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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Books and Baubles of New England 