Tired of snow? Time to heat things up with a little shopping. Here are a few of our favorite things:
A new way to dish
Take a tactile approach to practical with these dishes by Fortunata—they have fabulous texture, yet are surprisingly smooth to the touch. Handcrafted in Tuscany with local clay, custom glazes, and a unique firing technique, the collection of different-sized bowls and platters has a distinctive look plus durability. Dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe, each organic shape comes in four cool hues: seafoam, oyster (shown above), celery, and bianco. Small bowls are $25 each, shallow bowl is $65. Available at Terston in Kent.
Terston Home Accents and Apparel
27 North Main Street
Kent
860.927.1255
www.terston.com
AUSTER scarf
This fabulous scarf is by Hartford, an insider French label that mixes vintage European styles with a more relaxed American aesthetic. The label has a cult following for its easy-to-wear pieces and accessories, which are perfect for dressing down stylishly. Made in Italy of mostly linen and cotton, and a bit of viscose, it feels lightweight and airy. The Auster scarf has thin black and grey stripes and a small fringe. Check out other Hartford scarves in different colors and designs. The purchase price is $78. Available at J. Seitz in New Preston.
J. Seitz & Co.
9 East Shore Road
New Preston
860.868.0119
www.jseitz.com
light touch
Imogen re-invents the candelabra in handpainted recycled materials. Made by hand in Mexico and finished in the USA with low VOC paints, this whimsical design comes in white, light or dark grey, or technicolor options—including orange, turquoise, magenta, blue, and 3 shades of green. The store has white and grey in stock, but you can special order the other colors, which takes about 4 weeks. The dimensions are 21″high x 24″diameter and the purchase price is $360. Available at Oliphant in Litchfield.
Oliphant Design
29 West Street
Litchfield
860.567.8199
www.oliphantdesign.com
smart satchel
Is it the size, the shape, or the color? Whatever it is, this little handbag has star-power, attracting attention wherever it goes. It comes in a range of bright colors, and it has a zippered enclosure at the top, with a compartment in the middle and a pocket for your smart phone, too. Made of leather, it is sturdy and holds more than you think. Available at Hayseed in Litchfield.
Hayseed on the Green
3 West Street
Litchfield
860.567.8775
