Issues → November/December 2009 → Home and Garden → Gifts Made in New England →
Stocking Stuffers
by Christie Matheson and Polly Bannister
1. A handcrafted wool stocking ($30) makes the stuff inside more special. Swell Company, Parsonsfield, ME. 207-793-2700; swellcompany.com
2. Inspiration sticks to the fridge if you've got a colorful, quirky magnet ($5.50). Curly Girl Design, Belmont, MA. 617-484-9502; curlygirldesign.com
3. Cocoa butter lip balms ($5) come in a tasty array of flavors. Badger Co., Gilsum, NH. 800-603-6100, badgerbalm.com
4. Dress your tree with pretty pewter ornaments ($14-$18). Ugone & Thomas, Easthampton, MA. 413-527-5530; jannaugone.com
5. When a brilliant idea strikes, be prepared. This handmade sterling pen ($49) tucks inside a wallet. Wallet Pen Co., Charlotte, VT. 802-425-5000; thewalletpen.com
6. Fragrant beeswax candles ($38 7-ounce, $18 3-ounce) burn slowly and cleanly. 2 Note Botanical Perfumery, Portland, ME. 207-838-2815; 2noteperfumery.com
7. Sugared grapefruit soap ($7.50) sends an enticing message: "Save water ... shower with a friend." Kalastyle, Cranston, RI. 800-755-5252; kalastyle.com
8. Hand-twisted candy canes ($4.50 each, $25 for 6) are eye-catching treats. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, VT. 802-253-9591; laughingmoonchocolates.com
9. Trust an artist to fashion pieces that are both beautiful and useful, like this keychain ($38). Shanna Leino, Harrisville, NH. 603-499-0291; strikemetals.com
10. Holiday travel is more amusing with a set of bright-and-bold "Schlep" luggage tags ($14 set of 6). Bob's Your Uncle, Boston, MA. 617-670-3782; bobsyouruncle.com
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