A Litchfield County hidden gem is The Rustic Country Barn on route 202 in New Milford. The place…read morehas been open a little over five years now and to be honest, although I drive by it several times a day, I didn't give it much thought. Litchfield County is kind of a Mecca for antique shops and old furniture stores. So on what should have been another glance as I whizzed by (observing the speed limit of course) was rudely interrupted by my wife's suggestion that we stop in and take a look. (hear my sigh) Fine I mumble. As we entire the store I am pleasantly surprised. It's filled with all the kind of furniture I always imagined I would build myself in my own workshop someday. But as my wife will quickly point out, you can't sit on someday. About a minute into the place my wife gives me the look. You know the look I'm talking about guys, the "this is a beautiful thing and you know I'm worth it" look. Once this happens and I come to the realization that were probably not going home empty handed there's only one thing left to do; make sure my input is dooly noted and prepare to limit the damage to our budget. As I'm cruising around the store the first thing that catches my eye is this very cool rustic looking pub table. As I belly up to kick the proverbial tires I can't help but say, "Honey, I could totally build this in my workshop!" Out of the corner of my eye I see my wife staring at the floor and shaking her head. She didn't say it out loud, but deep down I knew she was right. So with dignity still intact I decide to run this pub table through the paces. For those of you that know me, petite is not a word that most people would use to describe me. So when I reluctantly enter a typical big name furniture store filled with imported poorly made junk I always rate the quality based on one thing. What is the shimmy factor? When I sit down, how bad does it shimmy? If you're a big guy like me, you know what I mean. Back at the pub table I begin by kicking the first tire; the old grab the top on both sides and give it a shake followed by a feeble attempt to lift it off the ground. Table feels solid and vertical lift was negligible. Check! Next comes the big one. The old hop up on the stool and check the shimmy factor. Whoa, no shimmy! I even tried my rendition of the bar stool boogie and she held her ground. Impressive! Now for one final test; the old, "I've have 9 beers and it's time to let the table hold me up" test. I lean in and give the pub table everything I've got. Folks, we have a winner! The table didn't give a bit. As I walk through the rest of the store and barn, I find these qualities to hold true everywhere I turn. Bottom line, it's clear to me that the motto of The Rustic Country Barn, "Quality American made furniture that will last for generations" are not hollow words. I highly recommend a visit.

I was torn between 3 or 4 stars for RCB. I discovered them on Facebook and love everything I see. I…read morehave not been to the physical store yet but I have explored their website a few times. I was prompted by a video on their Facebook page for barn stars. I was inspired by the video to get one for my parents barn back in Ohio but after going through all the steps to buy one I was shocked at the shipping cost. It was as much as the barn star! I still want to get one but I'm going to wait until I have time to just buy it at the store. Now I'm not one to give up so I saw another post on FB for these cute drink holders so I went to the website to get a better look and as cute as they were they were like $24 for a little metal drink holder! They do have a lot of beautiful barn wood furniture on the website and I could see a few of these items in my home but clearly I'll need to save up. I'm going to stop in soon and I'll update my review then.

Sara, the owner, is so nice and helpful. Her store is truly unique, as I she has items that I've…read morenever seen in any other store (many different useful items for both men, women, and children). I'll definitely be back soon - she also carries a lot of eco friendly and sustainable products which I appreciate.

I absolutely love this shop! Every time I have needed a gift for someone, or even just for treating…read moremyself, I have stopped here. Everything is so thoughtfully picked, displayed, and lovingly made. I love that I'm supporting local and the artisans that create all the products. My favorite pair of earrings are from here - I've worn them almost daily - and I still get compliments on them! Definitely stop by! You won't be disappointed!!

Okay first: THIS IS NOT A THRIFT STORE!…read more My Mom and I were duped into just walking in to this hippie palace of wonderful artist culture because yelp told us it was a thrift store; its not. "The Hunt" is a great name for a thrift store but this is so much better than a thrift store (ESPECIALLY if you live remotely close to New Milford, which unfortunately, I don't). This is a community, this is an artist guild with all of the possible artistic media you could think of, & a family with purpose. Want to learn a craft? Want to go with your bestie on a random afternoon and paint custom ceramic banks shaped like cheeseburgers and narwhals? Come for the tragically dying arts and stay for the people (mostly Jayson) & the purpose. And don't forget to "Take a rock, leave a rock." You can purchase pieces completed by local artists - like Jayson's glass-blowing daughter or others' stunning yarn projects but... don't think you're leaving with an ugly-ish 1940s Chaise Lounge your Mom likes because that isn't happening here. Please go & immerse yourself in the slow, beautiful, crazy talented artisans and new budding artists, and take a class. I would if I lived within, like, 20 miles... but, alas.... xoxo

They have great eclectic finds and reasonable pricing. Bring your dog, they welcome four legged…read morefriends with smiles and snackos!

