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Savvy Swap Consignment – Portland CT

August 20, 2015August 20, 2015 K Porter

Very nicely laid out store with lots of choice, it’s always a joy to visit Savvy Swap and chat to Kerianne, the owner. She sells women’s and children’s clothes, shoes, jewelry and accessories as well as a selection of homewares, furniture and home … Continue reading Savvy Swap Consignment – Portland CT

Connecticut, Record Store, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Records, The Good Kind – Vernon CT

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 K Porter

This place is a rare beast, a newly opened record store. I’ve made a couple of visits, most recently picking up a copy of The Stone Roses from 1990. Such a flood of memories both hearing it and seeing it … Continue reading Records, The Good Kind – Vernon CT

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Helping Hands – Orange, CT

August 3, 2015August 2, 2015 K Porter

A large, friendly store with some real finds.  You need to add this place to your route if you’re looking for furniture items.  I got the impression they have a pretty good turnaround and pieces come in and go out … Continue reading Helping Hands – Orange, CT

Connecticut, VintageLeave a comment

Three Graces Vintage – Stafford Springs, CT

July 30, 2015 K Porter

I happened by Three Graces completely by accident on a cold, grey day back in March.  A friend and I were at a furniture store up the road and it was pretty crowded so I figured I’d take a walk.  A … Continue reading Three Graces Vintage – Stafford Springs, CT

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Colebrook Book Barn – Colebrook, CT

July 29, 2015July 26, 2015 K Porter

“Oh, there’s another used book store…it’s in the next town over” she says, “it’s open until 4.30 today, let’s go there next.”  If like me you’re thinking, hmm…next town over…so, that’s about 15 minutes away, you can imagine my chagrin … Continue reading Colebrook Book Barn – Colebrook, CT

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Bookmarkit, Enfield CT

July 20, 2015 K Porter

First impressions would have you believe this is another remainder book store in a none too interesting mall.  Yes, there are some unheard of ‘bestsellers’ here and some ‘100 ways with fish’ type cookery books but wait…there are also interesting … Continue reading Bookmarkit, Enfield CT

antiques, Connecticut, Jewelry, VintageLeave a comment

Silk City Antiques & Decor, Manchester CT

July 18, 2015July 18, 2015 K Porter

This unassuming shopfront on Main Street opens up into a large, multi-dealer store with lots of rooms and interesting corners to explore. Jewelry, kitchenware, furniture, linens, prints, paintings, lamps, clocks and more in a whole bunch of different styles.  We … Continue reading Silk City Antiques & Decor, Manchester CT

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Dickens Books and Art, Bantam CT

July 10, 2015January 1, 2016 K Porter

January 2016 Update: the store in Bantam is sadly closed. Bob is looking for a new home and I hope he finds one soon. I will update this page when new information is available.  Dickens Books is a lovingly curated store … Continue reading Dickens Books and Art, Bantam CT

Connecticut, Jewelry, VintageLeave a comment

Anna Pearl’s Curiosities, Niantic CT

July 8, 2015July 8, 2015 K Porter

Nestled among the tourist shops on Niantic’s Main Street and named in honor of the owner’s ancestor; ‘more is most definitely more’ at Anna Pearl’s.  Sharon the owner, has an impressive array of shiny things on display in this store. … Continue reading Anna Pearl’s Curiosities, Niantic CT

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Bantam Tile Works, Bantam CT

July 7, 2015 K Porter

High quality, local to CT ceramics at very reasonable prices. They make custom tiles as well as a good selection of dishes, mugs, platters, serving bowls and vases.  I took a couple of pictures but they don’t quite do the … Continue reading Bantam Tile Works, Bantam CT

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