This is such a cute little gift shop on Main Street in Old Saybrook. You'll find all sorts of…read moreunique bags, cards, jewelry, scarves and other assorted nick-nacks. I really liked the bull dog behind the counter, I'm sure he must have smelled my pug on me and started wagging his tail like crazy. I didn't score anything the day I came in but I'm sure if you need to buy a gift suddenly, and you're in the area, SWAG is a great spot for such a need.

Move over HomeGoods there's a new kid in town…read more This place is pretty amazing if you like Pier 1 and HomeGoods you have to check this place out. On my walks down main street I always stop here to check out what new things they have.

As more folks escape the city for the delights of the CT Shoreline, we benefit from the talent and…read moresophisticated taste they're bringing with them. Latest in the string of happy transplants (from Brooklyn), is this married couple who, between them, are a talented mashup of interior designer, antique seller, and art gallerist. Like many of us, they fell head over heels with an antique house with historic Olmsted Brothers gardens and moved their various businesses to Old Lyme. Artemisia is their charming shop tucked behind Cooley Gallery on Lyme Street. If you're anything like me, you'll swoon over the hand-printed Fortuny fabrics, the swatches of real silk velvet, and selection of pillows stitched up from the above. Rosemarie handles all the interior design and has a team of talented upholsters and furniture makers who can whip up your wildest dreams, while Marcello is off on the hunt for antiques and objects to fill the airy space. While there are plenty of pillows that have on my name on them, I was struck by Rosemarie's expansive inventory of printed and plain indoor/outdoor materials (no blah Sunbrella here!). She suggests putting these bulletproof fabrics to work indoors. Love the idea of a white velvet sofa, but kids, dogs, and other messy obstacles prevent you from diving in? Here it's a no-brainer, as these indestructible fabrics can take on any abuse you can throw at them. Genius. Check out their website for plenty of interior inspiration, and stop in to browse the fabric library and say hi.

I had put off cleaning out 2 large storage units for far too long simply because it seemed…read moreoverwhelming. John at Estate Treasures was recommended to me and he was absolutely fantastic! I described what I had and then met him there with 2 workers. After taking a look at my items he made what I considered a very fair cash offer for everything I didn't want. His workers emptied out the units, loaded what I want to keep into my truck and the rest into theirs, and then swept the units out so they were ready to turn back over to the storage unit management. I drove away relieved to have a huge weight off my mind with cash in hand....Call John - you will be so glad you did!

Elaine and George have become friends. You will find a unique piece here, and top shelf service.read more

The Saybrook Country Barn is a pretty nice place. Not cheap, but nice…read more I normally come here for furniture but they sell all kinds of stuff for your home like rugs, curtains, bedding and countless smaller items (some lame, some nice). It's definitely got a "country" feel so if you were expecting modern or contemporary things this probably isn't the place for you. It's a pretty big place and actually in two separate buildings. In one building they actually have a small selection of fairly upscale clothing items (now for men and women) and a restaurant, though I haven't eaten there so I can't comment on it. They have probably the best selection of furniture around from several different brands. Some people think it's expensive but I guess it's all relative. If you were comparing this place to Bob's Discount Furniture then yeah it's expensive. But most of it is made domestically and you can order specific types of wood, finishes, hardware, fabrics, etc. just the way you want it. So I put SCB in the "you get what you pay for" category. The people who work there are friendly and helpful. I'm guessing based on the way I'm treated that they don't work on commission but I guess I could be wrong. It can get busy on weekends so it may be hard to get help if it's really busy. But you can usually eventually find someone to take your money. Overall it's a pretty good place if it fits your style.

We recently worked with Susan Roberts. She was very patient and helpful in selecting furniture…read morefor our home. She came to our home and brought many fabric samples. She even brought 2 large rugs in her car to help us make a decision about what worked best. Susan has gone out of her way to be helpful in many ways. I definitely recommend you work with her if you can.

