As we sink deeper into the winter and the holidays quickly approach, it’s the best time to think about finding gifts for loved ones in your life. Nothing says you care quite like a handmade gift. Whether it be a birthday, holiday, or any occasion; a handmade gift elevates the experience and is a far more personal gesture than something mass-produced. Handmade gifts have history, you can see the time and effort that went into creating the work, and feel the connection to the artist.
Give a One of a Kind Gift
Giving a one-of-a-kind gift this season is the perfect way to honor the unique people in your life. One-of-a-kind items are inherently unique, they’re impossible to find anywhere else, you’ll be gifting an experience that can’t be recreated. The majority of our offerings at Remarkable Things are one-of-a-kind, and can only be found in our store and our One of a Kind Gift Shop.
A favorite one-of-a-kind item comes from our large collection of Basin Reclaimed wall art – each piece is created from recycled materials into beautiful and sustainable wall art. Most feature peaceful moonlit ski slopes and mountain roads, perfectly encapsulating wintertime in Vermont. Discover even more Handmade Art & Sculpture from Stowe, Vermont’s best art gallery!
Handmade Jewelry
Another favorite one-of-a-kind artist is Terri Logan. She creates unique and distinct handmade jewelry from hand selecting each gem and river stone to creating clasps and closures. No two pieces or stones are ever the same, each piece is entirely individual and one-of-a-kind. The attention to detail in Terri’s jewelry is unmatched and is immediately noticeable when wearing her pieces. Recently, Terri has gotten into the winter spirit creating a new snow-themed necklace design. This design features a snowflake patterned gemstone suspended from a handmade silver chain. The perfect accent piece to carry you through the coming months of snowfall.
Only in Stowe
Speaking of snow, much like Terri Logan’s handmade jewelry, the snowfall in Stowe has us feeling inspired! We’ve selected artists who remind us of our home so you can bring the joy of a Stowe snowfall wherever you may be.
Local Stowe area resident and puzzle enthusiast Kent Gardner is creating vintage puzzle sets based on popular areas around Mount Mansfield and Stowe. Any Stowe lover is sure to find an iconic scene they’ll recognize.
Stowe local Summerproof Designs creates wall art that will transport you right to Spruce peak here in Stowe. Creating sculptural wall-hanging gondolas, ski lifts, and mountain signs that will make you want to pull out your skis regardless of the locale. Still not enough skiing for you? We also have mountain and ski-themed ornaments that are perfect for hanging around the holidays to keep your ski dreams sliding.
Made in Vermont
Looking for the perfect Vermont lovers’ gift? We have a huge selection of gifts made locally as well as several Vermont-themed gifts. Find the perfect gift for your loyal Vermont resident or for the ones that have strayed away and miss the good ol’ Green Mountains. Items like Vermont-themed art, wall hanging relief maps, locally made CBD, ornaments, and puzzles are just a glance at what you can expect in our store.
Check out the Made in Vermont section of our gift shop for more unique Vermont-inspired ideas.
A new addition to our Vermont-inspired item selection are these in-house designed Vermont pillows. They are velvety soft to the touch, stain resistant and perfect for lounging. Available in blue, green, and grey, they feature a leather patch of the Green Mountain State – a perfect accent piece to show off your VT pride! We also have a square Vermont Pillow in blue.
Need something more Vermonty? Now, you can wear your favorite mountain – Mount Mansfield! It will remind you (or those you gift it to) of your Stowe adventures every time you put it on. Whether you hike, bike, or ski the trails, it’s the perfect gift for mountain lovers. It’s literally created using topographical data of Mansfield, Vermont’s tallest mountain.
A great idea for a unique gift would be one of our handcrafted pocket knives. We carry a huge selection of finely detailed and unique designs, find one that’ll match the personality of the person you’re gifting to.
Another unique gift perfect for this season would be something from our Sticks Printed collection. These gifts are created using a high resolution photograph of an original Sticks hand drawn, painted, etched and stained piece. The result? An affordable gift based on an original artisan design.
Getting a late start on your holiday shopping? No worries, a handmade gift never feels like an afterthought. Handcrafted gifts add a personal touch, each piece is made by an individual, for an individual. Picking a unique handmade gift means you know they won’t already have one. Find a gift that represents their personality or style and leave an authentic impression they won’t soon forget.