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If one desires to grow as a person, there are few things to encourage growth than reading books. Reading is a leisure activity that exercises the mind and expands one's knowledge.Four reasons to read … read more

What is "Coastal Charm"? There is a sense of "je ne sais quois" in the description. We cannot real say what it is, but when we experience it, we know it. "Coastal Charm" evokes thoughts of warm s … read more

So many places provide inspiration for what we do at Made From RI in placing Rhode Island made items in people's hands. Coming from the Ocean State, one of our topics is ships; it's where I perso … read more

Why are Rhode Islanders so enamored with anchors? The simple, simplistic, answer is that we are from the Ocean State. However, no pun intended, the answers are deeper than this. The anchor is symbolic … read more

What is the meaning of a knot? As a family business, Made From RI has considered this question in depth. The Knot is a very ancient symbol which appears in the writings, legends, mythology a … read more