Love Cinder + Salt's popup in the Shoppes at Farmington Valley! The Canton location is nestled…read moreamong some truly wonderful stores and restaurants, so one stop shopping (and dining) is a given. The popup is just as well stocked with all of their signature designs and fun custom apparel as Middletown's flagship store, which is awesome. They also carry plenty of items from other CT artisans (Rayne Home Decor, Florapothecarie, Kate Stephen, etc). A great stop for holiday shopping!

From the owner: We specialize in eco-friendly screen printed apparel for men, women and kids. Aside from our…read morein-house brand of fresh, fun fashion, we also offer full service screen printing for companies and organizations looking for branded swag with inherent integrity. We operate a low-impact print shop and employ talented artists to design and print long-lasting, eco friendly shirts.

Kenmont Bread and Blooms is a cottage baker located in Canton, CT. They have a self serve kiosk…read moreright outside of their residence. The stand is lovely and was filled with goodies when I went. They even had complementary hot cocoa. You can stop in on the weekends and pick up items and pay via cash or venmo. It's best to go early because items do run out. Check their social media and website for the menu. I pre-ordered a few days before I went. I ordered the original sourdough batard and 6 Valentine's day sourdough cookies. The items were packaged nicely and the goodies tasted delicious. I've never had sourdough cookies but I'm hooked. It's like a regular cookie but thicker. The sourdough was heavy and hearty. I love that it's freshly baked! I love small, local businesses and I'm happy to have tried this out. I will definitely be a regular going forward!

"Our lives shall not be sweated From birth until life closes…read moreHearts starve as well as bodies Bread and roses, bread and roses" (Judy Collins) Kenmont Bread And Blooms is a cottage baker with a self-service kiosk on the lawn of a private residence. You can pay via Venmo or by leaving cash in a cash box. Their product line includes various loaves of bread, scones, muffins and cookies. We checked out their menu in advance and decided to pick up some Almond Joy and Maple Walnut Scones. Well, that was our plan.... We were there before 11 AM today and all of the scones had sold out. We pivoted to a package of Peppermint Chip cookies, sold in a six pack for $12. We split one cookie for lunch, and when I opened up the packaging, the sweet smell of peppermint and chocolate filled the air. The cookie was pretty thick and was absolutely loaded with chocolate chips. Yeah, it was great. Know what else was great? A big thermos of complimentary hot chocolate by the kiosk. That was pretty nice touch!

I'm a fan of cottage bakers and supporting the local small businesses. Cottage bakers are popping…read moreup everywhere and I'm all for it. I found Dough Mama on FB and had to check them out. I placed an order on their website earlier in the week for pickup. They also offer cookies, sourdough bread, and more. I opted for the $15 cheddar cheese and jalapeno sourdough bread. Picking up was easy, there was a cute setup on their porch. My name was labeled on it and the packaging was the cutest. The sourdough was delicious; I like to toast mine and add some avocado on it before eating it. If you're in the area, I highly recommend placing an order! I think you can just go on Saturday mornings to the stand also (check their website and social media for updates). Overall, definitely another great cottage baker!

Holy smokes the unicorn came in screaming while I was enjoying a few beers at the bar. I was…read morestarving until I ordered some wings and pizza and it came out hot n ready. First came the wings, wet and flavorful to the max with an extra dilly ranch and real bacon crumbles. Then came the cupped pepperoni pizza on a wheat crust, greasy but not more than you would like to be. In previous visits I have had the BLT and mushroom banh mi to which I also cannot rave enough about. Get out of your house and grab a beer at Buttonwoods and food at Screaming Unicorn so you know what it's like to live a life full of hops and flavor!

Found our new family night spot in Providence First time visiting Screaming Unicorn and it did NOT…read moredisappoint! Great food, outdoor seating, games, and a fun atmosphere for kids + adults

We needed clothes for a wedding we are going to in India and this was a great find. You need to…read moremake an appointment, but it is well worth it! They have an amazing selection, and everything is beautiful. They have for many different budgets. The owner, Archana, who is herself a designer, is so helpful, as is her husband. It was a great experience!

From the owner: Welcome to Mohikas, your one-stop destination for exquisite Indian fashion clothing, We offer…read moreready made fashion clothing and custom designing services to help you create a unique and personalized look that reflects your individual style. Whether you are looking for a traditional Indian outfit or a contemporary design with an Indian touch, we have got you covered. Based in Cumberland, RI, we are proud to bring the rich cultural heritage of India to the United States. Our location in Rhode Island makes us easily accessible to customers throughout the New England region, and we are committed to providing exceptional service to all of our clients.

What an amazing find! North See is a summer pop-up shop in Southampton, located off then beaten…read morepath. This isn't your usual used/antique furniture store, but features one-of-a-kind antique and vintage textiles from Frank Cassata Designs and furniture from Andrew Martin.

Super cute shop off the main drag in Southampton. Furniture, pillows, art. All kinds of home…read morefurnishings.

My shopping experience at Chokaico in the Riverdale Shops was first class. Chokaico is a gorgeous…read morespecialty chocolate shop, specializing in single origin beans for chocolate, bonbons, truffles, hot cocoa and bars. They also have coffee and I think frozen treats. I didn't catch his name, but I think the owner helped me. He certainly had the pride of an owner. He was top tier friendly, engaging and helpful. He said he is from Ecuador and many of the beans used in the chocolate come from Ecuador. This was one of the best customer service experiences I've had this year. Any type of business. Before buying a bunch of holidays gifts, I tried a number of chocolate samples. They were obviously very high quality. There were a number of artistic chocolate pieces. Like one in the shape of a high heel shoe. I had a black iced coffee that was very good. I love Chokaico. They have my high recommendation. 5 Stars

Fernando is an amazing person to learn from and a great host! His chocolate was rich and delicious…read moreand he does a great job helping with tasting notes. We got some of the 70% chocolate and because I was so intrigued and he was a great chocolate coach, I asked him for his espresso drink of choice. He served up a double shot mocha with oat milk and chocolate shavings on top and it was the perfect French hot chocolate silkiness with the bold espresso flavors! Highly recommend!!!

We had an incredible grazing table for the cocktail hour of my daughter's wedding. The owners were…read moreso responsive and accommodating when we needed to make a last minute change and everything was delivered and set up beautifully. Our guests really enjoyed all of the treats! 10/10 would book again!

I hired Block Island Charcuterie to do a grazing table for my baby shower. There were close to 90…read morepeople attending and they did an incredible job making a gorgeous, diverse table with tons of variety and accommodated every dietary restriction. Every single guest who came in commented on how beautiful the spread was. They even added adorable baby shower touches like a watermelon bassinet and a Brie shaped like a onesie. Was also super easy to arrange. I told them how many people to buy for, and they showed up day-of and set it all out. I didn't have to do anything. Perfect experience.