This place is so beautiful!! Cute and charming ,mesmerizing and unforgettable!! If you're in the…read morearea you will not regret it if you stop and check out the amazing selection that they have on everything souvenirs! From five cents candy to beautiful handmade ornaments it's impossible not to find something that you like! It's a definite visit for charming New England list!!

What an absolutely adorable store! It is just jam packed with beautifully crafted goods and gifts…read more You could spend hours in here! And everything is very high quality. They also have a country store on the other side with chocolates, honeys, sweets and treats! I couldn't resist grabbing some adorable Christmas ornaments!

If you need a souvenir, this is your place to go. They have your local Connecticut seaside vacation…read morechockskeys, book about the area, jewelery, and books and toys for children. It's located across from the Griswold Inn, and there is parking available behind the store. Sadly, no postcards though!

The Griswold Inn Store is one of my favorite holiday shopping destinations. If you're completely…read moreflummoxed by your list, this shop will have you exclaiming, "oh, my sister would love those" or "finally, the perfect tchotchke for my mother-in law"! There is truly something for everyone in this packed and charming shop. Me, I loved the recycled Christmas stockings, the vintage inspired stationery and fountain pens, unisex mismatched wool fleece slippers, stunning wrapping papers from Caskata, cufflinks crafted from old copper pennies, and the giant lollipops from classic Hammond's candies. From hostess to baby to best friend, you can get it done here. The buyer has a keen eye and the staff is lovely.

Tucked away in Durham is a decorator's dream store. We received a friendly greeting as we entered…read more My wife was admiring the gorgeous vignettes in each area throughout. Their jewelry, clothing, candles, and gorgeous floral arrangements were beautifully displayed. Something for every place in your home or great gift items.

Beautiful gift store with lovely things for the holidays.read more

After arriving in the very cute and little town of Chester, the first business on Water Street is…read moreLark. Lark is a woman's boutique, they sell quality sweaters, purses and other cashmere and wool accessories. There are so many other little accessories, like unique fair trade earrings, and hair accessories. They also have a whole assortment of decor for your home or your Christmas tree. These are my favorite. From little knit bears to a not so little wooden deer. The little knickknacks are truly so unique and equally as adorable. What else is adorable? They have a baby section at Lark. From the tiny holiday dresses, to the softest plushies, and so many toys and books. The one reason I can't give five stars to Lark is the cost, everything is a pretty penny here. If you're looking for cashmere gloves, or some moon and star earrings, this is your place.

Super nice gift shop on water street that has some unique gift options for people. The children's…read moresection has super adorable, out of the box gifts I've never seen before. I also ended up purchasing myself a cute new hat for while I'm walking around town. Their bags are so nice, not sure what I'll do with it, but it's very durable.

Pocketful of Posies is one of my favorite local shops. They always have amazing gift ideas for baby…read moreshowers, bridal showers, closing gifts, birthdays, and just because. The service is always wonderful, so friendly and helpful, and they make shopping easy. I love that they have such a great mix of home decor, jewelry, clothing, and unique finds. Their gift wrapping is beautiful too, which makes every present feel extra special.

Looking for a gift for a friend or simply want to treat yourself with something nice? At a…read morePocketful of Posies you will get lost in all the great finds this small and might boutique has to offer. The shop is carefully curated and laid out. Upon walking in, the shop felt small, but all the little nooks and corners made it feel large. Something new to see at every turn. They sell some of the softest t-shirts, delightful scented organic soap bars, cutest stuffed toys and fun quirky gifts. My favorite part was the wall of teas and honey. I will definitely return if I have to find a thoughtful and special gift for a birthday, Christmas or baby shower. I liked how each shelf was a vibe. There was a section with "plant lady" gifts for the friend or loved one that is talented in the garden. They had a rather large area filled will baby clothes, toys, and the recently popular Jellycat plushies (they were SUPER soft). I personally love going to a boutique like this to find a gift rather than ordering online. A Pocket Full of Posies is hidden as I discovered it while on my way to Perk On Main. It's located INSIDE the Main Street Market building. There is, conveniently, a large parking lot with access from the backside of the building. There is also street parking in the front as well, look for the big sign "Main Street Market," sandwiched between Perk On Main and Pokemoto. Parking is $1/hour or free on Sundays.

This is a gift shop in Madison. It's beautiful, with so many unique things inside. They have toys,…read moretoo. You need time to look around. The service was helpful. They have free parking outside.

Came here and was overwhelmed by the fragrance. Cute items, but overpriced…read more The service was nice, very polite staff. The selection was also very diverse but overpriced I think. The smell also was that of perfume/candles and overwhelmingly stronggg

So I found this little gem by happen stance when I was looking for good coffee while in the area…read more It is right next to a very popular coffee/smoothie bar and I HIGHLY recommend you stop on in after you grab a smoothie or coffee. Locally made crafts/gifts/cards and the store is filled to the brim with lovely things! Good to note: If you put 50 Pleasant street Norwich in your GPS it will take you to the back of the building which is the wrong side. Go past pleasant st and the parking lot is on your left! Or search for Dexters smoothie and Coffee vault. The location is a little odd but definitely a hidden gem!

Artists pour their heart, soul and energy into each and every item they produce.... each so…read moreunique... with a story to tell. It's hard to walk away from this store coz it's so cute n adorable and evokes an interest just from the outside and makes you curious on what you may find inside... its quite small .. a hodgepodge of wonderful handmade crafts all made locally in CT... makes for a one of a kind gift... I bought some whimsical clips and rings for the kids and they weren't priced too high which makes it all the more wonderful.... hard to list what you can find coz there are just too many knick knacks but to give you an idea handmade greeting cards, seasonal items... earrings, lip balm holders, hand carved stone animals...you can spend a good lot of time if you enjoy things like this. Also, when you purchase goods from local artisans, you're supporting their business, which helps strengthen the local economy.

I stopped in to see if they had anything that was "different" from the malls…read more I was blown away by the selection of Faux Fur scarves, mittens, and other accessories. I picked up a really cool Faux Fur head band for a gift. I also noticed some really neat magnetic jewelry for a elderly friend. I met the owner Cindy. She was great! She showed me some of the beautiful trays. They will come in handy with all of the guests dropping by for the season. I was really wowed by the huge selection of unique gifts that Smoochie Bird offers. Do yourself a favor AVOID the malls and shop small at a fantastic find. They are in the Tri Town, CVS plaza at Flanders Four Corners. The service is fantastic the selection is great!

Love this shop! The owner is fantastic, she was out of an item and ordered me one then called me…read morewhen the item arrived. The shop is full of beautiful and unique items.

We had my daughters' 4th birthday at Shell and Bee today. Abby and Chelbi hosted our party of 12…read moresugar-high pre-schoolers and made the sweetest art project with the kids. Everyone had the best time. This was our family's first go-around as far as a kids parties go and having it at the studio took all the stress out of it. Everyone left with the cutest gift bags of art supplies. I can't wait to go back and take one of their classes- with or without the kids! How lucky are we to have such a special place in Deep River.