for in anyone: superior character, kind, tender, loving, listens well,
good eye contact, and sensitivity to other’s needs. Through our intimacy in communication, we reach a high level of rapport; that becomes rhapsody
in an intellectual and spiritual way. There are no egos, no rush to do anything. Love is what is beautiful, noble and true. I live for love… love is
an aphrodisiac… that which binds, synergy, sensitivity for self and reaching out to other people. To love beautifully, you must learn to love yourself
with your whole heart, knowing why you’re here on earth. You have to have your dignity and self-awareness. Aristotle feels that it is essential to love
yourself. It is then something you can give to others to make their lives rich, full and complete.
Q: Estee Lauder once said that if she hadn’t gone into the cosmetics industry, she would have gone into interior decorating. Because it’s all about
color and style, I can see how the fields are closely related. What other fields, related or otherwise, would you have enjoyed dabbling in if you hadn’t
gone into interior decorating and writing?
Though I have a gift for working with flowers and nature is very important to me, I believe that I’m perfectly suited to what I do. No regrets. I know that
I wouldn’t choose any other thing. As an interior designer, I had good roots for writing. As a child, I would write letters to my friends for almost any pur-
pose… like their dog’s paw had been injured, for instance. The work that I do is a part of my destiny and purpose.
More information about Alexandra Stoddard andto purchase her books please visit www.alexandrastoddard.com.
Denise Bouchard's orginal interview with Ms. Stoddard, was published in the spring issue of the online literary magazine. The Write Place
At the Write Time(www.thewriteplaceatthewritetime.org).

...sand sculpting has evolved into an art form
that is celebrated nationwide and abroad.
Sandtasia Sand Sculptors
STORY BY NANCY A. BERGQUIST
of the Ocean State
EXCLUSIVE TO COASTAL LIFE
H ow many of us
have fond memories
of Cape Cod summers as
a child…plastic shovel and
pail in hand, spending a carefree day at the
beach simply playing in the sand? I’d always
pick the perfect spot along the shore, just out
while others pointed with amazement and
asked questions. Children, upon seeing the
lighthouse, immediately started digging in the
sand attempting to make their own. Virtually
everyone had a smile on their face. Even the
seagulls seemed intrigued and flew over for a
look. there was an entire network and brotherhood
of reach of the incoming waves. Carefully, I’d According to Steve, there are two basic ways of professional sculptors nationwide and two
create sandcastles out of mud pies, adorning to begin a sand sculpture. If you’re creating master sand sculptors actually lived right here
them with colorful shells, seaweed, starfish and something low to the ground, you can hand in New England. One even headed up the big
anything else of interest I could find. Of course, pack the sand. If you need quite a bit of height, annual sand sculpting competition held in
no kingdom would be complete without a moat plastic or wooden forms are used in which to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Determined
so I’d dig a large trench around it to protect it compact the sand. To make the lighthouse, to learn all he could about the art form, Steve
from would-be enemies. Sometimes, I’d even Sandtasia used round forms made out of 18” to volunteered to be what they call in the business
recruit a periwinkle snail or two to serve as 24” sheets of plastic fastened with “C” clamps. a “sand slave” or “pit crew member” at the event.
honorary knights. Then I’d wait for the tide to They filled each one with 4 to 5 inches of sand It was a terrific way for him to make invaluable
roll in, watch it fill the moat with water, only to then added two 5-gallon buckets of water. contacts and learn sculpting techniques from
see it then wash everything away until another They’d wait till it drained, then pack it down the best. All the while, he continued to practice
day. Sandcastles were always fun, so when I using a tamper. They continued the process religiously. Three years later, he worked his
had the opportunity to go to Newport one until they reached a desirable height, always way up to being an alternate. Then one day,
Saturday morning and watch a sand sculpting testing the consistency of the sand along the he finally got the chance to compete when
demo by the talented team from Sandtasia, it way. When we arrived at the beach, this part of someone couldn’t make it at the last minute.
was kind of like getting the chance to be a kid the job was already completed, and the forms Now he’s a regular at the Hampton Beach event
again. Only this time, I didn’t have to do the sitting atop one another resembled a tiered and competes in other master competitions as
digging and unlike my childhood sandcastles, wedding cake. It took about 3 tons of sand well including those at Revere Beach, Crane
their sculpture was nearly 6-ft. tall and simply to make the lighthouse. According to Steve, Beach and in Fort Myers. He’s also been invited
breathtaking. Rhode Island has several great beaches for sand to the world championship in British Columbia
Sandtasia owner, Steve Topazio, and his sculpting. He’s learned that if the sand is too and the masters competition at Virginia Beach.
team were gracious enough to do an exclusive granular, the water runs right through it and Quite an accomplishment for a guy who only
demo for Coastal Life on First Beach. Within you’re unable to compact it enough to get the a short time ago was so bored on a beach that
just three hours or so, they created a magnificent height you need. For big commercial jobs and he started sculpting a dragon in the sand using
stone lighthouse with two dolphins gracefully large competitions, silt sand is trucked in. nothing but a clamshell. Now he competes right
swimming around it as a friendly whale poked Steve’s passion for sculpting started about alongside world champion master sculptors and
its head up from the sea below. The lighthouse nine years ago when he entered an amateur heads up his own sand sculpting business with
was like a magnet to passersby. Wave after wave sand sculpting contest at a resort in Maine his buddies. Steve humbly admits he still has a
of beachgoers of all ages were drawn to watch and won. Immediately hooked on the thrill of lot to learn, but his work has rightfully earned
the sculptors in action. Many took pictures the competition, he decided to pursue sand the respect of the sand sculpting community.
with their cell phones and digital cameras sculpting as a serious hobby. He soon discovered What does he enjoy most about the art form?
They’ve learned to blend their own techniques and styles
into a single entity so everything looks cohesive.

