Checking In striped art The worn edges of game

The worn edges of game pieces meet the polished curves of treasured accessories

Rhode Island

” readers are granted an intimate look at the best in tropical living

evocative text and Mele’s exquisite photographs of people

both by the ticking of a clock and the turn of a game piece

Checking In striped art The worn edges of gameSummer Hours captures the fleeting magic of Northeastern summers. Set against a backdrop of weathered shingle houses and sun bleached docks, the series evokes a nostalgic return to a slower time. Children roam freely until dusk. Small imperfections, like a broken convertible roof, are embraced as part of the seasons charm rather than something to fix. Mischievous moments hint at the freedom and simplicity of summers past, creating a world that feels