Alumni Holiday Gift Guide
apparel & accessories
AkuaDesigns
Lezli White ’75
LOCATION: Corning, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (607) 936-8367
From heart by hand, accessories, adornments, jewelry, ornaments, and delights, created in a variety of materials, designed to pleasure you.
The Beebe Co.
Silas Beebe ’96
LOCATION: Portland, OR
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (971) 997-5770
Luxuriously useful tech & travel accessories to stay connected, wherever you roam.
Originally founded in 1884 to outfit seafaring adventurers, The Beebe Company refines the craft of yesteryear into accessories for the tech of today.
Universal phone mounts for cars, bikes, motorcycles, daily carry, and travel. Unique leather belts and bags designed, sourced and made in the USA.
Alex Bernstein Art
Alex Bernstein ’23
LOCATION: Saint Paul, MN
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (612) 888-4265
Found object earrings with a funky maximalist flair made with love by Alex Bernstein (they/them/theirs). Each earring is individually hand-crafted and curated with creativity, curiosity, and care. With an eye for the beauty that lies within the broken, a colorful array of toys, trinkets, and trash are transformed into wearable treasures. Alex Bernstein Art offers unique, playful, quirky, artistic, and joyful earrings that are bright, bold, and bound to make you smile. Come explore the whimsical, wonderful world of accessories available in the shop.
ARTICLE22
Elizabeth Suda ’05
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (631) 513-2925
Jewelry upcycled from weapons and transformed into symbols of love. Each handmade piece is crafted by rural artisans in Laos who started melting Vietnam War shrapnel and scrap into soup spoons to feed their community. Taking their local innovation global, Peacebomb jewels are sold globally and contribute to the MAG (Mines Advisory Group) team ARTICLE22 co-sponsors to clear some of the 80 million unexploded bomb littering Laos. Each modern heirloom is an actual piece of history that inspires action toward our future, individually and collectively.
Askov Finlayson
Eric Dayton ’03
LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (612) 718-5172
Askov Finlayson is a climate positive outerwear brand on a mission to Keep The North Cold. Our Winter Parka is the warmest parka with the lightest footprint. Other products include hats, crews, tees, and more.
Betsy Frost Design
Betsy Frost ’87
LOCATION: Ipswich, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (617) 548-8038
Betsy has been designing and making jewelry for 25 years. Currently, she sells her jewelry on her website and in her shop in Ipswich, MA. Her jewelry is described as contemporary classic—and she has a number of styles and collections to choose from. Betsy also has a variety of gold vermeil pieces, and incorporates stones and pearls, providing many options for her customers. For the holidays, consider the Vintage Ornament Collection!
Brian Watson at Threadless
Brian Watson ’88
LOCATION: Kent, WA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (425) 246-7888
Brian designs t-shirts, towels, art prints, and other gifts that have delighted his classmates and other alums for three years now. The profits made from designs in his Gulielmensiana collection are shared back to the college as Alumni Fund donations.
EphSwag
Leigh Winter Martin ’99
LOCATION: Los Altos, CA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (650) 391-5245
Williams swag with an archival twist, made with love by a '99.
Erika Hope
Erika Cohn MA ’10
LOCATION: Ridgefield, CT
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (203) 587-0974
Handmade jewelry & florals
Grammar Table Store
Brandt Johnson ’87
LOCATION: New York, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (212) 799-3000
Want a cool grammar-themed t-shirt? Look no further (or is it farther?) than the Grammar Table store!
Jan Craig Headcovers
Barry Craig ’82
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (773) 278-8366
My wife and I took over the business started by my late mother, Jan, and have honored her legacy by continuing to offer hand knit, 100% wool golf club headcovers, custom made to each golfer's color and club specifications.
The Katkuo Store at Redbubble
Kathrine Kuo ’93
LOCATION: Rochester, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (201) 819-3117
I offer my lighthearted art on a variety of products (prints, apparel, home products, device cases, etc.) via the Redbubble.com site. There might be a few purple cows in there, maybe? No particular mission other than to make people smile.
