Market Street Creatives is one of those places you walk into and immediately realize you need more…read moretime. The space is massive and filled with an incredible variety of local Connecticut vendors, from vintage finds and thrifted treasures to handmade goods, jewelry, custom woodwork, resin art, and personalized signs. Every corner has something different, which makes browsing feel like a treasure hunt. It's all quality items at great prices! One thing I really loved is how relaxed the shopping experience is. There are so many vendors to explore, but you never feel pressured or watched while you browse. You can take your time, enjoy looking around, and then check out in one central area, which makes the entire experience stress free and enjoyable. One of my favorite touches is the bar area, where you can grab everything from cocktails to coffee and even hot chocolate. It adds such a cozy, social vibe to the space and makes it easy to relax and enjoy your time while shopping. There is also a designated room where you can have food delivered right to you, which is such a fun and convenient concept. Cloud 9 Cookies absolutely deserves a special shoutout because they are unreal. Hands down some of the best cookies I have ever had. They are opening a full bakery downstairs soon, and that alone is reason enough to come back. If the cookies are any indication, it is going to be amazing. Between the creative energy, huge selection of local businesses, laid back service, and great food and drinks, Market Street Creatives is a must visit spot in Connecticut. It is the kind of place you can spend hours exploring and still want to come back for more.

"We'll count the hugs and kisses, When dividends are due,…read more 'Cause I'm in the market for you" (Louis Armstrong) You've probably been inside those vendor malls and indoor flea markets before, where the space (often inside an old industrial building) has been carved up into individual stalls or spaces, right? Well, there's a spanking brand new one in Torrington, and we visited them on their Grand Opening yesterday. The joint was jumping with two food trucks, 150 smiling vendors, raffle contests, and a parking lot that resembled Rentschler Field on game day. As their website states, "Market Street Creatives is a small business community where business owners can help one another, share ideas, and develop relationships that support the community". Simply put, the space is beautiful, I mean really gorgeous. And the vendors pretty much represent every home entrepreneur out there- from art, children's clothing and accessories, books, kitchenware, jewelry, food, candles, collectibles, sewing and embroidery, food, furniture, gifts, greeting cards, health and beauty aids, home décor, leather, linen, towels, office stuff, pottery, stained glass and dozens more. The Market is inside a huge multi-story brick building with art galleries on the walls between building sections. That brick building has a glorious history going back to the 1840's where companies under a series of names manufactured upholstery hardware, hooks and eyes, pins, nails, chains, handles, and even automated posting machines. In the early 2000's, the largest producer of weldless chain products in North America was right there in Torrington. That tenant (Perfection Chain) skedaddled to Alabama in 2013, when the building lay dormant until its 2025 resurrection as Market Street Creatives.

Review Update: This company reached out to me and sent me a new healthy plant! I am changing my…read morereview to four stars now. I appreciate this customer service and hope they switch to FedEx for future purchases sent to the West Coast. I will update with more photos when it blooms. Thank you, White Flower Farm. My Fantasy hydrangea arrived completely dehydrated and wilted due to an eight day UPS shipping experience from this company to the West Coast. The leaves were completely droopy and it was in very poor health. I have been nursing it back to health for a month now. All the canes are dead and new growth is finally emerging at the base after a lot of TLC. This company needs to switch to FedEx as their carrier and not use UPS, especially for longer transit. I never have this issue with Garden Crossings for my orders because they use FedEx 2-3 day. Everything arrives perfect from them.

I received a wreath of dried wildflowers as a gift at the holiday season. I stored it in the box it…read morecame in, in a dry place out of the sun. I opened it today to hang on my entry door inside the house, and when I opened the box, I noticed it had turned completely grey. I would like to return it for a refund. Can you help me, please? Thank you, Michelle Siegel 24515 California Ave. SPC 61, Hemet, CA, o92545, 909-964-0802. Please respond to my email. Thank you, Michelle Siegel

I wouldn't expect a guy to understand this place…read more Good place to go when you need a gift for your mother and have no idea what to get her.

Downtown Torrington's premiere gift shop. The kind of place you'd see repeated on every block if…read moreTorrington was a high-traffic tourist destination. They have some unique stuff, but very little of practical value.

Amazing customer service. Everyone that works here is so kind & knowledgeable. Amazing selection…read moreof healthy outdoor & indoor plants & flowers. Lovely selection of hostess gifts; beautiful coffee & tea mugs, water glasses, plant & garden decor, kitchen decor, cook books, planters pots, etc. A true gem. Simply wonderful & lovely. Amazing experience. Can't wait to go back!

Biggest complaint is it's extremely expensive. Can barely get anything you want when every basic…read moreitem is flowing with money!!

The House of Char gift shop in Shelton is by far the best gift shop in not only Shelton, but…read moreConnecticut and my go-to for the best gifts around. The owner is so welcoming, kind and puts her heart and soul into this gem in Shelton. The selection from jewelry to clothes to home goods is perfection and I never leave this story empty handed. The prices are great and the owner hand wraps each gift you purchase with love and beautiful detail. The store is pure class and sophistication and every item she offers in the store is current, in fashion and always too notch. Do not miss this store- it is truly a one of a kind amazing place.

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