Comstock Ferre in downtown Old Wethersfield was the oldest seed store in the USA. It has now reopened and in addition to selling Baker Creek Heirloom … Continue reading Comstock Ferre Heirloom Market, Old Wethersfield CT
Marnie and her mother started their dream business just over a year ago and recently opened this beautiful store. Moon Rocks gourmet cookies are all natural, made from their own recipes and full of real flavor rather than over sugared. … Continue reading Moon Rocks Cookies, Hamden CT
This store was recommended to me by the proprietor of another consignment store (always a good sign). I had a chuckle about the name, and thought to myself ‘well, that’s something you don’t hear every day’ and off we went … Continue reading The Dancing Chihuahua, Seymour CT
Every Monday evening, in a nondescript, off-the-beaten-track building, a whole bunch of interesting, moderately interesting, somewhat interesting and sometimes baffling things are sold. If you’ve never been to an auction before, this is a great place to start. It’s friendly, … Continue reading Nest Egg Auctions, Berlin CT
Another well-kept CT secret in the town of Seymour. This looks like a carefully selected multi-dealer antiques and vintage store but the prices are very, very reasonable. For example, on my visit, they had a large selection of beautiful hand … Continue reading Seymour Antiques Annex, Seymour CT
This is the first time I’ve featured a whole town but I think Seymour has several places that are blog-worthy so here goes. The town is awash with vintage, consignment, antiques and collectibles shops as well as an excellent tea room, … Continue reading Seymour CT
I think I’ve driven past this place dozens of times without realizing it’s here. A cute store carrying homewares, women’s clothing, accessories, shoes and jewelry. If you go looking it’s next door to a driving range. Website: check facebook … Continue reading Molly Rose Consignments, Madison CT
Huge consignment in the Ocean State Job Lot plaza in Old Saybrook with a varied selection of clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories and honewares. Staff are friendly which is always a plus. I found a lovely pair of wool and cashmere … Continue reading The Cedar Chest III, Old Saybrook CT
A bookshop and coffee shop combination with a little French cafe next door. Books & Company sells good quality used books on the newer side of … Continue reading Books & Company, Hamden CT
Wild Bills is…well I’m not sure really. It is strange? jumbled? eccentric? unique? It is what it is. I think the outside is kinda more interesting than the inside. I love the devil’s funfair with a huge ‘no trespassing’ sign on it. … Continue reading Wild Bills Nostalgia, Middletown CT
Books and Baubles of New England 