above: left: K Kane, Fine Friendship Link Stud. center: K Kane, Protection Golden Age Studs. right: K Kane, Fine Friendship Skinny Ear Cuff – images courtesy of designers/brands
HAS A FAVORITE NEW SHOP OPENED in your neighborhood? Better yet, HAS ONE OF YOUR NEIGHBORS OPENED ONE? Since space here allows only A LITTLE SPRINKLE of the NEW GOOD STUFF WE CAN BUY LOCALLY, SHARE YOUR FINDS and FAVES in the COMMENTS on OUR WEBSITE. After all, the Amazon era is so 2024.
HEY STAMFORD!
Stamford Town Center
100 Greyrock Place, Stamford
shopstamfordtowncenter.com/stores/hey-stamford
“Hey Stamford!” blogger PJ Kennedy has opened a Hey Stamford! shop in the Stamford Town Center. The proud native Stamford resident (his family has been here since 1879) has stocked the fourth-floor store with merchandise like sweatshirts, PJs and more, repping different neighborhoods. The T-shirt that reads, “Stamford runs on hot oil” (a nod to Colony Pizza) was a huge holiday hit.
K KANE
k-kane.com; @kkanejewelry
From the coolest letter charm necklaces and bracelets for a casual summer day to exquisite diamond rings for the Big Day, K Kane does it all. Founder Katherine Kane, who has been passionately designing and making jewelry since she was a kid, has moved the chic jewelry brand’s headquarters from Nolita to Fairfield County. Each piece is handcrafted, just for you, by artisans in K Kane’s workshops in the U.S. Stay tuned to find out where she opens up her shop, to which every stylish woman in town and savvy gift/ring-buying man are sure to flock!
LOVE BELLA
1115 High Ridge Rd, Stamford
HOURS: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
shoplovebella.com
Love Bella founder Ellie Zieminski prides herself on treating each client in her boutique like a girlfriend—meaning she won’t let you buy something that doesn’t make you look and feel great. Not to mention, your Love Bella shopping spree—a floral maxidress, a summery suit for work, a fun mini dress, a fashion-forward top—won’t break the bank either. Stamford is the fourth location after successful boutiques in Larchmont, Rye and Charleston (a store Ellie opened with her sister in 2019). The North Carolina native now lives in Stamford with her family and furry friends, so shopping at Love Bella means showing some love for a neighbor. The beaded pouches make sweet gifts for everyone on your love list.
SAATVA MATTRESSES
888 Post Road East, Westport
HOURS: Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
203-293-6910; saatva.com
Mattresses, huh? How does this fit in this list? A sound night’s sleep is foundational to a good life, people! Saatva has opened a viewing room in Westport, where you can test out mattresses before purchasing and enjoying a 365-night home trial. Saatva assures its beds support proper spinal alignment for a healthy, happy back. Mattress toppers come with a 180-night home trial. Saatva also sells bed frames, the coolest bedside lamps, benches for foot-of-bed storage, serene bedroom chairs, rugs and candles—for the finishing touch on dreamy bedrooms.
SPICE
8 Sconset Square, Westport
HOURS: Mon.–Fri. & Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 10–6 p.m.
203-349-5252; @spice-westport
Longtime Westporter Susan
Altschuler has opened a Sconset Square outpost of her Delray Beach shop, Spice. The name is not about what you put on food. It’s about those good things that bring a little spice to life: housewares, décor, gifts, art, fashion. There is even Tiny Spice for the wee ones, with the most adorable baby clothes. The shop has character, flair and heart. When Susan came across a gorgeous coffee table book on Los Angeles in January, she immediately put in an order and earmarked the proceeds for the L.A. Red Cross.
NO. 299
257 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich
48 Reef Road, Fairfield
110 Main Street, New Canaan
HOURS: Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
203-814-9198; no-299-ct.myshopify.com
No. 299 has opened a new location in Old Greenwich, bringing curated goods for home and her to Sound Beach Avenue. Shoppers looking for gifts or some shopping therapy will find unique dishes, tumblers, stoneware, hand-painted measuring cups and butter dishes, home fragrance, candles, frames, jewelry, apparel, bags and more. Owner Jackie Fucigna infuses a vintage vibe with her love of mixing old and new.