the best stamp shop ever
chica ink in wickford is a miniature stamp wonderland! as you step inside, walls of beautiful stamps surround you and suddenly you're sucked in to stamp paradise. there are so many varieties, sizes, flowers, faces, oh my! every shelf is lined with stamps. its difficult to leave the store, you sort of want to hang out for a while and just stare at everything. at least I had that problem. . .I just felt like stamping everything. if you are a stamper/crafter, you MUST go to chica ink and I have to go back!
the lady next door
this past sunday afternoon I had the pleasure of checking out a second hand shop in warren called the lady next door. what I found inside was a bounty of beautiful vintage clothing, jewelry, accesories, and ephemera. I wanted to share a couple images of my findings:

there are plenty more of second hand, vintage and antique stores all over rhode island. I will definitely keep you updated on more of my discoveries!


