Wonderful large selection of yarn and very knowledgable and friendly owner! Like Toys R Us for…read moreknitters and crocheters. The prices are great. Love this store!

Omg, what a fantastic yarn store! Very good selection and very good prices. I will definitely be…read moreback next time I'm this way again. Great service, too.

Clean and organized, pleasant staff. Parking is located storefront. Several pre owned, gently…read moreused clothes for the babies that grow so fast they hardly used them. Great way to save both money and the environment.

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.

This place was nice! We went for a group outing of seven people. When I called earlier in the week,…read morethe guy said we didn't need a reservation and could just walk in for Saturday. We all planned to meet there at 5 PM, but when we arrived, they told us we actually needed a reservation and had to come back at 6:45. Thankfully, West Hartford has plenty to do, so we walked around, grabbed some food, and returned for our reservation. One thing to know is that you pick the pottery you want to paint it's not a place where you make the pottery yourself. That has pros and cons, depending on your preferences. I'm honestly not that artistic when it comes to freehand painting, so I picked a simple snowflake design (probably the cheapest option at around $14). My friends picked reindeer, cookie trays, and other fun items. Painting was fun, but you have to leave your piece for 2-3 weeks to be glazed, so don't expect to take it home the same day. The space is small, but I liked the intimate setting. The staff was also very nice, and overall, I had a good experience. I would definitely go back.

I have not had a hand in pottery since high school so this was a nice activity to do and spend…read morequality time with friends and family. Claypen is located on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Center between Walden and Dale streets. Lookout for the sessions posted outside if looking for something specific. I was attracted to the Studio Ghibli theme they were having and immediately made a reservation. I honestly didn't know what to expect until I arrived there. Upon check in, we were shown where we'd be seated and were told that we select any ceramic on the shelf and will be provided the paints and can even replenish it ourselves from the shelf. As well as take as much time as we needed to complete our design. My daughter did her own thing and drew Sanrio on different sides while I wanted to paint Haku and my friend, Totoro. I think it all came out really well!! I looked up an image tried to copy it onto the jar. Originally using a pencil and lightly tracing it onto the surface to not affect the image, although I was told that the pencil burns off during the baking process. We were also instructed to paint more than 1 coat so that the paint will show. The whole process was easy enough. When finished, everything can be brought to the counter for payment. Essentially the painting is free, it's the ceramic that needs to be paid for. I would think that the piece is averagely priced. If wanting to be sure, definitely ask before picking a piece. I'd certainly do this again.

This amazing fabric shop is located in Hurley Business park. If you think the road is ending, just…read morekeep going down the dirt. It seems to be an old factory, and the Quilted Ewe is located on the far end of the upper parking lot. There's a ewe by the door to make it easy to spot from the outside, but there is an interior entrance as well. The fabric is high quality and beautiful! So many options, so many themes, and it holds up so well when you're working with it. They sell all sorts of accessories and patterns as well... You could spend hours there putting a project together. There are classes available (check the website and subscribe to the email) and a long arm to rent if you go through the training class.

Great selection of fabrics and a wonderful clean setup for classes. Really loved the abundance of…read moredesign walls. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly.

I had this brand new vintage shop on my radar after seeing them post online. They're located right…read morenext to the Plan B restaurant in Simsbury. It's a cute shop with plenty to look at. Everything was curated by the owner (also very nice). The items were great and they have good taste! Prices were pretty affordable too. I bought a handmade Canton sign for $33, handmade soap, matchbox toy car, candy, and some buttons. If you love vintage or looking for gifts or home goods, I highly recommend a visit.

This is such a cute little shop! The owner was super friendly and welcoming. Love their stuff too!…read moreThey have a great selection of vintage things at reasonable prices. Highly recommend checking it out! :)

The spring sale happening Mother's Day weekend every year…read more Pottery jewelry weaving and more food and drinks

In a word, wonderful! My daughters and I were visiting from out of town and sought out unique…read moreartistic finds and the gallery shop here did not disappoint! We came away with a variety of fashion accessories and home decor items including jewelry, pottery, fused glass, kitchen items etc. that are unique and we will cherish! Cecilia was amazing and engaging and definitely made our visit even better because of her kindness and assistance. Wished we lived closer to be able to take advantage of the membership and classes. When in town again we will definitely be back !!!

This shop is much more than a Jewelry store, though you will find some extremely beautiful & unique…read morejewelry here. There were so many unique gift & decorative items that would delight many of my friends, family members and me. I wish I had taken a picture of the item that drew me in, a silver little sculpture that says "You are my sunshine," which will be a meaningful gift I can't wait to give. I also love love the glass hummingbirds that were hanging from the ceiling. There were all kinds of art here, including gorgeous fingerless gloves made from recycled cashmere. I may have to come back for those too. If you're strolling Collinsville, don't miss this place.

Carol & company is a gem boutique that deserves to be visited. I would recommend to anyone who…read moreneeds a special gift . Please, take a ride and you won't be disappointed.

Love Lemon Llama and will be back…read more My daughter loves the outfits. Personalized attention. Love the brands, quaint atmosphere. Fond memories reminincing those child moments.

Such a cute little boutique in Avon Village! They carry many high-quality brands and pieces for…read morebabies, toddlers, preteens, teens, and more. It was refreshing to shop at a small, locally owned business where I could touch and feel the clothing before purchasing. Many of the brands they carry are high-quality American or European brands, brands that you won't find at big box clothing stores. Susan, the owner, was very helpful and kind from the moment we walked in. She took a genuine interest in helping us find the right pieces and explained the materials the clothing was made of. I highly recommend this place!