I was having a bestie day out with my best friend and she saw one of the vendors here was closing…read moreup shop and wanted to stop in. So many cute antique and vintage dealers have little stalls here, it was fun to look and browse through here to do some early Christmas shopping for friends and family. I love all the little ceramics, they're the cutest.

WeHa Vintage & More Marketplace is located in an industrial space, in a sneaky location on Talcott…read moreRoad. Follow the yellow signs to find the exact location. The inside is categorized into small sections. They have some beautiful ceramic dishes, cups and plates. There's vintage artwork, signs and calendars. For the kids, they have books, wooden blocks and puzzles. There's so many little figurines and a whole assortment of knickknacks. My favorites were the porcelain cups and the dangly pearl earrings. They have such pretty jewelry. Please use caution when browsing. I attempted to open one of the drawers off a small chest of drawers, it was lined with glass bottles on top. The drawer was stuck and the bottles trembled. This could have ended very badly. I enjoyed browsing through the collection of vintage items. This is a great place to find a unique, vintage gift for someone or for yourself. I will be back!

When I moved to the Hartford area, it was at first tough to find communities and ways to connect…read morewith others. I only came across the West Hartford Art League by chance through an event posting, and I have been an avid follower and supporter since. WHAL offers great classes for youth and adults, for beginners and experts. There are also lots of awesome showcases of locals' work - including some of my own photos once or twice - of different media. They always have a nice opening reception - often with free food and drink - which is a really nice touch and a way to meet others. Separately, I have also come here for a few mostly food events, like the CT Eats Out supper club inaugural event. There's really something for everyone here, and I am thankful to have found out about WHAL. Consider yourself now informed!

This is a really neat little venue! I didn't realize it existed so close to me until recently, when…read moreI attended an event through CT Eats Out supper club. I really enjoyed getting the chance to view some local art by some really talented folks! Now that this location is on my radar, I am going to be checking in so see what other events they host. I heard that they also have done photography showings in the past. The venue itself is a tad tough to find just going by google maps, but once you realize where it is, parking is super easy. It's small but cozy, well laid-out, and adorable. I found the atmosphere for the event dinner to be extremely charming, and the staff were amazing. I'll be back, WeHa Art League. Keep doing what you're doing!

Tapestry Rose is a fabulous little gift shop located in the old train station in Rocky Hill…read more I walked in there today to stumble on the most wonderful array of gifts and trinkets for that someone that has everything. There are glass vases, picture frames, unique bookmarks...handbags, martini sets, salad sets etc. There are beautifully decorated Christmas Trees with all of the gorgeous ornaments (some glass blown) available for purchase. There is a section with gifts for children, a selection of fabulous music, and a unique array of handmade jewelry. What I liked most is that some things benefited a group or a cause if purchased. This is a great little gift shop that I know I'll visit several times this holiday season.

Love this store ! Beautiful inviting shop . Nice staff , there done lots for the community such…read moreas a l local fundraising and helped raise money for the local dog park . Always donated for worthy cause. Nice relaxing landmark in Rocky Hill Connecticut and tourist coming across the Connecticut River. Very unique !!

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).

"We'll count the hugs and kisses, When dividends are due,…read more 'Cause I'm in the market for you" (Louis Armstrong) You've probably been inside those vendor malls and indoor flea markets before, where the space (often inside an old industrial building) has been carved up into individual stalls or spaces, right? Well, there's a spanking brand new one in Torrington, and we visited them on their Grand Opening yesterday. The joint was jumping with two food trucks, 150 smiling vendors, raffle contests, and a parking lot that resembled Rentschler Field on game day. As their website states, "Market Street Creatives is a small business community where business owners can help one another, share ideas, and develop relationships that support the community". Simply put, the space is beautiful, I mean really gorgeous. And the vendors pretty much represent every home entrepreneur out there- from art, children's clothing and accessories, books, kitchenware, jewelry, food, candles, collectibles, sewing and embroidery, food, furniture, gifts, greeting cards, health and beauty aids, home décor, leather, linen, towels, office stuff, pottery, stained glass and dozens more. The Market is inside a huge multi-story brick building with art galleries on the walls between building sections. That brick building has a glorious history going back to the 1840's where companies under a series of names manufactured upholstery hardware, hooks and eyes, pins, nails, chains, handles, and even automated posting machines. In the early 2000's, the largest producer of weldless chain products in North America was right there in Torrington. That tenant (Perfection Chain) skedaddled to Alabama in 2013, when the building lay dormant until its 2025 resurrection as Market Street Creatives.

