A popular retailer in downtown New Canaan will soon expand its offerings in larger commercial space.
A peek inside the soon-to-be new location of No. 299 in downtown New Canaan, 114 Main St. Credit: Michael Dinan
The store, No. 299—whose tagline is “curated goods for home and her”—is moving from 100 to 114 Main St. on or perhaps before Feb. 1, according to owner Jackie Fucigna.
“It’s bigger, and there’s better storage,” she said of the new space, which also has better street frontage and a clear view from Elm Street.
“We had very small storage in the last space and we felt like we were Houdini all the time, making it work by putting boxes under tables and hiding them. And so I’m excited for the ability to have better storage. We also have our own identified basement in this space.”
Launched about 13 years ago out of Fucigna’s own garage—a residential address that gave the home and gift shop its name—No. 299 opened in New Canaan about three years ago. The store has built a loyal local following by making good on its promise to secure items not seen in other shops and at “refreshing price points,” Fucigna said.
She also “put a little vintage spin” on the items by using vintage furniture as display pieces.
“I just like that overall vibe,” Fucigna said.
Patrons will be able to shop continuously at either the current or new location as the month draws to a close, with the exception of one day that No. 299 may be closed, she said.
The new space at 114 Main used to house Donald Rich Antiques.