He tells me, “I love talking to the people and for a number of years and is another strong “I like the fact that it falls down. Doing tattoos
entertaining them.” Steve is known for his great member of the Sandtasia team. According to is permanent and lasts forever while this is
sense of humor and it shows in his eye-catching Steve, Rich does a great job handling corporate something different every time. You get a new
designs. team building events as well as teaching the chance to do it better or to do something else.”
When competing Steve looks to create students on school field trips. Steve’s long-time Dick adds, “It’s a very dynamic art form because
something not only the judges will love, but friend from Fall River, Matt Grace, is the newest it’s never the same. You’re always growing,
the people will get a kick out of, too. He says, member of the team. Deemed the perfectionist always improving, always learning.” And what
“It’s all about the wow factor. The crazier the of the group by his fellow sculptors, Matt is also do they do when something accidently collapses
idea the better cause people will think it’s cool.” a freelance artist and tattoo artist. He took to in the middle of their working on a piece? It’s
He built his all-time favorite sand sculpture, sand sculpting quite easily. Just two years ago, nothing that a mud pack, experience and some
“Old School Junkyard Dog,” at Revere Beach. he entered his very first contest at First Night quick thinking can’t fix. The tail fin of one of
It stood 10-ft. high and featured a burly the dolphins actually collapsed at one
bulldog surrounded by automotive parts. point, yet Matt fixed it without missing a
Past creations at Hampton Beach have beat. In fact, his second design proved to
included “Rock’em, Sock’em Robots” as be even more intricate than his first. Steve
well as a massive 10 x 7-ft. “Angry Sun” says, “The sand always has to be able to
blowing down a tilting sandcastle. At the support itself. As we work our way down
Fort Myers competition, Steve sculpted from the highest point, we have to make
“Moon Snooze,” a cool dragon resting on sure we don’t leave too much weight on
a crescent moon with craters all around. top.” They never like to see a crack in the
One time he even sculpted massive hands sand either. They can’t stop it, so they just
holding an Xbox controller and in front have to determine which way it’s moving
of it he carved a car coming out of a flat and try to support it the best they can.
screen TV. The inspiration for the design “You take what the sand gives you,”
came from a video game cover he saw at according to Dick. He says that sculptors
the mall in GameStop. develop a sense of the sand. They’ll run
At the Newport Labor Day AIA into rocks and seaweed, but simply learn
(American Institute of Architects) Sand to work around them. As they sculpt
Sculpting Contest in 2001, Steve met they continually take a step back from
master sculptor, Dick Huggins. They the piece to check its proportions.
struck up a conversation and became fast The team uses a variety of tools to
friends. Dick has been sculpting for 25 create a sculpture. Some you can find
years. It’s something he does for pleasure right in your own kitchen drawer at home
as his first job is owner and president like basic knives, spoons, a melon baller
of Technology Engineering and Marketing. in Worcester and won. His sculpture, “The Year and straws. Matt places a straw in his mouth and
Passionate about castles, you can find him every of the Rat,” featured crazed rodents running out uses it to blow away the sand he’s carved out of
weekend at Second Beach in Newport building of a Chinese pagoda. When working on a sand the form. Art tools work great too such as palette
towers, arches, drawbridges, stone walls and sculpture together, each member of Sandtasia knives and different size paint brushes. When
whatever else lends to his latest creation. He’s has a vision of what the finished piece should sculpting they always start with the bigger tools
ambidextrous so when he’s sculpting he has a look like. Steve usually draws a rough sketch of first like the shovels and tampers then go on to
tool in each hand and is able to quickly work the design showing it from every side. They’ve use the smaller ones. Matt had a couple of real
on a piece. Dick has earned the nickname learned to blend their own techniques and styles interesting tools on hand…a horse’s shedding
“Castle Man” from the locals who truly respect into a single entity so everything looks cohesive. comb, perfect for making circles and a plastic
and appreciate his talent. They’re even quite It’s a skill the team has perfected and they make report cover used to smooth large surface areas.
protective of his sculptures so they tend to it look so effortless on their part. The more they sculpt the more techniques they
survive on the beach quite awhile. Recognizing Steve, Dick and Matt came out that Saturday learn and find easier ways to do things
and respecting each other’s talents, Steve and morning to build the lighthouse. In watching Sandtasia creates exhibits for several popular
Dick decided to join forces and together co- them work, it was clear that they absolutely love events including the Woodstock Fair in
founded Sandtasia. Their goal was to promote what they do. Dick tells me, “What I like most Connecticut, the Rhode Island Garden Show
the art form, make some money and compete about working in the sand is that everything and more. Their largest sculpture to date was
whenever possible. They call themselves the else goes away...it’s as therapeutic as it gets. It’s a 20-ft. high barnyard scene that took 80 tons
“Sand Sculptors of the Ocean State” and amazingly relaxing to be able to come down to of sand to build. Created for the Rhode Island
rightfully so. the beach and sculpt. It’s the Zen of the sand… Garden Show, it featured whimsical cows, pigs,
Over the years, the Sandtasia team has and it’s cheaper than therapy.” He continues, chickens, roosters, giant sunflowers, even a dog
grown. Steve’s sister, Jessica DiCostanzo, a “The other beauty of it for me is that it’s totally playing a banjo. This year, Sandtasia had an
former speech and language pathologist from transitory, it’s not in stone. We’ll come back and Egyptian theme featuring an impressive 11-ft.
Woodstock is a native Rhode Islander. She every weekend it’s gone so it gives you something high tomb of “Ramses II.” To add even more
does all of the expert lettering on their pieces, brand new to start.” Matt says that many people entertainment value, Steve was dressed up as
especially the company logos. Rich Huggins II, often ask him whether he’s sad when the sand Indiana Jones and Matt as an Egyptian pharaoh.
Dick’s son, has been sculpting with his father sculpture goes away. With all honesty he says, Another year, Matt was the Mad Hatter for a

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fanciful “Alice in Wonderland” exhibit.

So what can Sandtasia do for you? They’ll D E S I G N that Enhances your Life
add that extra excitement to your store’s grand
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seminar, charity affair or other marketing
event. Book them for educational classes,
anniversaries, family reunions and fun
theme parties like a summer luau. Instead of
the usual wedding ice sculpture which leaves
you with a pool of water in the end (just ask
me about the swan I had 20 years ago), a
sand sculpture can last virtually forever. If
something needs to stay up for a long time,
it can be sprayed with a mixture of white
glue and water known as a “wind screen.”
Steve says, “It makes the sculpture like an
M&M candy…hard on the outside, yet soft
on the inside. It repels the weather, too.” He
tells me the record for the longest standing
sand sculpture was eleven years on a beach
in British Columbia. It was maintained by a
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basis until the vibrations of the sand got the
best of it.
Sandtasia is up for creating virtually SUSTAINABLE DESIGN for New England and Nantucket
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says they once did a wedding proposal piece
on First Beach for a gentleman from New
Hampshire. After walking along Cliff Walk
with his fiancé, he wanted to propose to her
with the help of one of their sand castles.
So on one side Steve and his team made it
look like a typical castle while on the other
side they sculpted hearts, ribbons and
the written proposal. Needless to say, the
sandcastle attracted plenty of attention on
the beach that day. And yes, it worked like a
charm. The happy couple became engaged
to the delight of all those lucky enough to
share in their special moment.
Today, sand sculpting has evolved into
an art form that is celebrated nationwide
and abroad. To have a team of talented sand
sculptors right here on the beaches of Rhode
Island is a real treat. Next time you get the
chance to see Steve and his Sandtasia team
in action, be sure to take it. Better yet, give
them a call and have them create a fabulous
sand sculpture for your special event this
summer. 
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ONCE upon a time

in the majestic,
mountainous
land of Camden
a mother and her daughter worked tirelessly side by side in kind spirit within a quaint shop that
sold rugs and pillows which were vastly desired for their entrancing use of color and the delicacy
of the designs that captivated the eye with stories of deer, rabbits, foxes, birds and vines coexisting
in the natural world…
o Ellen Designs in Camden, designates certain designs with certain
J Maine, weaves stories through

their designs which are
reminiscent of the natural
beauty of the vivid, yet tastefully restrained
charitable organizations giving ten dollars
through each pillow and rug purchase.
Complimenting each other in many ways,
these fine artists have their roles clearly
illustrations present in the old Nordic fairy defined in Jo Ellen Designs. Jo Ellen is the
tale books which featured the works of owner and Principal Designer. Jessica acts as
authors such as Hans Christian Anderson. Manager and Public Relations coordinator.
Such a correlation might be drawn not only Together they form a dynamic team bringing
due to the bold colors and fine, elegant their skill sets and experienced backgrounds
artistry of the interwoven animals and to form the ideal mixture.
growth of the vines that sustain them, but Jo Ellen illustrated her first book, “Wild
also due to the fact that Jo Ellen Stammen Fox”, as a heart and soul collaboration with
has a sterling reputation of having been a author, Cherie Mason. At the time, they
children’s book illustrator. Her daughter, were both relatively unknown and they
Jessica, is no stranger to the art world as an went with the regional publisher, Down
alumni of Cooper Union Art School, yet East Books. Regional publishers had never
she also lends her skills in management and been in the mix for consideration of the
takes an active role in the charitable portion Caldecott Awards, yet “Wild Fox” was
of the business which donates ten percent among the ten finalists. It was also named
of their profits to charities and scholarship “Natural Book of the Year” by Smithsonian
funds. The Designs for Good! Program Magazine. With the heart of Maine in
her stories, animals figure prominently.
Initially, she had used the medium of colored
pencils for her illustrations. It was a tedious
process that pained the wrist. By the time
she illustrated “If you were Born a Kitten”
for Simon & Schuster, she was working with
dry chalk pastels which gave more ease and
printed better. It was very successful and
deemed “the surprise of the season”. The
true story of the fire in Brooklyn which
surrounded a cat going into a burning
building numerous times to save the kittens
was turned into the beloved book, “Hero
Cat”, used for Fire Week in schools. This
book won Jo Ellen the Christopher Award.
As an award-winning designer, fine artist
and illustrator with three grown children,
Jo Ellen sought a new canvas for her works
with more freedom and concentration on
interior décor which had always been a strong
interest for her. Experimentation with paper
cuts led to some initial designs. Research
into fabrics led to the choice of rugs as her
new art form. “From a design stance, I was
interested in a negative and positive canvas
and I love the warmth of the texture in
woolen rugs. It would also make the artwork

