Tapestry Rose is a fabulous little gift shop located in the old train station in Rocky Hill…read more I walked in there today to stumble on the most wonderful array of gifts and trinkets for that someone that has everything. There are glass vases, picture frames, unique bookmarks...handbags, martini sets, salad sets etc. There are beautifully decorated Christmas Trees with all of the gorgeous ornaments (some glass blown) available for purchase. There is a section with gifts for children, a selection of fabulous music, and a unique array of handmade jewelry. What I liked most is that some things benefited a group or a cause if purchased. This is a great little gift shop that I know I'll visit several times this holiday season.

Love this store ! Beautiful inviting shop . Nice staff , there done lots for the community such…read moreas a l local fundraising and helped raise money for the local dog park . Always donated for worthy cause. Nice relaxing landmark in Rocky Hill Connecticut and tourist coming across the Connecticut River. Very unique !!

I love this store! They have so many unique finds and specifically their kitchen section always…read morecalls to me. Their clothing section is super inclusive with size and gender but I haven't found anything yet that's really called out to me. They had egg candles once that I wish I grabbed and definitely regret not getting them. They tend to host fun activities whenever Pratt St is doing something exciting.

What a wonderful store Gentle Bull is! Great items from vintage clothing to fantastic coffee and…read moreteas to essential oil cleaning environmentally friendly products ! If you haven't been there yet go! Things for you, your home and a perfect place to find a great gift for family and friends !

Stopped here with a friend and wasn't shopping for much but found the cutest sequin dress. A bunch…read moreof stuff was on sale (probably because of the switching seasons) -- 50% off of three of the color tags. Owner was extremely friendly & she said if we ever want to make an appointment, they are happy to put some things together for us. Got a stamp card & she rounded up and I'll definitely be back :) Thank you !!!

100/10 recommend this store. I am not much of a shopper and I was panicked to find a dress to wear…read moreto a wedding in a week. I can't say enough about the owner who not only helped me select the dress, but shoes, earrings, and a clutch to complete the outfit. She has such an incredible eye for fashion (which makes so much sense because there are countless beautiful pieces for sale). This is my go to shop for every type of clothing!

After arriving in the very cute and little town of Chester, the first business on Water Street is…read moreLark. Lark is a woman's boutique, they sell quality sweaters, purses and other cashmere and wool accessories. There are so many other little accessories, like unique fair trade earrings, and hair accessories. They also have a whole assortment of decor for your home or your Christmas tree. These are my favorite. From little knit bears to a not so little wooden deer. The little knickknacks are truly so unique and equally as adorable. What else is adorable? They have a baby section at Lark. From the tiny holiday dresses, to the softest plushies, and so many toys and books. The one reason I can't give five stars to Lark is the cost, everything is a pretty penny here. If you're looking for cashmere gloves, or some moon and star earrings, this is your place.

Super nice gift shop on water street that has some unique gift options for people. The children's…read moresection has super adorable, out of the box gifts I've never seen before. I also ended up purchasing myself a cute new hat for while I'm walking around town. Their bags are so nice, not sure what I'll do with it, but it's very durable.

Living close to this gift shop, I felt I owed it to them to stop in--especially on Small Business…read moreSaturday. It's set in a charming historic house right in the center of Glastonbury; it doesn't get much nicer than that. The store truly has a little bit of everything: earrings, socks, decorations, candles, mugs--you name it. For my taste, the selection was not really for me, but others might love that classic, cozy style. I have to say, the highlight was an adorable employee--on the shorter side, a bit shy, but absolutely adorable. ( Corgi ) Overall, it's a cute local spot with lots to browse.

lovely gifts decor wreaths and more! I take friends there all the time and they love it too. The…read morestaff is so helpful and friendly!!! They go out of their way to help!!!

Such a nice place with many vendors and lovely staff, plus super cute pups, there's so many…read moredifferent things to look at and such a variety of different vendors.

I was spending a few days staying with some friends in Middletown last week and had some time to…read morekill on Saturday. What's the best thing to do when that happens? Obviously it's to check out some antique centers and the first one we checked out was Forest City Merchants. This antique centre is located inside of what looks like an old factory building and has a pretty decent amount of space. The floor itself is separated by some small walls and there's a few separate rooms throughout the building. I spent maybe twenty minutes or so wandering around without finding anything, but hey, you could go to the same antique center once a week for a year and hit the absolute biggest jackpot one week and then strike out 49 weeks in a row, so that's just what happened on this day. I did see some cool action figures and such, and luckily it didn't appear that any of the booths here had Temu garbage. Overall, Forest City Merchants was a solid antique center to walk through and certainly a place to check out if you are in the area. I'll definitely be back in the future since I'll be staying in Middletown again.

Such a unique experience! It's absolutely beautiful. I wish I took photos, but you'll find the…read morestore once you see the gorgeous hanging flowers outside. The decor literally guides you to the shop. The employees were so kind. This is a small business worth supporting! There is so much charm and personality in this little shop, it feels like you're transported to another time. I bought a heart-shaped, bronze styled door-key that's actually a bottle opener for $5. It was worth it! They have a fridge with drinks avalible to purchase as well if you get parched :) Definitely worth visiting!

Strolling through sold Wethersfield, taking at look at the Scarecrows On Main we decided to stop in…read moreto check out the recently opened gift shop! Super cute as soon as you walk in! Very Whimsical! They had jewelry, crystals, soaps, cooking oils! They even had a nice little section for children! Everything is so well Put and the store is very inviting! Items had prices on them so there was no guessing. Thought prices were fair! And staff was very sweet! I think it's a great addition to Old Wethersfield! Hope they do well!

I walked in to check out this thrift/ consignment shop and was greeted immediately with a smile…read more 10/10 customer savvy.

"Karma, karma, karma, karma Karma chameleon…read moreYou come and go, you come and go" (Culture Club) Karma's Closet is a well-organized, neat, and fully stocked thrift store and consignment shop. We were warmly welcomed when we walked in and spent a half hour or so browsing around in search of a black and gold gown and black and gold bowtie for a summer event. And where those hard-to-find items continue to elude us, we did see a ton of very nice things for sale. Some of the things were belts, purses, handbags, men's & women's clothing, shoes, boots, sandals, some high end sneakers, kitchen and household goods, small furniture, luggage, and plenty more. So, if you enjoy thrifting, you'll sure enjoy a visit here. PRO TIPS 1) The Yelp listing had an incorrect address. I put in an update today, and the proper address (still in Newington) is 27 Garfield Street. 2) If you're interested in consigning clothes here, Karma's Closet offers a 50/50 split on all consignment items.