We had an excellent experience with Rusharn Brown from Black Swan today. We had had our gas…read morefireplaces cleaned a few months ago by another company but they said they were unable to replace the pilot light on one fireplace (it was broken). Rusharn took apart the unit and showed me the mess that was left inside the unit that the last company had missed, it was pretty bad. The other company had not disassembled it completely, just did a surface cleaning. Rusharn was lovely to work with, efficient, on time, and so kind with our huge dog. And he charged less to clean and replace the pilot light than the other company did just to clean the unit! I will always use Black Swan form now on. They do get booked up in the winter (because they are so good!) so I made a note in the calendar to have them come out in the summer from now on, when the wait time is less. Highly impressed!

Ordered replacement glass for my woodstove and had it professionally installed. The glass was…read moresnuggly fit and it cracked after the stove ran for a few hours and then cooled down and I got it running again. This company said that the installer made the glass too tight and they wouldn't refund my money. I ordered a 2nd piece and had a guy install the 2nd piece. This time the guy showed me that the glass wasn't even snug in the stove. He could slide it around in the housing. This showed me it was looser than the just snug fitting I was told was how this glass should have been installed. The stove ran and then cooled down overnight. When I got the stove running again in the morning the new glass also broke. Keep in mind. I have 1 piece of original glass that was reinstalled by this technician with a new gasket at the same time as the first piece of replacement glass. That piece is perfectly fine and hasn't cracked. This company sells inferior products and should not be used.

Love, love, love this little artisan gift store. So many unique items from local artists. The…read moreowner is very nice and friendly. There is a wide variety of gifts to purchase at reasonable prices.

From the owner: We support local artisans and crafters bringing affordable and unique items to the community. Great…read morelocally made, personalized gifts! We also have a studio for classes and parties.

ORIGIN: Alaska Company opened August 2024 by Julie Hunt, a…read morelocal resident and salon owner who lived in Alaska as a child. LOCATION: The shop is located in an independent cement block building along Southbury's main thoroughfare. CONCEPT: The owner is apparently looking to bring spirit of Alaska, her childhood home, to Connecticut, her current home. There are a few items from Alaska, many more referencing Alaska or perceived as representing Alaska (such as love of coffee and fishing). SELECTION: As I walked around the shop I was mentally trying to make sense of the concept, as with each turn around a shelf there was a new collection of items on display. Among the collections I saw, there were a variety of seeds, dog collars, coffee mugs, tee shirts, fishing lures, and coffee. I left with the notion that the shop might fill a gap in Southbury by being a destination for men to shop for outdoor items and gifts.

This place is so cute! Very nice gift shop with try local products, cute decor, outdoor gear,…read morecandles, hand cream, tea, etc. I'll be back for sure!

well ive been thru horrendous childbirth, pancreatitis,& 3 hip replacements. nothing left me…read morebending over & wretching like their portapotties. even tho it's an hours drive, took my 2 friends to see this place which i have grown to love and they were sick of hearing me talk about it. Shakespeare once penned "to thine own self be true." i would pen this as "keep thine own manure to thyself." have been going here for years BECAUSE ITS UNUSUAL.BECAUSE ITS HIGH END. yet nature called this time. when i asked about a restroom they pointed me to the back where the porta potties are. the first one i opened was simply a predessor of what was to come. the other two left me w an impossible choice. i was trying not to dry heave entering the chosen one which was a slim comparison of the lesser of the other 2 evils. by the time i got to the front entrance where the car was parked i was bent over the car holding onto dear life with persistant vomiting onto the gravel. i felt so pretty. my friends would not go to lunch as planned as their description of my dryheaving in the car & my green face did not lend itself to eating. to not describe these portolets is not spareing you dear reader, but myself from the visuals that would prompt unyielding dryheaving every. single. time. that i think about this.my problem with this: i have a pretty strong stomach. my dad in the medical field would come home for dinner & while we were eating could easily talk about such subjects as pus. im no stranger when it comes to intestinal fortitude. these portolets were otherwordly disgusting, which to me were a complete insult to their customers who are spending small fortunes. i have never left there spending less than $300.00. and I'm on a pretty tight budget but I plan & save to come here. and most of their customers did not fall off the turnip truck or are backwoods farmers looking for something "purdy." show some respect to your customers. you want me to spend $250. 00 on some little garden ornament then clean up your act. make sure you use a real bathroom before coming here. "to thine own manure be true."

Just a wonderful place! So many plant choices and varieties as well as some unique items and foods…read morein the shop. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Would highly recommend!

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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Beautifully curated store in downtown Millbrook. If you're looking for a gift or even a way just to…read morespoil yourself, definitely check out Juniper. The back third of the store is kids and baby stuff, and the front has lots of accessories and beautiful, tasteful, decorative items (think pretty soap dishes and shiny jewelry) to revel at. Frankly, a store like this is often so overwhelming to me that I can't even pick out something to buy. But with a little bit of patience and maybe a specific gift recipient in mind, you'll leave with the perfect gift.

I was shopping for a gift and found something I loved on Junipers website before realizing Yelp had…read moreshowed me a store two hours away from me. I was going to make the drive anyway and first called to see if the item was in stock. The person who helped me was kind and quickly found the item and put multiple sizes on hold for me. They ended up asking where I was driving from and actually told me that I might be able to find the item closer, which I did saving me hours of driving! I feel bad because I didn't end up purchasing from Juniper but my experience left me feeling really taken care of and I will absolutely be shopping here in the future when I have the chance. Thank you for looking out for customers beyond a single sale, I hope that comes back to y'all ten fold.

Had a great experience with management and staff and it was related to a small order right before…read moreChristmas. That is how you build goodwill with your customer base. Kudos to Awesome Toys and Gifts.

Stopped in here for a birthday present for a friend's kid. The staff was nice and very helpful. The…read morestore is adorable, though super hidden behind a shopping center. I wish they had more visibility because it seems like such a nice town toy store! The free gift wrapping station (with bows, tape, name cards to stick on the gifts, scissors) and FREE CARDS were such a nice touch. Seems so simple but means so much to the customers. Never going back to Toys R Us again!