Silver Dahlia is an accessory store for women. It is so filled with all sorts of nicknacks, you…read morewill be overwhelmed if you don't know what you're looking for. You'll find jewelry, hair accessories, Christmas ornaments, clothing, candles, home decor and more. The more you walk around the more you'll discover of what they have here. They also have a sale section by the front in the corner. The girls who work here, were all involved in private conversations, none of them were helping any customers. If you were to ask them something, you'd have to interrupt their important conversation. There were a few locations of this store, but now there's just this one left. It's easy to spend some time browsing through everything.

Fun store full of unique items! A great selection of gifts. I really enjoyed looking around and I…read morelove the things I bought!

We happened upon this delightful independent bookstore after enjoying a late lunch at the…read moreMediterranean restaurant next door. It's brightly lit and beautifully arranged by theme, with lots of staff pick summaries/comments posted all around. Friendly staff and welcoming vibe. Great book selection of books!

This is such a cute and cozy bookstore! The River Bend Bookshop is set inside a refurbished old…read morehouse in downtown Gastonbury. It's an adorable New England town that looks like it was plucked straight from a movie. When you go inside, the store is so cozy. It's packed full of books and bookish merch, but so well set, there is plenty of room to explore. There are books in every nook and cranny, sorted by genre, with bookseller recommendations and plenty of signed copies. The booksellers are very knowledgeable and helpful too. If you are looking for a gift for an avid reader, they will definitely be able to help you find the perfect present. This is going to be a permanent stop for me every time I head through Connecticut.

Living close to this gift shop, I felt I owed it to them to stop in--especially on Small Business…read moreSaturday. It's set in a charming historic house right in the center of Glastonbury; it doesn't get much nicer than that. The store truly has a little bit of everything: earrings, socks, decorations, candles, mugs--you name it. For my taste, the selection was not really for me, but others might love that classic, cozy style. I have to say, the highlight was an adorable employee--on the shorter side, a bit shy, but absolutely adorable. ( Corgi ) Overall, it's a cute local spot with lots to browse.

One of the sweetest people I have ever met is Emmy Lou! Her little dog Holly is a charmer too…read more Right here in Glastonbury for 19 years, is this gift shop with beautiful gifts of all types. She has impeccable taste in what she chooses to offer. I found the perfect gift and card and Emmy beautifully wrapped it for me! Never underestimate the amazing wrapping of a gift and how much more it amplifies it when giving. Why else come here first? Because her gifts and cards are far better priced than those you will find in other stores. I found quality cards and jewelry at reasonable and fair prices! Where would we all be without such a beautiful store!

I absolutely LOVE this store! There is a massive selection/variety of products. Many are unique…read more I'm not a massive shopper, and I don't shop because I think it's fun. I like to find. I like to find unique/quality things you don't get at Kohl's or Walmart or whatever. This place has the best stuff! Just a coment on a previous review I read recently where the person was complaining that staff offered to bring her stuff to the registers (she felt they thought she was stealing or something). No. They do it to convenience you. I have experienced it. Further, I had an armload of stuff yesterday. A staff member kindly brought me a basket b/c she saw it was a bit of too much to carry. I was pleased. Another great thing is that they let you use MULTIPLE coupons! I had a little over a hundred dollars worth of stuff, and I saved $30!

I absolutely LOVE this paper store. They're always soooooooo nice and I'm pretty sure they just…read moreknow me here as the Harry Potter girl because this is where I go for all things HP. Very clean, I've never seen this store looking disorderly, even during their busiest seasons. I'm sure I'll be back soon to see if there's any leftover clearance Christmas stuff.

Adorable little kids store! Great service! My kids are older now but I just wanted to visit and see…read morewhat they offer. We ended up getting some temporary tattoos and the value was very good for the quality. Highly recommended for families with young kids. High quality selection of kids toys and books!

