Thanks everyone for celebrating my big birthday with me! Those Sugar Bakery cupcakes are nuts (especially the Churro!). They usually win our Readers’ Poll but this was the first time we got to try so many flavors. We also loved having Katey Walker’s fine jewelry trunk show and we’re hanging onto a selection of her special pieces. There’s a whiff of autumn in the air, and the shop is bursting with gorgeous fall clothing, so come see us! I’m in and out this week, but plan to be there all day Friday.

I’ve been so busy this summer between The E List and the shop that I didn’t make time for a real vacation, but I did get away for a couple of days. Here are a few discoveries in nearby Westerly, which would make for a perfect fall weekend!

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