Making our way through the vintage and treasure shops in CT, I came across this listing on Yelp…read more The business is set up in a house, and if I'm not mistaken, I believe Patti lives upstairs. Either way, the shop is filled to the brim with trinkets--mostly costume jewelry. I found it a bit overwhelming at first, but kudos to Patti for keeping everything meticulously organized. You could easily spend hours here and still not see it all. Just keep in mind that it's heavy on costume jewelry and lighter on true antiques.

Patti's Treasures and Antiques is an antique store that sells primarily a variety of antique…read morejewelry. This store is very small, but there's items everywhere, so walk with caution. Patti the owner works here, she's very chatty and friendly. I particularly liked the selection of pearls, there's also broaches, beads and silver. She will show you anything that you'd like to see behind the glass. I do wish there were some more smaller, more delicate pieces of jewelry, that's more my style. This is still a lovely store worthy of a visit.

The White Rabbit is such a fun find! Emily is the owner and she's there every time I've gone to…read morethis charming store! The store has so many cool and interesting little things, like beaded keychains, hair accessories, candles, jewelry, greeting cards and decor. Some of it is vintage and some is locally hand made. The back of the store is the thrift clothing section. Everything looks to be in excellent shape. There's also records, shoes and purses. I saw a Dior coat, and some items by Burberry and by Alexander McQueen. They are selective about their selection of items they accept. There isn't any of that awful stuffy smell. It feels and looks like everything is brand new. It's easy to look and touch things without the fear of everything falling. This store isn't stuffed at all. I can't wait to return and see what else they have.

If you're a thrifter or looking for very curated interesting pieces, I would recommend skipping…read morethis place. The back clothing section is overpriced and not very well curated... quality is not cohesive throughout, with some very cheap feeling items being priced high just like more expensive feeling items. I've stopped in relatively often over the years as I am in the area but have never once found anything to purchase.

Off Main Street (Route 10) and Iron Horse Boulevard sits the quaintest Tea Room and Gift Shop. On…read moreour first visit, we were too earlier for a Sunday morning. So through glass picture were our only option. See the attached photos and I promise to be more in depth next time.

The most charming store that serves tea and snacks and has a great selection of goodies you cannot…read morefind anywhere else! I got so many wonderful Christmas gifts for others and also a lot of Cadbury chocolate for myself! They have cute candles, mugs, some seasonal items and much more. I even got a cat toy that my cat is obsessed with! The snack selection is excellent and full of chocolate, chips(or crisps), and even some frozen items to take home. The phone booth outside can also make for the cutest photo opp! The staff is also very friendly! If you are an England lover like me you will definitely love this little shop!

"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.

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!

What a wonderful store and beautiful memory lamps. The perfect place to find something special for…read morethose special people in our lives. I went there for the first time 6 months ago and have been back several times. The memory lamps are so beautiful and people that I have bought them for have been so "touched" by such a special gift. Heidi is great and service is impeccable. Will continue to support this beautiful gift store whenever I need to buy something special. Thanks Heidi!

Hedi knew exactly what I was looking for APPRECIATE all her HELP…read more I now live in Rhode Island when living in Wethersfield CT this gift shop always helped me what I needed.

If you want a store where you can feel like you're traveling around the world in one spot, this is…read morethe place for you! This has to be one of my favorite stores to stop in at WEHA. Right when you walk in you're met with an astonishing amount of color and a scent that makes you feel like you're not in Connecticut anymore. There is tons of handmade crafts and gifts to choose from. If your decorating your house or shopping for a present for your friend/family, stop in! Not only do they have gifts, they have a large ethnically diverse coffee section to choose from! Browse the selection to find the country who's taste speaks to you. They're amazing and my friend always stops in to buy them! My personal favorite part of the experience it is to visit, has to be both the employees, colors, and diverse selection of crafts from different countries or "villages," as the name says. I truly feel like I'm walking into a fantasy. If the item you buy is large, they will hold it for you to pick up later. They even helped me bring it out to my car! Although the prices are a bit high, for the quality and background of these pieces; it is hard to NOT buy them! If you're looking for a unique shopping experience and a place that feels like you're walking into a new world; stop here, it'll amaze you.

I adore Ten Thousand Villages. Every time I go, I end up buying a few items to gift people. They…read morecarry Judaica (menorahs, mezuzahs, etc),, cards, candles, jewelry, photo frames, desk organizers, baskets (oh, the baskets!), bowls, rugs, coasters, wall art, mirrors, and more. The coffee samples are a nice touch. If you give your phone number, you'll get texts with discounts of 25-30% (I mute them and when I go to the store, I open the text thread). It's ideal for quirky, cute finds!

Feather And Bloom is a great local small business in Suffield! Not only are they a small business…read morethemselves they have small businesses within their store, allowing other vendors to come in and share their craft! Everybody there is so friendly and welcoming, and they do a lot for the community! The store itself is so cute and "homey". There is something for everybody there! Signs, candles, jewelry, honey, jams, you name it! Their flower arrangements are beautiful! If you are looking for a mid week pick me up, flowers for a friend or any special occasion, Feather And Bloom will exceed your expectations! Overall it is a great place for a one stop shop!

Absolutely adorable! Have so many good gifts for birthdays, Christmas, and just to treat yourself…read more Staff was super helpful and had tried many products themselves. The prices were reasonable and some things, even if they were a little expensive, we're just too cute and unique not to get!

Lured by the siren song of chairs, I wandered into this adorable store. It's wonderful. While it…read morelooks small from the outside, there is a large back/side room, and there is furniture! The aesthetic is that glowing, comfortable, homey feel of the "childhood" scenes in the new Little Women movie -- not the specific period (though I saw Eastlake dining chairs), but the sense of buying a classic piece that was part of a home and now it's going to be part of your home. It's all delightfully non-snooty, and the housewares aren't the same ones that show up in every antique mall. I ended up buying a necklace and am clutching the business card for the day when I buy a larger place.

Vintage, Retro. Antique ... all those things describe Bella Vintage, although vintage is probably a…read moremore accurate description. It's not a dusty, musty shop of goods that look as though they were dragged out of the garage or attic and nothing here appears to be a modern take on an antique. Things are old, but necessarily antique. So vintage it is, I guess There's a gift shop feel. The lighting is soft, and colors muted. Spread out amongst three rooms is about anything - from teapots, cookie jars, kitchen items and a great deal of miscellany -- to add an interesting accent to a room or a collection. Each room has an overall theme of a sort. One room seems to focus on kitchen, another on study or bedroom, and the main room has day to day items of home décor. Browsing is easy -- the aisles are wide enough to turn around without knocking something over, the placement of items keeps your eye moving. Unless searching for something specific -- and I'd recommend asking the owner, who apparently knows every item in the place -- spend time browsing. It might be a trip down memory lane for you, your parents, or even your grandparents.