If you ever want to find super unique toys, games, and gifts for anyone (including yourself),…read moreBirdie's is it. I'm a big game dude who's been to toy & game conventions and I truly appreciate both the selection of cool things here and also the warm cozy vibes you get as soon as you walk in. The thing I like most about Birdie's is that the toys here are things you're not gonna find at Target, Walmart, or Amazon. You're getting to see really cool gems that have been sourced and curated and hand-chosen from a variety of less-known, special out-of-the-box places. The store is cozy, it's personal, and every corner has something that feels like you're finding a little secret thing you would never have known about otherwise!!

This store is amazing, I've found so many treasures from unusual crystals to my new but super old…read moreAlice through the Looking Glass book. She has a lot of old cool books, jewelry and straight treasures. The owner is awesome, very kind, positive and extremely intuitive. I haven't had an official psychic reading by her yet but she's the real deal. I know because I'm a (non pro) psychic too! I was drawn into the shop for the first time by its strong positive vibrations. I had to backwards walk to the door and see what it was. That strong. So you never know what you'll find in the store or find out about yourself in a reading! Check it out! The indoor mall itself is very cool.

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What a gorgeous space for a leisurely breakfast. We sat in the warm and sunny greenhouse space on…read morethis bright winter day. Long line at the counter moved quickly and efficiently. Name called out and freshly poured coffee picked up at the coffee bar, food announced by buzzer. My americano was smooth and full bodied thoughtfully served in ceramic. My biscuit sandwich was pretty life changing! The bisuit itself was flaky moist and oh so tender. Homemade sausage was seasoned beautifully. Elevating the sandwich was a baked egg, firm but custardy interior and the side of sriracha syrup. Less than a mile off of 91 on our way to Trillium Canton for our son's 30th birthday celebration! Worthy of a detour.

A 1000 stars for a cozy, grand, eye popping and tummy filling space. The kind of place that I would…read morereturn to over and over if we lived here. I did expect a little more out of my grilled cheese, I expected a fluffy sourdough and more oozing of the cheese, the soup was lukewarm, but delicious. Even so, we just loved stopping here, sitting in the greenhouse room and walking around, looking at all the seeds and the pastries.. If you're looking for a stop on the highway between point a and B, this is your place. There's no way you would be disappointed but a definite that you will be thrilled..

This is such a cute general store! They have everything from ice cream to Christmas ornaments. They…read morehave a bakery section and lots of candy and food. Cute cards and trinkets. Fun spot to checkout or stop for a snack. Good place to get someone a gift too.

Is there anything more fun to do (in public) than visit a well-thought out general store? These…read moreare sorely missing in the cities but thank goodness for Western Massachusetts. A friend brought me here while I was visiting Northampton and what a treat! $80 later I left with a hand warming mug, a pair of earrings, a bracelet, a roast baster, and a delicious treat called a wrapple (an apple turnover on steroids). I left there with visions of a T-shirt that I will buy for my cat-loving friend entitled "Petting map" which showed all the reachable petting zones on a cat with hilarious captions like "yes, please" and "don't even think about it." Not verbatim but you get the idea. This outfit had all the qualities of the best general store--stocks everything you could ever want, something for everyone, with friendly and helpful staff.

The new store????? LOVE. The expanded space is so perfect and filled with amazing finds…read more The home and cookbook sections have seen me plenty already. I found a Jamaican plant based cookbook that I have to grab next time I'm in. I purchased the heirloom tomato candle because I just could not stop thinking about it. I love how everything in here is so unique. I always recommend stopping in when people ask me where to stop in Hartford. Rory can always get my money haha!

Ive never been to the store personally because I'm all the way in danbury so this is based on my…read moreonline experiences! This is my favorite shop to order from for quirky cards and stationery! Each card i got for someone here they loved them! I ordered one card but got an email shortly that they ran out and showed me other similar cards, which was awesome and really sweet of them. I wish they weren't so pricey but I don't mind if the quality is good. Another thing id have to nitpick is the lack of new haven stuff. I know they're located in hartford and they have general hartford and Connecticut merch, but new haven and the pizza was what really put this state on the map! Other than that, I love shopping there.