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Last-minute Easter Gift Ideas: Chocolate Candy & Buddha Bags

Last-minute Easter Gift Ideas: Chocolate Candy & Buddha Bags

Hi again, it’s Jan. Looking for some spring treats or last-minute Easter gifts …?  I’ve got a couple of finds right in town that might work … Did you know that you can build your own box of candy? Well, the next time you are at Gofer Ice Cream on the Post Road take a [...]

Apr 10, 2009 | 0 comments View Post
Palmer’s Bakery Has Sweet, Homemade Treats For Your Sweeties

Palmer’s Bakery Has Sweet, Homemade Treats For Your Sweeties

Hi again, it’s Jan … HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO EVERYONE. Here is the perfect way to share Valentine’s Day with your spouse. PALMERS MARKET in the Noroton Heights shopping center has a wonderful bakery. Meghan, a member of the Palmer family, opened it after she graduated from culinary school as a baker. Everything is delicious [...]

Feb 09, 2009 | 1 comment View Post
Recession Pashminas and Hints of Spring

Recession Pashminas and Hints of Spring

Hi again, it’s Jan! Well, the snow is on the ground, the temperature is falling but here is a bit of spring in January. All of these wonderful bright green things are at Good Goods. The italian ceramic green zebra print bowls  are $64.00 and the matching platter is $115.00. If you just want a [...]

Jan 13, 2009 | 0 comments View Post
Kenya, Caviar and Crawford …. More Fabulous Finds!

Kenya, Caviar and Crawford …. More Fabulous Finds!

Hi again, it’s Jan! First stop: Darien Sport Shop. Here is a great chance to wear something really beautiful and do something really good. The daughter of former Darien resident Tess van Munching is selling these gorgeous bracelets made by Samburu women in Kenya. Each bracelet, made by hand, takes an entire day to make, [...]

Aug 16, 2008 | 0 comments View Post
She Sells Seashells …

She Sells Seashells …

Hi again, it’s Jan! It’s almost August and the the end of  summer may be nearing but you can keep it going in your home all year long. Believe it or not, everything in the picture on the left is a candle!  They range  in price from about $8.00 to about $20, and believe me [...]

Jul 28, 2008 | 0 comments View Post
“Trippy” T-shirts for Kids at Johnny’s

“Trippy” T-shirts for Kids at Johnny’s

Hi, it’s Jan! Did you know that this year is the 40th anniversary of Woodstock?  I missed it myself, and my kids are still asking me why i didn’t go! Well, to celebrate, I am buying my 4 year-old grandchildren these fun T-shirts from Johnny’s on Tokeneke Rd. These are just a few of the [...]

Jul 19, 2008 | 0 comments View Post
Summer Beach Project: Needlepoint

Summer Beach Project: Needlepoint

Hi, it’s Jan, and I’ve been shopping again! A year or two ago everyone seemed to be knitting. Now I notice that everyone seems to be needlepointing. I went looking for some great summer/beach projects and found these at The House Of Needlepoint, conveniently located between Post Corner Pizza and Starbucks. First up are perfectly sized [...]

Jul 06, 2008 | 1 comment View Post
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