Market Street Creatives was so fun. It has a small coffee shop with some limited options for…read morecoffee. I ordered an iced salted carmel coffee which hit the spot. The staff was friendly answering my questions on how shopping worked. There were so many fun booths with hand crafted items. Many booths with affordable items. Take a look at the pics included with my review for just a few of the many offerings. (One item to take note of is the space is not handicapped friendly. It has many wood stairs to get to the top floor with the vendors).

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 were in search for a reasonably priced christmas tree and the type of tree that we wanted! The…read moredrive was not bad at all from the Hartford area. The staff was extremely friendly and super helpful. They have carts and provide saws for you to make it easy and they have such a variety of trees. We found the perfect size tree for our house and the tree has lasted even past our expectations. I highly recommend Maple Hollow if you want the experience of cutting your own tree!

We've been going to Maple Hollow Farm for years. They have an amazing assortment of trees & the…read morestaff is so friendly. Maple Hollow is a fun & festive experience. They have an adorable gift shop with a mix of unique gifts and homemade gift items. Their trees precut and cut your own are healthy & last for a long time. The property is gorgeous & they have a cute bridge near the River to take cute family pictures.

We drop by Moscarillo's several times each year, sometimes finding what we want at the right price,…read moresometimes not so much. This year not so much. A couple of things about this garden shop. First, it's much larger than you might think from the road. There are lots and lots of flowers, veggies and other garden items; no quarreling over the choices to be found here. And for the most part the staff has proven helpful. Mostly. Our main issue is over the prices -- this is not a shop for anyone operating on a budget. And in the spring of 2024, it's pretty expensive here to buy potting plants, perennials, hanging baskets, fertilizer, potting soil, vegetables and the like. You may legitimately argue over whether the likes of Home Depot and Lowes can match the quality here, but they certainly do better when it comes to pricing. Check it out -- you may disagree. But at least you have been cautioned.

We stopped in the Moscarillo's Torrington nursery just because we happened to be driving by on our…read moreway home from visiting White Flower Farm in the Litchfield area. What a pleasant surprise! This place is a lot bigger than it looks. We found the very hard to find Donkey Tail or Burrito succulents! We bought 2 of those, a String of Teardrop, and a tiny String of Pearls. I also found the most beautiful rain gauge there. They had a really nice selection of all landscaping plants and flowers, even a nice sized selection of houseplants. Everything in this store is well taken care of and healthy. Lastly, the prices were very reasonable. I can highly recommend this place.

A very unique shop in a unique location. Found in the downstairs of a downtown Torrington building…read moreis Frenchies Delights. They have a collection of great Asian snacks foods and drinks along with other gift items such as semi-precious stones, Tarot, crystal and more. They have just about anything you're looking for related to smoking. They also have a growing collection of vintage clothing. Something very unique found in the back of the shop is a recording studio! Yes, you can rent out one of the studios and record to your heart's content. The fees are very reasonable versus other studios so check it out if that's your scene.