My mom and I were looking for a good spot to go Christmas shopping, and after receiving a…read morerecommendation about Old Mill Pond Village, we decided to take the drive up. We're so glad that we did! What an amazing hidden gem for all things Christmas. Everything is quality made, and our style is Americana/country, so this was right up our alley. If I had to refurnish my house again, I would come here in a heartbeat! We found so many nice Christmas decorations, and I certainly didn't mind paying a little bit higher prices for quality products. Any staff members we encountered were pleasant. We will absolutely be returning, and I can't wait to come back during other seasons to check out their selections! We easily spent 3 hours here combing through everything, and we couldn't believe the gigantic warehouse of furniture!

"Down by the Old Mill Stream Where I first met you"…read more(Mills Brothers) When you drive around the Old Mill Pond Village Complex, your eyes are met by one of the largest and most impressive collections of outdoor furniture and colorful outdoor accessories I have ever seen. Brilliantly colorful Adirondack chairs, dazzling wall art, planters, lawn spinners, gazebos, lawn décor, and more are everywhere. Not only is he inventory beautiful, but there is so much of it. And when you go inside the buildings, you'll pretty much have the same experience with different goods like furniture, housewares, candy, jarred foods, toys, stuffed animals, lamps, birdhouses, candles, clothing, kitchen gadgets, soaps, health and beauty aids, the massive variety of things to buy never ends. It's like the greatest county store you've ever visited taken to the tenth power on steroids. We had a blast walking through the Village Complex, chit chatting with the friendly staff and bought some candies for the grandkids. We'll be back to get some lawn spinners or lawn accessories once we're done with the weeds and landscaping. If you haven't visited here, I strongly recommend that you do. I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself as much as we did.

The Salmon Brook Shops is a store of a large collection of antiques in Granby. I stopped by on…read moreTuesday afternoon. This is a must visit for anyone who appreciates antiques. There's so much of everything in here. There's furniture, books, toys, fine china, jewelry, paintings, tools, etc... I was a bit nervous walking around, you have to be really careful not to knock anything over, as I'm sure it would cause a domino effect. There's so many delicate little things piled on each other, the tiniest swing of an arm could cost you a big embarrassment of a situation. My favorite are the paintings. The fine China they have is also beautiful and in excellent shape. There was an all wood rocking horse, that you could tell was well loved, but still has more love to give. There was only one other lady there browsing while I was there. It can't be good having too many people at the same time in such a tight space, with fragile items everywhere. If you love beautiful, well kept, antique items, I encourage you to visit The Salmon Brook Shops.

If you like digging for vintage postcards, they have lots! They even thought to leave a magnifying…read moreglass nearby...

The Christmas Shop is pure magic. As soon as you walk in you almost feel like you've entered a…read moredifferent time in history. The shop is very large and there are different rooms and it continues upstairs. They have everything you need to decorate and transform your home for Christmas. Each section features different themes.. There are very classic and old fashioned decorations and ornaments, Disney, famous Christmas cartoon specials, gingerbread men and houses. I saw a fishing theme, cowboy and horse area. Snowmen, gnomes, angels, pets, professions... Honestly you'll just have to go see the magic for yourself. They are open all year round, but even today it was not too crowded. It's a happy place and you will leave happy. :) The Christmas Shop is one store in the Old Mill Pond Village shops.

Amazing consignment store! Great items, terrific prices-huge selection! Love that it is 50% off if…read moredate is over a month. Staff is friendly, store is always clean and well put together. Many different items from baby to adult (men and women). Lots of toys, games, books and home decor as well. Also love the jewelry they have too!!! Highly recommend checking it out!

Best consignment store in state! Worth a drive from anywhere . Everything from women's clothes, to…read morechildren's toys are in great condition. 1/2 price after a month is a good incentive but usually grab what you like if you see it because it might be gone when you come back. Grab lunch at Deeproots, hike or bike trail and shop here= perfect day

TJ Maxx was founded in 1976 with approximately 1,200 stores. It's a discount store that sells…read moreclothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, shoes, skincare, bath products, and more. This one is located in the Stop and Shop plaza; there are plenty of parking. I've always been a fan because of the prices. They usually have great finds. I love the apparel, shoes, skincare, makeup, candles, and even some furniture pieces. This store was well stocked and organized. The employees were friendly. I enjoyed shopping there and bought a few goodies for the family and I. The store seems to be one of the lesser busy TJ Maxx stores I've been to. It's definitely going to be my go to!

