We hope that you’ll join us for our Girls’ Night Out in Guilford on Thursday, December 12th from 5 – 9 pm. Meet The E List team between 5 pm and 6:30 at The Marketplace at Guilford Food Center for wine and beer specials and free hors-d’oeuvres, and to pick up your E List sticker to qualify for discounts. Then head out to the shops along The Green and take 20% off almost everything (some exclusions apply) at participating boutiques.

Here’s a list of participants. Click on the store name to visit their website.

Participants include:

Blazing Fresh Donuts, 16 Church Street – Enjoy donuts by the only made-to-order donut shop in CT. Indulge yourself with fresh vanilla cake donuts in minutes, still warm from the fryer, with your choice of frostings and toppings. Blazing Fresh Donuts also offers custom orders for special events: birthdays, showers, weddings, etc. Recently voted Best Donuts on the Shoreline.

BSK Design 29 Church St – Walk down the side street behind Chapter One to shop at BSK Design shop inside of the Greene Art Gallery building. All E List shoppers will receive 20% OFF off Barbara’s handmade items. Enjoy a wide variety of original abstract paintings, dichroic glass jewelry, cabinet knobs, decorative glass, scarves, ponchos and leather bags brought back from her recent trip to Italy. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or non-alcoholic drink, and homemade treats.

Breakwater Books 81 Whitfield St – Located on the Guilford Green, an independent bookstore that has been in Guilford for 47 years. Featuring books for all ages, cards, children’s games, and frequent author book talks. Come in and let one of their experienced booksellers help you discover your next great read!

Chapter One Guilford 25 Whitfield St – After shopping, enjoy dinner at Chapter One. Half off house wines, 20% off other selections of wines. A food special choice soup or house salad, Pasta Primavera w/ Chicken, and Churro Bites for $25. Reservations highly recommended. Click here to book your reservation.

Details 61 Whitfield St – The shop will be all dressed up and ready for the holidays, filled with wonderful and unique items for your home, yourself or that someone special. Stop in and be dazzled!

Ella, Where She Shops 90 Broad St – Ella, Where She Shops is filled with wardrobe essentials for leisure travel, work, special event, or the perfect gift. You’ll find a vast stock of cozy sweaters, flattering pants, and jeans plus freshly strung pearls! Stop in to smell the new candles and feel the down scarves.

Flutterby 55 Whitfield St – Celebrating their 20th year on the beautiful Guilford Green, Flutterby has won Best Gift Store, Best Women’s Clothing and Best Men’s Clothing Store on the E-List Readers Poll and The Shoreline Times! Come shop and enjoy your experience at Flutterby!

Guilford Art Center, Artistry Holiday Shop 411 Church St – Located just 5 minutes from the Green – it’s worth the drive up Church Street! Shop for extraordinary gifts made by over 200 American artists, makers, and designers. Find jewelry, accessories, ceramics, glass, home décor, leather goods, holiday ornaments, toys, clothing and more. You can also purchase gift certificates for GAC classes and workshops. All proceeds benefit GAC’s educational mission to support art in our community.

Henry Whitfield State Museum Gift Shop 248 Old Whitfield Street – All E List readers will receive 20% off. Located in the museum’s Visitor Center less than ½-mile south of the Guilford Green with plenty of parking. “Holiday shopping made less hysterical and more historical” – this history-centric shop features a wide selection of gifts for adults and children alike, including books, toys, instruments, bayberry & beeswax candles, soaps, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, prints, reproductions, pottery, tinware, fireplace tools, handcrafted Guilford signs, totes, and souvenirs. All sales help support Connecticut’s oldest house.

Java Hut: 20 Church St – Located in an iconic Quonset hut, Java Hut offers organic coffee, freshly made breakfast, lunch and more. Committed to using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients, incorporating as many local and organic products as possible. Online ordering and Gift cards are available!

LuLu’s 75 Whitfield St – Lounge and outerwear, sleepwear and lingerie, body care and jewelry. Featuring jewelry by Ann Lightfoot, Margo Morrison, Simara 13 and local favorite Susan Roberts. Collections from Barefoot Dreams, UGG, PJ Salvage, Bella Dahl, Gretchen Scott and so much more!

Marijane Boutique 57 Whitfield St – New current styles, accessories, jewelry & upscale designer fashions on consignment, so every fashionista is sure to score on something fabulous! Complimentary snacks & beverages.

Mix Design Store 29 Whitfield St – Design Led Gifts & Home Accessories. The go-to gift store for all things modern. A carefully curated collection of high-quality design inspired objects, accessories & gifts for hostess, kids, pets. 20% off everything.

Page Hardware & Appliance Co. 9 Boston St – Find gifts for the toughest people on your list, decorations, and supplies to get your house ready for the holidays, all in one place. Free gift wrapping. Discount excludes grills, Miele vacuums, and major appliances. No additional coupons accepted with a discount.

Rock Paper Sistas 17 Whitfield St – A Coastal shop full of heART featuring artisan creations for her, him, heart, and home.

Swish 57 Whitfield St – Johnny Was, Velvet, Michael Stars, Chan Luu, Sundry, Mother jeans and more contemporary collections.

The Spice and Tea Exchange ® 80 Whitfield St – The Spice and Tea Exchange® offers more than 140 spices, 85-plus exclusive hand-mixed blends, 17 naturally-flavored sugars, 25 salts from around the world, and more than 35 exotic teas. The Spice and Tea Exchange® focuses on providing high-quality gourmet gifts and accessories to home cooks, chefs, and tea lovers in an old-world, spice traders’ atmosphere.

Water Street Jewelers 23 Water St – Take 20% off of many items on this festive evening! We will also be holding a raffle for three items including a 14 karat gold and diamond stackable band. Makeup artist DD. Nickel will be presenting you with a few beauty tricks for the holidays. Refreshments will be served.

Thanks so much to Guilford Savings Bank for their sponsorship of this event and continued support of Shoreline small business.