Took my girls to this terrific shop just yesterday, and after a great shopping experience, left…read morewondering why I hadn't found it before. Billed as a "mom and pop" toy shop, it certainly makes one think back to the toy shops of yesteryear for those of us old enough to remember shopping for toys "pre-Internet". A surprisingly strong selection of toys, games and gifts. My daughters are already talking about what they'll pick out "next time".

This is literally the best toy shop I know. The staff is always helpful and cheerful and they are…read morealways well stocked on really well designed toys. Most of the staff at any given time knows all about most of the toys If not all of the toys. Anytime I need to buy a present for someone I can count on the staff to tell me all the good options for all different interests and explain each and every one of them to me. They always have great suggestions, cheerfully take any products back and gift wrap for free. It is a small store but they know their stuff and they do a fantastic job!

Wonderful selection of toys and games. Customer service was top knotch and I will absolutely be…read moregoing back. Reasonable prices (competitive to Amazon/target pricing) plus free gift wrapping! If you like me are boycotting Amazon and trying to shop small and at independent stores, go to Jesse's toys!!

The recent experience with the store manager, Maggie, regarding product knowledge during the…read moreselection of toys for my grandchildren was unsatisfactory. As a long-standing customer, I have noticed a significant decline in the store's previous standard, particularly following the departure of Mick and his highly knowledgeable team. The current state of the store no longer aligns with my past positive experiences

This is a gift shop in Madison. It's beautiful, with so many unique things inside. They have toys,…read moretoo. You need time to look around. The service was helpful. They have free parking outside.

Came here and was overwhelmed by the fragrance. Cute items, but overpriced…read more The service was nice, very polite staff. The selection was also very diverse but overpriced I think. The smell also was that of perfume/candles and overwhelmingly stronggg

A step back in…read more time Encore is a itty, bitty store located right on Main Street in the small town of Clinton. It would be easy to go right by it if not for the pile of colorful and cool stuff usually piled up on the sidewalk in front of the store. Encore is frequently referred to as the hippy store by my friends that live in Clinton and it indeed looks like something from the late 1960's. It's very crowded and cramped and it takes care to navigate through the small space. Just basically one room with sort of a hallway filled with all kinds of unusual and sundry items. You can find lava lamps. funky jewelry, cool and humorous greeting cards, rock posters, music, tarot cards, strange artwork, and of course lots of crummy t-shirts. The cool woman there told me she gets lots of her clothing from India and she manages to have quite a selection of different sizes and styles jammed into the tiny store. Encore is a different sort of place, that's obvious from just a cursory glance at the outside of the store. In the summer you can actually smell it from quite a distance because of all the incense burning. It's not exactly a Walmart but then that's a good thing. A cool place to meet some interesting people and find that Grateful Dead poster you've been looking for.

I love this place! Every square inch is packed with neat stuff. You never know what you're going to…read morefind, but I always find something! Many somethings. Found a gift for someone there yesterday and a Puff the Magic Dragon Liquid Blue bear. Puff has great meaning to me so I was super psyched to stumble upon him and bring him home. The owner is the sweetest lady. She always throws in a little something extra..yesterday I got two adorable bracelets that she made. Absolutely my favorite store! Check it out. It has a wonderful vibe. You won't be disappointed. And the prices are great too!

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.

Wonderful little gift shop with a great selection. They have many types of unique gifts, including…read morejewellery, purses, children's gifts, and beautiful items. I love this place and have been coming here for years. I always love their small crystals they sell, which you can hand up in window and they shine so beautifully. The woman who own's the store is so helpful and nice, and always will nicely giftwrap anything you buy. Great place. :)

