Party/Event Valet Parking
Planning a party, wedding, fundraiser or other get-together? Professional valet service from Parking Productions is the answer to your parking needs. They’ll visit your location, obtain necessary parking space and permits, and design a plan that fits your site or event. Additional services: Curbside Greeters, Guest Transportation, and Traffic Control. Operates in CT, NY and NJ. Fully insured.
Parking Productions — John Dent, Inc.
Phone: CT (203) 629-0003; NY (212) 289-5500; NJ (732) 574-9300
Website/e-mail: www.parkingproductions.com

Knife Sharpening
Getting kitchen knives professionally sharpened is now incredibly convenient with this new program brought to New Canaan’s Walter Stewart’s Market by the Wire Whisk. Drop knives off at the customer service desk with prepayment. The Wire Whisk will e-mail you when your knives are ready. The price for sharpening is $5 per knife, any size. Also available at Scott’s Corner Market in Pound Ridge and Ridgefield Prime in Ridgefield. Sharpening forms are available at the markets or online at www.wirewhisk.com.
Walter Stewart’s Market
Address: 229 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203) 966-4848
Website/e-mail: www.stewartsmarket.com or www.wirewhisk.com
Hours: Open Weekdays 7:30am-7:30pm; Sat 7:30am-6pm; Sun 8am-5pm

Plant Problems
Solve plant mysteries large and small at the free plant clinic at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford. During the growing season (mid May through mid September), members of the UConn Master Gardeners Program are on site and waiting for you to bring in your plant questions or samples. Whether you are looking to identify a mystery plant, combat boxwood pests, confirm tomato blight or comfort a bedraggled houseplant, these plant detectives thoroughly research each problem and provide helpful answers.
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
Address: 151 Brookdale Road
Stamford, CT 06903
Phone: (203) 322-6971
Website/e-mail: www.bartlettarboretum.org
Clinic days/hours: Monday through Friday during the growing season (May-September) 9 a.m.-noon; 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Silver Polishing and Restoration
Your family heirlooms will shine in the hands of the skilled professionals at Silversmith. They specialize in professional polishing and restoration of sterling, silver-plate, pewter, copper, brass and other metals. Plus, they appraise, buy and sell estate silver. Nice selection of antique pieces for sale. Engraving services offered.
Silversmith, Inc.
Address: 392 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: 203-869-4244
Website/e-mail: www.silversmithshop.com
Hours: Open Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Leather Repair
This is a real old-fashioned leather repair shop that caters to your needs — from custom creations to getting another year out of your favorite shoes. Whether a worn-out leather handbag needs repair, your new shoes require stretching or your old shoes want tightening, this unassuming spot in Port Chester can handle your leather-repair needs.
Occhicone Fine Leather Goods
Address: 42 North Main Street
Port Chester, NY
Phone: (914) 937-6327
Hours: Open Tuesday to Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Art Placement Consultants
Looking for a way to hang your paintings or group your decorative objects? ILevel will come to your home to help you with arranging and installing your art to complement the design elements in your home.
ILevel
Address: 37 East 7th Street
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 477-4319 & (203) 340-2888
Website: www.ilevel.biz

Belgian Shoe Repair
If you love Belgian shoes, you know it’s recommended to get rubber soles put on the styles that have soft leather soles. We hear this is THE best place to repair Belgian shoes and get those essential rubber soles. It has been around for decades… A tip: Be sure to get the rubber taps on the toe and heel — it will add to the life of the soles. Jim also takes repairs by mail.
Jim’s Shoe Repair
Address: 50 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022-1607
Phone: (212) 355-8259
Website: www.jimsshoerepair.com
Hours: Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Local Cobbler
A small gem tucked away on Elm Street. Good prices and quality workmanship. Shoes, belts, handbags, all repaired to your specifications.
Greenwich Shoe Repair
Address: 15 E. Elm Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203) 869-2288
Hours: Open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Custom Tailor (NYC)
At Mr. Ned, Inc., you’ll find the best quality custom-made suits for men and women. They’ll even help pick out the right style and fabric, so that you are perfectly suited for any occasion. Custom suit will take, on average, five to six weeks from start to finish. Sport jackets, trousers, tuxedos and overcoats are also available. Website Q&A gives you a step-by-step guide to the custom-suiting process.
Mr. Ned, Inc.
Address: 137 Fifth Avenue, 4th floor
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 924-5042
Website: www.mrnednyc.com
Hours: Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 


Upholsterer
A true “mom and pop shop,” Trade Upholstery is owned and operated by John Lienhardt and his family. They will upholster everything from sofas to chairs and make pillows, cushions, headboards and drapery. They work quickly and are very detail oriented.
Trade Upholstery Co.
Address: 154 River Road Extension
Cos Cob, CT
Phone: (203) 869-6340
Hours: Open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Aquarium Maintenance and Design
The knowledgeable and friendly staff at Westport Aquarium will custom design any size or shape aquarium that you can imagine, or they will maintain your existing one. Gorgeous fresh- and saltwater fish and plants, live coral. They service most of Western Connecticut and New York City areas. Fully insured.
Westport Aquarium
Address: 2 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
Phone: (203) 227-9320
Website: www.westportaquarium.com
Hours: Open Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Land Rover Service
There are places you can take your Land Rover for service … and then there’s Land Rover of Milford. Here, you really do get service with a smile. They offer free pickup and delivery for your Land or Range Rover. Loaners can be arranged for service appointments.
Land Rover of Milford
Address: 825 Bridgeport Avenue
Milford, CT 06460
Phone: (203) 874-8500 ask for Ryan, the manager
Website: www.landrovermilford.com