Blog
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October 26, 2022
Christmas shopping doesn't have to be a chore. In fact, it can be a joy—a time to discover beautiful, meaningful gifts that will make your friends and family know just how well you know them and how much you love them.
That said, we know that economic times are tough for many people, and Christmas shopping can quickly become an added strain on anyone's
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October 19, 2022
How do you choose jewelry as a gift? Accessories are a very personal choice, so it can be difficult to gift someone a necklace or pair of earrings that they’ll actually wear. On the other hand, it's a unique pleasure to give a gift that's not only meaningful to the recipient, but is also something that fits their style—so it's worth the extra time and consideration to
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October 12, 2022
Buying gifts for loved ones can be a chore…or it can be a joy. When you come upon that perfect gift, it’s so fun to imagine that look of surprised delight on their face when they open it. The look that says “Where did you find this?” and “Wow, you really know me.” It’s that moment that captures the joy of gift-giving; it's what makes giving
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October 05, 2022
Ever since Judi and Fred Danforth started working with pewter in an old Woodstock, Vermont dairy barn, ornaments have been a core part of our history.
Judi, whose expertise in casting pewter
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September 23, 2022
If you’re familiar with Danforth, you’ve probably heard us say that we make everything we sell by hand. But unless you’ve been to our workshop or seen our videos, it can be hard to picture what that means. How exactly can a pewter ornament—or netsuke, or gnome, or earrings—be handmade?
It’s a great question. Our products don’t