Halloween Dungeon is a year-round Halloween shop that opened in Seymour, Connecticut in September…read more2024. It was founded by local couple Amanda "Ravange" Tuttle and Alex Tuttle. The longtime collaborators turned life partners have loved all things Halloween for as long as they both can remember. Amanda has been working for a number of various haunted house attractions since 2008 (both as an actor and set designer), while Alex has designed and built a number of Halloween sets over the years. The two eventually founded their own production company called Doom Haus Creative Studios. Originally planning to open an escape room in Shelton, their plans were squashed when the 2020 pandemic shut down their progress. When a spot that was formerly home to the Greenwich Workshop art gallery became available in downtown Seymour, the couple decided to open their own shop. Every item on the shelves is either handmade by Amanda and Alex, handmade by one of their small business Halloween friends from around the country, or hand-curated by the couple. Halloween Dungeon is more than a Halloween shop: it's an immersive shopping experience. I recently stopped by Halloween Dungeon when I happened to be in downtown Seymour. I had a ticket to see a double feature at the Strand Theater (sponsored by Connecticut Cult Classics). As I was walking to the theater, my eye caught the exterior of Halloween Dungeon. I have loved all Halloween-related things for as long as I can remember, so it was a natural reflex for me to step inside the shop. The interior is almost like the set of a horror film. It's dimly lit with sound effects and you can smell the aroma of what I can only describe as "Halloween in smell form", courtesy of the shop's curated selection of scented candles. There were so many cool masks, costumes, books, and various props and accessories. I was especially impressed by the shop's selection of custom tombstones. I spoke for a few minutes with Alex and Amanda and they informed me that they host various events with costumed characters. They also have different themes in the store throughout the year, such as "Christmas with Krampus" or "Valloween". I didn't purchase anything on this visit, but I know that I'll be back. Whether your're looking for props for your haunted house attraction or items to make a terrifying costume, Halloween Dungeon is the place to be!

I was recently in downtown Seymour, and happened to stumble upon this amazing Halloween store!…read moreFirst I have to start off by saying that Halloween Dungeon is no Spirit Halloween or Party City... No, this is a LEGIT Halloween store with many items that are handmade. Here's the scoop on this spooktacularly cool spot! The store is located right on Main St. in Seymour, just two buildings down from the Strand Theater. You'll know you're in the right spot because you'll see the Frankenstein and other creepy figure in the front windows. Once inside, there's a cemetery complete with headstones, turf grass, and a picket fence. There's a large chalkboard sign listing the number of days until Halloween. The two owners (either husband and wife or boyfriend/girlfriend) are very friendly and will greet you upon entering. The store goes decently far back with tons of spooky items for sale, like high-quality clown masks, straight jackets, fake heads and brains, "severe trauma kits," custom headstones, skulls, skeletons, halloween handbags, books of spells, "Zombie Parking Only" signs, and so so much more! All of the items are high-quality, and many are even hand-crafted. They even have events and characters come in every so often. For example, the owners told me about how the had Van Helsing come in to take photos with customers several times. And around the holidays, they had Krampus come in for a meet-and-greet with customers. It's obvious that the owners are very passionate about Halloween and their store and I would definitely recommend paying them a visit! They'll be sure to wish you a "Happy Halloween!" when you leave.

Weirdo Wonderland is a haven for all things nostalgic and spooky. My partner and I make sure to…read morevisit at least once a month to check out their stock. I would say my apartment is almost fully furnished by them (if only they sold furniture lol!) Truly one of my favorite shops to visit in the whole state. The staff is always very friendly and their items are reasonably priced. They also host pop-up events a few times a year which offers a great opportunity for local vendors and artists to get some exposure. Can't wait for my next visit!

One afternoon, my wife, son and I were taking a stroll through the center of Milford near the town…read moregreen. On a telephone pole, I saw what looked like an advertisement for a carnival, but it was for a new store called Weirdo Wonderland. It said it was a store dedicated to all things strange and unusual. I've been obsessed with horror and sci-fi films my whole life, so it sounded like it was right up my alley. I eventually popped in on a Saturday afternoon. I was stunned when I walked in. Lots and lots of horror and sci-fi collectibles. Tons of old movie posters and art prints. Various props, masks, old toys, plastic model kits, comics, and even old issues of "Famous Monsters of Filmland". The owner was very personable too. I'll definitely be popping in again to check out their collection of creepy chachkies.