From hand-poured candles , gorgeous wooden boards , and beautifully crafted ceramics to gourmet cheeses and locally brewed beverages , Vermont offers everything needed to create the perfect gift basket .
To help inspire your own gift-giving this season , we ’ ve partnered with J . K . Adams — a world-renowned Vermont home goods store - currently celebrating their 80th anniversary in business . At J . K . Adams ’ flagship store in Dorset , you ’ ll find everything from their iconic wooden kitchenware to Vermont-made food products , beverages , and home goods , making it the perfect one-stop shop for creating your ultimate holiday gift basket . In addition , we have curated an assortment of many of our favorite Vermont-made products from other makers and businesses , made with care by specialists and craftspeople at some of the finest establishments throughout the Green Mountain State . These stellar selections are sure to spark feelings of joy and wonderment in all who receive them , providing a happy holiday for friends and loved ones in Vermont and far beyond !
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Decorative Charms
Whether you ’ re crafting a thoughtful gift basket for your friends and loved ones or looking to elevate your own home , local Vermont artisan makers offer showstopping decorative pieces that blend elegance with the natural charm of the Green Mountain State . Ardent Flame Candles are handpoured candles made in Bennington . Crafted with soy wax and lead-free wicks , the candles are both environmentally friendly and long-lasting . Each candle ’ s fragrance captures the natural essence of Vermont , from the crisp scent of evergreen forests to the warm and cozy aroma of a fireside
cabin . These candles are available in a range of inviting scents at J . K . Adams , and are perfect for creating a soft , welcoming glow during the holiday season . Whether placed on a mantle or used as part of a festive centerpiece , they offer a simple , yet elegant way to enhance the atmosphere of any room .
For a decorative piece that doubles as functional art for holiday parties and other occasions throughout the year , look no further than Laura Zindel ’ s exquisite nature-inspired ceramic and wooden pieces . A renowned Vermont artist , Zindel brings the beauty of the outdoors into the home with her intricately detailed , hand-painted designs that adorn everything from serving platters to bowls and vases , including several distinctive pieces made in collaboration with J . K . Adams . Featuring botanical motifs such as ferns , wildflowers , and woodland creatures , Zindel ’ s pieces are timeless and sophisticated . Adding one of her signature platters or bowls to a holiday gift basket enhances its visual appeal ,
Courtesy J . K . Adams
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