Midsummer Men’s Soirée »
The summer months can sometimes pose a challenge when it comes to men’s wear. It seems that while obligations are plentiful - weddings, work, parties, and... more
Shoreline ArtsTrail: Discover Local Treasures »
The Shoreline ArtsTrail was started in 2001 by a small group of shoreline artists. Their intent was to create an annual open studios event to allow local... more
Creating Heirloom Furniture from Connecticut Trees »
In the lobby of Suicide Six, one of America’s oldest ski resorts in South Pomfret, VT, Ryan Longfield asked the bartender who made the stool he was sitting... more
Men’s Style – Ferrucci’s in New Haven »
“Ferrucci’s in New Haven - Where Tradition Meets Taste” Walking into New Haven’s Ferrucci’s, you’re greeted right away by all the proof you need... more
Boutique Freaque: A Store that Celebrates Unique »
Imagine a treasure chest full of all kinds of surprises — that’s Creations, a quaint gift shop in downtown Madison, CT selling a unique collection of items... more
Absolutely Adored »
Each piece is hand painted Stepping into Le Rouge by Aarti feels like you’ve entered a ruby toned jewel box. True to its name, splashes of red can be... more
Antiquing in the Litchfield Hills »
Located in northwestern Connecticut, Litchfield County is not only known for its rolling hills and natural beauty, but also for being a mecca for... more
Blurring the lines between sculpture & fine jewelry »
For 28-year-old jewelry designer and artist Nick DeDominicis, owner of Nick DeDo jewelry; art and sculpture are in his blood. After being drawn to art and... more
PEZ Candy, Halloween and Stranger Things »
Stranger Things are happening at the PEZ Factory in Orange! And by Stranger Things, I mean the hit Netflix series, which first aired in July of... more
The subtle genius of the small-town business »
A walk through picturesque Madison leaves pedestrians, no matter where they hail from, with a sense of such belonging that they could swear they’ve lived... more
Mexican Marvels at Milagro Café in Stonington »
Celebrating ten years in business, Stonington’s Milagro Café is a quaint Mexican eatery with authentic roots. Owner Martin Zavala hails from Mexico... more
Stop and Smell the… Lavender! »
It all started with an intrinsic question from Denise Salafia to her inner self, ‘How can I make the world a more beautiful place?’ This simple, yet... more
As the Bowl Turns »
For Old Lyme resident Alan Todd, hand turning one of a kind wooden bowls has become more than just a hobby. Well known in his circle and beyond, Todd’s... more
The Lost Art of Handmade Tile »
It’s a ceramic tile collection inspired by art and crafted by hand. The charm of old world carving and design is brought back to life by Quemere... more
Rediscovering South Norwalk »
Hovering at a stoplight, overpassing the Norwalk River, I revel in the familiarity of South Norwalk and wonder what to uncover about this well-known... more
On the beach eats in Connecticut »
You’ll know you are there when your tires hit the sand. “Lenny’s on the Beach,” is not an exaggeration of a name: the restaurant is literally on the... more
Vintage rugs tell a story »
Vintage rugs tell a story. Not only a story about where it has been, but also a story of how it was made, and whose hands expertly crafted it. The intricacy... more
Let’s make a Blind date »
It may be cold outside, but you can add warmth to any room with window treatments. It’s a no brainer that a well-dressed window can make or break a... more
Tiling through Social Media »
Juxtaposing old school customer service, innovative social media fun and quality distinctive products, Tile America has linked up with Nicole White and Mike... more
