We’ve enjoyed the evolution of Caroline Olson’s sweet shopping venue for women over the years. We’ve followed her from a tiny cottage in East Haddam to her now expansive space next to Fromage in Old Saybrook. Emerging from a makeover, the shop now offers a hearty collection of apparel, goods, and gifts for the boys in exactly half of the showroom. Inside Post Road Supply, you’ll find a range of products from animated socks to lifeguard hats. The clothing is sporty and rugged, including lots of timeless Alternative Apparel tees in all shapes and sizes, plus athleisurewear of all sorts. Perfect for birthdays, graduations, and Father’s Day, pick up sturdy Stanley canteens, jars of Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ sauce, and spill-proof cup holders (for the boat, the tractor). 

There’s still plenty for the girls, too! Shop P&P’s Spring/Summer collection of sweats, shorts, jumpers, and lightweight sweaters. Locally made candles and scrunchies plus on-trend earrings, handy to-go tumblers, and other gifts are at the ready. 

889 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook

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