Dee’s Blind Dates With A Book

08/30/2026

Yesterday at Porchfest in Old Wethersfield was one of those days that reminds me why I started Dee’s Blind Dates in the first place. 📚🥹

You all kept me booked and busy! I didn’t even have time to take photos of the day!

The sunshine was beautiful, the music was rockin, but the people we met made the day truly unforgettable. From the kind conversations and genuine interest, to the encouragement, smiles, hugs, and overwhelming support. I left feeling incredibly grateful to be doing what I love and to have this community growing around it.

Thank you to every single person who stopped by our booth, picked up a book, asked questions, shared a story, or simply took a moment to learn about Dee’s Blind Dates and the heart behind what we do. What started as a little idea has become something so much bigger than I ever imagined, and days like yesterday make me realize just how special that is. 🩷

Thank you, Old Wethersfield, for welcoming us. It was an absolute pleasure connecting with you all!

We’ll see you back in Old Wethersfield on October 3rd for the Arts & Craft Fair! 🎨 🩷

Until then… keep reading, keep supporting small, and keep spreading a little kindness wherever you go. 🥹📚✨

08/27/2026

YOUR BOOK DESERVES A LITTLE BLING. 📖💎

Calling all book lovers, crafty girls, and anyone who has ever looked at a perfectly good book and thought… “I could make this even prettier.” 😂✨

Join me at Words on Wood for a night of BOOK SWAPPING, AUTHOR MEET & GREETS + BOOK BEDAZZLING! 💕

First up: the FREE book swap!
Bring 1 book or bring a few and swap them for something new to add to your shelves. No workshop ticket required — just come as you are anytime between 6–8PM! 🥰

Then… LET’S GET SPARKLY!
Bring a book you want to bling and create your very own bedazzled masterpiece! I’ll provide the supplies and you get to leave with a book that is completely ✨YOU✨.

Book Bedazzling — $30/person
Book Swap — FREE!

📍 Words on Wood Wallingford Marketplace 144 Center St, Wallingford, CT
🗓️ Thursday, September 17th
⏰ 6–8PM

Come for the book swap. Stay for the bedazzling.
Leave with a new-to-you read AND a sparkly new treasure. ✨📖

And yes… you absolutely should bring your book bestie. 💕

🎟️ Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your bedazzling spot! *REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY SEPT 14th* - first 30 people guaranteed a spot!

08/26/2026

Teachers & Paraprofessionals this one’s for YOU! 💛

To celebrate the start of a new school year, teachers & paraprofessionals will receive 10% OFF their purchase when you shop IN PERSON with Dee’s Blind Dates & at WALLINGFORD MARKETPLACE from August 26th-Sept 7th!

Treat yourself or a little one in your life to a little bookish fun after as you endure back-to-school season… you deserve it! 🫶🏻

🍎 10% OFF for teachers
📚 Valid on all Dee’s Blind Dates goodies
🪪 Just show your teacher/paraprofessional/school ID at checkout
🗓️ Valid August 26th - Sept 7th

Thank you for everything you do for our kids, classrooms, and communities! ❤️

Happy back-to-school! 🚍 🎒

*This flyer was NOT created utilizing AI. This was created by myself on CANVA*

08/25/2026

YOUR SUNDAY JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT MORE FUN! 📚✨

Come join me at Mercado & Sips in Naugatuck for an afternoon of BOOKS, BLING & DIRTY SODAS! 🥤 ✨

We’re kicking things off with a FREE book swap from 4–4:30PM 💛no ticket, no registration, just bring a book (or a few!) and come swap with fellow readers! 🥰

Then from 4:30–6:30PM, we’re getting our BLING ON! ✨📚

Bring a book you want to transform and create your very own bedazzled masterpiece with ALL the supplies provided!
And because this is Mercado & Sips… you obviously need a delicious drink to sip while you craft! 🧋💕

Choose from these event packages:
$35 — Bedazzling + 24oz drink
$37 — Bedazzling + 32oz drink
$47 — Bedazzling + drink flight (4 10oz drinks of choice)

📍 Mercado & Sips - 134 Church St, Naugatuck, CT
🗓️ Sunday, September 13th
📚 Book Swap: 4–4:30PM
✨ Bedazzling: 4:30–6:30PM

Come swap a book, make something sparkly, sip something delicious & spend your Sunday surrounded by bookish people. 💕

Tag your book bestie and make a date out of it! 👯‍♀️📚

🎟️ Scan the QR code to grab your bedazzling spot!

08/24/2026

08/22/2026

SEPTEMBER IS BOOKED & BUSY!📚🍂

September is bringing SO many fun ways to get your bookish fix! Not one but TEN 🔟 opportunities!
From markets, artisan markets and pop-ups, to book swaps, bedazzling socials, and community events, there’s a little something for everyone this month! 🥰

Here’s where you can find Dee’s Blind Dates throughout September:

🤎SEPTEMBER 4 — Middletown First Friday
🤎SEPTEMBER 5 — Private Event at Hidden Acres Campground
🤎SEPTEMBER 12 — Parmelee Artisan Market
🧡SEPTEMBER 13 — Book Swap & Bedazzling with Mercado & Sips (SWIPE 👉🏻 TO SEE INFO/SIGN UP FLYER)
🤎SEPTEMBER 16 — Ledyard Farmers Market
🧡SEPTEMBER 17 — Book Swap & Bedazzling Social with Words on Wood (SWIPE 👉🏻 TO SEE INFO/SIGN UP FLYER)
🤎SEPTEMBER 19 — Home for Good Pop-Up
🤎SEPTEMBER 20 — Little House Brewing pop Up
🧡 SEPTEMBER 20 — Sip, Swap & Socialize at Get Fizzy
🤎SEPTEMBER 26 — Preston City Congregational Church Scarecrow Festival

✨ Don’t Forget to save this post so you don’t miss an event!

So whether you’re looking for your next read, a little bookish gift, or an excuse to treat yourself… Bring a friend, come say hi, shop small, and leave with new bookish goodies! 💌📖

⭐️ SEE ALL EVENT SIGN UPS HERE 👉🏻 https://linktr.ee/deesblinddates

08/22/2026

I think I’m obsessed with this new sticker 👻 😎

08/21/2026

🍂RESTOCK ALERT! 🍂

The shelves at Lucy’s Luncheonette in Middletown are officially fully FRESHENED UP!

📍 749 Saybrook Rd, Middletown, CT

All new reads are waiting for you to discover, plus we’ve added some fun new goodies! 💕
NEW annotation kit additions
NEW bookmarks
🎃 and SPOOKY FALL BOOKMARKS are officially here!

Go grab a bite or a cozy cup, take some sourdough goodies home, browse the shelves, and find your next read! ☕📖

08/21/2026

Last nights Book Swap Social & DIY Tote Bag Night was just amazing!
This event was SOLD OUT and even though it was, the book swap social aspect was still open to the community to come engage!
Thank you to our Two authors, Elizabeth Bartone & Kaye Kennedy, for bringing the Heat 🔥 and joining us!

And thank you to Wallingford Marketplace Words on Wood for the best cozy space for events like this!

Stay tuned for next months social! 🫶🏻📚