Francesca's of West Hartford has been in this location for probably close to 10 years. This is a…read morechain retailer that sells women's clothes and accessories. This store is worth checking out if you're looking for a nicer dress for a baby or a bridal shower, a birthday event or a special concert. The quality of the items is average, while the prices don't reflect that. They also have some silly knickknacks, that are cute, but can be much less expensive at other retailers. They have a large assortment of fashion jewelry, in particular earrings, they are all categorized by color. I have purchased some items here over the years. This is by no means my go to store. If I'm meeting someone in town, I'll sometimes browse through Francesca's till they're ready to meet. If I was still in high school maybe I'd be more drawn to shopping here more frequently. For now it's just a store that I occasionally stop by.

Very nice place, with good people. Always help I buy gifts for my mom here and she always loves…read morethem, so I recommend it

I adore Ten Thousand Villages. Every time I go, I end up buying a few items to gift people. They…read morecarry Judaica (menorahs, mezuzahs, etc),, cards, candles, jewelry, photo frames, desk organizers, baskets (oh, the baskets!), bowls, rugs, coasters, wall art, mirrors, and more. The coffee samples are a nice touch. If you give your phone number, you'll get texts with discounts of 25-30% (I mute them and when I go to the store, I open the text thread). It's ideal for quirky, cute finds!

Such a cute, unique little shop in WeHa. My friend and I stopped in to have a look around and I…read morefound the cutest Christmas ornaments on clearance. I've also been thinking about the custom jewelry that's sold here that is made out of shrapnel and a copper bicycle shaped pizza cutter. Very unique gifts for people from all over the world, definitely worth a look see!

We went into this store and immediately felt unwelcome. After reading other reviews, it seems like…read moreif you don't fit a certain look or image, you're better off not coming here at all. Sad, because we have shopped here for years seems like their newest store staff have been poorly trained and prejudice.

My friend doesn't have a Yelp, so I'm posting this for her: "This is not a safe place for people of…read morecolor. My brother and I came in looking for some bracelets, and were about to purchase, but we didn't want to give them our business. The employees were hovering TOO close to us and it felt like they were watching our every move. It seemed like they already had preconceived notions just based on our skin tone while other people NOT of color were just wandering without the stares or consistently violating our personal space. Would NEVER recommend coming here." I would like to say that I am DISGUSTED by how they felt.

Cindarella's Attic is a lovely store, with such a clever name. Here you'll find vintage refurbished…read moreand repainted furniture. They offer paint and all the supplies you need so you can paint it your self. This is such a unique concept. In addition to the wide assortment of furniture, you'll also find some small locally made goods, like candles and hair accessories. This is a very small store, the items are placed so intentionally, so there is plenty of walking room, without the fear that you'll walk into anything. I really loved Cindarella's Attic, if you're looking for a special accent chair, or a dresser in a unique color this is the place to go.

This is a great place to get repainted vintage or really nice wooden pieces in immaculate…read morecondition. Jessica is pretty talented when it comes to refinishing furniture so we don't need to pay someone else for their time, since Jessica can do it just as well. She uses great colors, her prices are fair, and she gets some pretty quality pieces. So far we've bought a Thomasville french provincial dresser and a 1930's Art Deco vanity. She does have pretty nice costume jewelry (not really my thing I am a dude), paint for furniture, handmade soap and other assorted items (we got some pretty sweet porcelain door knobs too). We haven't attended one of her classes, but on Saturdays you can learn how to paint furniture (shabby chic style), and you leave with the piece you worked on. If you appreciate things like dovetailed drawers and actual wooden furniture check this place out.

If you're a women who's into fashion, makeup, massages, fine dinning, socializing and great…read moreentertainment then this is definitely an event you shouldn't miss. I've been attending these events for years and each time it just gets bigger and better. Unique vendors, VIP goodie bags, amazing runway shows and dancers. There isn't any other event in the area that provides such a great atmosphere and makes you feel like a celebrity.

Unwelcoming and unhelpful. The selection is the inept…read moreconclusion of a boomer trying to act out being ," the kids these days"

Just the best. Jody and Ronny are amazing people and the quality of their merchandise speaks for…read moreitself. This place is a Hartford staple and Connecticut classic.

Hope & Stetson is lovely little, family owned boutique in West Hartford Center. There are quality…read moreitems here for women, babies and some small items for the home. I've seen some casual summer dresses, jeans and sweaters for women, as well as some pretty jewels and other accessories. The best part of this store is how appropriately priced the items are. They also have small sale section. Right when you walk into the store, you'll see the words "happy place" on the ground. I absolutely love this detail. The staff who work here are always ready to help find you the right size and guide you to find what you might be looking for. There is no pushiness to make a purchase. The baby section is adorable for a special gift for someone, but some of those items are a bit costly. I love stopping by this store. It's beautifully set up, organized and easy to navigate. They have fitting rooms and a welcoming, friendly staff. Hope & Stetson is a family owned boutique I love to support.

Love it here! My very first visit to the store and Bre was incredibly helpful helping me find my…read moreperfect pair of jeans! I love them so much I had to buy two

I love finding eclectic little beads in this shop! Linda has a wonderful selection of semi-precious…read morestones, glass beads, findings, and cute little dogs that run around the store, too. She also sells beautiful scarves and other goodies that she makes in the store herself (she's a wonderful artist) and gets from other artists in the U.S., too. She also does bead classes and other random promotional events (free pizza! bring your own wine!)--check this out! Make jewelry yourself for gifts and add your personal touch! It's always so appreciated. I've made many pairs of earrings (recent chandelier earrings) for friends and they always are in love with the beads, courtesy of Beadoir!

Such cute stuff. Love it. If your looking for a gift for a friend or relative this is the place to…read morefind it. Owner is amazing, super nice and helpful. will be coming back.

Took a trip to see what Max & Lily's Closet was about. It was a small, cute, and very clean…read moreconsignment shop with items from baby to tween clothing, maternity clothing, toys, books, decor, and many other treasures for kids. The shop is very well organized, toys are well kept and wrapped nicely together, and there were a lot of luxury brand clothing, gently used. They coin themselves they are West Hartford's finest children's consignment shop. The pricing was fair for most items (toys, decor, etc), but clothing seemed a bit high. They do have a rewards/loyalty program which I signed up for--I got 10% off my first purchase AND $5 off. Also, if you are local or close by they have 10% off Tuesdays. The young ladies that rang us up were very nice. I'd likely visit again since the shop is very clean. A lot of second hand children shops are cluttered, disorganized, and have a strange smell. I do love Max & Lily's Closet's mission to go green and reuse.

I absolutely adore shopping at and consigning with Max & Lily's! Michelle and her team are…read morewonderful, and I always leave with something that both of my children just have to have! I've been a customer for almost seven years now, and will continue to shop and consign for years to come!