Grey New York Grey New England bags you’ll still see us sporting in 2038

As women of our age, we know a thing or two about what we want in a bag! If we added up every purse we’ve bought and liked for barely one season…ugh, we could probably have bought a new house or two. We want a bag that will stand the test of time. One that can handle our multifaceted lives. Hello, Grey New York Grey New England. We love how classy and timeless you are. Make sure you check back here in 2038 – we’ll prove it!

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NeJaime’s Wine & Spirits

‘Tis the season to stock your shelves with good cheer! Tralalalala! Where better to do this than with our friends at NeJaime’s Wine & Spirits in New Milford. We don’t feel bad that they know us by name in there, we saw a lot of folks who were on a first name basis during our recent visit. That’s just the kinda friendly store they are!

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HVA Auction for the Environment 2018

The Housatonic Valley Association was founded in 1941 to protect the entire Housatonic River Watershed, stretching 2,000 square miles of land. To help fund this mighty endeavor, the HVA Auction for the Environment began 28 years ago. This fun event brings our generous community together to bid on incredible auction items, sip, nibble, schmooze, and in turn, help conserve this beautiful spot we call home!

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Interview with Ellen Reid + Brad Roberts of the Crash Test Dummies

If it’s been a while since you listened to the Crash Test Dummies, do yourself a favor and listen to “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” right now and enjoy the eargasm! Such a great song, and such a great band. That voice!! We recently caught up with Ellen Reid (and Brad Roberts joins in for some fun rapid-fire questions) to chat about their upcoming tour, the band’s first time back together in 17 years, and other random topics…

You can catch them at the Ridgefield Playhouse on December 5th, but first, enjoy our interview!

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide

Ready, set, shop local! You’ll have your list checked off in no time with this year’s super-sized Unlocking 2018 Holiday Gift Guide. We scoured the state to find the very best gift suggestions and stores to visit this season. Repeat after us, “No boring gifts this year!”…

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Interview with Jon Secada

Jon Secada is the real deal. With three Grammy Awards, 20 million albums sold, and starring roles on Broadway, he’s still not stopping. In fact, you can catch him at the Wall Street Theater on December 1st with The Colors of Christmas tour with Taylor Dayne, Peabo Bryson, and Deniece Williams. We were excited to chat with him about the concert, who he’d love to do a duet with, his favorite holiday song, and more. Keep reading…

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The post about us

Hey friends!

While we’re out and about doing our Unlocking Connecticut blog thing, a few questions come up again and again….so, we thought we’d pass on some intel about us in…”The Post About Us”! 😉

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Saybrook Home

Saybrook Home is a little less country these days (formerly known as Saybrook Country Barn) and a little more…OMG, every home décor-Pinterest-dream-come-true! Almost every furnishing taste and style can be satisfied here, and at 42,000 square feet of retail shopping, this isn’t just a shopping destination, it’s a shopping day trip. Prepare to be inspired to decorate!

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C.P. Farmhouse

This one is for you, lovers of farmhouse décor and a passion for primitive! C.P. Farmhouse in Litchfield is chock full of furniture and home decor to please. Looking for a cute gift? Pop into this store next time you’re in town – you’ll most certainly enjoy browsing, as we did!

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