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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Nutmeg Collective Gift Shop Field Trip: Wethersfield

Old Wethersfield Country Store

Denise of The Burnt Shop came up with the idea for a member field trip to several gift shops in Connecticut. Over ten members participated and each shop received a basket of Nutmeg Collective samples. This is a look at the second stop in Wethersfield.

Old Wethersfield Country Store

First stop on the trip was Old Wethersfield Country Store, a mix of delicious local foods, products from local makers, and the famous wall of candy, run by Megan and John.

Old Wethersfield Country Store

From the site: "We carry cupcakes, pies, fresh bread, gluten free/vegan items, prepared meals, grass-fed meat, yogurt, milk, eggs, fine grocery items, frozen foods, cheese, kombucha on tap, and gifts." Every turn reveals something sumptuous and local - an amazing place that cannot be missed.

Heirloom Market

Our next stop was Heirloom Market, at the Historic Comstock Ferre Property, run by Spiro and Julia, a couple with many years in the local Hartford area restaurant scene.
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Heirloom Market

From the site: "The natural foods grocery store and café will take the 'farm to table' concept a step further and deeper into 'seed to plate'." The market and café is filled with natural goods and the selection of seeds and garden supplies is incredible. A beautiful and historic place to visit.

Heirloom Market

The next stop on the field trip took the members to Middletown. Stay tuned for those trip details!

Please support the lovely shops that hosted the Nutmeg Collective on the second leg of the field trip.

Old Wethersfield Country Store, 221 Main St, Wethersfield, CT
Phone: (860) 436-3782

Heirloom Market, at the Historic Comstock Ferre, 263 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT

Phone: (860) 257-2790

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.
Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | woof@riverdogprints.com

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Nutmeg Collective Gift Shop Field Trip: Glastonbury

The Sow's Ear

First stop on the trip was The Sow's Ear, an eclectic mix of beautiful home furnishings, antiques, gifts and jewelry, run by Monica and Sarah.

The Sow's Ear

From their site: "We joyfully present to you new, antique and repurposed items to make your life more beautiful! You CAN make a silk purse out of a sow's ear and we can't wait to share ours with you!" A lovely shop filled with wonderful things from every view.

Artisan's Boutique

Our next stop was Artisan's Boutique, a place filled with hand-painted, one of a kind items and home decor, run by Carol and Laura Still, a mother daughter duo.

Artisan's Boutique

From their site: "Upon Laura’s graduation, and Carol’s decision to make a bold career change, the two decided it was time to bring all of those creative ideas to life in a shop. The first priority was to become trained Stockists for Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan. Both Carol and Laura love the process of taking a cherished antique and giving it a new life. From estate sales to tag sales, from basements to attics, the two bring luster and life back to homes, offices and outdoor décor." A beautiful space that is also setup for workshops and demonstrations to unleash customer's creativity.

Artisan's Boutique

The next stop on the field trip took the members to Wethersfield. Stay tuned for those trip details!

Please support the lovely shops that hosted the Nutmeg Collective on the first leg of the field trip.

The Sow's Ear, 2400 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
sowsear.glast@gmail.com
Phone: 860-633-0311

Artisan's Boutique, 30 C Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, CT
Phone: (860) 633-3555

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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.