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Elyse Major

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(She/Her)
Rhode Island
As seen in: Hey Rhody, Providence Monthly, So Rhode Island, The Bay Magazine, Issuu, Country Living, Better Homes and Gardens, New England
Covers:  Home and garden, regional travel, hidden gem small businesses, crafts and makers, dining
Doesn't Cover: Politics
EIC at hey rhody media co (pvd monthly, so rhode island, the bay, hey rhody) • ✍️ bhg, yankee, farmhouse style

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Elyse (Press) Major is an award-winning lifestyle journalist and editor-in-chief at Hey Rhody Media Co. (formerly Providence Media), publisher of Rhode Island's premier award-winning lifestyle magazines Providence Monthly, The Bay Magazine, SO Rhode Island, and Hey Rhody. Since taking the editorial helm in 2018, Elyse has overseen the development of editorial content across all of the publications. Additionally, she writes for the magazines and assigns cover stories, life & style, and art & cul…

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Local Travel

Local Travel

A range of immersive experiences around the corner.

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Weekend Away: Providence, RI

Weekend Away: Providence, RI

Bright culinary flavors infuse a springtime visit to Little Rhody's capital city

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Fashion Forecast: What's Hot Now

Fashion Forecast: What's Hot Now

Rhode Island designers, makers, and buyers on essential summer looks – natural fibers, soft neutrals, and mor…

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Enter the Metaverse at Providence Place

Enter the Metaverse at Providence Place

You can’t get more meta than watching Secret Mall Apartment at the scene of the crime, Providence Place.

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Let's Go!

Let's Go!

Unpacking current travel trends and where to experience them regionally – in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Con…

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47 Charming New England Home Decor Shops to Revitalize Your Living Space

47 Charming New England Home Decor Shops to Revitalize Your Living Space

From coastal Maine to the rolling hills of Vermont, these charming New England home decor shops are brimming …

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Articles

Rhody Pets: Tips for Traveling with Pets

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By Elyse Major 
| Hey Rhody
Taking a trip this summer? If your travels include bringing your pets along with you, it’s wise to start thinking about packing and the prep that goes beyond remembering to take along their favorite bowl and toys. Whether by plane, train, or automobile, planning is key in helping to minimize stress all around, keeping you and your furry pals safe and well. Having a smooth and safe road trip with your pet requires preparation and planning, especially if driving long distances.
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Waterside Living in Rhode Island

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By Elyse Major 
| So Rhode Island
Posted Monday, June 1, 2026 9:00 am 1. Empty jars with lids or catching fireflies 2. Board games 3. Pads of paper and pens for doodling 4. Tote bag 5. This magazine In the Ocean State, you’re never far from a body of water, whether it’s the bay, a lake or pond, or the ocean. While tourist destinations dominate the national spotlight, it’s the quiet neighborhoods, steps from the shore, that embody the feeling of a quintessential summer for Rhode Islanders.
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Rhody Gem: Providence - Hey Rhody Media Co.

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By Elyse Major 
| Providence Monthly
Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool, unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Email Marketing@HeyRhody.com to suggest yours, and we just might feature it! The Camera Werks Camera and gift store What it is: An East Side mainstay, filled with new and used supplies for photographers, plus framing, US and international passport photos, and a large assortment of greeting cards.
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Awards

Rhode Island Press Association

2021 - Feature Story/Short

Honorable Mention On Your Honor, a story about honor system farm stands, for Hey Rhody received honorable mention for Feature Story/Short.

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Rhode Island Press Association

2022 - Arts/Niche Columnist

First Place as Arts/Niche Columnist for monthly home tours for Hey Rhody magazine

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