accessible and affordable to the public. The designs
tell hidden stories and feature animals which
are truly enlightening creatures.” The rugs are
imported as having had them made locally would
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Having been featured on The Today Show,
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world and the general public. A tale of faith and
sheer determination, the anecdote of their debut is
something to admire. Jo Ellen tells the story with
a delightful excitement in her voice. It was just
two weeks before the New York International Gift
Fair August 2007 show when Jo Ellen was ready to
submit an application. Though many vendors had
been on the list for up to three years, she believed
in her work and told them that she understood
that she’d missed the deadline, but that she had
packed up her car and was ready for them should a
cancellation happen and reveal an opening. “I had
to look at it in little steps. Had I envisioned the
big picture, it might have seemed overwhelming or
impossible.” With numerous e-mails, she kept on
top of things though it still seemed insurmountable.
Having been vastly impressed with her work,
a decision was made suddenly in the event of a
cancellation. Jo Ellen joked with her family when
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astonished to see that she was right! Their products
did indeed debut at the August 2007 show and have
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Jessica Stammen describes having grown up
around her artistic mother and having many artistic
materials available to play with, should she want
to. The artistic life was not imposed on Jessica or
her two brothers- it was simply there should they
desire to take part in it. Only realizing her artistic
passion in her sophomore year of high school
through an oil painting class, Jessica then tailored
her final two years toward getting into Cooper
Union School of Art in New York. She told herself
that she would get in and she did. She also thrived
there and was named one of Glamour Magazine’s
Top Ten College Women of 2002. Her role as artist
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of the North Tower. Having received the Clark
focused heavily on artisan quality and is also the possibility of further family
enduring materials. Not only pleasing involvement with the youngest son, Tim,
to the aesthetic, this design benefits an being a talented jeweler working in the
organization which utilizes a peanut-based realm of three-dimensional art, studying at
food source to nurture those in need. the Savannah College of Art and Design.
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pillows and rugs, their store features vision and heart, Jo Ellen Designs shares
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with the beauty of idyllic water views of the East Branch of the Westport
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F
rom multiple walking paths across
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“This unique Arts and Crafts style home will easily
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early 19th century Europe the moment you step on the
recovered French tile floor and enter the magnificent
Great Room,” said American Classic Real Estate Broker
Claire Kenney. “But we’ll start with the outside first,
and for good reason.”
The perimeter begins with a classic stone gatehouse
that, while currently used as storage, could easily be made
into a guest room/apartment or studio area, framed by
woods to the North and water views to the West. It
has a basement and electrical service, plus wonderful
casement windows and a high ceiling.
As we walk around the main house, it is clear that
the floor plan is a classic cruciform shape. “For many
years, the popular custom was to design the cathedrals
in the shape of the crucifix, with a deep nave in the
middle and wings on either side, forming a cross if
you look at it from above,” Claire explained, giving
me some background on the inspiration for the home
which was designed and built in 2000. The fine
architectural details of the structures include a panel
of relief sculpture centered under the gable or above a
doorway. The stone patio areas blend seamlessly with
the architecture, providing the perfect place to relax
and enjoy the sparkling waters of the Westport River
and the local wildlife. “You can see the swans right over
there,” Claire says, pointing toward the river. “The river
is also a good source of delightful Summer breezes.”
The home features a total of eight rooms and three
patio areas along with a wonderful 301-square foot
three-season room. As we come in through the main
entrance, you automatically cast your eyes in a Westerly
direction, taking in the soaring cruck-style trusses
of the Great Room, crafted from select structural
grade Douglas fir, which frame the massive wall of

low-maintenance Pella Windows, overlooking the store fireplace wood. or for extended guest stays. “The apartment has
expansive lawn and wonderful gardens between the “Everywhere you walk in this house, you are its own heating system and is a great place for long-
house and the river. The classic stone fireplace has surrounded by beauty,” said Claire, walking through term guests or adult children,” said Claire. “From the
a recently-installed pellet stove, below another relief the dining area to the Master Suite wing, which kitchenette area to the waterviews, it has everything
sculpture, and the floor features recovered tiles from features a charming master bath, his and her closets you need.”
Cathedrals in Europe. With central air-conditioning with automatic lighting, hardwood floors, a sitting When asked to describe what sets the house apart
throughout the house, using two separate systems, as area, and a private patio area with - you guessed it - from all others, Claire said it would be simply too
well as radiant heat in the first level floors and cast-iron beautiful water views. hard to focus on one thing in particular when there
baseboard upstairs, this house will be comfortable, day On the second floor, two sizeable bedrooms are so many elements of the home and property
or night. are separated by the open catwalk, with hardwood that stand out as rarities in a world of cookie-cutter
The symmetrical wings house a grand first floor floors throughout, automatically lit walk-in closets, homes. “This grand home, full of warm, welcoming
Master suite on one side and an expansive kitchen on a full bath, and plenty of eave storage spaces, inside and out, is a wonderful place to garden
the other, with a fireplace sitting area, potting/mud The central stair case, surrounded by richly and enjoy nature, or to just relax, or to engage
room, laundry, and full bath, plus two bedrooms and pigmented oak wood paneling, brings us to the in some creative activity. It also offers a fabulous
full bath on the second level, connected by a central lower level, where a spacious library/media room is setting for sunset dining and endless entertaining,”
catwalk. situated to the left. To the right, a full bath and lighted she concluded. “You have ample privacy in a
The farmhouse-style kitchen features custom pantry closet bracket the entrance to a fabulous fabulous country setting, yet you are just a short
cabinets painted with old fashioned milk paint, a office/studio, with beautifully arched windows and
drive to Horseneck Beach or Central Village, and
concealed Sub-Zero refrigerator with freezer drawers, double doors, allowing generous amounts of natural
you have the choice of local stores and restaurants,
an old English farmhouse sink, dishwasher, Silestone light and water views, and providing direct access to
natural quartz, highly scratch resistant countertops, a lovely patio area and the side yard. With two closets as well as easy access major highways so you can
and a fabulous cream colored enamel finished and a full bath, this could easily be used as another go, for example, to Dartmouth, Newport, Bristol,
cast iron AGA radiant vintage stove. “The stone bedroom if needed. Providence, or Boston for dining, shopping, and
fireplace and spacious sitting area evoke the feel of a The utility components and central air other social or business activities.”
classic Keeping Room,” Claire says, gesturing toward conditioning units are artfully concealed in finished
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Gilded
The
Coastline of Rhode Island

With their captivating water views, temperate seasons and proximity to Boston and
New York, the areas of Newport, Narragansett, Jamestown and Watch Hill have
been coveted vacation spots since the mid-1800’s.
Story by Nicole M. Bouchard

