At some point, if you are skier/rider, you are going to need to give someone a ski house gift. I love this one. Artist Kristen Anderson of Crested Butte, Colorado, creates light switch plates using vintage ski posters. For New England fans, she sells switch plates for Mad River Glen, Cannon, Ski New Hampshire, Ski […]
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For Him and Her
1. Notch whiskey ($888) is for serious connoisseurs–and they’ll be grateful forever. Triple Eight Distillery, Nantucket, MA. 508-325-5929; ciscobrewers.com 2, 6. The hand-blown Ascutney whiskey glass ($55) or Hampton pilsner glass ($48) makes any drink special. Simon Pearce, Windsor, VT. 800-774-5277; simonpearce.com 3. Have one on the rocks: Vermont-milled soapstone “Whisky Stones” ($20 set of […]
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For Kids
1. Put a pony under the tree–if it fits in this folding stable ($99.99). Melissa & Doug, Wilton, CT; melissaanddoug.com; available at Wood ‘n Things, New Ipswich, NH; 603-924-6381 2. This sweetly chic dress ($158) in organic terry will make your budding fashionista giddy. Sarah Waldo, Providence, RI. 401-272-1003; sarahwaldo.com 3. Young shredders can hit […]
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For Home
1. Recycled glass coasters ($80 set of 4) are fun–and protect tables, too. Happy Owl Glassworks, Concord, MA. happyowlglass.com 2. Hold on tight to your drinks with this sturdy “Trigger Mug” ($52 set of 4). Bennington Potters, Bennington, VT. 802-447-7531; benningtonpotters.com 3. Pure linen towels (from $40) absorb like crazy and last a long time. […]
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Stocking Stuffers
Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe 1. A handcrafted wool stocking ($30) makes the stuff inside more special. Swell Company, Parsonsfield, ME. 207-793-2700; swellcompany.com Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe 2. Inspiration sticks to the fridge if you’ve got a colorful, quirky magnet ($5.50). Curly […]
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Gifts Made in New England
Our region is famous for its work ethic and pride in craftsmanship. Here’s Yankee‘s unique gift guide to the finest local products. Find stocking stuffers, gifts for kids, gifts for the home, and gifts for him and her. Happy holidays!
1. Help save quarters and energy with an easy-to-store clothes-drying rack ($39.95-$49.95). The Vermont Country Store Rutland, VT 802-362-8460 vermontcountrystore.com 2. Roommates will covet Le FP’s 98-percent organic shampoo ($16 for 8 ounces) and 92-percent organic conditioner ($18 for 8 ounces). Le FP Green Body Care Peterborough, NH 603-924-7444 lefpgreenbodycare.comGet Our FREE Yankee Best New […]
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Kayak: Season’s Must Have
Scoping out fall foliage from a vantage point on a pristine pond or gently flowing river means enjoying a double dose of riotous color: bedecking the trees overhead and reflecting off the water’s glistening surface. We found the perfect leaf-peeping vessel in the new Vapor 12xt Recycled kayak from Old Town Canoe Co. ($709 suggested […]
1. L.L.Bean’s four-person Ultra Dome tent ($189) sets up fast, keeps bugs out, and provides plenty of ventilation for cozy sleeping quarters. 2. Adults sleep tight in a Katahdin Climashield sleeping bag ($109 and up), while kids rest easy in an Adventure sleeping bag ($59). 3. Add a layer of comfort with a flannel camp […]
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Dad’s Day Gifts
Here are some favorite New England products, and one from Canada, that make a hit as Dad’s Day gifts on June 20. Insect relief from Ontario: Bug repellent clothing Fly rods, paddles, and more: Outdoor gearGet Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe Backyard oasis: Hammocks, birdfeeders Home office: Desk accessories Fitness […]
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2. Mother-of-Pearl Necklace
2. Rose Kauffman strings mother-of-pearl and tiny beads on simple cords to create her feather necklace (left; $47) and bird necklace ($38). All That Matters; Wakefield, Rhode Islandallthatmatters.com
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Bug Repellent Clothing
If you’ve ever survived a serious encounter with mosquitoes or blackflies, you know that the experience can wreak havoc with your sanity. (One June, one old-time Mainer explained to me that “a lotta people go nuts because of the blackflies. You wouldn’t be the first.”) The only people who might understand fly-ridden angst better than […]