$1.62M AVENUE, NARRAGANSETT

from So Rhode Island March 2023

SOLD! 33 BURNSIDE AVENUE,

Mark Ryan is fresh off of closing 33 Burnside Avenue, Narragansett with fellow RPL agent, Robin Leclerc. Mark stated that Robin’s professionalism and approach was phenomenal.

Mark is an energetic real estate professional driven to help his clients enjoy property ownership with confidence. Whether a single-family, townhouse, or condominium home purchase or a complex business property deal, every client has come to appreciate that no detail is left to chance.

Working throughout East Greenwich, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Newport, Jamestown, South Kingstown, and Wakefield, Mark brings a winning track record, stress-free experience, and a high level of attention to both smaller home sales and multi-million dollar estates.

Mark applies real estate market experience, ongoing knowledge of the latest listings inventory, and genuine listening skills to his representation of buyers and sellers to understand and exceed their needs. It’s no wonder he is highly regarded as a respected resource and stands apart from his peers in the industry.

A real estate investor himself, Mark knows first-hand the ins and outs of negotiating price offers, evaluating cost benefits, research and analysis, and the importance of good communication and results-oriented advocacy. He surrounds himself with best-in-class experts that he has personally vetted over the course of his 15-year career. From lenders and attorneys to inspectors and contractors and everyone in between, these individuals have come to respect not only his impressive work ethic, but his client-first approach to business. Find out why trusted professionals refer Mark without hesitation. For all your real estate needs, look no further than Mark Ryan.

Mark was more than just a real estate contact, he was my coach, my champion, and my inspiration for seeing the purchase all the way through to the end. He guided me with incredible tenacity and integrity through every step and always respected my time. I would never hesitate to recommend or re-engage him in the future.

MARK RYAN

413 Main Street, East Greenwich Office: 401-885- 8400 • Cell: 401-239-7328 mryan@residentialproperties.com

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“When we originally purchased the home, the 2015 renovation looked too new,” says Brandon. “When we renovated, we wanted to make sure our choices were made carefully and with respect to the history of the home.” Doors from nearby Aardvark Antiques were pulled from the Astor’s Beechwood Mansion and inspired elements of “old Newport” back into the home. “The elegant and intricate design of the doors and hardware screamed ‘Gilded Age Newport’ and forced us to carefully select other design elements in the lounge room and kitchen / dining room. Where we couldn’t purchase antique pieces, we had to be very selective when buying new to avoid clashing.”

Taking her design cue from the coveted doors, Brandon shares that Chartier was at the helm. “Lee was a color genius and made all the final decisions. We knew we wanted to keep it light, neutral, clean, timeless,” Brandon explains of the residence – the James L. Hazard House – and a past winner of the prestigious Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission’s Rhody Award. “The antique French style allowed us to pull from the history of the home, while keeping the ‘light’ feeling alive.”

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Custom Made

Furniture maker and designer Matt Johnson of Wakefield constructed a 4’ x 8’ refectory style table for the dining room and a round coffee table with repurposed metal accents. Johnson incorporated a feature into the design of the table’s stretcher inspired by a symbol from the town in Italy where the Sticcas’ family is from. The Alexander Hamilton print was framed by Maria at Frame It RI, Cranston. The built-in bar is from Heritage Kitchens, North Kingstown.

A Is For Aardvark

Doors for the home were sourced from Aardvark Antiques, a regional go-to for salvage and more since 1969.

Design Destination

Inside Style is a full-service interior design business known for an eclectic approach to creating beautiful spaces with casual elegance. They also have a retail shop with selections of upholstered furniture, area rugs and lighting, and designer home decor fabrics, custom window treatments, re-upholstery, bedding, and estate pieces. Learn more at InsideStyleRI.com

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Meet Chloe Gardiner

This local filmmaker uses her talents to help promote programs and Indigenous stories at the Tomaquag Museum in Exeter

Tell us about your role as media and tech coordinator for the Tomaquag Museum. I became involved with Tomaquag Museum in 2020 following COVID. I had just moved back home and needed a job. Before joining, I worked as a script analyst for film production companies. The museum hired me and placed me in their media and marketing department where I help advertise and promote events. More recently, we have been creating some short docu-series focusing on Indigenous life in New England, specifically Rhode Island.