T
he Gilded Age settled It is very true that each historic residence possess an on the revival of the home culminated in memorable
comfortably in Rhode Island individual charm; they each have a unique quality that elegance as displayed in the nautical ballroom. It was
as the well-traveled elite sought features and discerns them like characters in a novel. made to have the glittering affect of light on the water
opulent summer homes along Though many famous architects worked to design with its eight hundred panes of glass, mirrored walls,
the water, away from their the various masterpieces that immortalize the history crystal chandeliers and the flowing patterned waves of
demanding, high profile city surrounding them, Richard Morris Hunt stands out French flooring. Caroline Astor was proclaimed to be
lives. Bringing with them the styles and trappings of amongst them. The Beaux-arts architecture was brought the “Queen of American Society”. Her summer balls
Europe, the prominent families sought to create their to the region by Hunt, the first American student of the were the social event of the season. She retired from
own petit-Versailles in the midst of a quiet waterfront École des Beaux-Arts. While mentoring in France, he public life in 1906 with a whirling collection of twenty-
oasis. With great emphasis on skillful preservation, these was allowed to supervise work on the Louvre Museum five summer seasons filled with lively memories behind
whimsical, palace-like structures remain as the areas which was being renovated for Napoleon III at that time, her. It was her son, John Jacob Astor IV, who rode
grow and change, incorporating modern architecture, as well as to design the Pavillion de la Bibliothèque located aboard the luxurious, yet ill-fated ocean liner, Titanic.
imaginative fine cuisine, artistic shops and elite galleries, in proximity to the Palais-Royal. Once in Newport, his The property continues to inspire with a rich history,
all with reverence to both the past and the future. vibrant personality and humor drew him many elite having inspired musicians and Hollywood directors
In the playroom of their alike.
Narragansett home in 1964, Lila Another of the historic gems
Delman founded what would is The Wrentham House. Also
become a family legacy and a Rhode an artistic tribute to Hunt with
Island trademark of luxuriant real his unique aesthetic sense and
estate. Lila’s affinity for upscale craftsmanship, this home was
properties, beautiful art and antiques built in 1891 for J.R. Busk who,
with stories behind them combined along with his swift boat, Mischief,
with her business zeal to found a firm defended America’s Cup with his
that educated itself about the historical skills as world-class sailor. At the
architectural treasures that Rhode highest point on Ocean Avenue,
Island had to offer. When asked how it features water views from every
her mother came by these interests room. With turrets, a prominent
and talents, her daughter Melanie, cathedral ceiling, arches and
who is now the President of the firm, exposed woodwork, this property
explained that it all came purely as has impressions of Northern France,
though by instinct. “She harbored a particularly the lines found in the
natural curiosity towards those areas architecture of Normandy. Here,
of interest. She was naturally artistic, naturally inclined friendships. One myth surrounding his career stated the impressive modern amenities begin the transition
toward historic homes and she had a very special, unique that as he was finishing a Vanderbilt mansion, he found from the past to the present. A multi-level home theater
eye for beauty with a sincere appreciation of it.” The firm a tall, covered figure in a ballroom. Pulling away the and central air entice another page of time to be filled
has grown substantially to include four offices and takes material, he saw that it was a handsome statue of himself, with new experiences.
part in helping international clients transition here or made by the stonecutters working on the property The modern landscape intricately intertwines both
local clients move abroad. to honor him. Ralph Waldo Emerson delighted in historical and contemporary architecture. Therein lies
In understanding the draw of the Rhode Island Hunt’s unpretentious, engaging manner which was a diversity that also plays a factor in attracting buyers to
coastline and following the trends from the Gilded Age paired with an extremely intelligent, artistic mind. SouthernNewEngland. Discussingthisuniquediversity,
to the current market, there are the classic elements to Hunt’s work extended not only throughout Newport, Ms. Delman states: “In many of the older homes, the
consider as well as the regional growth and development (Marble House, Wrentham House, Beechwood, Ochre artwork and furniture are not the original pieces. Each
in more recent years. For the genteel society of the Court, Belcourt Castle, The Breakers) but also to North owner of the home has a different personality, style and
late 1800’s and early 1900’s, America’s “royalty”, this Carolina in the form of the Biltmore Estate, the biggest décor. The exteriors are preserved, however, so that they
region had a quiet charm, a sense of being away without private mansion in the country, and to New York (the have a charming authenticity to them. These homes
truly being away so that husbands could stay on top base of The Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan are timeless. In terms of the emergence of the modern
l andscaping
of business in Boston and New York, varied social Museum of Art). In his obituary which appeared in The architecture, I think it gives an individual so much to
character, prestige, and offered more for their money. New York Times, August 1st, 1895, he was hailed for choose from amongst these complimentary designs of
The Beaux-arts architecture brought to the region in the having rendered the most influence on domestic design, new and old along the coastline. There are no cookie-
nineteenth century defined a nation. Italianate, Neo- having been an excellent mentor to his pupils in America cutter layouts and people can mix styles, choosing various
Renaissance and French Baroque styles lent an artistry and abroad, having been unselfish as an individual and stimuli. Historic homes might display modern art while
as an
to the landscape which had yet to be seen before this certainly one of the most prodigious, successful men of modern homes might showcase antiques.”
period. Lavish details with little expense spared adorned his profession. His style was thought to be “elegant” and As the area is again drawing the elite, offering fine
the magnificent structures embodying the feelings of the “free” which is a fair indication of the creativity he used schools, art communities, culinary pearls, and the
time. When asked which of the historic properties she in his designs. beauty of sea-side locale without over-abundant traffic,
artistic value
has represented was her favorite, Ms. Delman responded, On the famous Bellevue Avenue, rests an ideal more and more prominent names are settling into the
“I have seen some truly magnificent properties over the example. Beechwood was originally built for a merchant Rhode Island coastal region, seeing it as an endearing
years. Just as with your own children, you can’t really named Daniel Parrish. The house was later purchased option. Property values still allow buyers to get more
pick a favorite when considering these homes. Each has by the Astors who hired Hunt to revitalize the property for their money as opposed to property values in the
a unique personality.” which they bought in 1881. The two million spent Hamptons. Easy access to the major cities and the

smooth breezes off of the water are causing many to not only view
the region as a summering spot, but also a promising opportunity for
a year-round residence. In the instance of Hollywood actress, Anne
Archer, (featured in major motion films such as Fatal Attraction,
Patriot Games, and Clear and Present Danger) she and husband
Terry Jastrow, an executive producer of six Olympic games, chose a
new townhouse located within the Carnegie Abbey Club in 2003.
The Carnegie Abbey Club is one of the finest golf and sporting
clubs in the country. In the Clubhouse is the couple’s 1,592 sq. foot
townhouse whose design is meant to capture both west facing views
of Narragansett Bay and the two east facing views of the extensive golf
course. The interior suggests the theme of a super-luxury yacht.

As a result of frequent famous visitor/ such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama,
residents, individuals choosing primary who hold vastly important world roles.
residences, year-round entrepreneurs Portsmouth Abbey, in near proximity to
‘setting up shop’, cultural and recreational Narragansett Bay, is a prestigious learning
amenities, the atmosphere of the region facility which has a day school and serves
doesn’t change seasonally to the extent also as a boarding school. St. George’s
that some summer locations do. There school in Newport has been five star rated
remains a sophisticated continuity. by parents of attending students.
Additionally, education plays an In terms of culinary delights, Newport
important factor. Salve Regina University has many, yet Ocean Cliff Resort, which
in Newport, RI not only has impressive was designed by the Boston firm Peabody
collegiate programs, but features speakers & Sterns who also designed the original

Breakers Mansion and Doris Duke’s Rough Point,
has the entrancing Safari Restaurant and Lounge.
Eden Landscapes Fine cuisine, breath-taking views and excellent live

music on Sundays with dancing make this restaurant
an unforgettable experience. For Jamestown, the
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looking out onto the bay and the gourmet fare features
international dishes. One of the things that is most
coveted by those who frequent Bay Voyage Inn is the
famous Sunday Brunch. In Narragansett, The Coast
Guard House, which is listed on the national register
of historic landmarks, serves up history, exemplary
cuisine, oceanfront views and entertainment.
Art galleries and museums are prominent along
the Rhode Island coastline and the expansion of the
performing arts adds to the eclectic atmosphere. The
Opera house, the jazz, folk and classical music festivals
join visual beauty in the picturesque waterfront settings
with engaging sound and often powerful words sewn
into lyrics. Words as an art form have many roots along
the Rhode Island coast through inspired musicians and
providing backdrops for written works translated to
film such as the adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The
Great Gatsby which was partially filmed at Rosecliff
and Marble House. It would be fitting then that the
nineteenth century architects who worked to shape
the face of the area aspired to not only elements of the
Renaissance styles, but also the expression of humanism
which was to speak well and write well.
A modern extension of that 15th century principle
made local is perhaps evident in what is referred to
on the Lila Delman Real Estate website as Lila’s Blog,
containing intriguing entries about synchronicity
such as “Lost and Found”, “Only in RI”, the entry with
florist • garden shop • landscape design/build Emily Dickenson’s poetry as nearly an ode to one of
the estates, and the thought-provoking entries posted
by Liz Marchi which evoke the most serendipitous feel
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they represent. Asked what she loves most about her
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ums & Gardens
the American Spirit

