When I visited the The Chocolate Shell, I always knew I would find a wonderful treat. Little did I know that I would find a new chapter in my life among the truffles and bon-bons! As I exited the shop with a bag full of treats, I noticed a small sign in the window that simply read, “Shop for sale, Inquire within.” In that moment it hit me. I thought to myself, “Barbara - you couldn’t have any more fun than running a chocolate shop!” and fun was exactly what I needed. I was missing my mother whom I had lost about a year ago and my career as a book keeper, while fulfilling, had become isolating as I was normally alone in a room accompanied only by numbers and expense reports. My decision was made, “I am going to buy this shop.” I turned and marched right back in and by June of 2011 I was the proud new owner of The Chocolate Shell! I promised myself I would make my new store a TOTAL CHOCOLATE SHOP.

 

My mission is to make The Chocolate Shell the sweetest destination in Old Lyme, CT. I take great pride in providing our patrons with the friendliest shopping experience possible. Half of the fun is who we meet in the shop!