New designs on Williston Village

Interior decorator opens retail outlet

BY JASON STARR Observer staff

Williston is known as a business hub, but not necessarily in the historic village.

But when Elizabeth DeCecco was looking for a retail location for her seven-year-old interior design business, the quaint character of Williston Village was just the right fit. DeCecco opened Corduroy and Pine Interiors in January at 8016 Williston Road, in a space that had long housed Lezot’s camera repair shop. It’s a walk-in shop for home décor, wallpaper, custom upholstery, jewelry and gifts — with a coffee bar.

“I’ve always loved the historical part of Williston,” said DeCecco, a native of Essex and a graduate of Champlain College. “It’s a very cute little village. My business is interior design, so I love things that are homey, that make you feel comfortable … It was just such a great location. As soon as I saw it, I wanted to snap it up.”

DeCecco had been running Cordoruy and Pine from her home in Essex, and meeting with clients in their homes or commercial spaces to do the design work. Now she has a new spot to meet with existing clients and potentially meet new ones.

“You don’t have to be a design client to come in and shop,” she said.

Corduroy and Pine’s expansion into retail was spurred by the closure of The Wall Doctor, a wallpaper and window dressing store in South Burlington. DeCecco had sourced her wallpapers from the store and took over the wallpaper side of the business when the owner retired.

The Wall Doctor’s wallpaper collection now has a home in her shop.

“The driving force was to get the wallpaper and to keep it alive so that people in Vermont have a chance to look at it and buy it from a local business,” she said.

A drive-by count on Route 2 shows that Williston Village has about a half-dozen businesses, including a veterinarian, an orthodontist and a real estate broker. The

Northeast Fiber Arts Center yarn store, the Korner Kwik Stop and Corduroy and Pine are the only walk-in retail shops.

DeCecco is rooting for more retail activity in the village, but only in a way that preserves the area’s historic character.

“I love being in the village and it would be great if other businesses opened up in the area too,” she said. “But I really like that cozy, hometown feel and I hope it never loses that appeal and charm.”

Hours for Corduroy and Pine are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and by appointment.

Shaw’s customers fuel Hunger Free donation

The Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program recently donated $36,090 to Hunger Free Vermont.

The grant came from donations by customers at checkout last September and will be used to help communities across Vermont increase the number of children eating school-provided breakfast.

“We are so grateful to partner with Shaw’s to help increase the number of K-12 students throughout Vermont starting the day with a tasty and nutritious breakfast,” said Anore Horton, executive director of Hunger Free Vermont.

Vizuri Health Center introduces neuropathy treatment program

Vizuri Health Center of Williston has launched a new neuropathy treatment program.

Neuropathy presents as pain, tingling and numbness in the extremities and can be caused by a variety of factors, including diabetes, chemotherapy and nerve damage. The Vizuri program uses equipment and techniques to stimulate nerve regeneration, reduce inflammation and improve circulation — without drugs, surgery or injections. Visit https://vizurihealth.com/ for more information.

Inaugural Vermont Spring Market arrives April 1-2

The first-ever Vermont Spring Market will be held at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction on April 1-2, featuring crafters and artisans from around Vermont and New England.

Items for sale will include woodcrafts, clothing, jewelry, spices, pottery, foods, leather goods, maple products, artwork, teas, meads, wines, distilled spirits, games, pet goods and more.

The market runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the Champlain Valley Exposition’s Blue Ribbon Pavilion at 105 Pearl Street. Tickets are available at the door ($5 for adults; kids under 12 are free).

Call (802) 778-9178 for more information.