is forever in Bloom
STORY BY NANCY A. BERGQUIST
N ow that Old Man Winter has finally

retired for yet another year in New
England, we happily find ourselves
outdoors more enjoying the warmer weather
and sheer beauty of spring. Thoughts also turn to
today Heritage Museums & Gardens hosts nearly
90,000 visitors annually. 2009 marks its 40th year
anniversary and with it brings an appreciation for
the rich American history it has faithfully honored
along with the anticipation of a bright future with
grounds, complementing the inviting walkways and
rolling hills of lush green grass. Late May into early
June, Heritage’s famous Dexter Rhododendrons
come alive with color. They are named after
Charles Owen Dexter, who once lived on the
planning those special day trips with family and many new and exciting happenings. Here’s just a property between 1921 and 1943. He was famous
friends. One must-see destination that’s sure to sampling of all that awaits you… for hybridizing and propagating rhododendrons.
please is Heritage Museums & Gardens located in No matter when you visit Heritage Museums & His plants are notorious for having large showy
the oldest town on Cape Cod, scenic Sandwich, Gardens, something is always in bloom. Enjoy over flowers. Awakening from a winter’s sleep, you’ll
Massachusetts. 100 acres of award-winning gardens showcasing a find white, pale pink, bright pink, red and orange
Originally founded in 1969 by Mr. and Mrs. J. world-class collection of rhododendrons, daylilies, colored blossoms.
K. Lilly III, Heritage Museums & Gardens (formerly azaleas, mountain laurel, hollies and hostas as well For those of you who love to explore and
known as Heritage Plantation), was established as hydrangeas, herbs and heather. According to connect with nature, there are miles of hiking and
as a place for the education and enjoyment Senior Public Relations Manager, Judith I. Selleck, walking trails including quiet paths along the banks
of the public. It offered the distinguished Lilly “There is beauty everywhere you look…one can of Shawme Pond. Just in case you need a rest from
family the opportunity to share and showcase finally have some peace in this busy world that your trek, there’s plenty of welcoming benches
their family’s renowned collection of Americana we all work and live in.” Upon my visit in April, along the way. A forest of majestic trees including
and other antiques. Over time, it prospered and beautiful blankets of yellow daylilies covered the white oak, pitch pine, black oak, hemlock, locust
and beech act as the perfect awning on a hot or a fountain featuring a 30-inch diameter glass ball army for rations. J.K. Lilly, III purchased the
drizzly day. You’re sure to come across the seven- that cascades water from the top over the globe's windmill in 1968 and had it moved to its present
circuit labyrinth designed by one of the best known surface. As part of a major effort to sustain and location. Since then, it has been restored and fitted
labyrinth designers in North America, Marty Cain. enhance its lovely gardens, Heritage also plans to with an electric drive so it can run regardless of
Unlike a maze, which has many confusing turns add three new attractions over the next few years. how windy a day.
and interconnecting pathways, the labyrinth They include an impressive steel Flume Fountain, When you’re ready to take in a museum,
features a single roundabout stone path leading to an interactive Hidden Hollow Family Adventure you’ve three fabulous choices. One of the most
its center. As one follows the path, where to go is Garden and a demonstration cranberry bog. celebrated is the J.K. Lilly III Automobile Museum.
clear so it’s a relaxing walk offering plenty of time The Old East Windmill at Heritage Museums & Designed by Merton Stuart Barrows and built in
for meditation. Gardens is another unique attraction you’ll come 1969, it’s a reproduction of a round dairy barn at
Heritage’s newest landscape attraction is the across while exploring the grounds. Built in 1800 Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Hart Family Maze Garden. It features over 30 in Orleans, Massachusetts, for 93 years the windmill Standing 96 feet in diameter and 38 feet tall, it
varieties of annual and perennial vines which add a ground wheat, rye, barley and salt from the local was constructed using Connecticut shale and
new plant collection to the botanical collections of salt works. During the Civil War, it was even used wood that was salvaged from old structures. Atop
the museum. Walking through it you’ll come across to grind corn meal that was supplied to the Union its roof sits a distinctive octagonal cupola. Inside,

exhibit within the American History Museum
entitled Going Places. According to Judith, “Going
Places explores the culture, evolution and eventual
demise of horse-drawn transportation, from the
early nineteenth century, through the industrial
revolution, and into the 1900s and the dawn of the
automobile age.” Visitors can view an impressive
full-sized carriage, children’s carriages and various
harnesses and tack. To complement the unique
pieces, Heritage has added its own exceptional
collection of Currier & Ives lithographs, blacksmith
tools and antique toys featuring horses. Oversized
photographs featuring this particular mode of
transportation in Sandwich and other places on
Cape Cod are also on display. Children will enjoy
the special interactive area that offers fun activities
such as horse-themed games and puzzles. The
traveling exhibit was made possible through NEH
on the Road, a special initiative of the National
Endowment for the Humanities. It is sponsored
William Howard Taft is also for viewing. The car
by the Mid-America Arts Alliance. Going Places was
was part of the first official fleet of automobiles for
organized by the Long Island Museum of American
the White House and its original purchase price
Art, History and Carriages at Stony Brook, New
was $4,000. The Presidential seal is prominently
York. It will be on display until October 18, 2009.
displayed on the car doors. For those car buffs and
Adjacent to Going Places is the exhibit, A Bird
kids just itching to sit in an antique car, there’s a
in the Hand: The Carvings of Elmer and Cleon
1913 Model T they can actually climb up in. Be
Crowell. The legendary Elmer Crowell was a
sure to have a camera ready! Always looking to
native of East Harwich who as a teenager had a
secure the museum for future generations, the
passion and natural talent for carving and painting
J.K. Lilly III Automobile Museum will undergo
birds. It was a hobby he enjoyed well into his
renovation and expansion starting this spring. A
adulthood and at the age of fifty-one, turned it into
7,000 square foot addition is being added which
a successful full-time career. It is said that it was
will provide additional exhibit space for up to
Elmer’s close rapport with many wealthy hunters
twelve antique cars. An outdoor patio and other
that jumpstarted his business as he sold his bird
structural upgrades are also planned. The $3.4
carvings to them and their friends. Elmer’s humble
million project is expected to be completed in
workshop was a converted chicken coop with a
2010. The auto museum will remain open during
simple wooden work bench and a pot bellied stove.
construction.
There he and his son, Cleon, worked tirelessly to
Next on your tour is the American History
create wonderful works of art. The majority of his
Museum. A replica of a Revolutionary War fort first
customers were quite wealthy. The most notable
located in New Windsor, New York, it’s constructed
ones included Henry Ford, The Rockefellers and
visitors are met with a two-level panoramic view of from square logs fastened with oak pins. The
the Duponts. History tells us that they paid as
an antique American automobile collection. One original building, known as “The Temple of Virtue”,
much as $35.00 to $50.00 for his larger carvings.
can trace automotive history from its beginnings was part of the final 1782-1783 cantonment
This was a considerable amount of money back in
through the mid-1900s, plus explore various established by General George Washington and
the day considering $15.00 a week was what most
types of automobiles including race cars and some 7,000 troops from his Continental Army.
hardworking men earned.
electric or steam power cars. Heritage boasts that Nearly 500 women and children also lived at the
Heritage is home to hundreds of Elmer’s
the collection is often referred to as “the most winter encampment. Washington ordered his
carvings as well as the materials he and his son
selective antique and classic car collection east of men to build a large building that would serve
used to create their works of art including paper
the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.” as a chapel for Sunday services. The 110-foot by
patterns, source materials and tools. There’s even a
Among the world renowned cars on display are 30-foot structure was also used for court martial
replica of his humble workshop. A fine collection of
a luxurious, 1931 Duesenberg Model J Derham hearings, commissary and quartermaster activities
miniature shorebirds and songbirds including the
Tourster formerly owned by 1930s movie star, Gary and various officers’ functions. It is said to also be
Knot, Piping Plover, Kentucky Warbler and Scarlet
Cooper. One of only eight produced, its original where Washington awarded the first three Purple
Tanager are shown. One of his most impressive and
purchase price was approximately $14,000. A Heart military decorations.
largest carvings is a life-size Great Blue Heron which
1909 White Steam car used by former President This year, Heritage is proud to have a new