This TJ Maxx is one of the best around the area. There are other TJ Maxx or Marshall's stores that…read moreare closer to me then this Granby location, however this one is the superior. Every shelf is always fully stocked, things are where they belong, it is obvious that the staff do their job here. The stores are clean and the employees are pleasant, even to rude customers. It's such a pleasant shopping experience to shop in a store that is fully socked, clean and organized.

I could spend hours walking around this store! We had multiple friends and family recommend this…read moreshop to us, so we made the trip from CT to check it out. A great selection of quality made pieces and adorable decor. As new homeowners, this place was our paradise! Things can definitely be pricey, but I'm willing to pay for the quality.

I went into this antique store to ask a question about an antique piece I'm giving away (it came…read morewith a house I just purchased). I asked in a nice way, a simple question about resources since I don't know the area, and I rather not throw the piece away. To my surprise, and sadly the two women (especially one of them), were extremely rude!!! There may have been an element of ethnocentrism operating here.

Matco Jewelry is a wonderful and talented independent jeweler. He specializes his work with opals…read more His little shop is quaint and sweet, and full of his work on display. While I admire and appreciate his workmanship and dedication, I haven't purchased anything from him yet. Matt is very skilled at repairing damaged or broken jewelry, I've brought many pieces to him for repairs, and he's always done an outstanding job without any telling signs of where the damage was. I brought a broken and very delicate gold chain, a ring that the stone fell out of, a bangle that was misshaped. Everything was fixed perfectly and timely. His cost is very reasonable. He is very organized and a pleasure to chat with. I'm sure to support his business in the future.

Beautiful custom jewelry and opals. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable and can create a…read moreperfect custom piece. My wife loves her beautiful new necklace.

How have I not written a review of Lyric Hill? What is this years-long oversight? I first…read morediscovered Lyric Hill Farm's goat milk soap at a farmers' market back in 2014 or 2015 -- after buying a few bars of their rosemary mint soap, I was absolutely hooked. Over the years I've purchased different scents (all made with natural herbs and milk from the farm's goats) and even bought mini versions as favors for my sister's baby shower in 2017... get it? Soap? Shower? Ha! Most recently, I've been smitten with the lavender goat milk powdered laundry detergent. I love the charming tin it came in and it's awesome that Nancy (the farm/biz owner) will also offer refill purchases so you don't have to buy a new tin each time. I'm on my third refill and just got a 64 oz bag so that'll last me a while. It's so nice to get the scent of fresh natural lavender when I'm washing clothes instead of a noseful of chemicals. It's the little things! The farm is a lovely place to visit and a really nice drive leading up to it. Granby has some scenic roads for sure - plus, stopping by for laundry detergent gave me an excuse to hit up Grassroots for some ice cream down the road!

From the owner: All natural, Connecticut grown and made goat milk soap products and eco-friendly luxuries for bath,…read morebody and home.

After hearing many good things about this shop from friends, I'd been wanting to get out here to…read morecheck it out myself. I finally got the chance last weekend (mid-June 2022) after finding Re-Inspired had in stock something I desperately needed for a découpage class online two days away. First, the place is adorable. Outside and in, it's just a happy, pretty little place. Sharon, the owner, took time from her lunch to answer some questions I had--so generous with her time! And Holley, her assistant, was amazing. Since I was there primarily for the line of Fusion paint and accessories, she gave me soooo much info and tips on achieving the beautiful finishes on many furniture pieces in the store. She was an absolute delight. I got what I was looking for--plus a bit more for a different project--and had a good time in the shop. For those looking for decor or gift items, there's a lot of beautiful things there. There's a wide range, but I could tell it was carefully curated (wall art, florals, vases, cool vintage items, and more). All gorgeous. This shop is one I will be returning to again and again'

Unique finds. Beautifully displayed. Love the special pieces of furniture we bought here! Great…read morevalue and wonderful staff.