Samantha Graczyk

A wonderful shop with a lot of great-priced “starter pieces.” Lots of variety in terms of style and most of the pieces were great quality, old-school furniture made with care, as opposed to your standard IKEA pieces.

With everything being second-hand be mindful of the stains and scratches. A lot of the pieces could do with a good refurbishing, but that’s part of the fun in shopping here.

Admittedly, the store appeared a little on the empty side when I visited. Some of the shelves were barely filled, but like all thrift stores it’s nice having a strong turnaround in product and seeing everything that comes in.

While this store is a little far for me, I’m looking forward to stopping in again and beginning my home decorating journey at an affordable cost.

The Katonah Museum of Art while showcasing beautiful exhibits, is quite small. It’s a great find if you happen to already be in the area, but doesn’t have enough to warrant a full day’s visit. I happened to go on a rainy Saturday when admission was free, I think for a community day, but I can’t say that I would readily pay the normal $12 admission price—not when the whole tour could be finished in under 45 minutes.

“Stories of Syria’s Textiles” was
on display and some of the pieces were simply breathtaking. I would have appreciated more direction as to the order of what rooms to visit. Employees seemed cordial enough, but more engagement regarding the pieces would have been nice, especially given how small the museum is.

Overall, it was a nice local spot to experience, but I was left wanting more.

A wonderful small-town gallery with a wide representation of local artists. Beautiful displays of sculpture, jewelry, and other mediums—all of which are for sale.

It would be helpful if studio hours are more acceptable, as currently the hours are only Friday-Sunday, however a great stop if you’re visiting downtown New Milford.