stands over 4-feet tall on sturdy iron legs. believed to be from either an American or British cultural resource for all ages. Throughout the year
For military enthusiasts, the museum also vessel. There are examples of scrimshaw carved it offers family and youth programs, special events
features the unique exhibit, Marching Miniatures: by whalers at sea and expertly woven Nantucket and adult programs. Simply check the calendar
Our Nation’s Military Traditions. You’ll find an Lightship baskets, too. on their website for details. Join in its faithful
impressive collection of military miniatures that With all the walking and exhibit viewing, celebration of the American spirit by treating
were casted and authentically hand painted by you’re bound to work up a hearty appetite. The yourself and your family to a visit there soon.
skilled craftsman Henry W. Barker and his wife, Lisl, new Blossoms Café by Nibbles ‘n Sips offers you Where else can you take a hike, ride a carousel
from Wilmington, Delaware. The entire collection a delicious assortment of sandwiches, soups, and climb into a Model T all in one day? There’s
consists of over 5,000 miniatures and covers every quiche, ice cream and homemade cookies. And truly something for everyone! 
regiment that served in the U.S. army from Colonial of course, no visit would be complete without
times to 1900. Two dioramas depicting the Battle treating yourself to something special from the Heritage Museums & Gardens
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1918 World War I uniform jacket and interesting
Native American artifacts.
As you make your way from the American History
Museum your next stop is the Art Museum. Its most
popular attraction is the antique, hand-carved
carousel that whirls around inside its glass rotunda.
the
Built from 1912-1913 in Riverside, Rhode Island by
master carver, Charles Looff, the three-row carousel
was originally designed for a carnival company that
Potting
toured the New England states. It found a permanent
home at Heritage in 1972. Upon arriving, it received
a complete overhaul and restoration. Since then,
over 2 million children of all ages have taken it for a
Bench
spin. In fact, while watching my youngest son enjoy
a ride on one of the newly restored horses, smiles
could be seen on faces young and old. Its team
of distinguished horses, including two whimsical
goats, is entirely hand painted. Their tails are even
real horse hair. Menagerie figures made by other
carousel manufacturers encircle the delightful Florist & Garden Center
carousel. There’s a frog footman, leaping deer,
flirting rabbit, roaring lion, leggy giraffe, feathered Family owned and operated for 30 years.
ostrich and more. Be sure to stop by and take a ride
during your visit. It’s free with admission. Unique floral design for all occasions.
Once you’ve dismounted your favorite horse, Specializing in custom arrangements, funeral & wedding design.
stop by the art gallery next door. An 1875 Goddess Spectacular seasonal European garden baskets
of Liberty zinc figure welcomes you at the entrance. Herb Gardens, Azaleas, Hydrangeas
It’s said to have been used as a deck figure on the
pilot boat Columbia in New York harbor. Inside Come visit our extensive showroom
you’ll find copper weathervanes including a large, and capture the sights, fragrance
intricately designed grasshopper circa 1875-1900. and colors of Summer
Trade signs include a huge pair of cast iron scissors
from a New York City tailor’s shop circa 1803-1828,
Robert Shute’s harness making shop sign circa 1800
and a wooden/iron P. Smith Inn sign circa 1825-
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Building a Better Business…
The Gorilla, Pig and Corpse
I
by ron fortier
can only imagine that the road to Hell, paved as lovingly as it business does or doesn’t do will reflect their growth and success or
is with good intentions, is a long and winding one. The more the lack of it.
I teach and the more I consult clients; the more I understand. The Walt Disney Company is still guided by its founder’s original
Why is it that the eight-hundred pound guerilla in the room is vision. Walt Disney was determined to know what his customers
generally ignored or worse yet, rarely acknowledged? The guerilla valued and why, and how much they were willing to invest of their time
represents a business problem and all of the fear, urgency and and money to get it. His business plan; Dream, Believe, Dare and Do is
doubt that are associated with it. I believe this behavior is what still followed with obvious and sometimes envious results. Businesses fail
psychologists call going away from behavior. everyday regardless of the condition the economy is in. Some businesses
Business actions, whether good or bad, are neither jaded nor never make it to their first anniversary. Some, it seems, take longer to die.
guided by education or a lack of it. Actions require motivation. Mo- Regardless how long it takes for a business to fail; the geneses of its demise
tivation is encouraged by value. Goethe said that “when values are can be traced to some basic principle being overlooked or ignored. No
clear, laws are unnecessary. When values are unclear, laws are unen- matter how much makeup you put on a corpse; it is what it is – lifeless.
forceable.” But, when it comes to operating a business, what values The more I employ the basics of Business Engineering in my consul-
are clear and which are not? Customers want to involve themselves tation and teaching, the more I realize how much time is wasted by busi-
with businesses they can trust. Above all, customers value honesty nesses who really do want to be successful. Are you ignoring or failing
and integrity. If a business’ values have nothing to do with what to recognize the guerilla in the room. Does you guerilla represent value
their customers’ value, then there is no hope of a transaction ever issues? Or, could it be bad service, lousy housekeeping or a lackluster im-
occurring. And, no, value is not always about price! It does, in age. Have you confronted the guerilla or are you using cosmetic solutions
some cases however, represent the customer’s ability to choose from or dress up the problem to disguise it? Find the guerilla. Wipe off the
a wide selection allowing them the ability to compare value options. makeup. Strip it down. Recognize it as an impediment to your success.
Value is based on its perceived worth. So then, perception estab-
lishes value, which is a market reality. If one man’s trash is another’s
treasure, then – value is really a perception.
When the perception is altered so is the value. Value, by dic-
tionary definition is “an amount expressed in money or another
medium of exchange that is thought to be a fair exchange for some-
thing.” It possesses qualities or attributes that “define” its “worth,
importance, or usefulness of something to somebody.” The shop-
pers in your store or those visiting your website, as well as, every
inquiry you receive; represents a potential sale. It demonstrates that
consumers are open to exchanging the value represented by your
products or services with their money or time.
Therefore, regardless of a your intentions as a business owner
or manager, if something does not, cannot or will never possess or
represent any value to consumers as individuals or collectively, then
they will not be willing to involve themselves in anyway to acquire
it. If your business proposition is perceived as having no value,
ether intrinsic (basic and essential as to what it is) or inherent (part
of the very nature of something) no matter how well you dress up
the pig; it is what it is.
Value or the lack of it illustrates why some businesses fail and,
why others appear to do well. Business owners and managers
sometimes fail to value the most basic guidelines. There are basics
that are adhered to in nearly every discipline and profession. These
basics are also returned to often because they have endured the test
of time. Yet, the world is changing as it always has and businesses
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Simple alfresco dining with
family and friends
Swordfish with Salsa

Swordfish is brought to the life with this
Recipes adapted from Lazy Days and Beach Blankets.
delicious salsa. Slow-roasting softens the
Ryland Peters & Small, $29.95, 2009; rylandpeters.com
tomatoes and intensifies their flavor. This salsa
is great served with many different fish and
meat dishes, as well as on a bowl of fresh pasta
such as ravoli.
1 lb. cherry tomatoes

2 red onions, finely chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
a large bunch of fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
freshly squeezed juice of 2 limes
8 swordfish steaks, 4 oz. each
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Serves 8
Preheat the oven to 300° F
To make the salsa, put the tomatoes into a

roasting pan and cook in a preheated oven for 1
hour. Remove and let cool.
Transfer to a bowl, add the onions, pepper

flakes, parsley, oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Mix well.
Preheat the grill.
Sprinkle the swordfish steaks with salt and

pepper. Cook over medium heat on the
preheated grill for 4-6 minutes on each side,
depending on thickness, until just cooked
Photography: Copyright Ryland Peters & Small, 2009.

