A Litchfield County hidden gem is The Rustic Country Barn on route 202 in New Milford. The place…read morehas been open a little over five years now and to be honest, although I drive by it several times a day, I didn't give it much thought. Litchfield County is kind of a Mecca for antique shops and old furniture stores. So on what should have been another glance as I whizzed by (observing the speed limit of course) was rudely interrupted by my wife's suggestion that we stop in and take a look. (hear my sigh) Fine I mumble. As we entire the store I am pleasantly surprised. It's filled with all the kind of furniture I always imagined I would build myself in my own workshop someday. But as my wife will quickly point out, you can't sit on someday. About a minute into the place my wife gives me the look. You know the look I'm talking about guys, the "this is a beautiful thing and you know I'm worth it" look. Once this happens and I come to the realization that were probably not going home empty handed there's only one thing left to do; make sure my input is dooly noted and prepare to limit the damage to our budget. As I'm cruising around the store the first thing that catches my eye is this very cool rustic looking pub table. As I belly up to kick the proverbial tires I can't help but say, "Honey, I could totally build this in my workshop!" Out of the corner of my eye I see my wife staring at the floor and shaking her head. She didn't say it out loud, but deep down I knew she was right. So with dignity still intact I decide to run this pub table through the paces. For those of you that know me, petite is not a word that most people would use to describe me. So when I reluctantly enter a typical big name furniture store filled with imported poorly made junk I always rate the quality based on one thing. What is the shimmy factor? When I sit down, how bad does it shimmy? If you're a big guy like me, you know what I mean. Back at the pub table I begin by kicking the first tire; the old grab the top on both sides and give it a shake followed by a feeble attempt to lift it off the ground. Table feels solid and vertical lift was negligible. Check! Next comes the big one. The old hop up on the stool and check the shimmy factor. Whoa, no shimmy! I even tried my rendition of the bar stool boogie and she held her ground. Impressive! Now for one final test; the old, "I've have 9 beers and it's time to let the table hold me up" test. I lean in and give the pub table everything I've got. Folks, we have a winner! The table didn't give a bit. As I walk through the rest of the store and barn, I find these qualities to hold true everywhere I turn. Bottom line, it's clear to me that the motto of The Rustic Country Barn, "Quality American made furniture that will last for generations" are not hollow words. I highly recommend a visit.

I was torn between 3 or 4 stars for RCB. I discovered them on Facebook and love everything I see. I…read morehave not been to the physical store yet but I have explored their website a few times. I was prompted by a video on their Facebook page for barn stars. I was inspired by the video to get one for my parents barn back in Ohio but after going through all the steps to buy one I was shocked at the shipping cost. It was as much as the barn star! I still want to get one but I'm going to wait until I have time to just buy it at the store. Now I'm not one to give up so I saw another post on FB for these cute drink holders so I went to the website to get a better look and as cute as they were they were like $24 for a little metal drink holder! They do have a lot of beautiful barn wood furniture on the website and I could see a few of these items in my home but clearly I'll need to save up. I'm going to stop in soon and I'll update my review then.

Amazing gift store with many different local artists and with a huge collection of gilmore girls…read moresection!!

From the owner: Indoor Boutique marketplace featuring 35+ local artisans, creators and curators. read more

I love artisan products, witchy stuff and stones and all of that. Stopped by because I was in the…read morearea but I will never go to this store again. I went with my husband and as soon as we came in, one of the women asked if we needed help and started hovering and acting like she was arranging stuff, she was just watching like if were to steal something. My husband felt so uncomfortable that he went back to car , I stayed, then the woman went to the back of the store and then left the store. Maybe she finished her shift. I saw a few interesting things at the store, there's artisan soaps but they are scented with artificial fragrances not essential oils, you can tell by the smell, that was a turn off for me. In summary, the experience wasn't good, so I will not visit again.

Great friendly professional staff and selection of gifts. I have Been going there for decades…read moresince their old location nr 4 corners. My son had his 5th birthday party digging for "gold" and having pizza w friends and family @ his birthday in 1992!!

Very cute establishment! There are so many books and places to sit while you go through them. It…read morefeels like you're in a park. There is also a tea stand for drinks - nothing terribley over the top commercial. Lots of gifties too if you need something last minute as a present. I never watched The Gilmore Girls, but I think that was the aesthetic. Definitely a good value for books, as some were even priced down. Service also great - they had one clerk for books and one for tea, so no unnecessary waiting. My favorite feature was a staffs pick mystery date book - I can't wait to read it.

