A graphic designer by trade, Penelope Wurr wows with her glassware. By printing her designs on to a variety of glass forms, Wurr crafts fantastic pieces for the home. Gifted as a set or individual pieces, these pieces’ whimsical patterns and lively colors are sure to spread smiles this holiday season.
Penelope Wurr Glass
Penelope Wurr
719 Westhill Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5607
penelopewurr.com
In a display of luscious red, Mediterranean blue and yellow, Jason Herring shares his experimentation with the everyday exotic. This aquatic sculpture will soothe your winter blues with thoughts of warmer days—in all hopes of melting the snow at your doorstep.
Jason Herring
21 West Auburn Street
Box 10B
Manchester, NH 03101
623-2735
queencitylampworks.com
The hand-dyed, screen-printed fabric and modern design make this quilt one of a kind. Jane Frenke is able to rejuvenate the traditional art of quilting with her fun and colorful fabrics as well as her nature-inspired designs. Whether on a bed or a wall, this quilt is sure to make home more cozy.
Jane Frenke
250 Johnson Mill Road
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-4582
fiestafibers.com
A rainbow of metallic glitter and vivid orange complement the opaque blue and solid black coloring of Peter VanderLaan and Mary Beth Bliss’s glass vase. The smooth transition from the flared opening and narrow neck to the bulbous base gives the vase an organic shape. Use as a centerpiece, hosting a sample of flowers, or as a room’s point of interest—it is up to you!
Guadalupe Glass
Peter VanderLaan and Mary Beth Bliss
354 Washington Hill Road
Chocorua, NH 03817
guadalupeglass.com
323-7900
These glass candlesticks, handcrafted by husband and wife Harry and Wendy Besett, are perfect for the dining room table or among the garland on the mantel. Varying in size and colors—such as turquoise, peach, ruby and amethyst—these tabletop pieces know no season and suit any occasion.
Harry and Wendy Besett
482 Mackville Road
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-5733
vtglass.com
In these wildlife scenes, the intricate art of quilling brings paper cutouts to life. A red cardinal is cheery and energetic, where a blue heron is astute and peaceful. A unique approach to capturing New England beauty, these colorful portraits by Sandra J. White are sure to please any nature-lover on your list.
Sandra J. White
80 Heron Point Road
Alton, NH 03809
859-4811
quillingbysandrawhite.com
In these wildlife scenes, the intricate art of quilling brings paper cutouts to life. A red cardinal is cheery and energetic, where a blue heron is astute and peaceful. A unique approach to capturing New England beauty, these colorful portraits by Sandra J. White are sure to please any nature-lover on your list.
Sandra J. White
80 Heron Point Road
Alton, NH 03809
859-4811
quillingbysandrawhite.com
Handcrafted from various types of wood, Thomas Dupell replicates the unparalleled craftsmanship and quality of Shaker-style boxes. His traditional pieces cater to a variety of uses with multiple sizes—no wrapping required.
Canterbury Box Shop
Thomas Dupell
139 Shaker Road
Canterbury, NH 03224
783-0394
canterburyboxshop.com
You don’t need to be an ornithologist to appreciate the astonishing realism of this treasure by Tim McEachern, who captures the beauty of wildlife through woodcarving. Every feature—from the outline of each feather to the pointed talons—exemplifies the skill of a master craftsman. Who will be fortunate enough to give this bird a home this holiday season?
Nature’s Wings
Tim McEachern
294 Roxbury Street
Keene, NH 03431
358-3075
natureswings.org
Just picture this imaginative sugar bowl and creamer beside your morning coffee, warming up the winter white outside. Crafted by Maureen Mills, these ceramic works’ mustard coloring and plant etchings are unique to the artist. For the person who has everything, here’s a perfect opportunity to get them something that’s one of a kind!
Maureen Mills
911 Greenland Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
431-5746
potters@sliptrail.com
