This store is almost as old as I am, which is saying something, yet feels both contemporary and…read moretimeless. We were shopping for a dress to wear to an upcoming event, and found not one but two that we liked, which together cost less than we expected to pay for a single dress most places. The store has a cozy feel, but not crowded, and we enjoyed seeing both familiar categories of jewelry and accessories, and things we hadn't seen before. The shop space is divided up into several rooms, which can be disorienting at first (to some of us), but then added to the charm & coziness. We enjoyed chatting with the owner, learning that the store was 57 years old and had been opened by his mother (or his parents?). Doubtless many of the antiques and globally sourced treasures were and are quite expensive, but there are also a lot of things at everyday price points. We look forward to visiting again.

My mother once bought me a coat (birthday gift) that did not fit me well…read more When I tried to exchange it (in brand new unworn condition) - the owner was very difficult about it and would not accommodate. It was not a good experience. I will never forget it.

A Litchfield County hidden gem is The Rustic Country Barn on route 202 in New Milford. The place…read morehas been open a little over five years now and to be honest, although I drive by it several times a day, I didn't give it much thought. Litchfield County is kind of a Mecca for antique shops and old furniture stores. So on what should have been another glance as I whizzed by (observing the speed limit of course) was rudely interrupted by my wife's suggestion that we stop in and take a look. (hear my sigh) Fine I mumble. As we entire the store I am pleasantly surprised. It's filled with all the kind of furniture I always imagined I would build myself in my own workshop someday. But as my wife will quickly point out, you can't sit on someday. About a minute into the place my wife gives me the look. You know the look I'm talking about guys, the "this is a beautiful thing and you know I'm worth it" look. Once this happens and I come to the realization that were probably not going home empty handed there's only one thing left to do; make sure my input is dooly noted and prepare to limit the damage to our budget. As I'm cruising around the store the first thing that catches my eye is this very cool rustic looking pub table. As I belly up to kick the proverbial tires I can't help but say, "Honey, I could totally build this in my workshop!" Out of the corner of my eye I see my wife staring at the floor and shaking her head. She didn't say it out loud, but deep down I knew she was right. So with dignity still intact I decide to run this pub table through the paces. For those of you that know me, petite is not a word that most people would use to describe me. So when I reluctantly enter a typical big name furniture store filled with imported poorly made junk I always rate the quality based on one thing. What is the shimmy factor? When I sit down, how bad does it shimmy? If you're a big guy like me, you know what I mean. Back at the pub table I begin by kicking the first tire; the old grab the top on both sides and give it a shake followed by a feeble attempt to lift it off the ground. Table feels solid and vertical lift was negligible. Check! Next comes the big one. The old hop up on the stool and check the shimmy factor. Whoa, no shimmy! I even tried my rendition of the bar stool boogie and she held her ground. Impressive! Now for one final test; the old, "I've have 9 beers and it's time to let the table hold me up" test. I lean in and give the pub table everything I've got. Folks, we have a winner! The table didn't give a bit. As I walk through the rest of the store and barn, I find these qualities to hold true everywhere I turn. Bottom line, it's clear to me that the motto of The Rustic Country Barn, "Quality American made furniture that will last for generations" are not hollow words. I highly recommend a visit.

I was torn between 3 or 4 stars for RCB. I discovered them on Facebook and love everything I see. I…read morehave not been to the physical store yet but I have explored their website a few times. I was prompted by a video on their Facebook page for barn stars. I was inspired by the video to get one for my parents barn back in Ohio but after going through all the steps to buy one I was shocked at the shipping cost. It was as much as the barn star! I still want to get one but I'm going to wait until I have time to just buy it at the store. Now I'm not one to give up so I saw another post on FB for these cute drink holders so I went to the website to get a better look and as cute as they were they were like $24 for a little metal drink holder! They do have a lot of beautiful barn wood furniture on the website and I could see a few of these items in my home but clearly I'll need to save up. I'm going to stop in soon and I'll update my review then.

A lovely little shop that sits perfectly in a lovely little town. Dim and quiet - filled with…read moretreasures. A careful selection of plants creep and burst and bloom from gorgeous clay pots. Jasmine, ferns, philodendron and orchids. Books, thoughtfully chosen antiques and small curiosities as well. Despite the weathered floor and pretty patches of moss that lend themselves to something a bit wild and earthy, the space manages to be meticulous. I've stopped on my way into town for a hostess gift and on my way out for something to put on my windowsill. Pricey, yes. Worth the splurge though.

This place is special. Incredible work being done by locals artists. The pieces I brought home with…read moreme are true treasures.

An iconic place to stop into if you're in the tiny hamlet of West Cornwall. It's just over the…read morelocally-famous red covered bridge from Sharon. Nothing hand crafted is cheap these days, and the prices here do reflect that notion for the most part. But do credit CBPots with offering some low cost items, for the folks who would feel bad if they didn't at least buy one thing from the quiet little store in the middle of nowhere. That would include me. So I got a cute little mortar and pestle for $12. Useful in the kitchen, and a living testament to local artistry. Also very clever is their French butter keeper. I won't describe it in detail, but it's a little device that allows you to keep butter or margarine at room temperature without going bad. At $30, it's kinda pricey, but very unique. They also do lamps, servingware, vases, planters... pretty much anything that you'd expect to find at a pottery. They even have a small but impressive Shaker furniture selection upstairs. So if you love pottery, or are just curious where the wealthiest 1% spend the money that they don't know what to do with, this is definitely the place to see it.

