Milford is home to hundreds of places for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Many of these spots lie along the bustling streets of downtown. However, past the chain businesses and popular hotspots, local treasures wait to be discovered.
For music lovers, Static Era Records is the store to visit. They carry new and used records, as well as music merchandise, and hold listening parties and in-store concerts.
Employee at Static Era Records Austin Joy explains that both him and store owner Jay Reason both actively make and love music. “We try to keep physical media alive. In the age of streaming, there is still something nice about playing a record,” Joy states.
A mesmerizing place for purchasing or simply admiring artwork, the Gilded Lily Gallery features pieces by around 20 different artists, mostly from Connecticut.
Everything we have here is handmade, a lot of it is one-of-a-kind or limited edition. What we have here, you pretty much won’t see anywhere else,” explains owner Barry Gordon. Gordon and his wife, Rosemary Celon-Gordon both own and create art for the gallery. Gordon is a photographer, and Celon-Gordon is an artist, sculptor, and jewelry maker.
Pottery studio Sunshine Ceramics is a calm sanctuary for those looking for an outlet to do something creative. Owner Marie Chutjian offers classes, lessons, parties, workshops, open studio, and private events.
“It’s something to help people express themselves a little bit, break out of normal routine,” describes Chutjian. The therapeutic activity of pottery can be great for those who want to get out and meet others with common interests.
Walking into the Fleurescent flower shop instantly transports one into a beautiful floral environment.
This local business is the one to support when in need of flowers for any occasion.
SV Decker Jewelry is the place to go for jewelry or natural gemstones. The gorgeous pieces fit all ages and make a great one-of-a-kind gift.
Not only is the jewelry unique, but the business does custom work and permanent jewelry as well, owner Stefanie Decker explains.
Filled with hundreds of knick-knacks and trinkets, Canvas Patch is great for gifts or just perusing.
“We have unique things that you can’t find online or any other shop downtown,”says Marti Reed, who has owned the store since 1977.
