STAFFORD CONNECTICUT

Artisans at Middle River   i

85 Main Street

A collaboration of thirty carefully curated Connecticut and New England artisans to bring you the loveliest of artwork in all genres and price points. A great place to shop for locally made gifts and products for your friends and family...or just for yourself!

(860) 933-3653  |   artisansatmiddleriver.com   |  fb.com/artatmiddleriver

 

Bittersweet Country Collectibles   i

63 West Main Street

It's a step into the past and is filled to the brim with decorating ideas and gifts! Lots of new merchandise is arriving weekly. Housed in one of Stafford, Connecticut's, original country stores, Bittersweet is a shop for all seasons offering: Antiques, Collectibles, Gifts, Home Accessories, and Primitive Furniture. The shop is open five days a week, year-round. 

(860) 684-5157  |   bittersweetcountrycollectibles.com   |  fb.com/bittersweet

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Blazing Saddles Consignment Shop  i

85 Main Street

Saddle repair and fitting services. Blazing Saddles is stocked with used saddles, bridles and bits, and local artisans' work. Training for horse and rider. Horse trailering services. Be the calming member of your herd.

(860) 874-1229  |   lauraclamanequinesolutions.com  |  fb.com/lauraclamanequinesolutions   ​

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ESP Pottery   i

58 Main Street

If you want to explore your own inner artisan, there are ongoing group lessons and customized individual workshops. The pottery's lower level studio is dedicated to students and classes. You'll be able to choose from eight-week wheel sessions and more flexible private packages including a special private lesson for two. Our clay student community has proudly evolved into a warm social (and talented) group who are friendly and very welcoming to new members.

esp-pottery.com   |  fb.com/esppottery

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Let's Get Wired   i   

64 Main Street

Let's Get Wired is your one stop spiritual gift and good vibes shop for crystals, unique jewelry, and Reiki sessions.

(860) 458-6458   |   letsgetwiredshop.square.site   |   fb.com/LetsGetWiredShop

 

Little Lost Record   i   

83 Main Street

A highly curated record store run by lifelong musicians. If you're looking for records, CDs, or tapes,
stop in and say hi! We write personalized recommendations on the music we love in the hopes you'll
try out something new to you that will become a future favorite.

discogs.com/seller/Little_Lost_Records/profile  |  fb.com/LocalVibeStore

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Local Vibe   i   

72 Main Street

A Not So General, General Store. Featuring locally made crafts, arts, olive oils, spices, environmentally friendly goods, Stafford souvenirs, music needs, hippie wear, vintage finds, and MORE!

localvibestore.com  |  fb.com/LocalVibeStore

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Mallard's Nest   i

17 Crystal Lake Road (Route 30)

Family-owned and operated for 40 years, the Mallard's Nest is a classic antique, art, and collectibles shop offering an eclectic mix of antiques, restored and recreated vintage, and invented objects. Our furniture, glass, tools, decorative, collectible, and other items are obtained locally and reflect a variety of styles and ages.  The store covers a broad spectrum of finds and there is something to capture everybody's fancy.

(860) 684-3837   |    mallardsnest.com  

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Mill Pond Country Store   i

220 East Street

A quaint little store in the Stafford Hollow Historic District, serving the community since 1845. Delicious sandwiches, general store provisions, sundries, and a "locally made" section featuring Stafford swag and wares of the community. 

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OrchardWorks   i

13 Furnace Avenue

The makers of fine hand-crafted wands! Specializing in features a lathe simply cannot produce, using exotic woods from all over the world. The shop is open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. every day, and until 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. 

(413) 318-4679   |    OrchardWorksCT.com   |    fb.com/OrchardWorks​

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Primrose Salon & Antiques   i

5 Lyons Road

Primrose is an unusual salon with a twist. Having a love of antiques and hair and putting them in one setting. Shop while you color processes, or make a hair appointment while you shop. This is an appointment only salon and the antiques side is open Thursday-Saturday

(860) 458-9958   |    primrose-100240.square.site  |    Primrose on Facebook

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Simon Says   i

112 W Main Street

Buy it, Sell it, Trade it

(860) 684-4400  |  fb.com/SimonSaysBuyItSellItTradeIt   |   simonsaysllc.wordpress.com

 

Stafford Community Thrift Shop   i

2 River Rd. #101

Located in the Cooley Mill Building next to Town Hall, the store has been proudly serving the community since 1972 and features an array of gently used clothing, gifts, small furniture, and household items.

(860) 684-6121   |   staffordct.org/news.php?table=news_social&id=133

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Three Graces Vintage   i

2 River Road

High quality affordable vintage fashion for men and women from the 1940s through the early 1990s. Specializing in vintage clothing for everyday wear and that special occasion. Vintage to express your individual and creative personalities!

(860) 372-0797  |   fb.com/ThreeGracesVintage

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Valley View Farm   i

257 Orcuttville Road

Family owned farm store with livestock feed, frozen meats, seasonings, pantry items and pet food and much more. 

(860) 684-1621  |   FB.COM/Valley-View-Farm

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Yankee Upholstery    i

1 River Road

Full-scale upholstery craftsmanship for shop for home, auto, recreational equipment, and commercial projects. The showroom features hundreds of sample books and some of the most unique and beautiful fabrics from around the world and the U.S.A.

(860) 684-6233   |   fb.com/imakeoldfurniturenewagain