New Britain Flower Shop is by far the best. Fresh flowers, unique designs, which are breathtaking…read more Nick goes above and beyond to make the flowers into a masterpiece.

Ordered flowers and gave specific instructions as to where they needed to be delivered…read moreunfortunately the driver delivered to wrong address. Called shop to check on delivery status and they immediately recognized the error and had flowers delivered without further delay or incident. The flowers were fresh and reasonably priced and the recipient was very happy. Despite the delay I recommend this shop based on their honesty and customer service.

We had such an amazing Thursday night here! We lucked out and went on the first night there was…read moreactually a (female) DJ! This is a woman-owned business, and the owner (Ajia) supports other women-owned small businesses! There are items for sale from these other businesses on display to check out and purchase, such as soaps and jewelry. There is no pressure at all to buy or even to look, but if you see something you want then get it before it's gone! So, back to the candle bar. The setup is cozy and intimate as I believe there are 12 stools for 12 spots at any one session at the candle bar. You are walked through the entire process and provided everything you need, with lots of decorations to add to your soy candle and about 25 different scented oils to add to your candle, to get the perfect fragrance for your home! I think most of us mixed two scents together, and I chose Bamboo Coconut and Citrus Agave. I mean cmon, do you think you can go buy a candle with these two scents mixed into one? I think not! It's so amazing to have this experience without actually having to melt your own wax, clean whatever you melted the wax in, clean the beaker or measuring cup you mixed the scent in with the wax, and have anything to worry about other than showing up and leaving with a beautifully scented candle, that you made yourself! They take all the guesswork out and guide you every step of the way. The candle bar is open Thursday-Sunday and you make your reservations right online. This place is BYOB, and BYOF? Bring your own food? Yeah, both! So bring some snacks or grab a sandwich and a bottle of wine on the way, or a beer at the brewery downstairs and have a blast! I know you will, and you'll want to go back, and bring more friends, just like I do! Enjoy!

Yet another fabulous time! Came in August 31 with a friend before dinner at Ted's. It was her first…read moretime. We had so much fun smelling and decorating. We brought pre made mimosas and I had extra cups and a bottle the two of us couldn't finished so I shared and we were all fraaans. Picking out what to put in is always my favorite part! Go big or go home and make it sparkle! There were some new female owned vendors, a little vintage rack outside which turned out to be a LIFESAVER. Ya see, my shoe strap broke as I was walking in from the other side of the building. The grass just got me! I was able to stick a nickel in the shoe to hold to strap to make it inside. Then it came out and the ladies in the other party were trying to help! Then the rest of the strap broke and it became now unwalkable. The owner walks in shortly after and sees the 'comotion' she gave me a pair of shoes of my choosing to make it home. That's kindness and it didn't go unnoticed!

I'm glad to hear that buybuy BABY in West Hartford has reopened, providing a valuable in-person…read moreexperience for assessing baby items. It's a great place for those who prefer to feel and see products before making a purchase. The reopening is a welcome addition to the area, helping customers make informed decisions about the quality of baby items. Overall, a fantastic resource for parents-to-be! Selection was great and also lots of sales going on.

Nichole was such a pleasure to work with at Coral Pheasant! The design process was seamless and she…read morehelped to keep my wedding invitations within budget by thinking of creative ways to incorporate colors and themes for the stationary. They turned out better than I expected and the longer I look at them, the more I fall in love with them. The quality of the letter press was awesome and even though we were working together across the country (I am in San Diego and she is in Norwalk) they came over in perfect condition. I highly recommend using Coral Pheasant for your wedding invitations! Everyone has been complimenting them and they are a sure way to set the theme for your wedding guests.

If you are looking for something personal, original, high quality and downright classy, THIS is…read moreyour choice for all things paper! The designer really takes in your vision and executes in such a way that the final product is even better than imagined! She took the time to listen and absorb all the details necessary to create a final product that was perfectly representative of the theme of the day. She guided us honestly and professionally through tough choices during the creative process and was so timely at responding to any questions or concerns. Receiving that first proof really made the whole celebration very 'real' and gave so much excitement about all that was to come! Grateful I chose Coral Pheasant to invite the most important people in our lives to one of the most important days of our lives!

Super cute local gift shop!!!! Lots of great gift items and flowers. Got some nice ornaments for…read morehalf price after Christmas. Nice owners too!

Glazed is such a gem! The staff are super helpful with tips and tricks, you really feel like you…read morecan create your wildest ideas. The space is huge, perfect for large gatherings or parties, and the selection is incredible, from decorative pieces to kitchenware and cute tchotchkes. I'm obsessed with my little duck and would definitely recommend for a fun outing.

Had the absolute best time and experience! Staff were helpful in explaining what to do, and made…read moresure to mention to not feel bad asking them questions. We came with a big group of 10 which we reserved the table, a few of us have never painted pottery before. Glazed had an abundance of options from plates to pet bowls, spoon rests, margarita glasses, holiday options, vases, you name it they have it! For beginners like me they also have stencils that one can use. Can't wait to pick up my finished piece!

We discovered this place via a FB post. Since the we attended an Edgar Allen Poe one man…read moreperformance by Campbell Harmon (excellent), and a photo competition by local photographers. We loved one so much we bought one and also became members. They are currently having a painting show that will be followed by a holiday event. The volunteers are all friendly and helpful. We'll keep going back.

My favorite place to purchase unique gifts for birthdays and holiday. All items in their artisan…read moreshop are made by local artist. I love to purchase their art cards which are half the price of what you find in department stores and pharmacies. They also offer a variety of craft and fine art classes.

I was searching online for flower shops for quite some time and could not find any I was pleased…read morewith mostly due to the outrageous prices and poor quality arrangements and just by chance ended up finding this business through a Facebook post and boy am I glad I did! I worked with Melody Santos and she was BEYOND accommodating, understanding of my circumstances and she was able to get exactly what I needed and more. This will 100% be my go to florist for anything I need from here on out. Look how beautiful this arrangement is. She absolutely went above and beyond, even more beautiful than I expected. I can't thank Melody enough. I am beyond thankful and so glad I found this business.

A wonderful gem in Plainvillle, I go there regularly to see what they have. Gems, healing…read morecrystals, jewelry, wall hangings, incense, Tibetan singing bowls, drums, clothing, and gorgeous flowers. Friendly people, ever helpful!