We have passed this place on so many occasions, we finally went in. What an amazing furniture…read morestore. The furniture here is really great quality. We had been shopping for some time but have not found quality pieces like we found here. In addition the prices are very reasonable. The staff is very knowledgeable but not pushy. They were so helpful.

We LOVE MFB!!! We recently redid our living room and we're looking for great quality pieces that…read morewere durable but modern and beautiful too! They had an incredible selection at the store and were beyond helpful in navigating through the available inventory that would make sense for our desired concept. We also very much appreciated the white glove service post purchase - MFB made it so easy (and fun!!). Now I can't wait to redo the other rooms in our home!!!

Sunday's Pie Truck. The best blueberry pie in southern New England - or CT if you don't consider CT…read moreas part of New England. We are always n the look out for a stand out bakery or donut shop, places that bake from scratch with real ingredients- this place absolutely meets that mark! Blueberry pie, you can see the actual berries- not gross canned filing. We also bought raspberry filled shortbread cookies- you could taste the butter- so good. This will be a stop every time we are in the area!

OMG! Do Not Miss THIS spot. I repeat - DO NOT miss out on this freaking amazing, home-made, fresh…read moreon the daily, THE BOMB - all sorts of pies! If you drive too fast, you'll miss it! Literally once you pass McDonalds... it's right there. They do run out, so make sure you either go early, reserve or call and request a pre order pie! For any pie lover, this will hit the spot! We got the apple pie, delicious crispy crust, and the apples were just right - sweet & tart (not over powering!). Their chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter chocolate cookies are another yummy buy! We enjoyed our pie so much that we literally pre-ordered 4 additional pies to pick up on the same day. 3 to take home and 1 blue berry to enjoy! Enjoy!

This was such a beautiful and rare gem to stumble upon!…read more I recently was able to spend some time exploring antique stores around the shoreline, and Old Beautiful was the absolute best. I was greeted by David, the shop owner, and he was impressively helpful and knowledgeable about some ironstone I was interested in. He helped me to make a purchase I know I will have forever and was overjoyed to find. This is not a shop for people interested in knick knacks or faux vintage wares, this is the real deal. Each item is meticulously chosen and the owner clearly has a fantastic eye. I was so relieved to find this shop after spending time in other "antique" shops that left much to be desired. Check this place out if you are interested in aesthetically pleasing and authentic items!

As I neared the windows, I saw that there was actually a business in the building. Having had an…read moreantique business myself in NY, I was looking forward to visiting. That ended as soon as I opened the door. My friend and I were not greeted by the rude gentleman who sat behind the desk. He didn't even respond when I complimented him on a piece. There were two items I wanted to purchase but decided I'd rather deal with people who know how to treat their customers. A friendly demeanor, a knod or smile acknowledging someone has entered your store, can actually produce a sale. Merchants in town agreed that many complain about him. I still love Essex and it's many shops.

I love everything about this antique shop. It's deceptively huge on the inside. There are loads of…read moredifferent stands and there is literally every type of item you could need or want. The prices are great and the staff are so welcoming. It's such a great way to spend an hour perusing the aisles looking for your own treasures. If you're looking for some fun trinkets or decorative pieces definitely head here.

Lots to look at and buy, you won't see it all in a day. Prices are mostly reasonable. You'll find…read morethe most unique and vintage pieces.

Customer service! After trying to reach them three times by…read morephone three times by online chat and by email and not hearing a thing until today, the lady called me and her opening line instead of saying hi I'm so sorry we haven't been able to get back to you or I'm sorry you were able to reach us. She sd - I don't appreciate your snarky email?! I said I wasn't snarky. I told you it was disappointing. I was not able to reach you. I was not rude at all and then she started saying well maybe people have health etc. well maybe my mom just died. Lots of people have issues, but you don't have to be ugly to people about it and if you gave me $1 million I would not buy one candle there in fact I would not do anything with this company ever I have been involved with small business owners 600,000 for 30 years and I have never met anyone so rude and so poor in customer service.

What a wonderful store and wonderful people to help while you are there. So many choices of such…read moreamazing decorations and such great items. I will definitely be buying more from here.

The Little Station is one of my favorite gift shops in Connecticut. Whenever I visit Hammonasset…read moreduring the summer, I make a point to stop in at the Little Station afterwards, but it's definitely worth a trip into Madison unto itself! The shop wares are eclectic, whether you're looking for a beach tunic or bag, lotions and lip balms, loose leaf teas, jewelry, candles, perfumes and eau de toilettes... They've got it. There are always special little treats that you just won't see elsewhere, which makes this a great stop if you're looking for stocking stuffers or small gifts. On my most recent visit, they had wildflower confetti: biodegradable confetti containing wildflower seeds, so you can celebrate and garden at the same time! I got a packet of those for my nephew, so hopefully he can have fun planting his own little garden. Highly recommend the Little Station, whether you're just passing through the area or making a special trip of it!

A sure sign of summer is the annual opening of The Little Station at Beech Tree Cottages. It's a…read morecharmer of a shop, the sort of place you can pick up a beach hat or bottle of water on your way to Hammonnasset. But that's never all. Owner Amanda has sweet taste in everything from breezy scarves and sarongs, to Rifle Paper Company Cards (a personal favorite), and cheap and cheerful costume jewels. If you don't know about the Beech Tree Cottages, it's become a popular Shoreline spot for a rustic wedding or family gathering. Either throw your bash on the tented lawn out back, or rent the entire venue, including eight tidy cottages. Their famous CT Roadside BBQ Truck provides a full-on Southern feast, from brisket and pulled pork to corn bread. There are plenty of fancy venues on the Shoreline, but if you're looking for something a bit out-of-the-box, Beech Tree Cottages could be just the ticket.

Are you kidding me!? Coast Concepts is off the charts on customer service and value. Travis and…read moreAndrew are just good people. They completed three jobs for us in superb fashion. Our master bedroom was carpeted and because it is a "antique" house, it had a hump in the middle of the floor. CC came in and spent the time to correct the leveling issues and install a perfect hardwood floor. The attic also had carpet and need an upgrade and when CC was done it is now a first class beautiful old home attic. In additional to the hardwoods, CC gave us a high value deal on replacing the carpets heading up the stairs to the attic. We have already planned 3 more projects with Coastal Concepts. If you need flooring, you've need to call Coastal Concepts! The value of the service is excellent.

I used them extensively as part of my rennovation for new flooring, sanding and staining existing…read moreflooring, carpets on stairway and window treatments. They are just fantastic. On time, on budget and top of the line when it comes to service. Just call them and you will be glad you did.

So many unique furniture! if mid century modern is your jam this place is your place painting…read morepottery knickknacks it's all here for great prices!

A beautifully curated selection of pieces! Definitely appeals to a millennial audience and is very…read morewell organized. I will be back to buy more pieces from them!

Beautiful fabrics and wonderful variety of selections at Cottage Whimsy. I really appreciated the…read morehelpful and knowledgeable design assistance.... made my search so much easier. Loved shopping here....

Unclear about charges involved and wasteful in their use of…read morefabric which is costly. Unresponsive and cares little about the satisfaction of the client. Would never return.