The Home Edition: Decorate
Stonington Borough is unlike a lot of other coastal towns — it’s still a small village without big box retail or chain restaurants. There’s an eclectic mix of shops, art galleries, and boutiques that are owned and staffed by the very same people; small businesses that have lasted decades, and some new ones too!
With home sales surging in Stonington Borough, please allow us to re-introduce the owner-operated shops stocked with beautiful antiques, furniture, unique home décor, and accessories. There’s never been a better time to feather your nest!
Fun Company Sample Outlet
You never know what you’ll find at Fun, but that’s, well, the fun of it! The shop is constantly restocked with household products and gifts such as luxury bed linens, pillows, candles, kitchen goods, and decorative items. Fun Company Sample Outlet is located at 71 Cutler Street, Stonington, or visit their website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Glaze Handmade
We are so happy that Lyndsay (owner of Glaze Handmade) decided to open her studio and shop in our neck of the woods. She’s an extremely talented potter and her unique pieces sell out quickly! There’s an assortment of vases, candles, dishes, and platters fresh out of the kiln, or she’s happy to make something custom for you. Glaze Handmade is located at 530 Stonington Road, Stonington, or visit their website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Grace Your Home
Mary Grace has curated a sweet-little-shingled-shop in Stonington Borough full of bedding, linens, dishes, candles, lamps, and other fabulous finds for the home. Grace Your Home is located at 114 Water Street, Stonington, or visit their website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Grand & Water Antiques
For more than two decades, Deborah Norman has been buying and selling antiques and objects d’art in Stonington Borough. Each piece has a unique story and she can tell it to you! There are magnificent candlesticks, crystal wine glasses, mother of pearl cutlery, reupholstered chairs and sofas, rugs, tables, art — an ever-changing display of antiques with a modern twist! Grand & Water Antiques is located at 135 Water Street, Stonington, or visit their website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Hungry Palette
Hungry Palette is known for the fabrics they design on-site and print locally, used for clothing and home furnishings (as seen in Vogue). But they also have a selection of beautiful paintings by local artists. Hungry Palette is located at 105 Water Street, Stonington.
J. Russell Jinishian Gallery
One of the newest additions to the Borough art scene is the J. Russell Jinishian Gallery which specializes in fine marine art. The J. Russell Jinishian Gallery is located at 152 Water Street, Stonington, or visit their website, Facebook, and Instagram. It’s open by appointment only — email rjinishian@gmail.com or call (860) 245-4400 to schedule a visit.
The Stonington COMO Thrift Shop
You may be surprised at the treasures you’ll find at the COMO Thrift Shop. There’s an eclectic mix of bargains that include furniture, kitchen, and various decorative items. The Stonington Community Center (COMO) Thrift Shop is located at 45 Cutler Street, Stonington, or visit their website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Tucci Design
Wm. Cole
Wm. Cole is a must-visit destination for beautifully-curated home décor and gifts. Chelsea, Wm. Cole’s stylish and welcoming “hostess”, stocks the shop with the prettiest pieces to adorn your abode with “preps” of color! You’ll never leave without something you love! Wm. Cole is located at 862 Stonington Road, Stonington, or find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Yali Stonington
We sure miss Yali Stonington’s little jewel box-of-a-shop here in Stonington Borough, but don’t worry — you can still get their signature organic cotton throws and blankets online. Visit their website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Other Notable Spots
For even more home goods, don’t miss Stonington Consign to Design at 109 Water Street — an upscale consignment shop with furniture, lighting, art, and accessories.
The Velvet Mill located at 22 Bayview Avenue, is home to dozens of studios featuring artists, unique crafts, furniture, antiques, and home accessories. Visit their website for a current list of businesses.
Carolyn Yost Estate Jewelry and Stonington Antiques is located at 148 Water Street. It has a little bit of everything — dishes, antiques, oriental rugs, and more.
To preserve and display your artwork, the Stonington Frame Shoppe located at 2 Flanders Road in Stonington, offers quality custom framing, glass, matting, and several preservation services.