Very tasty breakfast sandwiches, good coffee and superb pastries, this little market in a quiet, out of the way spot is perfect for a quick stop. The menu for lunch sandwiches also looked inviting, I will definitely have to return. … Continue reading Hadlyme Country Market, Hadlyme CT
I moved to East Haddam back in January and was very pleasantly surprised by how much there is in this quiet country setting. Not least, I found the perfect coffee shop. Two Wrasslin’ Cats is welcoming and friendly with lots … Continue reading Two Wrasslin’ Cats – East Haddam, CT
There’s a real sense of community here, I visited on Record Store Day and there were bands playing from mid afternoon through to 10pm watched by a mixture of regulars and passers by. It here’s an extensive selection of vinyl … Continue reading The Telegraph – New London CT
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
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
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
Quite a chaotic jumble of things here, mostly furniture, some smaller household items and books. They also sell painted and ‘revamped’ furniture in a shabby chic style, some of which I like and some I kinda wish they’d left alone. … Continue reading Thriftique, Clinton CT
Books and Baubles of New England 