Connecticut Gift Shop Connection Group

The Nutmeg Collective is all about making connections.  Connections between our makers and curators, makers/curators to shows and venues, and now a specific place for our makers/curators to connect with local brick and mortar shops.

The Connecticut Gift Shop Connection's** purpose is to connect members of The Nutmeg Collective with gift shops and other goods shops in Connecticut who are looking for products to sell. Brick and Mortar shops can apply within Facebook if you own a gift shop/goods shop in Connecticut. Visit the Page here:  Connecticut Gift Shop Connection Facebook Group

All of our members look forward to connecting with local shops and being able to supply a selection of handmade goods for your shelves!


**This is a closed group and we ask that no vendors apply, please. Thank you.

Local Love: Sage & Sandlewood

We opened November 2013. We first opened our shop to support local artisans who only previously had farmer's markets and crafts fairs to show their goods to the public. We wanted to help the public gain access to those quality, handmade, and natural goods year round. We have since expanded to support other family owned businesses across New England and beyond.

Our primary focus is on natural soaps, oils, and lotions, a variety of scented soy wax candles, and premium incense. We also carry a variety of hand knitted scarves, pottery, jewelry, greeting cards, local artworks, wooden toys, puzzles, home décor, and other unique gifts.

We are located on the CT shoreline and find this area experiences large fluctuations in business depending on the season. Overall, though, we've had a generally positive response from folks who've wandered through our shop. They seem to appreciate our support of local artisans and the unique variety of our inventory.

Starting a new business is an experience unlike any other and can be both exciting and terrifying. We have been delighted to discover just how many amazingly talented artisans there are all around us. We continue to enjoy connecting with artisans and learning about their creative process.

Our town has several events throughout the year and we participate in as many as possible. A calendar of local events can be found on www.discovereastlyme.com

Sage & Sandalwood

273 Main Street

Niantic, CT 06357

(860) 691-1442

Sage & Sandlewood website

Find Sage & Sandlewood on Facebook

We are currently open:

Tue - Thu, 10am - 5pm, 

Fri - Sat, 10am - 6pm, 

Sun, 11am - 4pm. 

We stay open 7 days per week with extended hours in the Summer.

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Cyn Thomas is the illustrator, designer and pattern maker of RiverDog Prints. Her paper goods and gifts are guided by earth, animals, function, food and cocktails. You can also find Cyn canning in her kitchen, walking her dog, being outnumbered by her boys and husband or reading herself to sleep.

Local Love: Chalk Mercantile.

Meet Jayne of Chalk Mercantile House and Home in Old Saybrook.

We asked Jayne to tell us a little more about her shop:

"I scour the Earth for the perfect pieces for my shop. You'll often see me at auctions and estates sales, and I love Craigslist. Etsy is another place I find local artisans for handmade items. I also carry nationally known lines- I like to have a curated mix.  Right now my Amy Howard At Home One Step Paint has been flying out the door. I think during the warmer weather folks are looking to freshen up their homes."

And the challenges of owning her own business: "Having enough time to get everything done! I have to become better at time management."

But it's a worthwhile experience: "I have many "regulars" that visit me at my shop and every day is an interesting experience interacting with them. I truly love my job and it's my customers that make it so wonderful.  I couldn't pick just one story to share with you- there are so many!"

With all those bright bursts of color, don't you just want to wander around for hours?  And locals, Chalk Mercantile holds various workshops throughout the year, including how to use Amy Howard One Step paint.  Make sure to check them out!

Chalk Mercantile House and Home

891 Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

860-395-0558

jayne@chalkmercantine.com

www.chalkmercantile.com

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Open Wednesday through Friday 10am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

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