Buying a gift or need some acquisition therapy? Mellow Monkey is the place to go. Also I…read morerecommend following Mellow Monkey on Facebook as the posts are extremely entertaining, except for the kimono posts, skip those. So many unusual items, most very nice and some very naughty. Friendly and informative staff. Prices from just a few dollars to over one thousand. Small tokens to large works of art. Trinkets and treasures. Wedding, anniversary, birthday, romantic and funny gifts for any occasion. It's an experience and not just a shopping trip. Be sure to get the loyalty card, you'll be back. I'm getting 20% off my next purchase! Say hi to Howard!

The customer service in here is fabulous. If someone got bad service, they must've deserved it…read more I've never had anything but enthusiastic service from the owner and staff. It tells me they're treated well and love working there. I limit how often I go in because there's always something I want. If you need a gift for any occasion it's a great excuse to GO and shop local. It's the best store in town and worth a trip if you're from out of town.

Ignore any negative reviews! This business has been around since I was a little girl learning to…read moresew (I'm 64). It is primarily stocked for home decor, but you can find dress fabrics, and just about anything you need. If you have passion and an imagination, you will find something! I can easily spend an hour wondering through the thousands of fabrics. The staff is always helpful and never pressure you. They also have catalogs if you can't find exactly what you want. The back room is older fabric, and less pricey, which is a lot of fun to browse. One reviewer mentioned the place is dusty and old. That may be true - it has not changed much over the years, but their stock is constantly updated with new and current fabrics. This is where designers go for a great selection at a fair price. I am glad Chintz-N-Print is still here!

Very knowledgeable people at this store. Great variety of fabrics and inspirational ideas. Don't…read moreknow why another reviewer said such negative things. Not true.

Favorite shop - owners are fun, welcoming and helpful. Inventory changes and there are always some…read moregreat finds - old and new. Prices are in line with similar vintage shops I have visited. Thank you Miss Dallas - I'll be back!

I love that most items are tagged with descriptions. This makes shopping (especially for vintage)…read moreso much easier! Prices are fair & inline with retail for most items. If you look carefully though, you can find a great bargain. Store is clean & organized. I did get slightly 'lost' in a few corners, but well worth it for the FREE cookies at the end! Lovely shop.

Just went last week. Spent an hour there, touching everything. When we needed help, we were waited…read moreon, personally. Will go back again, and soon.

Great service, amazing selection, incredible craftsmanship, very reasonable prices…read more I have bought a number of custom made window treatments, fabric by the yard and pre made pillow covers, shades and valances. Each experience with Isabella and everyone at The Barn exceeds the previous visit. Want designer and high end home goods without the designer price? Go to The Barn... it's where the designers go.

We stopped at this lovely shop in Black Rock, Bridgeport looking for a shirt we had asked someone…read morethe night before where he had purchased it-Pious Bird! We were able to get 2 shirts of the Brigeport candy cane smoke stack, which was fantastic. It's a thing now. The store also has some gorgeous antiques, crystals, cards and locally made items. The store is well laid out and there are some great finds. The staff was so friendly and helpful. On street parking. Definitely stop by!

The owner of Pious Bird has a great eye for quality and artistry. Many of the items are handmade in…read moreConnecticut, with an emphasis on products by Black Rock craftspeople. I like the paintings of local spots around the neighborhood, including scenes from our beloved St. Mary's by the Sea. I also appreciate the selection of unique notecards, jewelry, antiques and housewares. On a recent visit, I was searching for gifts for friends and bought locally made hot/cold packs filled with flax seeds. My friends loved them!

Once you step inside, you will immediately see & feel the store's local charm & appeal to life and…read moreliving in the Trumbull area. The store has a selection of fine gifts, souvenirs, soaps, and more from authors & artisans that are a little off the beaten path, which you will not find in any chain store, franchise, or outlet. Some of their after holiday sales might make for a good deal. They are conveniently located in the same Madison Ave plaza that also has a very good restaurant & package store.

This store is a must see for anyone who adores quaint and lovely gift shops. Pure Poetry is an…read moreexquisite gift shop that I just recently discovered in Trumbull. It is absolutely beautiful. They offer candles, home furnishings, jewelry, pretty much anything you can think of. It is beautiful inside. I can't believe I didn't know about this place! I found them by chance. I think this is the perfect place for people who might want to do some Holiday shopping but do not want to brave (gulp) the MALL! I am one of those people who prefer a charming gift shop oozing warmth and New England charm to the impersonal business and crowded hassles of the big box stores and shopping malls. There is alot here to explore and it is easy to find and parking is ample. It reminds me of the lovely shops in Cape Cod and Maine, places I adore and do not see much of in Fairfield County. Now that I am aware of them, I will certainly be there frequently And here's a tip: they personalize many of their items, if you want that service. You just can't beat that. Highly recommended.

I have been shopping at Stockbridge & Berry since 2004 and both love and value the suggestions of…read moreKim and her crew! Most recently they completely decorated my home office top to bottom. They understood my vision, took pictures and measurements of the space and magically created a sanctuary that I could not even have imagined. I felt like I was in an HGTV transformation! They are thorough, reliable, fun to work with and extremely reasonably priced!! I am in love with my new space and grateful to have this as a place of comfort and tranquility during this work from home phase. Bedroom is next!!! Thank you Kim!!

I came to this site to write my review of Stockbridge and Berry, and was absolutely shocked to see…read morea one star review!! If I could give 100 stars I would. This store is awesome-- beautiful furniture and incredible owners. Kim (one of the owners) goes above and beyond with her design services. Great quality and they stand behind their products. Thank you, Kim and Erick!

I found this wonderful mom-owned place by accident - took a wrong turn after buying at Nordic Fish…read more Olive My Stuff is in a central location off the main drag in the center of Fairfield; what drew me to put the brakes on was the display of cute clothes I knew I'd never find in my town. The older house has two 1st floor rooms with racks of clothes that are not the usual Talbots, Gap and Kohls. Here you'll find lots of Lily Pulitzer, Anthropology, Gretchen Scott and a plethora of other unusual brands for all ages. All I want to know is, where and how do people find this wonderful stuff? The proprietors are friendly, and live and blog locally. While hanging out in the front room and eyeballing their wonderful selection of woven and shell bracelets, a customer arrived who had taught in my district, and we had loads of fun discussing the characters we knew in common. All I can say is, what a wonderful find!!! Note - they've moved, and their address is 39 Sanford Street, Fairfield, CT 06824

See Ali for the best advice in searching out your next treasure or anything that catches your eyes…read moreand heart. Love this store and the Owners.