Home & Garden 601 Mariner Oil Lamp from Danforth Pewterers, Ltd., Middlebury, VT www.danforthpewter.com A Danforth Pewter Classic, the Mariner pewter oil lamp was designed with a wide, stable base like a ship's decanter. The sleek and elegant sheen of the meticulous satin finish glows warmly even without a flame. Designed for function, the burner and chimney are the highest quality. Holds 20 ounces of lamp oil and is 14" high with chimney. Oil burns at approximately 3 hours per ounce (based on Danforth’s smokeless liquid paraffin oil.) Value: $210
602 “Owlin’ at the Moon” Puzzle from Stave Puzzles, Inc., Norwich, VT www.stavepuzzles.com Stave Puzzles is the world’s premier crafter of hand-cut wooden jigsaw puzzles. Called the “Rolls Royce of jigsaw puzzles” by Smithsonian Magazine, Stave crafted this puzzle, “Owlin’ at the Moon,” especially for the Montshire Museum’s annual auction. Stave TeaserPuzzles have nasty little design features to add extra challenge to the puzzle and delightfully drive you nuts, including confusing colors, repeating shapes, empty spaces in which nothing fits, irregular edges and fiendishly clever cutting. The fun recycles, too, because they don't necessarily get easier the more you do them. They'll continue to taunt and tempt you with their cheery pieces in the deceptively small box. Value: $495
603 Summer Snow Globe from CoolSnowGlobes, Windsor, VT www.coolsnowglobes.com Snow globes embody a sense of whimsy and provide an escape into a perfect miniature world. Summer—an exquisite waterglobe with lilacs and a sculpture inspired by August St. Gaudens—evokes memories of warm sunny days. One of The Four Seasons series by CoolSnowGlobes, based in Windsor, VT. Value: $55
604 Handcrafted Owl Pillow from Sharon G Comeau, Hartford, VT www.sewninvermont.com This charming owl pillow will put a smile on your face. Handcrafted by Vermont crafter Sharon Comeau from organic and repurposed fabric, and filled with natural fiber, each of her creations are unique. Value: $36 34