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“I can always can fine a gift for someone or a gift for me. Also, my husband always gets his favorite chocoates thet3 too. We always stop in when we go bu. Love this shop.”
“Shop owner and her son were lovely! The store itself was a charming treasure trove of locally made and thoughtfully curated housewares, gifts, jewelry, art, and more. Absolutely worthy of more than one visit!”
“Great store, definitely will be going back and highly recommend! I’ve lived 20 mins away from here for 4 years and just went in for the first time today and the only thing I regret is not going in sooner!”
11AM - 5PM
45 Main St, Essex
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“Very nice shop tucked on Main Street.The sho you will find something for everyone. The owner takes care and pride in her shop Well worth the effort to get there”
“Sweet little gift shop next to the toy store (same owner). They have lots of unique items and Essex made items like nautical belts. They also had pet items, music boxes, Christmas items and more.”
“The Handmade Hub is one of my favorite spots in Middletown. It’s filled with meaningful, handmade items and has such a genuine, community-driven feel. I love strolling through the store with a coffee and picking out a little item for my house or a one of a kind gift. Always worth a visit!”
“What a wonderful shop! Beautiful variety and quality, truly the perfect place to find a gift whether you know someone well or hardly at all, you’ll find something nice here!”
“Our Own Dina Varano Collection
Among the many things influencing our 2014 move to Chester, CT, was its thriving cultural scene. Home to abstract expressionist Sol Lewitt, Broadway impresario Michael Price, landscape artists Richard Ziemann, Deborah Quinn Munson and Leif Nilsson and renowned graphic designer Peter Good, countless musicians, writers, artists and photographers, Chester has earned its reputation as a New England cultural jewel.
But since moving to town, Gail and I have been particularly taken by another founding member of Chester’s art scene, sculptor, jewelry-maker and business owner — Dina Varano. As you’ll see from the variety of pieces in our photos, we can’t get enough of Dina and her magical main street shop.
Dina’s original designs are rooted in nature, her style is joyful and free, and her pieces as different from each other as they are from those of any other artist. Her creative sense is reflected as well in the work of the other makers found in her eclectic shop. Every time we’ve gifted or displayed something from Dina, the reaction has been pure wonder and delight.
For Gail and me, Dina Varano epitomizes the energy and cooperative spirit driving the arts culture here in our adopted hometown. Check it out.”
“Went in to order something same day. With special specifications for it and the girl who was working was able to make it happen. I’m so happy with how it came out!”
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“Such a nice shop with attentive and informative staff, repeat customers came in during my visit and still seemed entranced by all the store had to offerI left with a bag of items and plans to return for more! Highly reccomend if you like insects fossils stones sculptures art etc you can touch almost everything in this store also so it’s fun to wander around”