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Whether you are team Mom & Me matching all the way or just looking for quietly coordinated pieces for your family photos this fall, we've got you covered.

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"Every piece is chosen like I'm shopping for someone I love."

— Amy Ihrke, Founder · Grace & Haven
★★★★★ "Everything chosen has a story."
Women-owned Essex, CT · Est. 2023
brands with 🖤 GOTS-certified · Give-back missions
★★★★★ "Everything chosen has a story."
Women-owned Essex, CT · Est. 2023
brands with 🖤 GOTS-certified · Give-back missions

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just a little grace, a little beauty, a little haven and a little ease is all any of us need. We hope you'll find that here in these pages.

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"This store is not only adorable but you can feel the warmth the moment you walk in!"

Director at Hope School

"Love this store! Such amazing, unique items for gifts, kids and baby, womens clothing. Everything is so beautiful and such a good quality. Everything chosen has a story. My new favorite store!"

Jenny O'leary

"Love this shop! Great pieces and wonderful service. Recommended to everyone this holiday season for unique and personal gifts."

Christine Hanford

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From the blog

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20 Fall Things to Do Near Essex, Connecticut

Essex is a wonderful place to start a fall day, even when the plan takes you somewhere else. These are 20 outings around the Connecticut River Valley and shoreline I actually love, from Chester coffee and river views to cider mills, apple picking, waterfalls, and low-tide beach walks.

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A Connecticut Fall Foliage Drive: Essex, Chester, East Haddam & Old Saybrook

My favorite Connecticut fall drive starts in Essex, follows the river through Deep River and Chester, climbs to the views at Gillette Castle, and ends with a beach walk in Old Saybrook. Here’s the route, my favorite stops along the way, and what to know about the Chester–Hadlyme Ferry before you go.

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Fall With Kids in Essex, CT: Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Halloween 2026

October in Essex with kids means scarecrow walks, pumpkin hunts, waterfront ducks, and plenty of reasons to stop for a treat. From FestiFall and the Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival to our family’s favorite everyday stops, here’s how I’d spend a fall afternoon with the kids—and where we go when it rains.

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