Nest — Spring 2017
Blacksmith Shop to Artist Studio; Cohousing: A Living Legacy in Huntington; A Cutting-edge Twist on the Tiny House; Wood Works at Sam’s Furniture
An Upper Valley Jeweler Revives a Historic Blacksmith Shop
In January 2016, Stacy Hopkins entered into her own personal fairy tale. The jewelry designer — owner of White River Junction’s Scavenger Gallery — and…
Nest — Spring 2017
Come March, we’re all ready to Instagram some growing things and patches of green outdoors. But the truth is that Vermont hasn’t quite caught up…
Energy Efficient Senior Living Apartment Building Opens in Milton
Sally Momaney chatted amiably with Brenda Bean in the light-soaked community room of Elm Place, a new apartment building for seniors in the center of…
What’s the Story? How to Sleuth Your Home’s Past Lives
If you own, or are thinking of buying, an older home in Vermont, you may be curious about its history. But if your real estate…
A Huntington Couple Plan to Turn Their Land into a Cohousing Community
Marijke and Mark Smith first met in the Peace Corps a half century ago, each trying to make the world a better place. So it’s…
Avian Attraction: How to Bring Birds to Your Yard
Want to fill your backyard with flutters and sweet melodies? You don’t have to be an ornithologist to do so. Even better news: Birds like…
Going with the Grain: Sam’s Wood Furniture Rebuilds Itself
On Monday, Sarah Coates sends furniture orders to her builders from her office — or her yoga mat — in her Connecticut home. On Wednesday…
Norwich University’s Trailer Alternative Wins Awards and Fans
Mary, a 37-year-old Shelburne resident, had always imagined herself living in a small cabin. She started saving in high school, and, by 2015, she’d banked…