Kelly Morgen Jewelry
Kelly Morgen ’05
LOCATION: San Rafael, CA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (415) 596-9006
Using recycled piano keys and precious metals, artist Kelly Morgen handcrafts unique necklaces inspired by the Art Nouveau period, based on her training with an Italian master goldsmith & a Cherokee medicine man. Her work was nominated for a Saul Bell Design Award in 2018 & displayed in museums worldwide.
Louisa B Designs
Louisa Berky ’08
LOCATION: Missoula, MT
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (970) 379-0417
Handcrafted jewelry for those with a bold and adventurous spirit. Botanicals and other wild treasures are transformed into art you want to wear every day.
Mimi's Vintage Designs
Laura Kunberger ’83
LOCATION: Sarasota, FL
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (941) 544-7929
One of a kind jewelry handmade from vintage and antique beads, buttons, cabochons, brooches, mixed with contemporary elements for colorful feminine flirty retro style!
Original Eve Designs
Eve Streicker ’09
LOCATION: San Diego, CA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (401) 258-4892
Original Eve Designs is a fine jewelry company that provides bespoke jewelry design, heirloom redesign, and ready-made fine jewelry collections.
Purple Cow Quilting
Kerri Kazak ’88
LOCATION: Armonk, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (914) 610-8648
Purple Cow Quilting is a small, privately owned studio in New York's Hudson Valley specializing in cottage style gifts, T-shirts, totes, and decor pillows. Through the Purple Cow Quilting brand, I create designs and products that provide my customers with elegant and unique looks for their homes and wardrobes, as well as the perfect gift for every occasion.
ReJEWELvenate
Karen Philipps ’87
LOCATION: Bethesda, MD
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (301) 520-6283
I create one-of-a-kind bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and barrettes by repurposing vintage costume jewelry and beads.
Thicket Jewelry
Rebecca Perea-Kane ’10
LOCATION: Portland, ME
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (603) 953-4245
Minimal, heirloom jewelry made for anyone who has ever loved a corner of landscape. Designed by nature and hand made in Maine by Rebecca Perea-Kane.
Three Bags Full Studio
Michele Corbeil ’80
LOCATION: Brooklin, ME
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (207) 664-4202
I create bags for knitters to organize their projects as well as a line of lifestyle backpacks, sling bags and totes. I've been selling my bags on Etsy since 2009. I have lived in coastal Maine for more than 30 years, and draw inspiration from my surrounding land and seascapes. I source unique fabrics from around the world and love to make organization fun.
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ArtfulPrint LLC
Caroline Wasserman Szivos ’03
LOCATION: Bethesda, MD
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (212) 477-9367
ArtfulPrint supplies stunning, high-end giclée prints, limited editions, signage, and promotional materials to the hospitality industry, new builds, corporate entities, designers, etc. We can customize to any size and print on any substrate, including aluminum.
Babushka's Tea Shop
Nadiya Atkinson ’21
LOCATION: New York, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (619) 550-7779
Nadiya is an illustrator and visual artist. Babushka's Tea Shop is a collection of her dabbles in ceramics, creating bright, floral pieces with playful handles, and in watercolor illustrations inspired by folklore and decorative arts. You're welcome to browse her Etsy for prints, pieces, and pottery or contact her for personalized commissions.
Barbara Prey Projects
Barbara Ernst Prey ’79
LOCATION: Oyster Bay, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (516) 316-7477
Original paintings and limited edition prints, including paintings of Williamstown, by Barbara Ernst Prey. One of America’s most renowned contemporary artists, Barbara was appointed by the President of the U.S. to the National Council on the Arts, the advisory board to the National Endowment of the Arts in 2008. Her paintings are in some of the most important collections worldwide including The National Gallery of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Kennedy Space Center, and the White House, where she is one of two living female artists in the collection. She was commissioned by the President to paint the official White House Holiday Card in 2003 and by NASA to document space history. She was commissioned by MASS MoCA to paint the largest watercolor in the world for the opening of Building 6 in 2017.
Betsyness Studio
Betsy Chang ’07
LOCATION: Portland, OR
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (617) 470-3833
Betsy sells a limited selection of art and canvas prints via Minted.com. She can also be found on Instagram.
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Noamy Sechooler ’98
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA, and Pacific Coast
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (504) 715-4745
Seven Chakra subtle energy visualization, hand painted and sewn on hemp, in the Spirit of benefiting beings. Work includes original art (mandala/music/spiritual), as well as custom work available.
