MILLERTON — Loosely conceived as an opportunity to shake off the winter doldrums and celebrate the early spring the area has been enjoying, Millerton shopkeepers Kate Carty, Jan Gilmor and Barbara Walker of BW’s Eagle Eye are throwing their shop doors open wide and inviting customers to “Spring Into Fashion” this weekend, Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1.Gilmor Glass is not a clothing store but Jan Gilmor has invited Annie Walwyn-Jones to have a trunk show of her made-to-measure and made-to-fit fashions in the Gilmor Glass showroom. Walwyn-Jones has been designing clothes since she graduated from Parsons School of Design with a Golden Thimble award in 1975. Though she spent some time on Seventh Avenue her preference has been to work independently serving a customer base that has come to rely on her for distinctive clothing that fits well. She has had long-term relationships with Bloomingdale’s, Josie Natori and Paul Smith, but these days she relies largely on her website and trunk shows to showcase her designs. Walwyn-Jones makes made-to-fit and made-to-measure clothing as well as original bridal designs. Made-to-fit describes clothing that is already made but that can be altered to fit the customer. Walwyn-Jones designs for real women — not mannequins. She has a skirt that she describes as perfect for someone with a pear-shaped body and for the woman blessed with boy’s hips but without J Lo’s butt she has a skirt that will look good on her too. With made-to-measure designs, the customer has more of a voice in the style and design. It might involve radically changing a design to fit the customer better. This attention to detail and concern for the customer may be why one 80-year-old woman told Walwyn-Jones, “I feel so confident when I’m wearing the clothes you made me.”In an interview with The Millerton News she described her customer; “Funnily enough, my customer is the person I would most like to dress — elegant women who have to look good all day, a lot of professional people,” Walwyn-Jones said. “I try to help people be their best selves, but not be someone else.” She also admitted that, “When I dress-up I like to make a bit of an effort. I love making special-event clothes, like dresses for the mother-of –the-bride.” She recently designed and made her daughter’s wedding dress which can be seen on her website, www.walwyn-jones.com. Across the street at Kate Carty many of the winter goods will be on sale as well as cotton sweaters, scarves and shoes. Carty makes custom-made dresses and has clothing for men as well as women.BW’s Eagle Eye is known for its vintage clothing but also has a selection of new T-shirts and spring handbags.
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Marsala is eager to go home with you.
Jennifer Almquist
Tiffany Lemelin, shelter manager, brushing Marsala upon arrival.Provided
The Little Guild is an animal shelter at 285 Sharon-Goshen Turnpike in West Cornwall. Founded in 1957, the organization rescues animals from local surrenders and under-resourced shelters. When a rescue animal arrives at The Little Guild, staff begins a careful intake and transition process to ensure the animal is safe, healthy and ready for adoption.
New arrivals are quarantined in-house. Vaccinations are verified as up to date, and staff assesses each animal’s medical, behavioral and placement needs. Rescues receive medical care, daily support and behavioral training to ease shelter stress. Once a dog has finished quarantine and is ready for a home, its profile is published at littleguild.org.
Michael DeBarba, certified dog trainer working with Marsala.Jennifer Almquist
Prospective adopters fill out an online application with information about their household and veterinary and personal references.
The next step is for the prospective adopter and family members to meet the dog. If there is already a dog in the household, a meet-and-greet is scheduled so the dogs can get acquainted.
The animal care staff offers guidance based on its knowledge of each animal’s personality, needs and quirks to help families find the best fit.
Marsala wins a heart.Jennifer Almquist
Once a match is made, the adoption contract outlines aftercare. Adopters agree to return the animal to The Little Guild if the adoption doesn’t work out. The organization’s commitment continues after adoption, with six months of free training and follow-up from staff to answer questions or address concerns.
“Please don’t pass Marsala by,” Lemelin said. “He loves people and other dogs. He’s a lap dog who lives for snuggles, cuddles and face kisses. Marsala deserves a family, a soft bed and a lifetime of being chosen.”
To find out about Marsala and other rescue dogs and cats, visit littleguild.org
Sampson, a playful and independent blind hound mix, explores the rescue’s large yard.
L. Tomaino
Though she takes in dogs of all ages, including some with disabilities — and one resident cat — the rescue’s motto is “Giving old dogs new lives.”
Sadie, center, a Carolina dog, plays with her friend Negra, a terrier mix. Bella Linda, the small poodle, has since been adopted.L. Tomaino
Sadie, a sweet Carolina dog, was the first to greet visitors.
“She could really use a home,” Meade said.
Then came Bonnie and Clyde, rat terriers; Negra, a small terrier mix; Sampson, a blind hound mix; and Jay Z, a terrier mix who was emaciated when Meade took him in and has since filled out, with fur regrowing over previously bald patches. Wesley, a young, shaggy mix whom Meade calls “a very good boy,” is also in need of a home.
Wesley, a young, exuberant mix, is looking for an active home.L. Tomaino
Meade began rescuing dogs after going to Waterbury to adopt one and learning that, by the end of the three-day weekend, the dogs she was looking at would be euthanized to make room for others.
She went home and started her rescue in New Preston, Connecticut. After five years there, she moved to California, where she rescued dogs from overcrowded pounds for 13 years.
Meade, a busload of dogs and her cat moved back to the Northeast a little more than a year ago.
Ninety-nine percent of the dogs at the rescue come from pounds, both locally and in California and New York City.
“We are more than happy to place dogs with older people, and we are also willing to give support after the adoption,” Meade said, noting that some rescues will not adopt to people over 60.
Bonnie and Clyde, an affectionate terrier pair.L. Tomaino
For those who cannot adopt, the rescue needs donations of old blankets, dog and cat food, cleaning supplies, puppy pads and dog treats. Monetary donations are also welcome and can be made through the rescue’s website. Meade also welcomes volunteers to help with the dogs.
Contact Meade at 805-239-4004, 860-866-7986 or 4dots@att.net to arrange a visit or drop off donations. For available dogs and more information, visit meadecaninerescue.org.
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