A cute shop that is also one of the few relatively local suppliers of Fusion Mineral Paint, which…read morethey use on the furniture they sell, so as someone who is learning to refinish/paint my own furniture, it's been lovely to browse the shop for real-life examples of the paint in action (the painted blocks of every color help, too, but I love that they have the furniture labeled with which paint color they used so you can see it on a full piece). The owners are very knowledgeable and even on their by-appointment days, if you call ahead with a specific need, they'll make sure to help you with your request. I am not allowing myself to buy too much else or I'd spend far too much time in the other side of the shop--if you're looking for one-of-a-kind items for your house or refinished/renewed furniture, though, that's something to definitely check out.

Quaint shop. Beautiful decorations and furniture. The owner was helpful and well versed on any…read morequestions or direction that was needed or recommended. Something for everyone and fairly priced. It's a must stop on your list.

Great store! Haitham the owner, is knowledgeable, kind and patient! Definitely recommend this store…read moreand Haitham!

My girlfriend and I had spent the day browsing furniture and were tired of salespeople following us…read morearound. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed by Haitham, who stated "Don't worry, I won't follow you". He welcomed us in as if we were guests in his home. My girlfriend and I breathed a sigh of relief and were able to walk around and talk freely. The whole experience felt very luxurious. The store has a signature scent, which is AMAZING, the staff brought us waters, offered coffee, etc. After finding pieces we were interested in, Haitham followed up with us at the perfect time, and was beyond helpful. He found us pieces we loved, was extremely personable and professional, and got us a great deal. Best furniture store ever!

I just moved from a one bedroom apartment in Brooklyn to a large home in the Hudson Valley area…read more While purchasing my home was a dream come true, I felt overwhelmed making my house a home with such little furniture, but thankfully I found Chelsea!!! Chelsea has helped me with three rooms so far and I couldn't be happier! She is professional, attentive and truly brought my vision to life. Chelsea spent about an hour on the phone with me before the design process even started, so she could fully understand my lifestyle and vision. She even asked where I like to go clothes shopping, which to me is such an important question! In addition, Chelsea answered any questions in a promptly manner and she stayed within my budget! I cannot recommend her enough to my family and friends, and I can't wait to have Chelsea design my next space!

I am so happy that I took the plunge and reached out to Chelsea. I didn't think I could afford a…read moreprofessional interior designer but after an initial consultation with Chelsea I realized that working with her wouldn't break the bank and fit into what I had budgeted for decorating. Chelsea helped me achieve the vision that I was struggling to put together. Based on pictures I shared with her she was able to help me narrow down my choices. Chelsea really listens to you. She worked within the budget I had. I really like that I was able to purchase items myself. She organizes everything for you on the Houzz app and it was so easy to use. She is extremely responsive and answered every single question I had in a timely manner. I am so pleased with how my condo turned out. She helped me to pick out pieces for my living room, dining room and kitchen- all done remotely!! I would highly recommend working with Chelsea . I can't wait to hire her for future projects.

Such a wonderfully curated shop which takes the work out of searching around for special gifts. I…read morelove everything they carry and it's my go-to place for gifts for my husband (or for myself!) Setting is beautiful with a waterfall off the back of the store and there are other lovely shops around it. Staff members have always been attentive and kind!

Always on point and on pulse with what's trending…read more No visit to the Litchfield Hills is complete without stopping in the charming town of New Preston and browsing J Seitz. Upstairs is clothes, jewelry, cosmetics and linens while the entire downstairs is furniture and home decor. You can also hire them to decorate your country place.

Best store in the region, hands down! There are literally…read morezero duds in this beautiful, well edited collection of objects and clothing! Friendly knowledgeable staff, low pressure vibe. This is a MUST when in Litchfield County! We are so happy to have Plain Goods open again!

Beautifully renovated store with interesting eclectic wares. But be careful buying "vintage "…read morepieces from website . I have had problems with their peculiar sizing of men's clothes (that don't actually conform to US equivalents ) and more recently with the quality of an item I purchased which , while listed as vintage with imperfections, was actually quite soiled and not well represented on website . Not very satisfactory response from store when I raised this issue . They seemed to think the dirty condition somehow enhanced the item. Caveat emptor !

We were in town visiting Elephant's Trunk Flea Market and heard about this place. There is a large…read moreassortment of items inside, it was hard to look at it all! There are several rooms, and items range from books, to kitchen supplies, tools, taxidermy and more. Everything was labeled with prices which was nice and the owner allowed for a little bit of wiggle room in terms of bargaining, but overall we found the prices to be very fair - and left with a few more items then we expected! We would definitely stop here again as I'm sure the inventory is ever changing!

Very nice objects and they are nicely laid out in a large house where each room is filled with…read moreantiques. Prices are too high, but to be honest, I didn't try dickering; perhaps prices are negotiable. It's hard to get in; look for the door near the wooden ramp in the back. The other doors are blocked (how is this compliant with fire code?) Seller seems friendly.