WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT PEONIES DESIGNER CONSIGNMENT STORE IN CONNECTICUT

“Their shopping bags are pink and I walked out with three of them. What goodies did I get? A pocketbook, a stunning dress for my daughter Sarah to wear to a college shindig, and an out-of-this-world jacket which I can’t wait to wear on the air. Also some glitzy crystal earrings and a beautiful One Pearl necklace— the proceeds of which goes to charity….I left Peonies feeling like a kid who had just been in a penny candy store….”

“The Peonies are in Full Bloom” | Ann Nyberg, WTNH8 + Annie Mame | February 2009 | Read article

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“Because it carries designer labels…Peonies is the perfect place for girls like us {i.e., chicks on a budget} to stay in style without breaking our banks…..Another thing that makes Peonies so unique is their social outreach. They are one of very, very few consignment shops that delivers weekly e-mails {‘what’s in store for you’} with photos of their latest consigns {they call them ‘blooms’}.”

“Poor, Pretty and Peonies” | Poor & Pretty | January 2009 | Read article

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“Peonies makes great sense for party dressing, mainly because none of us get much wear out of dressy clothes and this shop is full of very gently worn bargains…A large assortment of fancy jackets make an easy update for a pair of black trousers. Looking for labels? I spied a Tod’s bag, 2 Bottega Venetas, and shoes ranging from Miu Miu to Manolo.”

Erica Tannen | e-list | November 2009 | Read

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“We think Peonies is so cute, not only because it’s named after our favorite flower, but because they call their devout customers, Peonistas. It’s a consignment shop, no less, and while you might be wondering where all the ladies who lunch send their old cashmere knitsets and Chanel jackets once the season has passed, it’s more than likely, here. Not just a treasure trove for the luxe labels we all desire, but a meticulously cared-for and hand-picked way to shop on a budget, with consistently new items being brought into the store as we speak.”

“Drink yourself Beautiful” | Rachel Raczka | NBC CT Around Town | September 2009 | Read

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WFSB-3 Better CT produced a segment titled “Peonies has designer names at consignment prices.” Watch the 3-1/2 minute video of Peonies on Better CT.  The show features three Peonies’ customers/consignors who share their experiences at Peonies: Dianne Hunt-Mason from Essex, Amy Friedman from Old Saybrook, and Noemi Kearns from Guilford.

“Peonies has designer names at consignment prices“ | WFSB-3, Better Connecticut | September 2009 | Watch

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“The quality is so good, in fact, that customers may not believe they are shopping in a consignment store. All items are cleaned, pressed, and in near perfect condition…this discreet location for consignors and shoppers is also a haven for designer labels like Armani, Burberry, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, DKNY, Eileen Fisher…and select store brands.”

“Consignment Heaven“ | Valley Courier | July 2009 | Read

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“…Upon entering Peonies, any preconceived notion of ‘consignment’ goes out the window the second you step in the door. Nestled in an atmosphere of chic and cheerful, the smallish shop is organized as well or better than any retail boutique you’ll find in the best neighborhood.

Vases of blush pink and fuschia peonies are tucked here and there; clothes and accessories are artfully arranged by color and designer; jewelry, some of it vintage, is smartly presented in softly-lit displays; gently-used shoes are nimbly lined up across the back of the shop and interspersed in pretty little exhibits; and belts, scarves and even designer jeans are waiting to be grabbed up by smart shoppers who want to dress pretty and keep their wallets hefty.”

Barbara Douglas | “Couture on the Cheap“ | ShoreLine Times | July 2009 | Read

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“Your website is fab — as is your inventory.

The newly-consigned items are your website are terrific, including that green Coach bag and those pink Prada slides! Next time I’m down by the shore, I’ll be sure to stop by.  Be sure to let me know if you’re planning any special sales events — I’ll put them in my column.”

Korky Vann | Hartford Courant | June 2009 | Living on Less

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“Not your average, dusty consignment shop, this spot behaves like your favorite boutique: the space is clean and fresh, garments are pressed and the stock includes some rare goodies….”

Erica Tannen | e-list | May 2009 | Read