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Why the Off Season is Better in Rhode Island

eating fried seafood at Iggys boardwalk in rhode island

Why the Off Season is Better in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is home to some of New England's most beautiful summer destinations—Newport, Block Island, Bristol, Watch Hill, and more. They’re all...

The Sailor’s Valentine

“Waiting is a sign of true love and patience. Anyone can say I love you, but not everyone can wait and prove it’s true.” In the 1800s, being a sa...

Oyster Fishing in New England

When was the last time you had a “wild” caught oyster? Most likely, never. Oyster fishing is a rare hobby in modern day New England, and it's not ...

A Message (out of the bottle) from Calligrapher, Lexi Mayde

Hi readers, Lexi here! I’m an artist and calligrapher, and I also happen to call Bridget my oldest friend! Bridget and I grew up together, we’ve t...

The Salty 6: Holiday De-Stressers

With only 3 weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, holiday stress is at an all time high. Here at Sailormade, I am in the middle of m...

Vintage Fancy Fish Plates by Yvonne Ellen

There's Something Fishy About These Dessert Plates

If I had a reason to buy new dessert plates this holiday season, or a kitchen with more storage, I'd buy this Vintage Fancy Fish Plates by Yvonne E...

The Salty 6: Seafood Appetizers for Thanksgiving Day

Every year on Thanksgiving Day I always over do it on the appetizers and I'm never all that hungry for the main meal. This year, I've picked 6 sea...

plimouth plantation feast thanksgiving buffet

Party Like The Puritans

Did you know that you can relive the beginnings of the Thanksgiving celebration at Plimouth Plantation? Plimouth Plantation offers a 17th Century ...

Scituate Woodcarvings

Last week I wrote a post about Plum Island Drift, a Newburyport based wood carver specializing in whale sculptures. This week, I learned of a studi...