Providence
Saturday the very handsome boyfriend and I finally made it down to Little Rhody to walk around Providence.
We visited RISD's museum, which was free because it's under construction. I love free. Also, the collection pieces we did see were lovely. I especially liked the giant Buddha, the Botero painting of people who resemble Weebles, and the amazing silver and mother of pearl inlaid desk and chair that kicked Tiffany's ass to the curb and won first prize in silversmithery in the Great Expo of 19somethingsomething.
Here's the very handsome boyfriend before the RISD museum.
Then we went shopping. Window shopping.
Here's a store I wanted to shop. But it was closed. They had roosters. But no roosters for me. Alas.
We ate lunch at Bravo Brasserie. Very yummy. Our waiter rocked. All waiters should be like him. His attention to soda refills was commendable.
The problem I had with Providence was I couldn't orient myself easily. After years of Boston/Cambridge/Somerville you think I'd be used to one way streets and maps that suck, bu no. I got frustrated.
This is me and my 'where the hell is this place' gesture.
At long last I found the store in Providence I most wanted to visit: Figments. It's a very cool, small store with funky gifts and very pretty objects d'art. I'd bought stuff online before but I wanted to see it and touch things. The owner was super friendly and, unprompted, suggested a place for us to find some stellar desserts. It's as if she saw into my soul. Dessert recommendations? Way to my heart.
I enjoyed Providence very much and plan to return soon, with much better maps in hand. And maybe more money. There were things I wanted but they costed money. Such a problem.