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antiques, Baubles, Beads, gifts, Jewelry, Massachusetts, Nostalgia, Shiny, stationery, VintageLeave a comment

Cadeaux, Great Barrington MA

July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 K Porter

Lured in by the window sign indicating stationery items for sale, I wasn’t disappointed to find myself in this miniature jewel-box shop.  A tiny space exquisitely appointed with all sorts of shiny wee things, paper products, cards, home goods, gifts, … Continue reading Cadeaux, Great Barrington MA

Book store, gifts, NYLeave a comment

Rodgers Book Barn, Hillsdale NY

July 8, 2018July 25, 2018 K Porter

Finding the Rodgers Book Barn is your first challenge. We approached it from the North via dirt and gravel roads twisting and turning, up and down … Continue reading Rodgers Book Barn, Hillsdale NY

Collectibles, Connecticut, gifts, Jewelry, Tea Room1 Comment

Alice In The Village, Old Mystic Village CT

July 13, 2016July 14, 2016 K Porter

Care, love and attention to detail has gone into this brand new Alice In Wonderland themed tea room and shop. Delicious French macaroons imported from Paris and afternoon tea menu options from England. It was too hot to sample the … Continue reading Alice In The Village, Old Mystic Village CT

Art Gallery, gifts, Jewelry, Museum, New York, NY1 Comment

Rubin Museum, New York NY

July 6, 2016July 4, 2016 K Porter

There are so many things to love about the Rubin.  The beautiful wood lined first floor entrance and cafe, the Tibetan shrine room, the small and perfectly curated shop and then there are all the stunning museum exhibits: sculptures, wall … Continue reading Rubin Museum, New York NY

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Kandu Beads, Cheshire CT

January 4, 2016January 2, 2016 K Porter

Large and interesting bead store, in this location since July 2015. Debbie, the owner moved the store over from Wallingford. Lots of drilled druzy stones in various colors and great findings. Good prices on strings of glass and crystal beads … Continue reading Kandu Beads, Cheshire CT

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Moon Rocks Cookies, Hamden CT

December 18, 2015December 14, 2015 K Porter

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

antiques, Collectibles, Connecticut, gifts, Jewelry, Vintage1 Comment

Seymour Antiques Annex, Seymour CT

December 3, 2015December 1, 2015 K Porter

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

antiques, Collectibles, Connecticut, consignment, gifts, Jewelry, Movie Theater, Nostalgia, Tea Room, VintageLeave a comment

Seymour CT

December 1, 2015November 30, 2015 K Porter

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

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Patti’s Treasures & Antiques, South Windsor CT

June 23, 2015June 23, 2015 K Porter

Patti’s has lots and lots and lots of beautiful costume jewelry. All colors, all shapes of sparkles everywhere you look. You’ll also see crockery, prints, mirrors and ornaments. My first instinct was to stand in one place and turn around slowly, … Continue reading Patti’s Treasures & Antiques, South Windsor CT

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Celebrations, Deep River CT

May 19, 2015May 19, 2015 K Porter

Celebrations isn’t a book store or thrift store and in fact they don’t sell used or vintage items at all. The closest description would be gift shop, but that doesn’t do it justice.  The phrase ‘gift shop’ has such negative tourist … Continue reading Celebrations, Deep River CT

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