I have been coming here for many years since my family had a summer home in Great Barrington that…read morewe bought back in 2004. I remember when there was a Wheaten Terrier hanging out in the shop. We have since sold the house but I come to Great Barrington about once a year or twice and I never leave without making a stop here. It remains the best shop in downtown GB, beautifully curated, with selection on par with what you might find in an upscale NYC boutique with a touch of rugged flair somewhere in the village. Their selection is unparalleled insofar as brands that are eco-friendly, with an eye for fashion forward style. Great selection of cashmere tops, Hobo wallets and bags, Free People brand, soft fleeces, boots, awesome selection of denim, and mostly recently I purchased a "Save the Duck" down alternative puffer coat that I couldn't be happier with. Plus, great men's selection! Love love love. Also, major points for being run by kind dog lovers. Lots of adorable doggy themed apparel to be found. Gotta check it out!

Excellent men's and women's clothing store in Great Barrington. NOT CLOSED. Still going strong!read more

This place had some really nice things. They had a a lot of nice kitchen gear. Really had some…read moreBeautiful table cloths and placement mates. They also had a nice selection of utensils. Good amount of candle holders and candles for the house. There were some nice hand made from Vermont bowls and plates that were really nice. A bit on the pricey side, however are hand made. They just really bunch of nice little items for the home.

Absolutely love this store. I never fail to find something special. Highly recommend!read more

This is the most adorable stationery store I have ever been in. They have the cutest offerings of…read moreall different types of cards and stationery, and a bunch of locally made product. The purveyor was so warm and friendly. Such a sweet little spot in this adorable town!

I first fell in love with Pilothouse Paper over the summer when I went to visit Reed Street Bottle…read moreShop across the street and saw they were a new business in downtown Coxsackie. They have a wide array of charming products that are curated by Susan, the owner, and her incredible eye for design. Yes, they have paper and pens and things like that, but they also have an amazing number and variety of locally made items and gifts. I get so many compliments on my Coxsackie tote that I purchased at Pilothouse. The splatter paint designed serving spoons from Pilothouse are a lovely addition to my kitchen. I love using the fancy colored pens and check box notepad I bought there at work every day. What really stole my heart was when I placed an order online for Christmas gifts. Susan was so helpful, so speedy, and I am beyond impressed. I was basically sending her screencaps of their (adorable) Instagram page and she was able to decipher wheat I want. The items all arrived in pristine condition, each one wrapped with care, and I am over the moon. I really can't thank Susan enough. I can't wait to visit over the summer (if not sooner)! If you are in Coxsackie, make sure to visit Pilothouse and Reed Street Bottle Shop because they are both gems!

There is not a quilt show around that offers the service and quality fabrics that Pumpkin Patch…read moreQuilts does. Susan is always willing to take the time to help you making your selections for your project and their prices are very fair. Everyone should put this quilt shop on their to do list. They also have wonderful projects on their walls and shelves for you to make.

They are welcoming and friendly. They helped find a matching fabric for a project. Nice selection…read moreof fabric

Lovely store. Nicely designed clothing in beautiful, interesting African fabrics…read more Also baskets, accessories. Next time I'm in Chatham I will definitely stop in again.

Fun clothes for kids, men and women. Great colors that make you feel happy.read more

It's my bag, baby!…read more I stumbled across Bella Bags while looking at Yahoo Green for some alternative shopping. I needed a small gym bag for the essentials: water, phone, keys, telemetry strap and iPod, but wanted something handmade or organic. I also wanted something that didn't look like a boring gym bag. I typed in organic gym bags and Bella Bags popped up. Boy am I glad it did! Can you say cute couture? These bags have some real sass and style; they're not your usual run of the mill blah bags. Bella Bags' sister website, begreenshopgreen.com sells the Organic Ts and shopping sacks, while Marcia takes care of the fashion! I'll admit, the web site's design is a bit simplistic, but where the website lacks, Marcia makes up for it with awesome quality and great products. There's no Bella Bags store yet, but Marcia told me that one is in the works. For now, you'll have to shop on the web or visit one of the stores that sells Bella Bags, like Candy-Plum in NY, Le Petit Garage in NJ or Berkshire Fine Handcrafts in MA. My bag came in 3 days after I ordered it and I was in love! It's the perfect size and so unique. I had some burning questions when I went back to the website, though. I e-mailed Marcia to inquire as to why the photo of my bag was no longer up. She got back to me right away; here's the transcript, you might find it helpful: "Hello Angela - First, I'm so glad you are happy with your gym bag! All of my bags are one-of-a kind, so once a bag is sold - the exact same bag (fabrics and layout) will not be made again ... that is why your particular bag has been removed from the items available for purchase. I completely understand your frustration when it comes to seeing something you want but being unable to purchase it! The pictures of the bags on the main page of the boutique are just an example of the styles - unfortunately, if I were to put pictures of bags that are currently available, I would have to change the picture daily or even several times a day as the bags sell! I do make custom bags - so if you like a particular style and fabric, I can make it like you want it. It just won't be exactly the same as any other bag I have previously made! I currently have a several week waiting list for a custom bag, but if you are still interested - let me know! Thank you again for your order and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me again! Have a lovely day! Kindest Regards, Marcia Bella Bags " What a sweet gal! Now that I know that the bags are here one day and gone the next - I'm so obsessed!! I've found a few more that I'm in love with and I just don't know what I'll do if they end up on someone else's arm. Hi Piggy Bank, meet Hammer. Ouch! That's gonna leave a mark!

Wonderful store with lovely people! I love all their kitchen items especially. Greeting cards,…read moresoap, jewelry...a perfect place for gifts.

This place was so much fun to browse in! They have every little thing under the sun here! I had…read morebeen looking all over town for postcards to send to my kids at camp and found some adorable ones here! I was with a whole group and they managed to find some little things for the kitchen. Tools to take out tomato insides; dishware; clocks; soaps, candies, jewelry, candles, lunch boxes, reading glasses - such fun little gifts for yourself or anyone that you can think of. They were about to close when we walked in but they were smart and stayed open a little bit longer as we were obviously on a mission! They definitely know how to stand out a little from your average little store. It was a fun find! None of us live in the area (though one friend has a lake house in Valaties) so it was cool to browse through the main street and find some cool little items.

Great variety of gifts at reasonable prices. Items range from Amish made furniture pieces to local…read moreart. Check it out. You won't be disappointed.