11 things from 11 local stores that we can’t live without this (hot, steamy, oh so humid!) summer!
Fabulous sunnies from Eyes on Litchfield!
(Litchfield) A unique, independent, woman-owned optometrist, Dr. Tommasina, has just launched Tommasina Eyewear and the collection is nothing short of amazing. Her limited edition Italian-made sunglasses are swoon and we love!
Summer cover-ups and swimwear from WKND
(Warren) WKND has GORGE summer cover-ups and extremely flattering swimwear right now – go have a FUN shopping excursion with your BF before your next beach day! WKND carries an awesome variety of women’s & men’s mood-enhancing clothes! Get your fix Thursday – Sunday!
French table linens from Honeychurch Home
(Salisbury) Even if you can’t manage to travel the world this summer, you can pretend you did by picking up beautiful things from around the globe at Honeychurch Home; like these French table linens by Summerill & Bishop. Table perfection!
A visit to Sunset Meadow Vineyards
(Goshen) For a chill glass of Sunset Orange and a stroll around the vineyard (it’s such a peaceful spot)! Sunset Meadow‘s traditional Orange Wine is 100% estate-grown and produced using their Cayuga grapes. It’s crisp and dry, just like our humor 😆.
Color & UV light protecting spray from Byrde + the b
(Litchfield) We picked up some Shu Uemura color sealer spray at our last visit to Byrde + the b Salon – we want to keep our hair color looking good for as long as poss! Byrde founder, and our pal, Scott Bond recommended we spritz this leave-in spray to keep our hair shiny, smooth, and to prevent our color from fading!
The Noujaim’s Bistro mazza platter
(Winsted) If we could only eat one thing for the rest of our lives, Noujaim’s Bistro mazza platter might just be what we’d pick! Roasted olives, baba ganoush, the best hummus ever, toum garlic spread…Fresh flavor mouth fireworks are always in store when we visit Noujaim’s! We 10/10 recommend.
Heavenly-smelling Home & Earth scent diffusers
(Woodbury) It’s too hot to open our windows, so we like to add the sweet smell of nature to our homes with these Het-Ki-Nen diffusers (made in Finland) from Home & Earth. We love a delicious smell, and this line nails it. Subtle and clean, with choices from spicy, to flowery, to masculine.
The Glo2Facial at Forsythia Skin Care Studio
(Woodbury) Forsythia Skin Care Studio now offers the Glo2Facial, a new award-winning oxfoliation (bubbles!!) process that oxygenates & exfoliates the skin! It also increases the absorption of all the lovely goodies they massage into your skin during a treatment, like customized serums, antioxidants, and anti-agent products.👌
Heads up! New clients only – get $50 off when you book a facial during July and August 2024, just mention Unlocking CT!
New Morning Market hydration options
(Woodbury) New Morning Market is THE place where we stock up on hydrating drinks that also help our systems. Drinks we look forward to drinking (we’re terrible water intakers!) like Olipop. IYKYK. So good, and such great flavors. When you’re in a non-drinky mood, it also makes a perfect craft mocktail – just add ice and a straw!
A “Very Berry” cake from Sweet Maria’s Bakery
(Waterbury) The Very Berry cake is JUST what you crave this summer, we’re sure of it! It’s extremely popular for good reason. Sweet Maria’s white cake is filled with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and frosted with more whipped cream. Light, fluffy, divine!!
Summery PJs from Newbury Place
(Southbury) When it’s hot outside and inside (hello, hot flashes 🤪), cute, light summer PJs are key! We couldn’t resist these short-sleeved PJ sets from Newbury Place. If you haven’t been, it’s a home-run spot to go when you’re looking for a fabulous gift (for you or someone else!).
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Words: Bev / Pics: Lora (unless noted)