Such a wonderfully curated shop which takes the work out of searching around for special gifts. I…read morelove everything they carry and it's my go-to place for gifts for my husband (or for myself!) Setting is beautiful with a waterfall off the back of the store and there are other lovely shops around it. Staff members have always been attentive and kind!

Always on point and on pulse with what's trending…read more No visit to the Litchfield Hills is complete without stopping in the charming town of New Preston and browsing J Seitz. Upstairs is clothes, jewelry, cosmetics and linens while the entire downstairs is furniture and home decor. You can also hire them to decorate your country place.

Beautiful home goods/interior design store. I purchased two pillows, made of recycled rugs, they…read morelook great in my living room. Also a set of embroidered cocktail napkins as a hostess gift. Wonderful selection of rugs.

Wonderfully curated lifestyle shop in Amenia, NY. Tabletop and linens dazzle. Custom furniture…read moredesigns by celebrated interior designer Darren Henault. Worth the trip!

Place was very cutely decorated! It was a lot smaller inside than I expected, and claustrophobic…read more There are only a few tables at the counter, a large round table that looked like 5-6 were sitting at, and 4-5 bar stools seats facing out the front window. There's an upstairs with a coffee table, a bean bag chair and two chairs (and lots of artists wares for sale on the wall). There are a few tables outside, so waiting until it's warm enough or ordering To-Go would be my suggestion. I shared pictures of the beautiful breakfast plates we received. The food was delicious! The sausage I asked for in my Eggs Benny was delicious! They were clearly homemade sausage that had a nice rosemary flavor. My husband's breakfast star was the chef made ham steak slices, and the rosemary sourdough toast. Yes, I recommend the food here! We were rather disappointed by the temperament of the person we assumed is the owner... when asked if they would please lower the music a little, because I'm healing from a traumatic brain injury (and it was blasting commercials and music; it wasn't a pleasant music track or album), said with an attitude "Sorry I can't control where the speakers are", and from that point seemed a lot less friendly. Her attitude didn't ruin the taste of the food, but this was a special outing (my first in 3 years since falling on black ice), near Goodspeed Opera House. This is a touristy area and people that run breakfast/brunch spots are usually friendly and eager to help with small requests. Often interactions with the restaurant staff adds greatly to the experience. Her sour grapes and refusal to help me feel comfortable by lowering it a smidge (I was already wearing noise cancelling ear buds, just so you understand how loud it was and that she didn't turn it down even a tiny bit), made breakfast less nice. We won't be returning ~ there are so many restaurants struggling to survive after Covid, we'd rather spend our time and money there.

This is a truly special shop - remarkable goods - delightful staff - all very helpfulread more

Beautifully renovated store with interesting eclectic wares. But be careful buying "vintage "…read morepieces from website . I have had problems with their peculiar sizing of men's clothes (that don't actually conform to US equivalents ) and more recently with the quality of an item I purchased which , while listed as vintage with imperfections, was actually quite soiled and not well represented on website . Not very satisfactory response from store when I raised this issue . They seemed to think the dirty condition somehow enhanced the item. Caveat emptor !

Looking at the reviews, I am not the only person with a bad experience with this store, in…read moreparticular the store owner, Andrew. Very bad customer service! Received a $200 gift for my newborn baby in the wrong size which I sent back in the mail (at my cost) and received a gift card with a 1 year expiration in fine print. I realized less than 1 month after the card expired that it had expired and apologetically and nicely asked for an extension on the gift card, explaining the situation. After a few terse emails in response, I called the store and the owner Andrew told me the card had been spent because they had sent the original purchaser a reminder of the card expiration date (rather than me), giving the gift card information to the original purchaser. No apology for sending the reminder to the wrong person, just an explanation that "that's how our system works" and no attempt to rectify the situation. I was excited to come to the store and shop using my card, and I certainly won't be shopping there anymore after the rudeness and dismissiveness of the owner. Avoid this business!

This is not a general store in the sense of, "there's a common product I need! Let me pop in!" This…read moreis a finely curated store with unique, I suspect regionally made, items perfect for presents and treating yourself. That one of a kind piece none of your friends have and will give a room extra pop? It's here. Woodford's doesn't have a physically large foot print, and is located next to the 109 Cheese Shop. There are parking spots on two sides of the building. As mentioned, there are housewares with ceramic glasses and plates, candle stick holders, designed paper, etc. There are also shelf stable snacks (matzo chips!), and a fridge with cheese, milk, and vegetables. (The Four Fat Fowl cheese is AMAZING) They also keep a cooler with a limited stock of frozen food, including lasagna, and have fresh vegetables on hand during the week. The mushroom display seems pretty constant though.

Conceived by Terry Crowe Deegan, Woodford's General Store specializes in locally grown and prepared…read moregrocery items, as well as regionally produced housewares and unique gifts. Originally from Kentucky, Terry is now a full time resident of Connecticut after spending three decades in New York. The tastefully curated collection of items and Terry's welcoming and friendly nature make a visit to the tiny general store a pleasant experience. Woodford's General Store is the perfect destination for those looking to pick up some newfound culinary treats and a house gift when visiting friends and family in the vicinity of Kent. I exited the store with a goldenrod wool throw from Evangeline, a Maine-based textile company, and a pear-cardamom pie from Kent's High 5 Pies in hand. This small business is the kind I am happy to find as it enhances and supports the community.