Fashion, home, garden and gifts, style abounds
Dumais Made offers a complete line of handmade ceramics. Their pieces combine simplicity and love for the beautiful imperfections of the process. Lighting, trays, and other fine items.
Dumais Made
931 Bantam Rd., Studio 4-6
212-620-7720
A country store known for their high end outdoor casual clothing and footwear. The store offers brands such as Carhartt, Woolrich, Pendleton and small goodies.
1101 Bantam Rd, Bantam
860-567-9221
Celebrated for its heavenly homemade chocolates, The Bridgewater Village Store is a terrific place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or to sip coffee, read the paper and get to know the locals. Found in the last remaining dry town in Connecticut, this village store and bistro epitomizes small-town living at its finest.
Bridgewater Village Store & Bistro
27 Main St. S.
860-354-2863
We manufacture biodegradable pots and products on our family’s farm using 100% renewable and recycled, composted cow manure. We began by offering the horticultural industry a more sustainable alternative to plastic and peat. We have the ability to prototype and custom build products for packaging, surveying, hunting, and other industries. We offer biodegradable pots wholesale and for resale and distribution.
324 Norfolk Road, East Canaan, CT 06024
(860) 824-7520
[email protected]
(860) 824-7520
https://cowpots.com/about-us
With a range of skis, snowboards, skateboards, and bikes available for adults and juniors, their team provides a one-stop shop with maintenance and service to keep your equipment working like new.
3 Guys Ski & Ride
406 Sharon – Goshen Turnpike., West Cornwall
860-248-3036
The Wish House has an eclectic array of house wares, apparel and children’s gifts. There’s a gallery of local artists’ work in the back and a greenmarket on the lawn in summer.
The Wish House
413 Sharon Goshen Turnpike, West Cornwall
860-672-2969
Music lovers will find outstanding audio products for every budget at this converted garage space. Owner Tim Hall is a former professional musician and audio engineer and lifetime audiophile. Currently by appointment only.
Near Routes 7 and 63 in Falls Village. Hours by appointment only.
(347) 541-0691
http://www.audiophilegarage.us
A beautiful new shop featuring antiques sourced from France, local artists, and new culinary treasures.
105 Main Street
Falls Village, CT 06031
(206) 465-4498
https://marche-ct.com
A Rustic Touch has been working all around Litchfield county since 2023 restoring and refinishing wood furniture bringing it back to life. We are located in Harwinton. We don’t have a store front as we work from our home but we are open Monday through Friday 8-5.
(860) 304-5693
https://brandylibby.wixsite.com/arustictouchllc-1?
Specializing in artisan-made ceramics, glass and jewelry, there’s also a nice selection of clothing.
Heron American Craft Gallery
16 N Main St.
860-927-4804
This independent indie bookstore has been a Kent literary landmark since the 1970’s. House of Books offers best sellers, fiction, non-fiction, classics, local area interest books, independently published titles, works by local authors and a children’s section. Additionally, this bookshop also plays host to a number of author book talks and signings and a monthly book club.
House of Books
10 N Main St, Kent
860-927-4104
Enjoy the shops, galleries, restaurants, and other businesses in the more than dozen buildings. It is the ideal place in any season to spend time browsing shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Kent Barns
6 N Main St.
860-866-8066
Woodford’s General Store provides locally grown and locally made products along with a selection of home design items. The shop collaborates with local farms and regional makers to source their best offerings and they provide a weekly delivery option and pull up-pick up service. Their goal is to celebrate the farmers and the makers, curate the best selection in the area, and be convenient with delivery.
Woodford’s General Store
3 Old Barn Rd., Kent
917-224-4801
Old Farm Nursery is a phenomenal set up and business; well worth a visit to look at Judy and Pat Murphy’s stunning gardens surrounding their house (yes, visitors are invited to walk the property). But this, mostly, is a serious nursery specializing in landscape design and installation. A huge variety of trees, shrubs and perennials make this farm indispensable to the area.
