Curated selection of modern vintage finds. Beautiful minimalist shop at reasonable prices.read more

I was in Madison while visiting some friends nearby for the weekend and stopped in the shop. It is…read moreamazing! I love all the homewares and furnishing and only wish I had space for them! Then there are the clothes... and I'm told there's always new stuff coming! Basically this place is a gem and you can tell the owners really put the time and thought into what is carried here. Next time I'm in town I will definitely be back!

The women who work at the store are wonderful and helpful. The inventory is amazing and the prices…read moreare right.

As others have said, they ARE truly, "the pickiest shop!!" I chose them because they're local to me…read more& run like a cute boutique. Unlike another non-profit shop I consign with, MR is merchandised & marketed on social media. For those reasons, I felt my items had a good chance of selling. Their biggest downside...I've been frustrated for too long bringing my things there, having good items denied. I've brought brand new or worn twice, stylish items that got denied. It's almost become a joke when I go in. They've tried to point out a "DOT", their favorite word. 'You see that little dot there" "Sorry it's really cute but due to the quality, we're going to have to pass"....you can NEVER see their infamous "dots!!" Once they discussed a tiny "area" on a print top I brought in, between them, back & forth for 15 min...it was clearly part of the print design, this tiny, faint, tan part of the floral design they "jussssst weren't sure wasn't a "spot"...it clearly wasn't! Denied! Meanwhile, I see worn, faded tops on their racks, not nearly in as good condition or stylish as my items. I've brought in name brands they always sell there, in perfect condition, albeit used, that they deny. Molly Rose...you DO know you ARE a USED clothing store, right? Twice I've seen tops I'd also owned at one time, that they charged more for than I bought it for brand new! I will say, my one better experience was with the owner herself, who was much more customer friendly and while selective, better at choosing items. For the heck of it, that day I had brought in a necklace that had previously been denied, for seemingly no good reason, as they had others like it...the owner liked it and took it immediately! Unfortunately, she's been there choosing items only once in my 3 years consigning. I've also bought items in the past there, so I've been a customer too....but I'm done wasting my time consigning with them.

I have worked with Lorry on several dance and theater productions over the past ten years. I also…read morebuy a lot of my personal clothes from her and consign with her. She has always been there for me and she is personally invested in my style and success. Not only is she great interpersonally but is so knowledgeable on vintage fashion. I've loved visiting her in both her booth at the Manhattan Vintage Show and her warehouse in Branford.

I'm a male college student with a thing for vintage menswear and saving money. I set up an…read moreappointment with Lorry (she isn't always at her shop) and the from moment I stepped in, her mission was to determine who I am and what my style is. She showed me around a few racks of sport coats and suits she'd picked out in advance, knowing roughly what to expect from our phone conversation, and with my reactions, quickly worked her way to my tastes. As a saleswoman, Lorry doesn't push - she just showed me stuff and went with how I felt. She was even honest enough to tell me, when I was hedging on a jacket, "if you're doing that now, you'll do it every time you put it on. It's not worth it." I eventually ended up with a gorgeous wool suit, circa early '70s, which was exquisitely dry cleaned and pressed (which she does with all her merchandise). She priced the comparable suits she got from this source at $225, but this was for her Manhattan market. As a first-time customer who was a student and from her hometown, she let me have it for $95. It needed a little bit of tailoring but she gave me a very complete recommendation for what to do, how to have it done, and who to take it to. The rest of our conversation was about mutual friends/family who we discovered we had. I was there for an hour and a half! You almost feel like an honorary nephew or something in this place. A breakdown: Prices: I didn't get enough of an idea with other merchandise to determine, but these are not thrift store prices. Then again, they're not thrift store items, and she'll work with you. Selection: extensive, sometimes kooky and sometimes very wearable, consistently vintage (lots of 50s-70s). Experience: very pleasant and focused entirely on you.

Came here with my mother, a very nice but pricy shop…read more The service here was amazing. All the volunteers were super friendly and helpful. Loved to chat and overall made the place feel welcome! The selection was alright, very random yet some cool items could be found. The price was a little steep for what you were buying, so go in expecting prices to be high. May come back and donate some items!

Act II is a magical place. The merchandise is always intriguing, offering sweet finds and fair…read moreprices. The staff is really the best thing about Act II -- friendly, kind, helpful. I visit my family on the shoreline and whenever I am here, Act II is a must visit. Thank you Act II for existing and for providing the community with this wonderful service!

What a lovely thrift shop with so many "treasures" to find! Staff is professional and always…read morehelpful. Wonderful thrift experience every time! 5 stars!

I am a long time customer of this establishment and have loved coming here. It's probably my…read morefavorite consignment shop, always with such good stuff. But today my mom and I bought some items and were treated with disdain and very rude condescension after we decided we didn't want something at the counter. It was just a disheartening experience to be spoken to the way we were, particularly at a place we've had nothing but neighborly, pleasant experiences in the past.

I brought a broken dining room chair which was part of an expensive set we purchased a couple of…read moreyears ago. They fixed it and it looked wonderful. Very satisfied and impressed with their work . Nice people also.

Exceptional local furniture repair business! Did a great job fixing badly broken legs on an…read moreantique table and wicker chair very promptly, at a great price, and with excellent customer service. Highly recommend this business!

Not really sure Not really that much of a selection. But very cute store but if you have…read moresomething in mind you might find something to interest you

Thank God for this place right before Christmas. picked up some novelty items that made think of…read morecertain people & helped me wrap up the rest of my shopping. but even better both my children are into record players & vinyl records & i was able to pickup some 70's/80's artists. right next to Rose Dairy & a pub across from yhe old Everybodys. prices reasonable.

All kinds of neat goodies!!! And the place was nicely organized- it was not chaotic at all- was a…read moreneat place! Great vibes! OHHH AND.....?.it was Valentines day when we went...and they even had donuts and cupcakes for customers! Very thoughtful.

Huge selection of items! I went to find some picture frames and found quite a few. They have a…read morelot of furniture!

What a beautiful well organized shop. The artist in our area have a wonderful place to display…read moretheir work. From the moment I walked in the shop I felt the warm vibe which was enhanced by the professionalism of the owners. I look forward to taking my wife shopping here and will tell my friends about this gem. Below is a photo of a cutting board I purchased and love it to display cheese

From the owner: A trendy, unique and eclectic artists boutique with unique choices of local artist's craftsmanship…read more An Artistic Touch offers hand picked - top of the line - custom made items by our talented shoreline artisans. When you walk in, you will be surrounded by the work of local artists as well as pieces by artists from around the USA. We also offer one of a kind items in our Vintage Touch Corner. Experienced and friendly staff are always there to be of assistance and share with you a most sincere smile. Our inventory changes frequently and seasonally, so stop by often to check out our boutique inventory which features a wide variety of unique gift items, including precious stone jewelry, candles, scarves, signs, soaps, wooden decor, artwork and more. Nearly every item in the store is handcrafted, with more than 40 area artisans contributing a variety of goods. Shipping is available on most items. There's so much to see at An Artistic Touch.