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
Butterflies everywhere! Knowledgable staff will explain anything you want to know about butterflies as well as some of the insects and other creatures. Watch where you … Continue reading Magic Wings, South Deerfield MA
Room after room of books on two and a half floors. This multi-dealer store takes a couple of hours to really explore. There are so many great book stores in this part of MA, see White Square, Grey Matter, The … Continue reading Whately Antiquarian Book Center, North Hadley MA
The first time I visited the Gardner back in 2009, I didn’t know about the theft. Seeing the beautiful courtyard for the first time, the terraces, … Continue reading Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston MA
Under the swinging sign, down the steps and into the stacks. Mystery, philosophy, drama, it’s all here. I’m always on the search for Edward Gorey books and here I found “The World of Edward Gorey”, containing an insightful interview with … Continue reading The Old Book Store, Northampton MA
Titcomb’s is much larger than it first appears. There are three floors of books. The used and rare books are mostly in the basement and on the second floor with new books, cards and gifts on the first floor. Staff … Continue reading R.M. Titcomb Bookshop, East Sandwich MA
Sigh. I fell in love with the Victorian lounge in this cafe. High ceilings, tall windows, built-in bookshelves with a lending library, comfy chairs and the longest sofa I’ve ever seen situated in front of a beautiful fireplace and an … Continue reading Coffee and Cotton, Lowell MA
