Camilla Dietz Bergeron
18 karat yellow gold, white topaz and diamond gumdrop earrings, $1050;
18 karat yellow gold, blue topaz and diamond gumdrop earrings, $1350. Designed by Ashley Mendel Fox available at: Camilla Dietz Bergeron, Ltd,
818 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY; (212) 794-9100; cdbltd.com.
CHARMING CHOCOLATES
If you love Belgique’s brioche, get them while they last!
With the opening of his second store, located in New Canaan, Chef Pierre Gilissen marks his return to a primary focus on handmade Belgian chocolates, phasing out pastries and desserts. 88 Elm Street, New Canaan, (203) 801-0538.
WATER WORKS
The Life Aquatic is a labor of love for owner and hobbyist Randy Jahier. In addition to a huge selection of his favorite fish, the store has touch screens throughout where visitors can learn about the fish in the tanks. Comfy leather couches provide a place to browse numerous underwater-themed books. 9 South Avenue, New Canaan, (203) 972-1200.
SPRUCE UP
Check out Spruce Home & Garden for high-end garden products, sculptures, and smaller gift items for $20 or less. 20 Bank Street, New Milford, (860) 355-4383, sprucehomeandgarden.com.
CELEBRATE IN STYLE
Party Party in Fairfield center has everything you need to host a terrific soiree. Owner and party planner Mary Thornton offers all the ingredients for party perfection, from invitations to
full event-planning services.
14 Sanford Street, Fairfield, (203) 292-9277, partypartyfairfield.com.