Old Farm Nursery
158 Lime Rock Rd.
860-435-2272
This Lakeville resource provides Apple repairs and computers, iPads, watches, airpods, and other technology needs.
29 Bissell Street, Lakeville
860-435-2211
visionarycomputer.net
On the Litchfield Green, specializing in authentic certified diamonds, plus a lovely stock of jewelry and watches.
Ideal Jewelers
43 West St, Litchfield
860-813-0749
Litchfield County Auctions holds auctions five times a year and the bidding is done online. The LCA tag sales that run along with the auctions are great. The selection is best on the weekends, however Mondays and Tuesdays bring 40-60% off.
Litchfield County Auctions
425 Bantam Rd., Litchfield
860-567-4661
Litchfield Pet Supply has everything you could possibly need for your well-cared for dog or cat, including food, treats, and toys.
Litchfield Pet Supply
583 Bantam Rd.
860-567-7737
A unique children’s shop with a plethora of toys, books, clothing, and a host of imaginative items.
The Silly Sprout
503 Bantam Rd, Litchfield
860-361-9500
This gift shop features home decor, garden accessories, greeting cards, jewelry, clothes, handbags, baby items, candles, lotions, mind and body wellness products, and other merchandise from local artisans.
11 Watertown Road, Morris
203-768-9930
facebook.com/bellalunagiftsmorris
Boutique Indoor Marketplace featuring 40+ local artisans, makers and businesses.
Open 7 days a week
10AM-6:30PM
36C Bank st
New Milford CT 06776
(203) 695-2795
https://www.andcompanyonbank.com
Lighting products, lamp repairs, and great service can be found at the Berkshire Lighting Gallery, a family-run business.
Berkshire Lighting Gallery
10 Prospect Hill Rd.
860-354-0874
Sundays since 1976 (April–November), treasure hunters, antique collectors, farmers, foodies, and alike have flocked to the famous Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market. The verdant field is given over to dealers hawking everything from vintage tchotchkes and house plants to cottage furniture, military memorabilia and old signs. So basically, a little bit of everything. Get their morning-mist early, fill your thermos and begin your rummage. There’s no such thing as junk at the Trunk!
Elephant’s Trunk
490 Danbury Rd. (rte. 7/202), New Milford
860-355-1448
Instagram: @etflea
Honeybee Books and Teas offers both used and new books, fine teas, candies, snacks, honey, cozy blankets, gifts, and so much more! Located of the town green in New Milford, CT, there is something for everyone. All items in the store are mindfully sourced, with organic choices wherever possible, local items, and products made in the USA.
27 Main Street
New Milford, CT 06776
(next to the Post Office on the green)
(860) 350-3006
https://www.hbbooks.org/
On the green in New Milford with a huge variety of toys, games, and puzzles that will create wonderful memories.
Nordica
7 Main St., Suite D, New Milford
860-355-2034
This New Milford staple carries a full line of flavored olive oils, both dark and white balsamic vinegars, and other gourmet food items.
Nutmeg Olive Oil
25 Main St, New Milford
860-354-7300
A New Milford mainstay that carries rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces, charms, pins, watches, and estate and antique jewelry.
Robertson Jewelers
2 Bank St, New Milford
860-354-5365
Located on Bank Street, this new New Milford favorite provides vintage and handpicked goods with an ever changing inventory featuring accessories, clothing, houseware, and more.
The Hunt
20 Bank St, New Milford
860-799-0775
Instagram: @thehuntct
DK Schulman Design is a great resource for parties and special events. They carry a beautiful array of gift wrap papers, ribbons, cards and gifts. They make gorgeous custom invitations and stationery. They also carry a tasteful collection of home decor accessories, purses, tableware, and more. We love their doggy beds.
DK Schulman Design
15 East Shore Rd., New Preston
860-868-4300
Instagram: @dkschulmandesign
A unique New Preston shop specializing in exceptional fine and period jewelry.
Hays Worthington
13 East Shore Rd., New Preston
860-619-0714
Instagram: @haysworthington
This beautiful New Preston shop offers the most extraordinary collection of mens luxury clothing.
