Tag: Shopping
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 [...]
Halloweeny Windows
One of my favorite things about living in a small community is walking into my local grocery store and seeing ghosts and pumpkins painted on the glass windows by children and teens in town. If you’ve been wondering why so many Darien store windows have hand-painted Halloween displays, wonder no more: it’s all part of [...]
Get Downtown Today!
I’ve just returned from a morning out and about in downtown Darien and all I can say is that if it’s at all possible, you must try to get down there today! There is a contagious yet casual air of hustle and bustle with high schoolers campaigning in the streets for their upcoming Car Washes [...]
Downtown Darien, The Gallery
As I sit here with my windows open and a fabulous, cool breeze circulating crisp, fresh air throughout my living room, I have that feeling of butterflies way down deep in my stomach that signals inspiration, anticipation and excitement about the change of seasons. You know how sometimes you feel just a little bit excited [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Bonanza at Beadz Boutique
Hi, it’s Jan! One of my favorite places to browse is Beadz Boutique, right near Johnny’s on Tokeneke Rd. I love their jewelry and the fact that you can design you own pieces but, I have to admit I am also a purse junkie and Beadz has some great ones. These very “in” patent bags [...]
Shhh … Serious Shoppers Seeking Sales Start On Thursday
All I’m going to say is that the “official” name for the Thursday before the Sidewalk Sales is “Preview Day,” occurring inside all of the participating sidewalk sale stores … but you know what they say about the Early Bird. That’s this Thursday, July 10th. In fact, you might plan to swing by Noroton Heights [...]
Summer’s Here, The Sidewalk Sales Are A-Coming!
Well, you know it’s summer in Darien when it’s Sidewalk Sales time! Mark your calendars, this year it’s going to be the weekend of July 11th and 12th!! That’s rain or shine, out on the sidewalks in Goodwives Shopping Plaza (Map It!), Noroton Heights Shopping Center (Map It!), and downtown Darien along the Post Road [...]