The Shops at Riverton is located in a large building that used to be the Hitchcock Chair Company…read more There is parking in the back. There are 3 stories and chock full of goodies. There are approximately 60 vendors displaying their products; from antiques, handcrafted items, and more. The employee working at the front was nice. We enjoyed shopping and seeing all the goodies. I love the woodwork items, candles, and various handmade items. The prices are on the higher side compared to a thrift shop or antique store, but the items seems high quality and for the most part, handmade. I recommend a visit, it's a good spot to buy unique one of a kind items.

The Salmon Brook Shops is a store of a large collection of antiques in Granby. I stopped by on…read moreTuesday afternoon. This is a must visit for anyone who appreciates antiques. There's so much of everything in here. There's furniture, books, toys, fine china, jewelry, paintings, tools, etc... I was a bit nervous walking around, you have to be really careful not to knock anything over, as I'm sure it would cause a domino effect. There's so many delicate little things piled on each other, the tiniest swing of an arm could cost you a big embarrassment of a situation. My favorite are the paintings. The fine China they have is also beautiful and in excellent shape. There was an all wood rocking horse, that you could tell was well loved, but still has more love to give. There was only one other lady there browsing while I was there. It can't be good having too many people at the same time in such a tight space, with fragile items everywhere. If you love beautiful, well kept, antique items, I encourage you to visit The Salmon Brook Shops.

If you like digging for vintage postcards, they have lots! They even thought to leave a magnifying…read moreglass nearby...

"Down by the Old Mill Stream Where I first met you"…read more(Mills Brothers) When you drive around the Old Mill Pond Village Complex, your eyes are met by one of the largest and most impressive collections of outdoor furniture and colorful outdoor accessories I have ever seen. Brilliantly colorful Adirondack chairs, dazzling wall art, planters, lawn spinners, gazebos, lawn décor, and more are everywhere. Not only is he inventory beautiful, but there is so much of it. And when you go inside the buildings, you'll pretty much have the same experience with different goods like furniture, housewares, candy, jarred foods, toys, stuffed animals, lamps, birdhouses, candles, clothing, kitchen gadgets, soaps, health and beauty aids, the massive variety of things to buy never ends. It's like the greatest county store you've ever visited taken to the tenth power on steroids. We had a blast walking through the Village Complex, chit chatting with the friendly staff and bought some candies for the grandkids. We'll be back to get some lawn spinners or lawn accessories once we're done with the weeds and landscaping. If you haven't visited here, I strongly recommend that you do. I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself as much as we did.

My mom and I were looking for a good spot to go Christmas shopping, and after receiving a…read morerecommendation about Old Mill Pond Village, we decided to take the drive up. We're so glad that we did! What an amazing hidden gem for all things Christmas. Everything is quality made, and our style is Americana/country, so this was right up our alley. If I had to refurnish my house again, I would come here in a heartbeat! We found so many nice Christmas decorations, and I certainly didn't mind paying a little bit higher prices for quality products. Any staff members we encountered were pleasant. We will absolutely be returning, and I can't wait to come back during other seasons to check out their selections! We easily spent 3 hours here combing through everything, and we couldn't believe the gigantic warehouse of furniture!

I visited East West Vintage for my second time since they opened last year. Both times were some of…read moremy best vintage shopping ever. If you love unique, one of a kind pieces that are cool, yet timeless.. you must pay them a visit. The store is so well curated. You feel more like you're rummaging through your cool friend's closet than a retail store. I left with 4 pieces of clothing and some glassware. Each one is a gem and will all be closet staples. They're well priced for the quality and each time I've felt welcomed by the staff. Shout out to Lily who helped me today! xx