Alexandra : Editor


Role Call: Single Mama, Writer, Eternal Optimist, Business Builder, Color Fanatic
An enthusiast of all things creative, and impassioned by happiness, Alex West spent over ten years designing weddings and planning large scale events in NYC and NPT. She now (attempts) to balance her time between branding and marketing small businesses, spending every minute she can with her son and their dog, Scout, and keeping moms in-the-know here at Newport Connext. Phew! Oh yeah, and she has insane crush on color and design, from fabric, to architecture, to staring at her cocktails...this girl spots art in life's objects.
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This sun has me thinking of Summer. And I decided to re-post this archived post on summer’s cocktail picks from Castle Hill Inn. Ooh, that spectacular sprawling green lawn has me begging for a bit more warmth ... With today’s sun …
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A year ago I took notice to a new regatta sharing our harbor called The Atlantic Cup, a race solely dedicated to energy & ocean conservation. As a Newporter, I was immediately intrigued. Sailors were establishing an environmental cause behind …
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How can I write about family fun if I don’t take some time to enjoy my own family? Yep, we’re on spring break! Dog, child, beach, and family! See you next week when I return. Enjoy this sunshine savvy! ________________________________________________________________________________
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securedownload Out&About:Stroller Strides Party/Beach Clean
WEEKEND FAMILY FUN. Earth Day is right around the corner, and I have some great local voices sharing how they’re making a difference to our island and for our kiddos. Don’t you just love that our babes’ generation will be …
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monica1 Spotted: Momprenueur Monica Rodgers
There’s a mom in town starting a revelation, a revelation that uses social media and photography to empower women’s voices, feed their spirit, and reveal their deepest potential.  I. Am. Hooked. Former Newporter and mama of two, Monica Rodgers, is …
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18152112701_kjGGx GIVEAWAY: Archbeauty Makeup Lesson
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Featured Post Giveaways: Regulations
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