Monday, October 22, 2012

Scarecrows on the Branford Green!

The Branford Garden Club is sponsoring its Second Annual Scarecrows on the Green!  

Come down to the Branford Town Green, Saturday, October 20th through Sunday, October 28th
and support the town's beautification by donating to the Branford Garden Club.

All proceeds will be used by the club to maintain and continue 
plantings throughout our beautiful little town!

             Donation jars can be found around select scarecrows - or see an on premise volunteer.

The little ones love these scarecrows!











As noted on their website 
"The Branford Garden Club is an award-winning civic organization that is engaged in a wide variety of community activities in Branford, CT. We are a member of The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc., an educational, charitable non-profit organization made up of 7,234 individual members, 152 clubs and 13 affiliate organizations"




Another scarecrow about to be hugged by a little one!





There are approximately 60  businesses, merchants, and volunteers participating with these imaginative and creative scarecrow scenes.

Stop by and support the Branford Garden Club!



Sunday, October 21, 2012

Cash Mob at Something of Bev's in Milford CT

Each month the folks at REX Development, together with Cash Mob CT,  choose a town or city that is part of the 15 municipalities that make up the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) to descend on to be "Cash-Mobbed" 

Cash Mobbing is simple!  Anyone can do it!  All you need is a twenty dollar bill, a destination, and the desire to help support local business!  

Did you know that for every $20 that is spent at a local retailer, $13.60 will return to the community through taxes and payroll?  REX Development is doing their part to help local commerce and supports 15 towns and cities in Connecticut.  They need you to do your part too and support your local retailers!

Past winners have been RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, Flutterby in Guilford, the Bethany Farm Market in Bethany, Sweet Cioccolata in Wallingford, and the Sweet Shoppe in East Haven, CT. 

If you're lucky enough to live in one of the 15 municipalities covered by REX - look for a  Cash Mob CT to come to your town soon! 

For the month of October, REX Development chose Milford CT, and the voters overwhelmingly selected Something of Bev's!

Something of Bev's  is located on the Boston Post Road in Milford, CT. Although they list themselves as a furniture and decorating store, Something of Bev's is all that...and so much more!

Owner Beverly Dennis has been in the retail business for 24 years! She is a long time Milford resident, moving to Milford, the Small Seaside City with a Big Heart, when she was two!  

Bev is the consummate hostess, and her retail business is an extension of herself.  Today she opened up her store to welcome the Cash Mobbers with an assortment of coffee and beverages, and dips and treats to eat.  

Bev, an elegant woman with eclectic taste, has a store that reflects her good eye for decorating.  Here you'll find antiques she's acquired from estate sales, and retail items from magazine and trade shows.  That's Bev, below, to the right.

When I mentioned to an old friend (who is also a Milford resident) that I would be at Something of Bev's, she quickly replied "I love that place!" 

Here's some of the wonderful items that can be found in the store!
Holiday Tea Towels
Window Decor
These would look so good on my window sill at home!
Roomy Showrooms


In addition, Bev features items made from local craftsman and artists.
Made in Milford Mittens

Locally made Jewelry

Hand Painted Stoneware
 Look at these lovely iridescent seashells.  
Wouldn't they look beautiful on a seaside themed Christmas tree?


Starfish in a decorated clam shell

Antique silver trophies & candlesticks, crystal, mercury glass, and framed charcoal sketches




Please take a ride out to visit Bev and say Hi!  You won't be disappointed.

At Something of Bev's there is Something for Everyone!

400 Boston Post Road
Milford, CT 06460
203-874-4686
Closed Mondays

Find them on the Web!
Website:  Something of Bev's

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Shelley's Garden Center - Fall 2012

It's official folks, summer is over.  (sad face)
However, you wouldn't have known it today!  It's a beautiful 70 degrees here in Branford CT.  You'd never know that it's autumn!

We traveled back to Shelley's Garden this weekend to share their collection of beautiful pumpkins, gourds, mums, and fall flowers with you!

Shelley's Garden Center is located in Branford, CT on Main Street, just off I-95's exit 53.   You'll need to get yourself past the "pretzel" and then just look for the beautiful flowers and pumpkins out front!  

John and Yvette Chambers are the second generation proprietors, and along with their children, Christiane and Taylor, own and operate the garden center and store.  Read more about the garden center's history  here: Shelley's Garden Center Branford, CT   

Today when we stopped in Yvette was happily reminding everyone to recycle their garden pots!

Everyone at Shelley's is always helpful.  If you have any gardening questions stop by and ask!

Here's some pictures we snapped today while perusing pumpkins!
Shelley's Garden Center Interior Store

Hand Decorated Real Pumpkins. Yes. REAL!











Cut Flowers

All statuary 40% off!


Here's the pretty lil' pumpkin that came home with us to decorate our front porch stoop!

Shelley's is open 8:30 to 6:00 daily.
March to December.
(203) 488-9479

How do you decorate your front stoop or porch for autumn?  
Do you use mums or pumpkins for any other fall decorations?  

I'd love to hear about it in the comments below!

PS:  We'll be back in December to show you Shelley's Garden Center's Christmas Decor! 
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