The Little Station is one of my favorite gift shops in Connecticut. Whenever I visit Hammonasset…read moreduring the summer, I make a point to stop in at the Little Station afterwards, but it's definitely worth a trip into Madison unto itself! The shop wares are eclectic, whether you're looking for a beach tunic or bag, lotions and lip balms, loose leaf teas, jewelry, candles, perfumes and eau de toilettes... They've got it. There are always special little treats that you just won't see elsewhere, which makes this a great stop if you're looking for stocking stuffers or small gifts. On my most recent visit, they had wildflower confetti: biodegradable confetti containing wildflower seeds, so you can celebrate and garden at the same time! I got a packet of those for my nephew, so hopefully he can have fun planting his own little garden. Highly recommend the Little Station, whether you're just passing through the area or making a special trip of it!

A sure sign of summer is the annual opening of The Little Station at Beech Tree Cottages. It's a…read morecharmer of a shop, the sort of place you can pick up a beach hat or bottle of water on your way to Hammonnasset. But that's never all. Owner Amanda has sweet taste in everything from breezy scarves and sarongs, to Rifle Paper Company Cards (a personal favorite), and cheap and cheerful costume jewels. If you don't know about the Beech Tree Cottages, it's become a popular Shoreline spot for a rustic wedding or family gathering. Either throw your bash on the tented lawn out back, or rent the entire venue, including eight tidy cottages. Their famous CT Roadside BBQ Truck provides a full-on Southern feast, from brisket and pulled pork to corn bread. There are plenty of fancy venues on the Shoreline, but if you're looking for something a bit out-of-the-box, Beech Tree Cottages could be just the ticket.

We love this shop; they have a great selection of beautiful cards, wrapping paper and gifts. The…read moreframing service by Chris is top notch; I have had several items framed and they are so lovely. Tom and Chris and the other folks there are always so kind and helpful.

They have a great selection of cards and local gifts. Super friendly and helpful staff.read more

I don't often, never, go into book stores. Had lunch at RJ Cafe & Bistro and popped in to find my…read moresisters newborn a Christmas gift of a book. I was very pleased with the service from the lady who worked upstairs. She was very helpful and knowledgeable with children books and even gave a lady and her newborn a quick story tell. She also gave me some insight on how to sell my mazes as they had a kids and an adult section for puzzles. Again, very pleased with this store and would recommend stopping in.

This is an independent bookstore in Madison with great, helpful service. It's very popular. They…read morehave gifts, a cafe, and a lot of books! It's very clean. They have a lot of events. There's free street parking in front.

Fantastic place... Only wish I lived closer. Knowledgeable shop, owner, generous with her time and…read moreexperience. Lots of little nooks and crannies to explore, easy to park, close to Café and bookstore in Madison Connecticut.

A cozy nook off the main stretch of the road, I noticed this shop whilst walking with my…read moreboyfriend's family as we explored the town during our Thanksgiving visit. The yarn bombed parking poles drew me in, and I realized it was a fibre/yarn shop! I HAD to check it out. The amount of variety squeezed into this little space is fantastic--so many colors, textures, and weights of exotic and small-manufacturer yarn; gorgeous color sets of fibre and more. Although the patterns and accessories did not contain much in the way of crochet-specific things, the lady in the shop said she had been wanting to focus on increasing interest in crochet in the shop's community. I left with a handful of yarn hanks and a beautiful birch hook with a decorative handle, and with full satisfaction! It made my day in a small downtown area that consists mainly of real estate shops and salons.

Cute shop in downtown Madison and a variety of nice items for gifts. She really has nice stuff and…read moreI've been going for years. But I should warn you it's always a little uncomfortable because the sales person hovers closely and explains each item as you move along the store. Like receiving a sales pitch I feel like I have to constantly tell her I need to think about it or she'll start piling these item behind the counter for checkout. I usually leave feeling pressured and a little ripped off.. thinking how did I just go in there.. barely get a chance to see everything and somehow leave with a few small items spending $60-$100?

The woman running the store actually let me purchase a $64.00 candle. I did not ask about the price…read moreand she offered to email or text my receipt without actually telling me the total of my purchase. Only after did I open the text message to discover what I had spent. I felt sick to my stomach. I know I should have asked about the price or returned after I realized my mistake. I'm not a rich tourist up from New York on vacation, I've lived in the town over for 25 years and sadly I knew better. Won't be coming back here and probably won't visit any other stores on the strip again.

I saw an ad on facebook for binoculars which I was in the market for so I took a ride over to check…read moreout their inventory. I was given individual attention and provided with several comparisons of various price points and quality. It took me about 45 minutes to determine which binoculars met my needs and price point. I decided on a 8x42 Viper HD and took them home. Before leaving I checked out their books, bird feeders and bird food. I chose a moat for my hummingbird feeder and some thistle for my finch feeder which has been empty all winter. I was pleased with the individual assistance that Matthew provided. He seemed very knowledgeable, explained the difference between the binoculars that I tried. I am excited to try out my new binoculars and plan to do an eagle watch on Wednesday. Can't wait!

Wonderful specialized service and seed. Best in business…read more You'll love it here. Make the visit!

Amazing work from everyone at Wall Street Galley! Thank you guys so much for helping me finally…read morefinish something I've been wanting to do for over a decade; framing my own, and my family's, art and heirlooms. I couldn't be more happy with the attention to detail, the planning and customer service, the composition, and the quality of the custom built frames. Special shout out to Mae couldn't have done it without you!

Unbelievable selection of frames, professional recommendations for choices by the owner/staff and…read morehigh end gallery quality workmanship. A pleasure to deal with and have the confidence that the frame(s) will be made on time as noted & ready to hang!

First time buyer from Town's End Books and Bindery. I purchased a book that was difficult to obtain…read moreanywhere else at a reasonble price and in good condition too. Dellivery was prompt and the book was packaged with great care. The condition of the book exceeded my expectaions, it was in great condition. Very refreshing experience after purchaing a lot of ex-library books, from better known online sellers. Thank you Town's End Books.

the owner, John Townsend, has been in the business for decades. he buys and sells rare books and…read morefirst editions, specializing in Americana. I've bought and sold books through his store and have always found him more than fair. knowledgeable guy, a straight shooter who loves books and has a phenomenal collection. also does binding and restorarion, which are kind of lost arts.