What do you get for the person in your life who seemingly has everything? Or the person who favors collective experiences over more material goods? I wholeheartedly am one of these people! Spend quality time with me and let’s go on an adventure for the memories we’ll make […]
My husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day in the traditional sense. You see, one of the biggest real estate conferences (yes, I’m a Vermont Realtor if you need one!) I attend is always on or over Valentine’s Day weekend. We typically do something informal during the week… […]
My dad is notorious for being a Christmas Eve holiday shopper. Now, my mom growing up (and still) is the predominant gift shopper and wrapper for our family. Yet, every year, my dad drives into the town of Middlebury to find one special gift for everyone on his […]
Handcrafted Jewelry, Made in Vermont from Matthew Taylor Designs When someone tells you need more bling, you believe them. Or at least that’s a common occurrence when I head down to Matthew Taylor Designs in Shelburne, Vermont. I love visiting with jeweler extraordinaire and badass designer Matthew Taylor […]
I was stunned when I found out that Vermont is second only to Hawaii in destination weddings. But then again, it’s pretty obvious why… Vermont’s red barns, endless mountain ranges and quintessential charm—not to mention the talented wedding photographers, florists and chefs who call Vermont home—combine to create the perfect backdrop for rustic […]
One of my favorite parts of Christmas is shopping for stocking stuffers. Just because the gifts are tiny doesn’t mean you can’t come up with inventive gifts to fill up a stocking. Plus, if you want to gift useful Vermont-made stocking stuffers, there are so many options for […]
Let’s be real… a big part of why we Vermonters live in this great state other than the natural beauty, the warm people who comprise our community, the lack of traffic, the clean water and air, the slippery slopes and the mountains that keep calling, is the food. I would argue […]
This year, Randy and I decided to do stocking stuffers for each other rather than a larger gift, given we’re finally giving in a buying our very own snowblower (how have we lasted this long in Vermont without one?). I’ve put together some of my favorite made-in-Vermont stocking […]
Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year, largely due to the fact that I love coming up with thoughtful gift ideas for friends and family. Living in Vermont makes gift giving easy with so many Vermont-made products, from art and clothing to beer and beauty products. […]
This holiday season, why not branch out from a bottle of Cab or a plate of Christmas cookies and offer a unique Vermont-made gift to your holiday party host? I’ve collected some of my favorite made-in-Vermont items, from gifts for the home to nibbles, noshes and libations. During the holiday season, […]