What are some of the projects at the museum you’re most excited about?

My filmmaking goals for Tomaquag Museum are to create a small production company highlighting Indigenous filmmakers and create films featuring and created by Indigenous artists.

How did you become a filmmaker?

I’ve always loved movies since I was a young girl. I was an only child and I learned to entertain myself with my overactive imagination. Originally, I wanted to be an actress, but I was too shy and kept that dream to myself. Following college, I decided to take the risk and apply to film schools. It paid off because I was accepted into Loyola Marymount University where I studied film and television production in their graduate program. In 2016, I packed all my bags and my camera and left for LA to make my dreams come true! I graduated in 2020 with an emphasis in directing. While there I made six short films and worked on about 50 other short films. I also worked on my first feature Let’s Scare Julie and I had a few internships with some production companies. One of my internships allowed me to travel to the 2022 Cannes Film Festival! I hope to go again!

What are some of your favorite spots around South County?

My favorite shop is Christina’s Ltd. in Westerly. I love fashion and they have beautiful clothes. I also love The Cafe which is nearby – the food is delicious and after shopping at Christina’s, it’s a great place to relax and have dinner. I also love Matunuck Oyster Bar, George’s of Galilee, and The Mooring Seafood & Kitchen Bar in Newport. I love seafood and I love to eat!

Material Matters

Charlestown’s Refind Modern fills a need for design-mind shoppers

Actress and furniture lover Julianne Moore once said, “If I had to choose between clothes and furniture, I’d choose furniture.” If you share that love, particularly of mid-century modern pieces as well as eclectic, curated art, tableware, and other unique objects, a visit to Refind Modern in Charlestown is a must. Here you’ll find stunning pieces such as a 1967 rosewood Eames chair and ottoman, a pair of rosewood case sofas by Milo Baughman, and a very rare, long rosewood credenza by Swiss architect Dieter Waeckerlin, mixed with items like whales carved from large pieces of driftwood, the handiwork of artist and the store’s co-owner Seth Gross.

Gross and business partner Colin Kelly were formerly the sole partners at Verdigris Antiques. Things were going well until Kelly was offered a job as director of operations at start-up Mochi ice cream. He took the job and moved to New York City. Gross, overwhelmed by running Verdigris alone (as well as a rental property and wedding business), coupled with rent increases, decided to close up shop. During the pandemic, Kelly returned to South County, realizing he preferred working with antiques to sitting at a desk from nine to five every day, and the two decided to go back into business together.

When searching for a space, looking as far south as possible was the initial plan –perhaps Westerly, Watch Hill, even Pawcatuck, CT – to be right off the highway, near tourist destinations, and closer to New York City. However, when a spot in Charlestown opened up, they jumped on it, and Refind Modern was born. When asked about the location pivot, Kelly responds “there are so many people that made a mass exodus from NY to little South County during the pandemic, and we have a better customer base at this location because people intentionally come here, whereas in Wakefield, being on Main Street we got a lot of browsers. Here we make more sales.”

Do Gross and Kelly consider themselves makers, pickers, or curators? “We’re kind of everything combined,” says Kelly. “We are mostly pickers and curators. But Seth is very artistic. He has an interior architecture background.” Gross’ hand-carved whales are a big hit. His ex-girlfriend who owned Ramblin’ Rose Antiques (now closed) encouraged Gross and displayed his first piece at her shop. It was not for sale, but so many people asked if it was, that he made more. To date, his work has been displayed at galleries in Nantucket and Maine.

“My vision for Refind Modern would be to become a staple in the community and show what Charlestown can be. I hope that it will lead to inspiring other young people to start cool businesses here,” Kelly says. “We have a very interesting and diverse customer base: young couples, first-time home buyers, older people, designers, and even some celebrities that I won’t and can’t name. There’s a lot of cool locals that are design-minded, but also New Yorkers that have relocated here either full or part time. You would be surprised who finds their way into this shop.” 5680 Post Road, Charlestown

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