Cottage & Garden — Local services in Newport

What a gem! Amazing store and, more importantly, the sweetest owner! I was looking to replace a broken antique frame for my 1910s pocket sized family photo, which is very dear to me. The lovely lady in charge of the store was in the middle of sorting through the new arrivals, but nevertheless did her best to help me find what I was looking for. She ended up giving a perfect picture frame for me for free and I appreciate it so much. I live in NJ and travel to Manhattan on a daily basis and this kind of generosity and kindness of business owners is hard to find here. I keep this photo on my nightstand and I will always think of Newport and this sweet woman every time...

Take a quick, lovely stroll away from Thames Street to visit this shop. It's beautifully curated with unique, charming treasures. The owner was a delightful woman who was kind enough to share her time & insights about Newport with me. On the way back to Thames Street peek inside the Trinity Church on Queen Anne Sq. (Estd. 1698). Gorgeous stained glass & Georgian...

Very beautifully laid out. Everything is unique and inspiring. Super helpful and patient—they understand when you're in "thinking" mode and leave you alone, but are also right there with answers or a tape measure. Items apparently move through rather quickly, so it's wise to visit more frequently if you're in the market for something functional...