What a wonderful breath of fresh, bright, colorful air this lil shop & studio is…read more I came in looking specifically for coasters, & while I did find coasters almost immediately, I spent almost an hour browsing the rest of the space. The store is heavily curated by the owner Nicole, who is also an artist herself, & it shows. It was an adventure, moving from display to display, always finding something new to look at & admire. It also smelled SPECTACULAR in the store thanks to a selection of gender-neutral scented items - soaps, perfumes, candles, body oils, etc. I was gift shopping for other people, but can't wait to go back to buy a treat for myself. I had my eyes on a "mezcal blanco" perfume roller. Nicole is a Providence local who creates upcycled tie ascots (hard to explain but beautiful to behold.) They are, in themselves, a masterclass in textile design. Shopping around this store was a total mood booster for me today. I can't wait to see what the future brings for Nicole & Asterfields.

From the owner: Welcome to Asterfields, our intimate art and home boutique nestled at 251 South Main Street in…read moreProvidence, Rhode Island. Here, we celebrate the beauty of the handmade, the unusual, and the heartfelt—offering a curated mix of thoughtfully crafted apparel, soulful objects, and imaginative treasures for the home. Our space is a living collage—part shop, part sanctuary—where textures, color, and form come together in conversation. Each piece is chosen or created with intention, rooted in a belief that artistry belongs in everyday life. New to Asterfields is Nicole Deponte’s private studio gallery, open by appointment. This lush, light-filled space—tucked next to the shop—serves as the heart of her paintings, surrealist collage and mixed media practice. Nicole’s evolving body of work is displayed in our expansive front windows, bringing an ever-changing tableau of artwork and imagination to the street, and inviting passersby to experience creativity in its most organic form. At Asterfields, our mission is to cultivate a space where art meets intimacy, and where the handmade becomes a way of life. We invite you to visit, linger, and discover something that speaks to your own sense of wonder.

Lovely little ice cream/ coffee/ gift shop downtown. Comfy seating or table top in a high ceiling,…read moreglass enclosed space that is bright and sunny. Order at the counter. The staff member assisting us was very pleasant. I ordered an affogato with vanilla ice cream. I think I got a vanilla caramel, which is fine. The espresso shot is generous and has an espresso bite making the sweet ice cream a nice counter balance. The gift shop area is lovely. Bags, tops, jewelry, kitchen items and more. All good quality gift items. One restroom for all is off the giftshop area. Entrance is a couple of steps up from the sidewalk.

I came here to find a few "Providence related gifts" and they had a great variety of things to…read morechoose from.....T-shirts, hats/caps, jewelry, books, etc. Their ice cream shop is very busy all the time with great flavors that will sure please any taste buds. Kristin and Tom run a good business with several employees working for them to make this place a nice stop in downtown Providence.

Interesting, albeit small, shop in the Fox Point area. It has a distinctive Rastafarian/Islander…read morevibe with lots of interesting jewelry, hats, and bags for sale. The shop owner seemed friendly and greeted us as we walked in. We browsed for a little while but didn't quite find anything that completely caught our eye. The merchandise they sell isn't quite my style but it is a pretty cute shop and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in hand crafted jewelry and other gifts. I looked it up and it appears that the people who run the shop have an online gift shop with an even more extensive amount of merchandise. It also appears that they run some sort of music production company.

Beautiful hand painted animals and ethnic objects. A must- visit for Christmas gifts; make that any…read moretime of year!

My boyfriend and I stopped by to check out the handwoven wool rugs in the back room. They have an…read moreamazing collection of 'war rugs' (tribal rugs featuring images such as tanks, helicopters, guns etc). The owner was an absolute delight and spent a good deal of time showing us a variety of one-of-a-kind handwoven rugs from the middle east. We ended up buying a beautiful rug from Afghanistan. The store also has unique jewelry and beautiful objects from all over the world. I got my mom's birthday present here. A lovely spot, not to be missed!

I just took my niece to get some pen, pencils, journals and the such. She loved the choices and…read morethe selection of all those items. I spent some time checking out the RISD inspired items like t-shirts and mugs and I loved the designs and the colors. Very bright and colorful. The staff was helpful and friendly and there was always someone close to ask questions

Visited this thinking it's a store for the RISD Museum. It's a store where art supplies are…read moreavailable, shirts, mugs, magnets, and a few souvenir items. If you're doing touristy things and planning to visit, there's not much to see here.