Lazy days and beach blankets
Apricot Tart More than 100 recipes and ideas for dining alfresco with friends - from
picnic food and summer salads, to barbecues, informal lunches, cool
12 oz. ready-rolled puff pastry, drinks on the terrace and dinner under the stars.
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We all look forward to sunny weather when we can finally shake out the
1 egg, beaten for glazing
picnic, blanket, set the barbecue a-blaze or enjoy a late supper under the
1 lb. ripe apricots, halved and stars. Lazy Days and Beach Blankest celebrates the joy of eating alfresco
pitted, the pits reserved
with friends and provides inspiration with evocative images of barbecue
½ cup apricot jam scenes, lunches on a Mediterranean terrace and table beautifully set for
dinner in the balmy night air.
¼ cup vanilla sugar
sifted confectioners' sugar, to
dust (optional)
Serves 4-6
Preheat the oven to 425° F.
Unroll the dough and cut out a cube 10

inches in diameter, Re-roll the offcuts
and make 4 strips about ¾ x 10 inches.
Set aside. Transfer the dough to a lightly
oiled baking sheet. Leaving a ¼-inch
border all round, prick the rest of the
dough with a fork.
Brush the unpricked border of the

dough with the beaten egg. Place the
dough strips on it, cutting the ends to
be joined on the diagonal and pressing
them neatly together. These will puff up
when baked, and act like a wall around
the fruit. Brush beaten egg all over the
dough, including the pricked area. Bake
blind for 20 minutes, or until golden and
risen at the edges. Prick once again.
Meanwhile, crack open 6 of the apricot

pits. Remove and shred the kernels.
Cut each apricot half into 6 segments.

Arrange them, flesh upward, on the
dough. Scatter the shredded kernels
over the top.
Put the jam and lemon juice in a small

bowl and stir until smooth. Using a
pastry brush, paint this glaze all over the
fruit. Sprinkle on the vanilla sugar, then
bake for 20 minutes, until the apricots
are soft, fragrant, and slightly brown
at the tips. Serve warm, dusted with
confectioner's sugar, if liked.
Variation: Red plums, nectarines, or

peaches can be used in place of apricots,
but do not use the kernels of plums.

CHEERS
COOL DRINKS
for HOT DAYS
Recipes adapted from Cool Drinks for Hot
Days by Louise Pickford. Ryland Peters & Small,
$16.95, 2009; rylandpeters.com
When the sun is shining and the living

is easy, a cold drink is always welcome. Photography by William Lingwood
Louise Pickford gives us perfect summer
thirstquencher's with this collection This non-alcoholic refresher is a play on the classic cranberry,
of recipes. Delicious coolers, juices, grapefruit, and vodka cocktail Sea Breeze but with the cranberry
cocktails, slushies, shakes and floats juice frozen into ice cubes. It's fun and funky at the same time.
sea freeze
guaranteed to cool you down on the
hottest of days. You're certain to find
a recipe that will transform your patio or
1 cup cranberry juice
porch into a paradise. You'll find ideas for
1 ½ cups fresh grapefruit juice
refreshing concoctions ideal for sharing
old-fashioned lemonade, to top up
with friends and for successful summer Lime slice to garnish
entertaining. a 12-hole icd cube tray
SERVES 2
Louise Pickford had a successful career
Pour the cranberry juice into the ice cube try and freeze for at
in London as a food writer and stylist
least 4 hours.
before moving to Australia with her
Divide the cubes between 2 tall glasses and add the fresh
photographer husband, Ian Wallace.
grapefruit juice. Top up with lemonade and garnish with a slice
She also wrote Hot Drinks for Ryland
of lime to serve.
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ickle’s Giftshop and Tea room in Swansea
STORY BY Nicole M. Bouchard
It's an ideal setting; the charming eighteenth century colonial atmosphere, the rare and beautiful gifts
and product lines, French doors off of the beautiful tea room which sports a majestic mantel and beau-
tiful painted tables and chairs... A grandmother, a mother, and a daughter raise their lemonade glasses in a toast to
the three generations. It’s a perfect afternoon with the sun streaming in and the waitress opens the French doors to
let in the first whispers of spring.
Owners Lynn and Jack Tickle opened the doors to Tickle's and the Tea Room in 1996. The intended design was
colonial-themed despite the fact that it was new construction to lend a warm, traditional feel. Beams salvaged from
a Vermont tavern add to the authentic appearance. There seemed to be a natural evolution of the 7,500 sq. foot
store as it went from a county store with year-round Christmas items to carrying women's accessories, home décor
and collectibles between 2004 and 2005. Trends in what the clientele is interested in is taken into consideration. In
2006, the Vera Bradley line was added along with scarves, women's clothing and gifts. About sixty-five percent of
the inventory is women's accessories, clothing , gifts and home decor. Gourmet lines such as Stonewall Kitchens,
Sweet Shop Chocolate, Tea Forté and Godiva have been added. Additionally, the upstairs has been renovated to
accommodate a wealth of children's and baby items such as the popular brand Webkinz. From Crabtree and Evelyn
to Sonoma Lavender, Pandora, Kitras Art Glass, Lucky Brand jeans and Not Your Daughter's Jeans, there is a de-

lightful variety of products to choose from. When my aunt was visiting New the family with all of our favorite recipes.
Owner Lynn Tickle had been in the gift England, it didn't take long to think of an The photo seemed to convey the message
industry before opening the store. She unusual, charming place to take her. At of the cookbook, so it was placed tenderly
was involved in marketing and product 2219 G.A.R. Highway (Rte. 6) there is a lit- on the bright scrapbook paper. Now that
development for three major gift industries. tle oasis from modern commercialism. A years have past and my grandmother is
Having traveled overseas, she also dealt waitress took a photograph of my mother, no longer able to do such things with ease,
in the manufacturing and wholesale end. aunt, grandmother and I holding hands the memories of relating to one another in
Tickle's was a wonderful learning curve seated for lunch in the Tickle's Tea room; such a relaxing environment have become
and she keeps ever mindful of the latest our family can be distinguished by the all the more precious. For love of family,
trends that her consumers would want women's capacity to laugh too loud when food and shopping, a day at Tickle's is well
a part of. Keeping aware of what's new in packs. Supporting the tradition in my spent.
and different, she travels to New York and family which loves good conversation and
Atlanta to see the latest product shows and food, I came across the photo when I was 508-379-0717 info@ticklesshop.com
Store Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat 10-6 Thur, Fri
having been in business for twenty years, making a cookbook that I could keep in 10-8, Sun11-5
sales reps often approach the store with the
knowledge of its presence and the demo-
graphic it caters to.
Personally, I have merely to walk
through my home to find traces of Tickle's.
We had purchased a beautiful French clock
at a reasonable price on a whim and later
discovered that it was featured in a highly
exclusive magazine. Additionally, when
furnishing a new home, we happened
by chance upon the perfect tapestries
which would pull the dining room theme
together. There are many, many whimsical
holiday decorations we've purchased there
and there are also the unique, extremely
affordable accessories. These are the types
of wondrous finds one can expect. But the
Tickle's experience doesn't end there...
The Tea room had its origins in a fond
joke at the Tickle's former 1,000 sq. foot
colonial furniture store. While women
would want to take their time shopping,
their male counterparts would get antsy. A PET GROOMER WITH
Thus it was a little jest that they ought to
have a coffee counter so that the men could
VETERINARIANS ON STAFF?
sit down and leave their wives alone. When Only at Marion Animal Hospital
the current property opened its doors in
96', there were lines out the door for the
counter in the Tea room. Another natural Marion Animal Hospital offers full service pet health care that
evolution of the store, the Tea room grew includes the bathing and grooming of dogs and cats. The Vet
to include home-made deserts. Chairs offers a state-of-the-art grooming facility. Professional all-breed
grooming features bathing equipment and all natural
and tables were added. Then the thought
shampoos. Medicated shampoos are also available for
was that perhaps a nice lunch would be a
special needs. Fluff drying and hand scissoring are
good idea. A month later waitresses came both standard procedures. In addition to specialized
onboard and now, the Tea room has a care of skin and coat, each pet is gently examined for often hard
delectable menu, just as irresistible as their to find growths, skin problems, ear infections, or eye irritations. Should
retail items. The hours of the Tea room groomers note possible health care problems our friendly professionals
are Monday - Saturday 10:30am - 3pm and are standing by to answer your
Sunday 11am - 3pm. A hot dish I cannot questions and offer suggestions MARION ANIMAL
go without is the Hot "Big Bird" open faced
turkey with dressing, gravy, and cranberry
sauce. Additionally, for dessert there are
on the care your pet needs.
Rachel Francis, DVM H O S P I TAL
the warm chocolate chip cookies which I (508) 748-1203 303 Wareham Road
need to have before I leave. To check out www.marionanimalhospital.com Marion, MA 02738
their full menu, go to www.ticklesshop.
com and click on the link to the Tea room.