Great, eclectic selection at fabulous prices. I frequent vintage shops up and down the shoreline…read moreand I must say that The Trove has a wonderful supply of deals for all. Smalls? Check. Jewelry, fine and costume? Check. Decoratives? Check. Furniture from country primitive to mid-century modern? Check. Travel any direction on the coast and you'll find it a difficult task to find a shop with more reasonable prices. No, it ain't a tag sale here, but the shopkeepers are open and responsive to reasonable offers. Most of the stuff in my house has come out of this store. LOVE.

Put aside a few hours to stroll through this gem. Not only do they have a roadside store brimming…read morewith everything imaginable, but they have an additional building out back. The building out back is less formal, having more large pieces, but still just as fun. The staff was nice and answered all of my questions. I would certainly go back. Happy treasure hunting.

We happened to stumble upon this small shop while returning a rented slingshot. IT IS THE…read moreSWEETEST! If you like country decor, sweet signs and tons of seasonal options with a smattering of candles - this place is for you!!! My mom and I spent about 20 mins perusing inside while my sister watched my children outside. I could have probably spent another 30 mins inside (however my wallet thanks me!). I will be making a special trip back around Christmas and already can't wait!!

Customer service! After trying to reach them three times by…read morephone three times by online chat and by email and not hearing a thing until today, the lady called me and her opening line instead of saying hi I'm so sorry we haven't been able to get back to you or I'm sorry you were able to reach us. She sd - I don't appreciate your snarky email?! I said I wasn't snarky. I told you it was disappointing. I was not able to reach you. I was not rude at all and then she started saying well maybe people have health etc. well maybe my mom just died. Lots of people have issues, but you don't have to be ugly to people about it and if you gave me $1 million I would not buy one candle there in fact I would not do anything with this company ever I have been involved with small business owners 600,000 for 30 years and I have never met anyone so rude and so poor in customer service.

I have been going to this shop for many years! I never skip it when coming to our seasonal cottage…read more because it's my favorite shop at the beach! It has evolved over the years to a combination of old, vintage, and new and every time I come I purchase something that warms my heart. It's so therapeutic! There is furniture, lighting, architectural salvage, and home decor for every single style home! Each booth/dealer has their own style and the prices are very competitive. Make it a point to visit this beautiful shop next time you are in Old Saybrook, CT. You will always return after that first visit!

Have been to many antique stores over the years and this one was more home decor by local creators…read morethan antiques. The service was nice, the worker at the front greeted my party and was friendly. The selection however was less antiques as it was small artists selling their goods. The antiques that were present were vastly overpriced for the quality and item itself. Felt like I would be making a big commitment to buy anything.

This is a zen garden where you can sip tea, find a perfect gift and connect with your neighbors…read more A gem My raspberry iced tea sipped outdoors as a torrential rain storm nourished the meticulously manicured garden and made the creative displays all around me sparkle with dew, was a delight.

To start the woman who owns The Herbery is charming and is a wonderful gardener with a collection…read moreof over 100 types of teas. It's a very quirky place and has its own kind of charm. They do NOT have a restroom so you have to drive a mile either way if you have to use it. If it was an emergency she said you can go out to the bushes. Yes. This was said. This may be important if you're drinking a lot of tea. If you just want a cup of tea they will serve it in a to go paper cup. They use plastic silverware and paper plates. But if you can spent more on a pot of tea then you can get the nice china. So I ordered the pot of tea for more money because the my mother was having a different tea. So I only had 1 cup of tea and a big pot that I didn't want. I was told that they usually serve "Starbucks" style where you go to the counter and they give you a cup of tea to go ( even if the whole point is not to go to Starbucks but have lovely afternoon with my mother) The only way you get served is if you get the pot of tea. The treats ( cookies and such- no scones in this day) are individually wrapped in ziplock bags) Again if you don't mind a different type of afternoon tea experience and you are just there maybe for the atmosphere and don't need a restroom ( sorry I keep bringing that up but I still can't believe it) then you can indulge in these teas and the company of the lovely owner. It just not our cup of tea.