Simple Pleasures is my favorite shop in Providence. There is always something imaginative for…read moregift-giving--and they wrap everything beautifully, with delightful paper and ribbons. You never know what you'll find, yet you can always count on finding something fabulous. Mary has an extraordinary eye for discovering special goods from all over the world, including things you might otherwise find only in France. I was so pleased to see some of my favorite designers still here from twelve years ago, before I moved away. Candy, cards, socks, blankets, candles, tea towels, wallets, totes, beautiful things to hang and admire, and whimsical--or not-so-whimsical--spiritual and manifestation treasures. They even have motion-activated sound boxes that chirp like birds! Simple Pleasures is exactly what its name promises: a shop filled with discovery, imagination, beauty, and joy.

Cozy store with a ton of history. This business was recommended to me and I figured I would check…read moreout the hype! Stopped in today for small business Saturday and left with a few goodies. They did have a sign on the door asking customers to not take photos while inside- whether it is for security purposes or to ward off the use of google image. I guess you will have to visit yourself! Extremely small parking lot, it looks as though they share the parking lot with a few other businesses, but have a few spots exclusively for their store.

NAVA is such a cute spot to update your wardrobe! It's actually good I don't live locally because…read moreI'd probably be here all the time and some of these pieces are expensive. I found a cute shirt on the sale rack and many other cute sweaters that I couldn't afford to pack for my trip home. I appreciated how helpful the staff were. You can tell they really care about making people feel comfortable in their store. It was pretty size inclusive and they had a rack specifically for plus size styles.

Really enjoyed my spontaneous little visit to Nava. When I spotted a cute pair of charcoal-striped,…read moreoff-white jeans (wide-legged), I caved and tried them on. I didn't really think they'd work cause I'm under 5' but sales associate Sabrina urged me on. So did my daughter. Between their nods of approval and an onlooking customer commenting on how great they fit, I was sold. Love shopping at Nava cause the vibe is fun, congenial, sincere and helpful. I have been eyeing striped pants awhile but this was the first pair that had the quality feel and smart styling that made them worth a trip into the dressing room. Thanks, Sabrina and Nava! You made it easy to support a small business!

Delightful, higher-end homegoods shop; it's packed with stylish, colorful, mostly handmade…read morehousewares from around the world. Everything is curated by the two sister owners who are extremely friendly and helpful. I have bought lush velvet pillows, richly patterned tableclothes, glasses and decorative bowls. They do sell online, so you can surf their stock before you visit, but definitely visit in person for a burst of creative energy.

I love shopping at Stewart House and it's our go to place for holiday gifts. And I can never walk…read moreout without buying something for my own home. Ellen and Karen are warm and welcoming and shopping in the store is a wonderful experience.

So we came to this store because I had looked up souvenir shops and this came up (for some odd…read morereason, but I didn't know that yet.) It was right across the street from our hotel, in a historic building, so I was very excited to come in and get some stuff. I was a bit disappointed when we walked in because it is not a souvenir shop. It's a bookstore that specializes in H.P. Lovecraft and things of that horror nature. The store is well organized and has a lot of books and other memorabilia in the genre. Everything is priced really well and they do not seem to try to gauge you by charging more than they should for things. The person who was working when we came in was super nice and very engaged with customers. I really liked them and the place but I didn't purchase anything because it wasn't what I was looking for. However, if you're looking for this sort of stuff, it's the perfect place for it.

Terrific little bookshop with a bent towards science fiction and horror (this is H. P. Lovecraft…read morecountry after all!). The proprietor is friendly and knowledgeable about the authors and books in his store. A fun place to browse and discuss the merits of this or that writer.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Achelle! From the very beginning, she was so responsive,…read moreattentive, and incredibly easy to work with. I was honestly all over the place with what I envisioned for our wedding, and she was so patient in listening to all of my ideas, helping me narrow everything down, and bringing it all together. She truly went above and beyond. We had a set budget, so I honestly wasn't imagining anything extraordinary -- but WOW, did she deliver extraordinary. When I walked into the tent for the first time, my jaw literally dropped. Everything was so beautiful and somehow even better than what I had envisioned. Achelle was also so on top of the timeline and just knew exactly what needed to be done. I especially appreciated her helping set up all of our candles. I didn't give her much direction with that, but she just knew what to do and made everything look so beautiful. The little details, like adding the moss to the florals, made such a difference and felt so "us." And OMG, the ceremony urns were absolutely to die for! I am so grateful for all of the thought, creativity, and care she put into our wedding. She took my scattered ideas and turned them into something so incredibly beautiful. I truly could not recommend Achelle more!!

Staff very helpful and delivered my bouquet promptly. They even had some ideas about flowers that…read morea man would like, rather than the pink-and-white spring things.