The second day of my visit to Paula's home in Connecticut,
I couldn't wait to stop in and see our friend Deanna
Ivoryton is particularly charming this Christmas season
as they are celebrating with Illuminations....
Santa waves us in from the corner of the building....
Gather is a welcoming, comfortable, ever changing place to spend a few hours browsing for fine antiques, collectibles,
new and unique gifts and delicious homemade treats.
On either side of the generous steps leading up into the store
were scores of interesting things!
I was intrigued by these old wood lanterns stacked outside.
See, I told you that you would need some time to browse around.
Deanna's shop is set up beautifully and so...so...comfortably.
You can't help but feel right at home!
This place is an integral part of the community here in Ivoryton.
Local charity projects and goodwill abound.
Deanna has recently added vintage clothes, accessories,
hats, purses and shoes to her shop!
sweets...
more sweets...
Antique tin types and all types of tea!
Old and new nutcrackers..
....in all shapes and sizes!
Antique Steiff stuffies!
It's an old fashioned Christmas here at Gather!
vintage jewelry...
You never know what you will find here...
Quimper!
...and candy!
...lots and lots of candy!
Sterling silver, ironstone, Bavarian china and antique dollhouse furniture keep company in this beautiful old cupboard.
I will be wearing this to The Ice Ball this year...
...in my dreams! :)
Stacks of vintage luggage...
This wonderful arched mirror hangs on the door
of the dressing room.
Don't you love the window Deanna designed?
I love hanging around Gather...
...especially with my gal pals Deanna and Paula!
Cheers!
Here's to the season at Gather in Ivoryton, CT.
To contact Deanna send her an email at:
gather.ivoryton@yahoo.com
To contact Deanna send her an email at:
gather.ivoryton@yahoo.com
Thanks, Deanna for letting me share your special shop
with all my blogging friends.
And thanks to all of you for the wonderful comments
that have been left on these last few posts!
I appreciate you taking the time during this busy season sooo much!
Next up... a visit to Chester, CT...
:)
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26 comments:
I love that I feel like I've been antiquing without even leaving the house! And to such beautiful shops!
Thank you for sharing such wonderful photos! It doesn't look like Gather has a website....I was wondering how I might find those adorable elephants hanging from the light fixtures? Thanks for your help~ :-)
Lots of eye candy - thanks for the tour.
Hey Laura,
What a great shop! I think it would be impossible not to have a great time.
By the way, I think you would look lovely in the green dress!
Have a wonderful week,
Hugs,
Susie
Oh my Gosh ~ I would LOVE to go there ~ such beautiful treasures. I saw quite a few I would go home with ;-)
I loved the statue with the lady with the hood, and so many other things, thank you for taking me shopping with you!
Love the busts of the different woman, very fun. The coat was charming too. Laura Cottage and Broome
Laura so many great finds, what a shop!!
I hope you will come and enter more of my 12 Days of Holiday Giveaway Event! You will love the new unique gifts!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Good evening, Laura,
I could spend hours browsing in a shop like this. Thank you for sharing the pics with us.
Happy Monday ~Natalie
You had me at that big, light up Santa in the first picture...all the rest just added to the oohs and aahs! Happy Monday - Tanya
I just love each and every stuff very much. Specially the Ice- Ball dress. It is really very much beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Wow so nice shops & Shopping over there!!! Lucky you Laura!! Have a nice week... W. the Antiques Lovers
Really a wonderful shop! A big shame noo to be there!
Desi of Creattivando from Italy
http://desidero-creare.blogspot.com
Laura, it is so amazing what you can show here-from your wonderful trip. If only one of this fantastic shops were in my nearby area I would be so happy--here are truly everything a heart can wish for- and even more.
Thanks again dear, for wonderful experiences.
Hugs,Dorthe
What a gorgeous post again, I really need to visit Connecticut!AriadnefromGreece!
simply amazing! Wish I lived closer, I'd be there in a second!
You did an amazing job of capturing this wonderful shop Laura!! Just the kind of store I would want to visit :)
xo
:) T
p.s. thank you so much for the very kind words you left on my blog today, they are truly appreciated!!!
You are so very Fortunate to have so many Wonderful Places so Close By! Thank You So Much for Sharing!
Have a Wonderful Day!
Hugs
Jill
Oh my! Gather looks like a place I could spend a whole day just gathering!!! Thanks for the tour,
Annette
Laura, wow, between Ivoryton and Stony Creek, I'd better gather up my best GF and head South! We don't have any stores as thrilling as these around here in W. Mass! Or if we do, I have yet to discover them. What fun!
Looks like a road trip is in order soon.
Hugs,
Sherry
"Gather" looks like a fantastic place to shop! I love the trophy the best.
What a wonderful place, love those cute little elephant!!!
Big Hugs
Charo
Oh, this blog is so full of lovely things! :)
I love when you blog about these shops full of gorgeous things. although we are soooo far away, everytime I wish I was there.
Oh I love how she displays...looks just like my style!!!
Blessings,
Linda
What an incredible shop
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