“A New England Shop Where the Goods are Plainly Perfect.” — The New York Times
“The tightly curated assortment is the stuff of minimalist dreams.” — VOGUE
“40 Best Home Decor Stores in America.” — AD Pro
Plain Goods
17 East Shore Rd, New Preston
860-868-0280
Instagram: @plaingoodsshop
An emporium of curated home goods, antiques, and other one of a kind goods for the home and soul.
Privet House
13 East Shore Rd, New Preston
860-868-1800
Instagram: @privethouse
Joseph Stannard Antiques offers impeccable French Country imports and a “savvy classic” line from the owner/artist himself.
Joseph Stannard Antiques
8 Station Place, Norfolk
860-542-5212
Books & Art on Main, a new bookstore located at 692 Main Street, Plymouth, CT, is pleased to announce its opening in this new year!
The store offers used and new books (fiction, nonfiction, art, crafts, gardening, cooking, home, history, religion, Bibles, children’s books), plus journals, framed art, art supplies, and giftware.
“A new year is the perfect time to discover a new passion or hobby,” says proprietor Robert Schwalb. “Some people aspire to a reading challenge, such as reading 100 books during the year. A 2016 Yale study, recently cited in the news source Axios.com, suggests that developing a reading habit may actually help lengthen life, especially for those over 50.”
“Journaling, too, can benefit folks in so many ways, from boosting your mood on gray winter days to furthering self-discovery. We have a variety of journals in the store.” (https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-journaling#takeaway).
“Trying your hand at an art project can also help reduce stress and aid in self-expression. We have colored pencils, sketchbooks, paints, paper, brushes, most anything you might need to get creative,” says Schwalb. https://www.webmd.com/balance/health-benefits-of-hobbies
“And a new year is a fantastic time to start a new venture, such as a bookstore,” says Schwalb. “Books & Art on Main is located in a historic Colonial Revival building that once housed the Plymouth Library. We’re thrilled to be able to operate in this beautiful building, which was constructed in 1932, amazingly during the height of the Great Depression.
“The building is truly a gem, with a gorgeous Palladian window, intricately crafted woodwork, and a magnificent fireplace. The architect and contractor even carved their names on the fireplace overmantel.
“Thanks to folks from the Plymouth Historical Society and local history buffs, we keep learning more and more about the library’s history. For example, we learned that the original library—housed in a different building that was destroyed by fire—was founded in 1871 by Congregational clergyman Reverend Elias Brewster Hillard (1825–1895), apparently known, back in the day, as a ‘man of fire’ for his efforts to improve life in Plymouth and Litchfield County. Reverend Hillard was also the grandfather of Pulitzer Prize-, Tony Award-, and National Book Award-winning poet, dramatist, and Librarian of Congress Archibald MacLeish, who died in 1982. Reverend Hillard himself compiled an important book, The Last Men of the Revolution, a photographic album of the last living survivors of the American Revolution, which was published in Hartford in 1864, during the Civil War,” says Schwalb.
“We opened unofficially during the holiday season and have been warmly welcomed by members of the community, who are happy that their former library building has a new lease on life, and that its legacy of providing a home for books in Plymouth is continued.”
Schwalb and his wife Sue have worked in book publishing and art and design for many years and previously operated a bookstore in Bantam, CT.
Books & Art on Main is located at 692 Main Street, Plymouth, CT, in the Plymouth Historic District. Winter hours: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Parking is available behind the shop and along the nearby Plymouth Green. Website: booksandartonmain.com. For more information, email [email protected], or call 347-813-0777.
Books & Art on Main
692 Main St., Plymouth, CT 06782
booksandartonmain.com
347-813-0777
Books & Art on Main is an independent bookstore located in a beautiful and historic former library building in Plymouth, CT. We offer used and new books (fiction, nonfiction, art, crafts, gardening, cooking, home, history, writing, biography, nature, poetry, religion, Bibles, children’s books), plus sidelines such as journals, as well as framed art, art supplies, vintage items, CDs, and giftware. Currently we are open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from noon to 5, plus holiday Mondays and by appointment.
