These are a few of my favorite $50 things.

AO Glass, Burlington, Vermont
AO Glass, Burlington, VT mod vases

http://www.aoglass.com/collections/mod-functional/products/mod-vases Or, stop by their shop on College Street in Burlington, Vermont.

These vases are so modern and perfect in scale. Twelve degrees below zero is a great reason to have a bright, locally produced vase with a few buds adorning your table. Check out the AO glass story: http://www.aoglass.com/collections/mod-functional/products/mod-vases

Eenadee Jewelry, Burlington, Vermont

Hammered silver nuggets are knotted on chocolate brown linen dangling at the end of a row of glimmering silver discs. $49

These unique earrings are made by local jewelery designer Ina Deane. Check out more of her stunning collection here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/eenadee/110978545608168

If you’re looking for a gift or something nice for just you these hand-crafted goods offer a few interesting options. Artists always appreciate your comments even if you aren’t shopping. It’s what fuels us to keep creating—really it’s true!

Maker’s Row Might Work for YOU Too

http://makersrow.com/lisa-lillibridge-dakota-1966

I came across this website while I was waiting for a new battery in my van. It konked out twice over Thanksgiving. But, anyway…I am looking for some cut and sew places for leather goods and it seemed like it might be a good site to upload images and contact information. I don’t find this kind of promotion easy. I wish I was in the bathtub now reading while someone else was doing this sort of thing. Then I would breeze into the studio tomorrow morning after an hour at the gym and a steam bath and a latte and just approve the profile they created. Oh, one can dream of a personal assistant, right? I think you actually have to sell the things you make to get an assistant. Working on it…