This store is almost as old as I am, which is saying something, yet feels both contemporary and…read moretimeless. We were shopping for a dress to wear to an upcoming event, and found not one but two that we liked, which together cost less than we expected to pay for a single dress most places. The store has a cozy feel, but not crowded, and we enjoyed seeing both familiar categories of jewelry and accessories, and things we hadn't seen before. The shop space is divided up into several rooms, which can be disorienting at first (to some of us), but then added to the charm & coziness. We enjoyed chatting with the owner, learning that the store was 57 years old and had been opened by his mother (or his parents?). Doubtless many of the antiques and globally sourced treasures were and are quite expensive, but there are also a lot of things at everyday price points. We look forward to visiting again.

My mother once bought me a coat (birthday gift) that did not fit me well…read more When I tried to exchange it (in brand new unworn condition) - the owner was very difficult about it and would not accommodate. It was not a good experience. I will never forget it.

Rachel and her staff exceeded all expectations with the professional work they did recovering our…read morestools. She was thoughtful and informative with fabric recommendations, was able to do the job and had it done in a week. A brief consultation with a different local upholsterer left me feeling like it wasn't even possible. But Rachel took them on and did the job like a pro. Ten stars!!

We went to The ReBorn House in hopes they could reupholster our worn out window seat. They gave us…read morequite a few fabric samples to try out in our home before we made a final decision. Due to their age, they ended up making all new cushions, very plush and way more comfortable than the originals. Rachel was fun to work with and also helped pick out fabric to make coordinating throw pillows. She is very level-headed, accommodating and full of ideas! We look forward to seeing her again soon. We couldn't be happier!

The House of Char gift shop in Shelton is by far the best gift shop in not only Shelton, but…read moreConnecticut and my go-to for the best gifts around. The owner is so welcoming, kind and puts her heart and soul into this gem in Shelton. The selection from jewelry to clothes to home goods is perfection and I never leave this story empty handed. The prices are great and the owner hand wraps each gift you purchase with love and beautiful detail. The store is pure class and sophistication and every item she offers in the store is current, in fashion and always too notch. Do not miss this store- it is truly a one of a kind amazing place.

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Hired them to make custom drapes for my daughter's bedroom. They are 1-2 inches above the…read morefloor/too short and do not look custom at all! More importantly, when they installed the drapes, one of the trim pieces was frayed at the bottom. It looks like they ran out of trim and tried to make it work. Clearly an incompetent job...designer mismeasured the drape length and the fabrication was botched. An amateur job at best, and I am very disappointed I spent so much money and now have drapes that are too short and frayed. see photos. Avoid this business at all costs.

Appalling service. Two sisters own the establishment. One is the designer. She was never available…read more 2 times she did not show for the appointment and was instead handed off to the other sister, who was very nice but knew nothing about the fabrics or options. Then weeks after our request, the absent designer had her sister show us 5 fabrics, one of which we liked but then it turned out to be out of stock, wasting another week of our time. They may be good but clearly $3-4,000 reupholstery projects are not of interest to them.

Place was very cutely decorated! It was a lot smaller inside than I expected, and claustrophobic…read more There are only a few tables at the counter, a large round table that looked like 5-6 were sitting at, and 4-5 bar stools seats facing out the front window. There's an upstairs with a coffee table, a bean bag chair and two chairs (and lots of artists wares for sale on the wall). There are a few tables outside, so waiting until it's warm enough or ordering To-Go would be my suggestion. I shared pictures of the beautiful breakfast plates we received. The food was delicious! The sausage I asked for in my Eggs Benny was delicious! They were clearly homemade sausage that had a nice rosemary flavor. My husband's breakfast star was the chef made ham steak slices, and the rosemary sourdough toast. Yes, I recommend the food here! We were rather disappointed by the temperament of the person we assumed is the owner... when asked if they would please lower the music a little, because I'm healing from a traumatic brain injury (and it was blasting commercials and music; it wasn't a pleasant music track or album), said with an attitude "Sorry I can't control where the speakers are", and from that point seemed a lot less friendly. Her attitude didn't ruin the taste of the food, but this was a special outing (my first in 3 years since falling on black ice), near Goodspeed Opera House. This is a touristy area and people that run breakfast/brunch spots are usually friendly and eager to help with small requests. Often interactions with the restaurant staff adds greatly to the experience. Her sour grapes and refusal to help me feel comfortable by lowering it a smidge (I was already wearing noise cancelling ear buds, just so you understand how loud it was and that she didn't turn it down even a tiny bit), made breakfast less nice. We won't be returning ~ there are so many restaurants struggling to survive after Covid, we'd rather spend our time and money there.

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The gallery has many stunning items which can be easily accessed from the QR codes and or numbers…read moreon the tags. Displays are well done and excellent. The place is huge and requires a two trip minimum. Customer service excellent and informative.

Pleasant employees, but buyers should be very skeptical about the authenticity of the artwork they…read moresell. I purchased two pieces for over $1000, only to find that they are counterfeit. It's very disappointing, since I have been buying from them for a few years now and have to assume that every piece of art that I purchased is basically worthless. And when I contacted them, they ghosted me.

With locations in East Hartford, South Windsor and the headquarters in Manchester -- Transfer…read moreEnterprises is a Veteran-owned, small business that specializes in used office furniture. Open to the public, the office furniture showroom is huge. Their large inventory includes bookcases, shelving, tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, and all things "office". All furniture is priced so have your go at poking around. TE also has refurbished furniture that otherwise wouldn't pass in the office setting. They provide delivery, installation and moving services too if you need a hand. Monthly specials are always in rotation so check their FB page or website for updates.

I had been looking for the right office chair for over six months. Searched locations both in…read moreSpringfield MA & Hartford CT. Went into quite a few dark, cold and uninviting locations as well as new showrooms. They all had the same type of chairs. Oh sure, they gave me their catalog on the way out. And what good is that? You need to sit in a chair to be able to tell if it's right for you. Well, Transfer Enterprises is not like that at all. This is a well lit location, great variety and the show room manager Asia is fantastic. She is very friendly and knowledgeable and didn't mind all my questions. I found my perfect chair at a fair price. It was loaded into my car and the wheels never touched the ground. You could tell they really cared about my purchase. Don't waste time searching, just come here and ask for Asia. She will help you find your office furniture too.

I found this place on Yelp after I picked up a "free" chaise lounge. It is perfect for bedroom and…read morephotography prop. I knew I couldn't just take home because the item was heavy as heck and if I took home I would put off and procrastinate. Wilson is centrally located on Washington ave north haven. Owner graciously met me downstairs, removed item from my car and took the time to inspect the item and point out the "gem" I procured as he compared my lounge to the "prefab won't-last-five-years chaise lounges of today. He asked questions on where the item will be stored (high traffic va low traffic areas of home) and when i answered he provided a plethora of fabrics to consider. Most importantly, he did NOT expect full payment that day! Whew!! What a relief. Starting a new business is expensive so not having to make full payment before work commenced made my day. Chair is absolutely a transformation. Comfortable and I can't wait to use as a prop. Love the oatmeal color I chose.

My father had a chair that has been in the family for generations, in fact his grandad read him…read morebed-time stories in this one over 65 years ago. The years had not been kind to the chair, fabric needed to be replaced, padding worn and arm of the chair completely broken. Rich was great from start to finish. He was able to help us find the right fabrics and bring life back to the chair - looks good as new and still holds that antique quality they just don't make anymore! And a family heirloom should now see more generations to come. Thanks again Rich! Service and Skill are top notch. Rob