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T he ARTS
Museum of Fine Art s, B oston
Vida y Drama: Modern Mexican Prints
May 30, 2009 - Nov 2, 2009
Alberto Beltran's large drawing titled traditions, and to experiment with American
"Vida y drama de Mexico," made in 1957 and European avant-garde styles. Their
as a preparatory design for a poster, sums prints gave form to the ideals of social, racial,
up the spirit of this exhibition, which and economic equality that had fueled the
shows that twentieth-century Mexican Mexican Revolution of 1910 and continued
printmakers recorded contemporary life and to influence the social changes that followed.
all its complexity in a distinctly modern and The exhibition features prints from
Mexican visual language. between 1926 and 1932 by Rufino Tamayo
The drawing is a preparatory study for and los tres grandes (the "big three"
Beltran's poster "Vida y Drama de Mexico--20 muralists): Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente
Anos de Vida del Taller de Grafica Popular," Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros. These
which advertised an exhibition of prints artists set the standard for modern Mexican
published by the Taller de Grafica Popular style. Prints published in the 1930s to the
(TGP) workshop between 1937 and 1957. 1950s by the circle of artists associated with
The massive hands use printmaker's tools the Taller de Grafica Popular (the People's
to gouge a printing block. The couple in the Graphic Workshop, founded in 1937) drew
background at left represent the challenges connections between Mexico's political
and hardships faced by everyday people (the struggles and the fight against fascism at the
"vida"). The political corruption and economic core of the Spanish Civil War and World
exploitation (the "drama") to which the War II. The exhibition also contains more
TGP's images drew attention are suggested intimate images, such as artists' self-portraits
by the calavera at right. and female nudes. Inspired by their history
01. Zapata, 1932 The graphic arts have flourished in and what they saw around them, these
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) Mexico since the first printing press arrived printmakers generated some of the most
Lithograph
*Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Gift of W. G. Russell Allen
in 1539. Twentieth-century artists gravitated original art made in Mexico during the
*© 2009 Banco de Mexico Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo toward printmaking as a means to explore twentieth century.
Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society, New the pre-Hispanic past and indigenous visual
York *Photograph courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Viva Mexico!
Edward Weston and His
Contemporaries
May 30, 2009 - Nov 2, 2009
In the decades following the Constitution of 1917, Mexico became
a powerful magnet for foreign artists and intellectuals drawn to its ideal
climate, dramatic landscapes, and inexpensive cost of living.
Photographer Edward Weston's early biographer, Nancy Newhall,
described Mexico as his "Paris," because Weston's short time there
had such a lasting impact on his career. In the mid-1920s a vibrant
photography movement in Mexico City centered around Weston and
his Italian-born lover, Tina Modotti, and, during the 1930s, on the
Surrealist-inspired work of Mexican native Manuel Alvarez Bravo, as
well as the American photographer and documentary filmmaker Paul
Strand.
"Viva Mexico!" draws heavily on the The Lane Collection of
photographs on long-term loan at the MFA and features about 35
rare works by Edward Weston taken during the pivotal years of 1923
through 1926. The work covers a wide range of subjects: heroic portrait
heads, avant-garde nudes, starkly abstract urban views and landscapes, 02. Dia de Fiesta, Mexico, 1933
and images of Mexican toys and folk objects. Also included is a select Paul Strand (American, 1890–1976)
group of pictures by Weston's contemporaries--Modotti, Strand, Bravo, Photograph, platinum print
and his young son, Brett, who made some of his first serious photographs *Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Sophie M. Friedman Fund
*Photograph © Aperture Foundation, Inc, Paul Strand Archive
during his brief visit to Mexico with his father. *Photograph courtesy, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), is open seven days a week, the MFA’s hours are Saturday through Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m.
– 9:45 p.m. General admission (which includes two visits in a 10-day period) is $17 for adults and $15 for seniors and students age 18 and older. Admission for students who are
University Members is free, as is admission for children 17 years of age and younger during non-school hours. Visit the MFA website at www.mfa.org or call 617.267.9300.
T he ARTS
MASTERS OF DUTCH PAINTING AT THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM
THE GOLDEN AGE OF DUTCH SEASCAPES
June 6, 2009 – September 7, 2009
Mediterranean Harbour Scene with the Saint Jean Cathedral at Lyons, 1660, Jan Abrahamsz The Darsna delle Galere and Castello Nuovo at Naples, 1703, Caspar
Beerstraten, Oil on canvas, 755 x 1055mm, © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, UK. van Wittel, Oil on panel, 755 x 1410mm, © National Maritime Museum,
Greenwich, UK.
The Peabody Essex Museum presents The Golden Age of Dutch Seascapes, 70 works by Dutch masters of maritime art working in the
time of Rembrandt and Vermeer. Painted during the peak years of Dutch artistic achievement between 1600 and 1700, these superlative,
emotional works are the first in which European artists realistically depicted natural settings, rendering coastal atmospheres with great focus
and virtuosic technique. Artists such as Jacob van Ruisdael, Jan Porcellis, Simon De Vlieger and Ludolf Backhuysen were masters of air, light
and water, and used their prodigious talent to convey a world of political allegory and mystical allusion on canvas.
“These paintings offered a completely new experience in Western art — a you-are-there quality that places the viewer within the setting,
amidst thunderstorms, driving wind, and white-capped seas,” said Daniel Finamore, the Museum’s Russell W. Knight Curator of Maritime
Art and History, “The ocean was no longer a mere backdrop, but a vital natural force to be contemplated, confronted and rendered with
passion.”
Nothing matches the sea as a subject for its versatility, its many moods, and the endlessly intriguing optical effects of water and light. Dutch
masters of paint and color attracted to the seascape developed novel approaches to composition and technique. The methods pioneered by the
artists in this exhibition traveled well, spreading from the Netherlands to England, the rest of Europe, and ultimately to the Americas, serving
as the foundation for the many examples of maritime paintings in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum. Fittingly, the Museum is the
only U.S. venue for this exhibition, originating from the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, UK.
ff Naples by Abraham Willaerts breezily captures Mediterranean light and atmosphere and would have deftly transported Dutch viewers
abroad.
THE CONSERVATION OF DUTCH PAINTINGS
The preservation of fine art is as fascinating as the works themselves. The Peabody Essex Museum will host a conservator on site in The
Golden Age of Dutch Seascapes galleries to offer our visitors the opportunity to see a painting restored to its original condition, in real time.
The conservator-in-residence will be available to answer questions about conservation materials, methods and the project in progress.
Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783 USA Phone: 978-745-9500, 866-745-1876 For the Hearing Impaired: 978-740-3649 Program Reservations: ext. 3011
Open Tuesday-Sunday and holiday Mondays, 10 am-5 pm. Museum Admission: Adults $15, Seniors $13, Students $11 Youth (16 and under) and Salem, Mass. residents admitted free. Members admitted free to all sites.
Boston Children’s Museum

HAVE YOu SEEn THIs SMILE?
April - June, 2009
Artist Bren Bataclan is making the world a happier place
by leaving his free paintings in public places. His murals are all
around town and his work has a world wide following. Come see
The Smile Boston Project here from April - June. And smile!
www.brenbataclan.com
Location: Children’s Wharf at 300 Congress Street, Boston MA 02210 617-426-6500. ATTENTION: The
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