My friend Deanna owns and runs the charming shop
called Gather in Ivoryton, CT.
Inside and out...the shop is crammed full of wonderful treasures...
antiques, vintage items, clothes, furniture, gifts, and treats.
It is truly a place that the community gathers...
shares a cup of coffee, comes after school for a piece of candy,
picks up a delicious bread or croissant, finds a special gift
or an amazing vintage treasure.
I loved this vintage wedding gown.
Look at that tulle...
One of the many elephants in the shop...
Ivoryton is famous for their production of piano keys, pianos...
and the importing of tusks back in the early 20th century.
Deanna loves clocks...
...and is a big fan of vintage fans...
You name it...
...she has it in her shop.
Beyond the tower of fans...
...you can see one of Deanna's young customers
chatting with her while she buys her penny candy.
Paula is addicted to the delicious caramels she sells.
I prefer the chocolate croissants :)
You must check it out for yourself...
I'm sure you won't leave empty handed.
Paula and I each found some treasures.
Can you guess what we took home?
:)
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37 comments:
Ohhhh....I wanna go! I live in Mass. so must look it up on a map!
You have the best group of friends!!! I couldn't even begin to guess what you bought because every pnoto had something devine. Me, I would love that little wood house, or is it a church? No matter, I'd make it welcome in my home. Thanks for taking us along on your shopping trip!
I hope you took home those silver loving cups. I would love to add the middle one to my home. ;-)
Lovely shop! I'm in love with the old medicine bottle!
Love those trophies...wish I lived close I would buy one.
wat een heerlijke winkel, ik zou daar uren kunnen doorbrengen
groetjes Saskia
I wish I were somewhere near that store. It looks amazing. I especially love the vintage wedding dresses. They are just so beautiful! Thanks for sharing all the pretties.
Really nice shop!!! for sure you bought some nice staff!!! Enjoy!!
hallöchen
was für ein TRAUM. wenn ich jemals ein eigenes geschäft aufmachen würde, müßte es soooo aussehen.
liebe grüße ute
hi
what a amazing shop. if i ever open my own business, it hat to look like this.
thanks for the pictures
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My, what a delightful shop. She certainly does have everything. I could spend hours in a shop like that. She has wonderful curb appeal, too. It looks so inviting. Thank you for sharing, Connie :)
I would have had the set of drawers - are they printers' drawers or architechs'? Anything like that catches my eye. Lovely shop. xx
only one thing to say... wonderful!
xoxo Bine
Can you say 'Road Trip'???
Thanks!
Kris of Cricket Acres Studio
How lovely! Wish I was close enough to visit! Two pictures of the wedding dress? I bet you took that home....
Blessings, Lorraine
Love the building too!
jackie
blissfarmantiques
If I didn't live on the opposite coast...I would definitely be checking out Gather! What an awesome shop!
xo Tami
Oh Laura, thank you for introducing us to Gather. It was everything you said it would be and more. Did you see the darling little wedding shoes that were sitting behind that sweet wedding gown? They were divine. I can just imagine the lucky bride who wore the shoes and dress on her very special day. I can't wait to see what treasure you and Paula chose on your visit. And I so agree with Paula on those caramels. They are heaven in a wrapper.
Smiles,
Carol
Oh, would I ever love to shop there!
Looks like a great shop! I gotta go!
Looks like an amazing shop. So many wonderful treasures.
~Heidi
Thanks for taking me, along with you!
Oh I could definitely spend several hours in this charming shop! Thanks for sharing. :)
oh my ...what a dreamy store....amazing building too!
What a beautiful store. I wish we had it here, I'd be there every week. What a treasure! I wish her great success. Patty/BC
Hi Laura, Great photos!!! I wish I lived close enough to visit your friend's shop! :)
I really must get down there soon!
Love those red chairs on the side of the building!
I can't believe I happened upon your blog today for the first time. I love it! And I am so excited to read about Gather. My daughter has been going to camp (first as a camper and now as an employee) in Ivoryton for 14 years! When we lived on the east coast we spent many happy summer weekends in Ivoryton. Back then this was the general store in town and we loved it. I was so sad to hear it had closed awhile back. I am thrilled to see it has reopened and I am now trying to figure out if there is any way I could pay a visit to my daughter - and this wonderful shop! - this summer. Thanks so much for bringing back so many happy memories!
I would have been eyeing that vintage dress too but sadly no prom to go to:(
Deanna's shop is amazing, now I just need a rainy day and a day off to go there.
Don't worry you're secret is safe with me.
x
Carole
Okay, that's it! I have to start exploring Connecticut! This place looks sooo fun! I love the building too. Very historic. I dream of running a place like this. Have fun!
Hugs,
Sherry (in Massachusetts)
Great store inside and out!
tot
You are right it is charming, wish I would visit there… Laura
and I missed all of this!!!!
Hopefully next time. I am glad I got to see all of your shopping stops, all the goodies and Paula's home at least this way. Miss you gals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is this printers cabinet that you purchased? It looks very interesting. I could see you owning this, as a place for all your small wonders.
Back to work...sewing dolls...
Hugs, hugs and more hugs,
Evi
That is a wonderful shop , I love those black leather boxes on top of thew wall unit and the brown leater box shaped different
that would be worth a Sunday drive to see
ooo I think I've been there and I think I wanna go back
Such a fun shop!!! I posted about your great photography today. Thanks for inspiring me to be a better photographer!
Absolutely stunning! I want one of each! Loced it.
Oh la la !!!! Cette brocante est vraiment pleine de charme et remplie de belles choses ... Dommage c'est trop loin !
I love this place but it's to far away !
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