Pin-up: Kayla Girard
What’s your favorite part about fall in RI?
The color change in the trees.
What’s your favorite book?
I’m an avid reader, so it would be hard to nail one down. I read about 60 books in a year.
What’s your favorite TV show to binge when the weather gets cold?
I am very excited for “Game of Thrones.”
What’s going on at Lang’s this month?
On September 22, we’re going to do a breast cancer awareness event. We’re asking people to come out and show their support — wearing pink or no pink — and 100% of the net proceeds will go to Gloria Gemma.
It’s an important event for me, personally, because my dad died of breast cancer. A lot of men are uninformed that they can get it, and we hope to help Gloria Gemma bring more awareness to people. It’s not just a woman’s cancer. It can literally impact any person — young or old, man or woman.
Pin-up: Jenny Currier
You’re a food writer and a food tour guide. Where does your passion for food come from? Traveling. It wasn’t until I moved to New England for grad school (and started traveling) that I really developed a love for food.
Pin-up: Maple Devine
I am a 12-year breast cancer survivor, so I like to give back to my community with the Save the Tatas Pink Pasty Show coming up on September 15. I usually donate to Women & Infants because they put me back together, but this year, all proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We’re also doing a vintage car calendar with the House of Mood girls to raise more money for the hospital. You could say I’m tickled pink!
Pin up: The Catnip Junkies featuring Mike and Beth Silvia
May ’18 Pin Up: Valentino
What do you never leave home without?
A musical tune to get me through the day.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
Bad breath. Does anyone like it?
What’s your favorite book?
The Magic of Thinking Big; it goes into how you perceive things and how you can stop limiting yourself through your beliefs.
What’s your favorite TV show?
“Black Mirror;” I’m a Netflix kind of guy.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten?
Never let your dog wander. Your dog represents your brain and sometimes we let it wander off track, but the dog has to stay on the porch. You have to bring it back.
Do you wear hats in your everyday life?
I like fedoras. I have an old soul. I like the classic things, courting, all that type of stuff. I like that old style.
What does House of Mood have coming up this month?
The Motown show is coming up on June 16. It’s going to be a collection of different songs from that era.
Pin-Up: Ivory Brulee
What do you never leave home without?
Lipstick! Sometimes just wearing it can be enough to perk up my day. I think may I need a support group though, I have almost three dozen!
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
People who continue driving with their directional on after they’ve turned or switched lanes. I’m that person behind you making gestures trying to get you to turn it off.
What’s your favorite book?
Any vintage cookbook, I love picking them up at yard sales and have a collection. I’m a personal chef and food educator during the daytime, so I love diving into a little bit of culinary history.
What’s your favorite movie?
Such a tough question. Currently, the new Avengers: Infinity War! Always, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. It’s one of those movies you can curl up with some popcorn when you have a case of the mean reds. For a laugh, Super Troopers.
What’s your favorite TV show?
Anything on Masterpiece Theatre. I’m a bit of an anglophile like that.
Have you ever been arrested or had a run-in with the law?
I wish I could say I did, just for a good story. I was on the other side of the law enforcement fence. I used to want to be a police officer and went on ride alongs. Must’ve been something about the uniforms and handcuffs.
Tell us a secret!
I’m a huge sci-fi geek! I’d fit right in on The Big Bang Theory. My car is named “River Song” and is a shade of TARDIS blue and I taped my fingers together in the 3rd grade so I could do the Vulcan salute.
What does House of Mood have going on in May?
It’s our “Salute to Legends” on Saturday, May 19! Tickets are available on EventBrite.com. Come see performances to songs by musical legends old and new. From classic song writers like Willie Nelson to more recent rockers Bon Jovi or Guns and Roses. This month proves to be another sequin shining, tassel teasing, feather flying night of fun!
Pin Up: Kelsey Underwood
Finish this sentence: April showers …
Bring May flowers? Well yeah, but I’m hoping for sunny days and my feet in the sand.
Which season is your favorite and why?
The summer! I love being outside, going for hikes, fishing, kayaking, biking, swimming… Cookouts with friends and lounging on the beach! I mean what’s not to love about the summer, driving around with the windows down; listening to some good music! Summertime and the livings’ easy!
Favorite book?
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. During my month-long travels to Bali, Indonesia, Cairns and Australia I read this book. It opened my eyes to a lot, I felt connected to the woman who wrote the story! If you’re embarking on a solo travel around the world, pick up a copy – you won’t regret it!
Favorite TV show?
“Power!” It’s a crazy good show… let’s just say I’m addicted and binge watching! Definitely worth a watch.
Favorite movie?
Inception! Such an intense movie, and it makes you think. Plus Leonardo DiCaprio isn’t so bad to look at, if you know what I mean 😉
Do you have an opinion on cannabis legalization? (this is our cannabis issue)
My opinion is this. As a society, “we” consume alcohol, aspartame, tobacco, nicotine, high fructose corn syrup … the list goes on. So why is it legal to consume so many harmful things but not cannabis which has been proven to help with certain health issues and can bring in revenue? All in all, I’m for the legalization of cannabis!
What does Lang’s have going on this month?
All of April is Autism Awareness Month – we are selling Blue Autism Bracelets for $2 each and all proceeds are going to the cause, we are also doing Roundup for Autism on all of our guest checks! April 19th we are hosting a Girls Night Out for Autism Awareness in the Nelson Event Center, and April 21st we have the Strike Out Sarcoma Fundraiser. We always have something going on, whether we’re supporting a great cause, hosting events, live music or black light bowling with a DJ.
Pin-up: Osceanna Rose

Pin-Up: Karen
Many of the articles in this issue are about empowering women. Are there things you do regularly to help ensure equality or promote female empowerment?
I’ll share events and groups with ladies that I think might be interested. I try to not tear anyone down, but instead encourage them in their goals.
We’re also celebrating local musicians in this issue. Do you have a favorite local band?
My favorite local band is Sybil Disobedience Rock Dance Cover Band.
What’s your favorite book?
I am a fan of Rob Sheffield. My favorite of his is Love is a Mix Tape.
What do you never leave home without?
A book and my iPod.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
Rudeness; there isn’t really any reason for it. You see and hear stories of all these people being nice and then others saying how great that is. Well, stop looking at the examples and become one. I know that everyone has a bad moment, but stop, count to 5 (if you have to), go back in with a smile and just be nice. Be kind. It is just that simple