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Last Word
Dear Santa Paws…
One of the things I love about good dogs is that we are welcome pretty much everywhere in Vermont. Just the other day, in fact, I was out and about with my people, and, we ended up window-shopping for cool dog stuff. So, it occurred to me—does Santa need a few hints from me about my favorite things?…
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Shopping with Mr. Orton
By the time we circled over to the checkout counter, it occurred to me that in The Vermont Country Store, you don’t so much finish your shopping, as surrender to the sober realization that, as much as you want it, you simply cannot have it all…
Snow Sports
Orsden Skiwear
Pronounced orse-den, the name comes from the French word for “snow bear,” ours de neige. The company’s mythical snow bear mascot possesses a unique combination of toughness and playfulness. It is that spirit, along with company founder Sara Segall’s own love for adventure and style, that inspires Orsden…
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Northshire Bookstore Recommends
Holiday picks from the staff at Northshire Bookstore, one of the nation’s favorite booksellers. Choose a book as a gift for someone special…
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Holiday Giving Guide
The Stratton Magazine annual gift giving guide is back. Find that perfect thing for everyone in your life at these local shopping destinations. Whether it’s something for your home, your kids, your significant other, or even yourself, get it locally here in Manchester and the Mountains…
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A Village Spree
The Village shops offer more than just friendly faces behind the counter; they supply everything we may have left behind at home and all of the latest styles to keep our outfits looking fresh. Carefully curated, each store has its own unique offerings that change seasonally and that meet the needs of all who pass through…
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Covey & Nye
Covey & Nye, the nation’s premier purveyor of field sports attire, wing-shooting gear, and expert shooting instruction, moved this summer from its location in Manchester Village to a new, pet-friendly space on Bonnet Street. Stepping into their new location for the first time…
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Gifts Galore
Get inspired by these finds and give the perfect gift to all of the special people in your life. We’ve compiled the latest and greatest from stores around the area to assist with your holiday shopping.
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The Herend Shop Hosts Exclusive Herend Artist Signing Event
On October 22 & 23, 2016, The Herend Shop in historic Manchester Village, VT will host an Artist Signing Event, one of only 12 in our nation. Handpicked to host the event by the internationally-acclaimed Herend Porcelain Manufactory of Hungary, The Herend Shop will welcome…
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Small World. Big World.
In July, a new store popped up on Main Street in Manchester, Vermont. Walking through the door, it’s easy to tell that Mela Artisans has brought something completely new and special to the community. More than a boutique, this store has a story behind it.
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Things Are Heating Up at Vermont Kitchen Supply
The exciting change in location has been very well received by her Vermont Kitchen Supply team and the community, whose members can’t wait to see all that this new chapter holds for the business they already love.
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Von Bargen’s Jewelry Honored as One of America’s Coolest Jewelry Stores
INSTORE Magazine, The Magazine for the American Jewelry Store Owner, held its 15th annual “America’s Coolest” jewelry store contest and released its winners July 19, 2016. Von Bargen’s Jewelry, a second generation jeweler with locations in Burlington, Stowe, Springfield, Stratton, VT and Hanover, NH received runner-up recognition in the big store category…
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Pop Up Television Cabinet
We sent a new ‘pop up’ television cabinet off to California last week…
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Pie Top Table
So, my designer friend, Nina, wanted ‘something unusual’ for the top of the antique table base that she bought at Brimfield below. I scratched my head for a bit, and this is what we came up with…
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Figured Mahogany Slab
Well, a friend sent me a link to this mahogany slab that someone donated to the wood shop program at Dartmouth College. So yesterday, I took a little ride over to check it out and ended up buying it.