Some weekends are made for stepping away — from the to-do list, the school run, the endless mental load. Essex, CT is where Connecticut moms go to eat well, shop slowly, and come back feeling like themselves again. This is the insider guide, from someone who grew up here.
Amy breaks down her philosophy for buying less and better this spring — and shares the specific women's and organic kids' pieces she chose for the floor at Grace & Haven, including a sold-out cardigan that came back by request, new arrivals from Sail to Sable, and organic baby and kids' clothing from Jamie Kay, Quincy Mae, and Henry Drew. These aren't mass-produced picks — they're chosen because Amy knows the people who made them.
Essex, CT just earned the #1 spot in Yankee Magazine's best small towns. Here's the insider guide from someone who lives and shops on Main Street every day.