Businesses, Holidays, Good News Only James Bairaktaris Businesses, Holidays, Good News Only James Bairaktaris

Plumed Serpent Wins Best Decorated Window Display

The holiday window display at Plumed Serpent, which won the Grand Prize for Best Decorated Window in the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce townwide contest. Photo by Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce.

The Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce and Westport Downtown Merchants’ Association announced the 2020 winners for Best Decorated Window Display. The townwide contest was judged by the public through online voting.

Results:

Best Mom & Pop Shop Window: The Plumed Serpent Bridal and Evening Wear

Best National Chain Window: Anthropologie

Best Restaurant / Deli Window: Joe's Pizza 

Best Non Retail Window: Artistex Salon and Spa

Grand Prize for Most Overall Votes: The Plumed Serpent

Read More
Good News Only, Businesses James Bairaktaris Good News Only, Businesses James Bairaktaris

Stocking-Up on Farmers’ Market Finds Before the Holiday

The Westport Farmers’ Market was open today due to Thursday’s holiday for those stocking up on their favorite farm-to-table finds. The vendors were busy today, like Seacoast Mushrooms based out of Mystic Connecticut. The Farmers’ Market will be open next week on its usual day, Thursday, in the Gilbertie’s Nursery Greenhouses.

Read More
Businesses, Good News Only James Bairaktaris Businesses, Good News Only James Bairaktaris

Local Shop Owner Says “This May Be Our Best December Ever” as Many Aim to Shop Local this Season.

Annette Norton (pictured), owner of Savvy + Grace boutique on Main Street, was busy helping her staff today as a line of people streamed through the store to purchase Christmas gifts. Norton said this December may be their best December ever on record, citing many shopper’s promise to support locally owned businesses this season. This good news comes after a Spring season that proved difficult for most local businesses. Savvy + Grace will be open tomorrow and Christmas Eve for last-minute shoppers.

Read More