Danforth Pewter is a renowned Vermont maker of handcrafted pewter gifts, jewelry, ornaments, and home goods, all created in Middlebury by skilled local artisans. Using traditional metalworking techniques, each piece is cast, spun, polished, painted, and assembled by hand, preserving a craftsmanship that has become increasingly rare.

Committed to creating timeless heirlooms for everyday use, Danforth Pewter combines exceptional artistry with enduring quality. Every piece reflects the company's dedication to authentic Vermont craftsmanship and is designed to be treasured for generations.

Deb is a mixed-media artist specializing in decoupage and acrylic paint pouring. After first discovering decoupage as a child, she rekindled her passion to create one-of-a-kind functional art, including vases, coasters, cutting boards, plates, and charcuterie boards using decorative papers, fabrics, and other unique materials.

A largely self-taught artist with advanced study in color theory, Deb has exhibited at the Southern Vermont Art Festival, Art in the Valley, the Wine & Harvest Festival, and Mount Snow Oktoberfest. In 2021, she received the Artist's Choice Award at Beyond Gallery in Lafayette, Indiana.

Andrea Schmidt with Fallen Birch is a painter based in Wilmington, VT who takes foraged birch and and other natural materials, such as oyster shells and starfish, and adds her creative touch to each piece, crafting custom painted ornaments, cards, and magnets.

Hazel & Bee Organics is a Southern Vermont maker of handcrafted, small-batch skincare products made with natural and organic ingredients. Committed to simple, chemical-free formulations, the company believes everyone deserves access to high-quality skincare that is both effective and gentle on the skin.

David Holub, also known as Colossal Sanders, is a Vermont-based visual artist who creates bold, imaginative works from his studio in North Ferrisburgh. After careers as a writer, graphic designer, and educator, he became a full-time visual artist in 2018. His work is driven by creativity, humor, and the simple goal of bringing a little more joy into the world through art.

This family-owned business in Central Vermont creates high-quality, handcrafted pet products designed to be both durable and unique. Its cat toys are sold in independent pet stores across the United States and parts of Europe, and enjoyed by cats around the world.

Known for its signature B Happy custom catnip blend—crafted to engage even some catnip-resistant cats—the company has been featured by BuzzFeed, Seven Days Gift Guide, and Smart Retailer Magazine. Every product is designed with one goal in mind: getting tails wagging and people smiling.