Norwalk is a town where people take a good deal of pride in their homes, and one secret that the whole town shares is Lillian August Designs. This exceptional home furnishings store has been providing top-quality pieces to Norwalk locals for a generation.

August, an interior designer, started her own line of quilts and wallcoverings in the early 1980s and then moved into retail with a store in Westport. But the jewel in her crown is her eponymous 100,000-square-foot flagship design center in Norwalk. This massive warehouse is full of incredible furniture from hundreds of designers, as well as an expertly educated staff who can help you track down the precise piece you need to make your room complete.

Better still, the design center's delivery service takes all of the anxiety out of getting your new furniture back to your place!

Lillian August Designs
32 Knight Street
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 847-1596
www.lillianaugust.com
www.yelp.com/biz/lillian-august-designs-norwalk

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Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate Mom! Are you doing anything special for your mother today?

Get to know the Muffin Man at New Canaan's Connecticut Muffin, and you’ll never be without a sweet treat. First opened in Brooklyn, this neighborhood bakery serves your favorite muffin flavors, including blueberry, banana, coffee cake, and seasonal varieties, like pumpkin spice in the fall. Other sweets include cakes, cookies, scones, and pies.

Savory items are available at this cozy cafe, as well, like sandwiches (regular or panini-style) and fresh-baked bread. Pop in for lunch for a roasted chicken salad sandwich with a chai latte, and grab some bagels to-go. A great meeting spot for friends to nibble and chat, Connecticut Muffin has many loyal customers and is always excited to make more.

Connecticut Muffin
108 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-7557
http://www.connecticutmuffin.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/connecticut-muffin-new-canaan