I had the opportunity to attend one of Natasha's paint classes. My sister and I decided to…read moreparticipate in our first paint and sip class. To be honest, I was a little nervous because I am not much of a painter. But Natasha was so welcoming and had such a warm presence. Natasha was an excellent teacher-- encouraging and patient, but left room for you to add your creative touches. Natasha was especially good at checking in with each of us. I left the class with a beautiful painting of a snowy landscape that hangs in my bathroom today. I would highly recommend taking a class with her! Thank you, Natasha! -Holly D

We commissioned a painting last summer and would definitely recommend working with Natasha! She was…read moreeasy to communicate with and excellent at translating our hopes into her style. She also captures the magic of winter unlike anyone else.

I love this little shop. All of the items are artsy, hand-picked, and unique. When I stop in I like…read moreto visit with the shop owner, Jen, who is really nice and very helpful finding a perfect gift or some thing you didn't even know you need for yourself. She is an amazing artist as well, the walls are riddled with her fabulous work.

YES! Pop Color is a great locally owned and operated print house. They have endless abilities and…read morea super friendly and helpful staff. If you have read any of my previous posts you know that I am a customer service queen and Pop Color hits the customer service nail on the head. Print houses can be intimidating to a new designer and on top of that, I'm a self-taught one. Printing quality projects presents a whole other level of education and knowledge, Francine at Pop Color helped me right along. Her patience and willingness to show me how to set things up properly and understand a bit more about printing really had a positive impact on my experience and my design knowledge. I felt welcomed and appreciated. The print projects I have had printed here have been high quality, I have yet to have a better experience in the greater Burlington area.

As far as printers go, this company is awesome! They produce amazing work and are very easy to work…read morewith. I used them to print some postcards and business cards that I had designed myself for my small business. They were very helpful and knowledgeable about design, paper and printing techniques (things I am not very familiar with), and were always very responsive to questions. I will definitely use them again in the future!

Just spent four days with Luke Linda and Jordan at The Wilder Farm Inn. The studio is large,…read moreaccommodating and filled with Luke's work. I sat with him a bit while he worked and bought a canister for my pancake flour. He and Linda have many connections in and around the Mad River Valley and they support all things MRV. Stop in and visit ... of course the mugs in the B&B are made by Luke.

This place is great. It's full of unique antiques, many from old Vermont estates. The prices are…read morereasonable and cover a wide range, and the owners are friendly guys. It's a place to go to buy or to just look around!

Closed and gone quite a while ago. This shop had some really fine Vermont furniture, antique…read morelighting and fine selection of early stoneware.

Beautiful, meticulous hand crafted work. Reasonably priced and dishwasher safe. Reminds me of…read morequilting patters. Earthy colors are very easy to integrate into many home styles. Friendly people, good find.

I first discovered Jeremy Ayers' gorgeous, unique pottery in art and home decor shops around…read moreBurlington, VT. His pieces are artistic yet sturdy dishes you can use every day around the house. I was most struck by his elegant geometric designs in a neutral color palette. Most pottery sold in shops these days is heavy and thickly glazed in bright, chunky greens, blues, and purples. Ayers' aesthetic is more restrained and delicate. He uses thin washes of white, cream, or sage green glaze and plays with lines and modern geographic patterns, often letting the natural brown of the clay peek through. I was so taken with Jeremy Ayers' style that I had to visit his studio when a quick google revealed it's just a half hour outside Burlington. I know: traveling for pottery -- really?!? But his work is special and so different from what you typically find. So off we went to the charming New England town of Waterbury in pursuit of fired clay. The shop turned out to be adjacent to his studio with a good variety of pieces on offer -- platters, vases, mugs, plates, salt cellars, bowls, etc. There is also the opportunity to buy slightly imperfect seconds, which is good if you, like me, have a pottery jones without the budget to match. I didn't have the chance to meet the artist, which is for the best, as he probably would've found my fandom a little odd. Credit card is accepted (Square), and I left with a prized coffee mug and serving platter. If you're into handicrafts and supporting local artists while beautifying your home, I recommend stopping by. Since the shop is far from where I call home, I'll guess I'll be feeding the habit via his website.

Before moving to Vermont, I had no idea that Barre had a large settlement of Italian Immigrants who…read morewere granite and marble workers and sculptors. Some of their work is renowned around the U.S., including in DC. I took my parents for a tour and it was such a neat museum, full of the history of both the area and the craft. The docent that was working was really knowledgeable and gave us a great map of the area with sights to see that would have the sculptures and also the quarries. PreCOVID, they do demonstrations of the sculpting. I would love to come back and see that.

This museum has a wealth of information about Barre and the granite industry in vermont. The…read morecurator there told us some incredible stories about the granite sculptors in the area as well as the history of the site. Would recommend for anyone passing through the area.

Our Saturday adventure trip kicked off with a visit to one of the most unique and thought-provoking…read moreplaces we've ever stumbled upon The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover, Vermont. Tucked away in what looks like a roadside barn, this quirky little gem is free to the public and runs on a beautifully simple honor system: turn on the lights when you arrive, and turn them off when you leave. The museum is an ongoing "cabinet of curiosities" dedicated to celebrating the beauty and meaning in ordinary, everyday objects. From toothbrushes and safety pins to matches and dust, each exhibit is carefully curated with a mix of history, philosophy, humor, and poetry. It makes you stop and really see the things we often overlook. One of the most interesting facts we learned was about the humble pencil ... how it evolved over time and the crucial role it played in everything from education to art. Another standout was the exhibit on safety pins, which delved into their invention and surprising cultural symbolism. The atmosphere is quiet, intimate, and almost meditative. It invites you to slow down and engage with the ordinary in a totally extraordinary way. There are no flashy signs, no loud crowds ... just you, the exhibits, and a sense of wonder. If you are ever near Glover, this museum is well worth a visit. It was the perfect, whimsical way to start our day of exploring, and it left us seeing the world with a little more curiosity and appreciation.

Omg what an amazing community run museum! You can pay via Venmo because no one is physically there…read moreto check you in. You will find very quirky and fun things in this lovely museum. They have a temporary exhibition filled with wheels and things, and the permanent exhibition has dresses, notes, lists, toilets, toys, keys, scissors and fun accessories. It's also a very interactive museum and they have additional things for purchase. This unpretentious gem is sure to bring you joy in life's simplest things. We absolutely love it and hope you have the opportunity to walk in and explore! What a lovely experience for everyone.