692 Main Street, Plymouth, CT 06782.
Parking available behind the store and along the nearby Plymouth Green.
(347) 813-0777
http://booksandartonmain.com
Charles Haver Antiques was established in 1993 by Architect and Interior Designer Charles M. Haver. Charles carefully selects antiques offering simple, strong & elegant forms. The focus of the collection is upon Country America of the 18th and 19th centuries, complemented by selective European antiques. The collection is displayed in an 18th century carriage house in the center of historic Roxbury.
Charles Haver Antiques
3 Southbury Rd., Roxbury
860-354-1031
Instagram: @charleshaverantiques
B. Johnstone & Co is a fashion boutique in Sharon owned by designer and stylist Bartley Johnstone. This boutique specializes in designer vintage clothing and accessories as well as new fashion items and luxury goods.
B. Johnstone
10 Gay St
860-397-5726
It’s all about the peony—the variety here will take your breath away.
670 Walnut Hill Road, Thomaston
860-283-1042
treepeony.com
Instagram: @crickethillgarden
In Washington Depot, Depot Dog offers a full spectrum of quality products for your pets.
Depot Dog
11 Titus Rd, Washington Depot
860-619-0430
Instagram: @depotdogboutique
This cute boutique in the center of Washington Depot has clothing, bags, accessories, jewelry, home goods & gifts, and baby items. There is something for everyone at this boutique.
Five Janes
3 Bryan Hall Plaza
860-619-0789
Instagram: @shop.fivejanes
George is a curated design source servicing designers, architects and clients throughout the country. George’s extensive inventory includes a mix of mid-century modern, vintage and antique furniture including unique objects, lighting, and art.
georgehomect.com
4 Titus Rd., Washington Depot
860-868-0323
A staple in Washington Depot for over 70 years, with a helpful staff offering quality service and the latest in books, gift items, games, and a splendid children’s section.
The Hickory Stick
2 Green Hill Rd, suite 1201, Washington Depot
860-868-0525
Sherry and Eric Leitz have created a fabulous collection of leather luxury goods—from handbags and belts to wine totes and jewelry—that are handcrafted with bridal leather, dyed and stained, and saddle-stitched by Eric. Custom orders can be taken by selecting an interior color, an exterior color, the style of the rivets, and more. Handbags come in 3 main sizes: weekender, mini-tote, and the work bag, but any size can be custom-made and ordered in a wide range of colors. Did we mention that they also make iPad and iPhone cases?
See our article HERE.
To place an order or to contact Sherry for a private appointment in their workshop.
[email protected]
917-735-5044
instagram.com/leitzleather
With a range of skis, snowboards, skateboards, and bikes available for adults and juniors, their team provides a one-stop shop with maintenance and service to keep your equipment working like new.
3 Guys Ski & Ride
406 Sharon – Goshen Turnpike., West Cornwall
860-248-3036
Auth Antiques in Woodbury has over 40 years of passionate experience with antiques and art. They specialize in 18th century and 19th century formal, country and provincial furniture and accessories. Their purchasing is ongoing so they have an evolving inventory. They design furniture for their clients’ particular needs as well as curate partial or entire collections.
480 Main Street South, Woodbury
450-202-0934
Farm Fresh Home offers goods from recycled industrial objects, refurbished furniture, and beautiful plates and glasses, as well as new, environmentally friendly, and local items. Takes a bit of time to really see everything.
107 Main Street North, Woodbury
203-263-6400
Established in 1984 and has been responsible for providing outstanding home and garden supplies, Amish made birdhouses, feeders, sheds and the highest quality of Agway Feeds ever since. They also offer delivery.
Green Acres Agway
524 Main St S
203-263-3204
We sales antique, new, vantage and modern rugs.
We also appraise and service any kind of rugs. Our services include cleaning, restoration and repairs.
572 Main Street south
Woodbury CT 06798
(203) 263-5666
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