Berkshire Slipcover Outlet to open in Great Barrington

12:00AM / Tuesday, April 20, 2004Print Story | Email Story

Gt. Barrington â€“ On Saturday, May 1st, the Berkshire Slipcover Outlet moves from Prime Outlets at Lee to Barrington Plaza in the space formerly occupied by the linen store, Open House. Coincidentally, the Berkshire Slipcover Outlet will also carry a variety of linens and home furnishings including slipcovers, decorative pillows, sheets, futon covers, chair pads and rugs. Owner, Liana Toscanini, says the new store is 2000 square feet and will feature more displays, more product lines, and increased staff. After making a profit in her first year of business, Toscanini is taking a calculated risk that moving to tourist mecca, Great Barrington, and doubling the size of the store will reap similar rewards within the next 12 months. â€œI love the concept of the â€˜community mall,â€™ says Toscanini, referring to Barrington Plaza, home of Kmart, Price Chopper and The Bookloft. â€œMy local and regional customers are thrilled weâ€™re moving to such a convenient place.â€ A showcase for Sure Fit brand slipcovers, the store carries a full line of discounted, readymade covers for chairs, loveseats, sofas, dining chairs, folding chairs and ottomans as well as hard-to-find catalog items including slipcovers for wingback furniture, recliners, and chair Â½â€™s. New this season are covers for sectional furniture. Toscanini also plans to introduce some custom work. â€œThere is a need for smaller chair covers,â€ says Toscanini, who is responding by partnering with designer and seamstress, Jane Hason, to make â€œsemi-customâ€ slipcovers for petite chairs. Customers will provide a few basic measurements and bring their seat cushion in to be custom-covered. This two-piece cover would look more like custom-made slipcovers but wouldnâ€™t be quite as fitted says Toscanini. The Berkshire Slipcover Outlet is unique in the U.S. and may serve as a prototype for a future franchise operation. Toscanini , a resident of Sandisfield, was a Vice President at Sure Fit, the countryâ€™s largest slipcover manufacturer, for ten years prior to starting her retail venture. The store is open 7 days a week. For more information, call (413) 528-9737 or visit www.berkshireslipcoveroutlet.com .

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Winter Garden Preparation Talk Set at Stamford Library

02:28PM / Friday, September 18, 2026

STAMFORD, Vt. — The Stamford Community Library will present a program on "Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter" on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m.

The hourlong program, presented by longtime plant expert Pam Tworig, will cover preparing perennial beds for winter, and protecting plants from winter weather and damage from animals. She will also discuss the benefits of, types, and characteristics of different plants for winter interest in the garden.

The informal event will allow plenty of time for Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to bring their gardening questions.

Tworig is currently a Realtor with Bishop West Real Estate. Previously, she and her late husband, Steve, operated North Branch Landscape Co. and a tree and shrub nursery in Stamford for over 35 years.

The library is at 986 Main Road. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

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