I loved this store in Essex! Went there last week to find a note on the door saying they moved to…read moreMystic in mid-November. Oh, ok. Today I came online to find out where they are located in Mystic. Website, social media, everything still says Essex. Nothing has been updated - 3 weeks after the move. Do they even want business? It's the 4 busiest shopping weeks of the year and they are still directing everyone to an empty storefront in Essex.

Rude salesperson Jo and the owner called me back and was equally as rude as if having to speak to a…read morecustomer was a burden.

Lovely shop located in a very convenient location right off of route 9. The owners were welcoming…read moreand explained the layout as soon as I walked in the door. Nice selection of French table linens. I will definitely be a repeat customer.

From the owner: PLEASE NOTE: this warehouse is open only during advertised sale dates. See website for details…read more Beautiful French tablecloths. Fabrics hand selected and imported from France, sewn in the USA.

To start the woman who owns The Herbery is charming and is a wonderful gardener with a collection…read moreof over 100 types of teas. It's a very quirky place and has its own kind of charm. They do NOT have a restroom so you have to drive a mile either way if you have to use it. If it was an emergency she said you can go out to the bushes. Yes. This was said. This may be important if you're drinking a lot of tea. If you just want a cup of tea they will serve it in a to go paper cup. They use plastic silverware and paper plates. But if you can spent more on a pot of tea then you can get the nice china. So I ordered the pot of tea for more money because the my mother was having a different tea. So I only had 1 cup of tea and a big pot that I didn't want. I was told that they usually serve "Starbucks" style where you go to the counter and they give you a cup of tea to go ( even if the whole point is not to go to Starbucks but have lovely afternoon with my mother) The only way you get served is if you get the pot of tea. The treats ( cookies and such- no scones in this day) are individually wrapped in ziplock bags) Again if you don't mind a different type of afternoon tea experience and you are just there maybe for the atmosphere and don't need a restroom ( sorry I keep bringing that up but I still can't believe it) then you can indulge in these teas and the company of the lovely owner. It just not our cup of tea.

Great gift shop and tea house! Lots of tea, great scones, reasonably priced ornaments and gifts!read more

Swanky's Cookout Supply is an absolute gem!! My husband wanted a new grill for his birthday and a…read morefriend recommended that we skip online shopping and sub-par box store offerings and go directly to Swanky's- it's across from the Witch Hazel factory in Essex-well worth the short ride!!! The shop is family owned and operated- and it is just lovely. They offer a variety of propane and natural gas grills, as well as pellet smokers and fire pits. There is something in every price range. Additionally, they offer beautiful and high quality outdoor furnishings, serving platters, grilling utensils, spices, sauces and rustic decor. Mason was there to help- never hover. He asked all the right questions and helped us to make an informed decision regarding our purchase. I will definitely be going back for my birthday!!! Thanks for a great experience- stay Swanky!!!

This is a BBQ'ers dream. The selection is great and very high end. It is expensive but most of…read morethe stock is american made and the highest quality. The staff is actually knowledgeable about what they are selling and can provide information beyond the single page sales brochure. It might be the best grill & outdoor cooking store in Connecticut and certainly a destination for a road trip.

So bummed, I had recently discovered this shop and was so excited to find a wonderful new-to-me…read moresource for flowers by the stem. I spend a lot on decorating my home with flowers, especially on holidays. Sadly, they took out their coolers and sell only premade arrangements. Will be headed elsewhere unfortunately.

The roses for Westbrook High's Field Hockey Sr Night are beautiful! We traveled down from.Stafford…read moreto play them last night and are enjoying the rose my daughter received ! The Blue and White ribbon (our school colors) makes the bouquet! Thank you!

Customer service! After trying to reach them three times by…read morephone three times by online chat and by email and not hearing a thing until today, the lady called me and her opening line instead of saying hi I'm so sorry we haven't been able to get back to you or I'm sorry you were able to reach us. She sd - I don't appreciate your snarky email?! I said I wasn't snarky. I told you it was disappointing. I was not able to reach you. I was not rude at all and then she started saying well maybe people have health etc. well maybe my mom just died. Lots of people have issues, but you don't have to be ugly to people about it and if you gave me $1 million I would not buy one candle there in fact I would not do anything with this company ever I have been involved with small business owners 600,000 for 30 years and I have never met anyone so rude and so poor in customer service.

What a wonderful store and wonderful people to help while you are there. So many choices of such…read moreamazing decorations and such great items. I will definitely be buying more from here.

So many unique furniture! if mid century modern is your jam this place is your place painting…read morepottery knickknacks it's all here for great prices!

A beautifully curated selection of pieces! Definitely appeals to a millennial audience and is very…read morewell organized. I will be back to buy more pieces from them!

I am so pleased with the help I received from the ladies at Nautical Needles…read more Leonora and Sue have great design ideas. They helped me choose fabrics and trims for my project. Their assistants were helpful and efficient, as well. I recommend them highly and will use them again! Thank You! Laura B

Abysmal service. I gave them a large deposit to reupholster three items and they said they'd pick…read morethem up. After several weeks, they hadn't picked them up, they didn't call to explain or reschedule, and when I called to ask about what to expect, Sue screamed and yelled at me about how busy she is. I couldn't get in a word and when she was done with her tirade she hung up on me. Order cancelled. Stay away.

More often than not, we hear of local shops shutting their doors, so it was great news to learn of…read moreWeekend Kitchen's move and expansion. We love this destination in Essex for all kinds of kitchen accoutrements, and we love it even more now. Nancy Kirkiles has a knack for mixing vintage finds with kitchen necessities, and the new, larger space has allowed her to flex her merchandising muscles. You'll find an extensive selection of her lovely letterpressed cards on thick stock (and you'll want to stock up), plus a tempting mix of vintage glassware, interesting cookbooks, antique cleavers, teeny silver spoons, crystal salt cellars, linen aprons, essentials for baking; an entire batterie de cuisine. If you're on a spring cleaning rampage, head here for natural bristle brushes and potions with names like "Boys Bathroom" and Superlative Hand Soap. Over the years, Nancy has developed a talented team of collaborators. If you've been to one of her cooking classes or pop-up dinners, you'll know what I'm talking about. Chef Paul Barron will continue to offer classes and dinners through Weekend Kitchen (coming up: Potato Gnocchi and Easy Thai), plus home chef services and (coming soon) grab-and-go meals. You'll find Plenty of Cake, literally. Lesley Moore's imaginative treats will be available and by custom order (her gluten free versions may just be the best I've had), and a refrigerator case is on the way, to be stocked with Arethusa Farm's ridiculous fresh butter, milk, and cheese. I've been known to race over pre-party for a last minute ladle or gravy boat; now I'll just have so many more reasons to visit.

Very nice store with lots of nice things but sales person was NOT wearing a mask. It made me quite…read moreuncomfortable as the store has aisles that are a little tight.