Absolutely adorable bookstore and tea shop. Really fun to browse. The bookstore itself is not large…read morebut there is a generous seating area and it seems to be a nice place to hang out. I bought 2 teas, white peach and immunity. I'm a big fan of immunity.

Such a pleasant gift shop! There are all kinds of unique finds here and I was told it is all…read morevolunteer run and proceeds go to upkeeping historical buildings in the town and to educational scholarships. There is a lot to see between the gift store itself and the historical old store with vintage items to see (which are not for sale).

Went by the Old Store Gift shop in Sherman, CT this weekend. It was the first weekend they were…read moreopen with their Holiday decoration. Wow - it was a winter wonderland plus all the good regular stuff. They even had a Hanukkah table. Best of all they wrap for free so I love it because I'm all thumbs and they really make things look great wrapped. Saw that they added Thursday afternoons to the weekend open hours now too.

What a fabulous array of olive oil and vinegar as well as spices and condiments not usually found…read morein stores. Attentive help and great gift ideas as well. Needless to say I am a repeat customer!

My family and I went to Nutmeg Olive Oil today just to check it out. It was my first time and I…read moreenjoyed the brief beginner's lesson and all the tastings! The sales rep encouraged us to make mixes and even gave us some suggestions, as well as popular items. I focused on getting a combo great for salad and veges and a combo great for meats. I settled in the rep's suggestion for my salad vinaigrette of Blood Orange Olive Oil & Peach Vinegar. My son chose Pepercino Garlic Olive Oil & Bourbon Maple vinegar for a meat glaze he's eager for me to make, lol... wish me luck!

I've been a customer of Happy Rainbows since my best friend took me to the original location, near…read morethe Sherman Library, when we were in high school in the early 2000s. Ever since, I've visited as much as I can, even after going into the Navy and moving away from Connecticut. I'm so glad that, even when I don't make it home for a few years, Happy Rainbows is still a vital part of the Sherman community. A stop-in was a no-brainer, this past summer, after not being able to make it up to CT in about five years. I was also on a mission. My friend, who introduced me to this lovely business, has been dealing with some very emotional and troubling times, and my goal was to make both he and I talismans with some calming and centering herbs and stones. With the expertise of Barrie, my own experience, and consulting a book or two available, I was able to find just what I needed. I'm not sure about my friend, but my talisman is constantly in my purse for whenever I require it. Happy Rainbows is a place that you should walk into with an open mind. It's always been one of the only judgment-free zones for me when I lived in Connecticut, and still was on my recent visit. I only wish that teleportation was a thing already because I would shop no where else.

Charming alternative healing shop replete with herbs, tinctures, natural remedies, essential oils,…read morecrystals and handmade jewelry. Great place for the tea connoisseur- lovely teapots, tea cups, tea and tea accessories. If you seek an energy working, the proprietress is an herbalist and practitioner of crystal massage/ vibrational healing .Custom herbal gift baskets are also available.

This store is a bit expensive compared to others in town but they carry a beautiful, exclusive…read moreselection of plants, flowers and gifts. Isabella, one of the owners, knows her stuff and she is very helpful. I highly recommend this place.

THIS STORE IS AMAZING. Here's a story to further explain why…read more My car was stuck in my driveway and I ran out of ice melt so I walked 20 min to their store to get some and, instead of having to carry it back, John delivered it right to my door and helped me lay it down!!!! I know I can sometimes feel tempted to shop at a big box store or order online to save a couple dollars. But THIS is why I shop local. Not only am I supporting my neighbors and friends but The benefit to the community ALWAYS comes back 10 fold. Please check out Johnbela at at 640 S Kent Road (route 7) in gaylordsville! They have everything you need for your garden and home: they have roses for Valentine's Day and beautiful gifts still too!!!! THANK YOU JOHN AND ISABELA!!!!!!

We had a great experience working with Despina. She was knowledgeable and kind. She made designing…read morea ring fun! She has a great personality and the customer service was top notch. I had alot of questions and she took the time to answer them even when she was clearly busy. I am so happy we chose to go to Robertson Jewelers. We highly recommend!

I don't even live in CT anymore but if you want the best jewelry store it's worth a trip even from…read moreRI! I needed a repair to my beautiful engagement ring and knew I wanted the original jeweler to do the job. The owner, Brad is the rare breed these days who actually puts the customer first. The shop is lovely and my husband and I made a couple of additional purchases upon picking up my repaired ring. No pressure--just lovely conversation and thorough knowledge of fine jewelry. Thank you, Brad! Kelley Kinnicutt