Just as hearing a bell brings awareness to the present moment, the chakra scroll is a spiritual tool to guide awareness to the energy body. The sacred geometry and subtle energy of the chakras can be visualized as many dimensional energy fields.
Chloe Feldman Emison
Chloe Feldman Emison ’12
LOCATION: Dublin, Ireland
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected]
I do art and illustration, usually in pen and ink and watercolor. I accept custom commissions and have done portraits for weddings, pets, and more.
Conaway Creative
Katherine Conaway ’09
LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected]
Explore whimsical illustrated books, bright prints, unique artwork, digital zines, custom commissions, and more—perfect for thoughtful gifts. As an alumna of Williams College and a multimedia artist, Katherine creates unique pieces that bring storytelling to life through engaging illustrations. Her work includes the books An Alphabet of Fun Facts and A Travel Alphabet, which capture a love of learning and exploration. Katherine’s digital downloads, original prints, and signed books are available through her online store, making it easy to find the perfect gift for art and book lovers alike.
Eleanor Post Fine Art
Eleanor Driver Post ’97
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (678) 472-3421
Eleanor Post Fine Art is the source for beautiful paintings and drawings, available by commission and from the studio. Eleanor is renowned for her sensitive oil portraits and her expressive figurative work. She creates exquisite pieces at many price points to brighten formal and informal spaces.
Eric Reeves, Woodturner
Eric Reeves ’72
LOCATION: Northampton, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (413) 222-5018
All proceeds from sales of my woodturnings benefit the people of Zamzam camp for displaced persons (North Darfur, Sudan). Famine is rapidly spreading and has claimed the lives of a great many children. I work with a native Darfuri man and our project also responds to the critical needs of girls and women traumatized by sexual violence.
Original Oil Paintings by Forrest Wittenmeier
Forrest Wittenmeier ’02
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (415) 847-7948
Hattie George Prints
Hattie Schapiro ’19
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (914) 564-7448
I am an independent printmaker. My work focuses on the life of objects: what is my bookcase contemplating as I contemplate it? What is my sink absorbing as I wash ink from my hands? What does my window see as I look through it? Through observing objects, my work uncovers the threshold between private and public space and what grows out of the in-between. My career began at Williams College, and the impact of this community is still evident in my work.
Isa Catto Studio
Isa Catto ’87
LOCATION: Woody Creek, CO
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (970) 236-1885
Isa Catto Studio is an Aspen-based small business that transforms artist Isa Catto’s watercolor paintings and mixed media art into thoughtfully designed products.
Isa Catto Studio injects art into the everyday by creating beautiful and compelling useful products.
Julia Seyferth Studio
Julia Seyferth ’12
LOCATION: Ketchum, ID
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (802) 733-8014
I create custom drawings and paintings, with subject matter ranging from birds to plants to clients' beloved pets. My work emphasizes detail and intimacy; I love working with clients to pinpoint the characteristics they find most important to highlight and to choose the medium (pen and ink, pencil, colored pencil, or watercolor) that best suits the subject.
Lara Lee Meintjes
Lara Lee Meintjes ’22
LOCATION: San Leandro, CA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (714) 386-2299
I am a color-focused painter working in gouache and acrylic, and recent collaborations include Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters. My work has also been shown in exhibitions at the Museum of Latin American Art and at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum.
Originals are available (shipped worldwide) through my website or Saatchi Art, and shipped within the US through Chairish. Prints (and printed products) are available on Society6 and through Artfully Walls. I can be found on Instagram @larabrite.
Lisa Marder Art
Lisa Marder ’80
LOCATION: Cohasset, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (781) 608-0528
I am a contemporary landscape painter who works in acrylic and a variety of other media. I also paint pet and house portraits on commission. I am a Signature Member of the National Association of Women Artists.
Lisa Miceli Art
Lisa Miceli ’90
LOCATION: Mystic, CT
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (860) 705-2836
Lisa Miceli Art is a Mystic-based small art business featuring oils and watercolors painted on location throughout New England. l also offer personalized paintings of pets, houses, land, and seascapes that make great gifts. I teach studio and plein air painting year-round and can teach via zoom.
Gift certificates for art lessons are available.
Make or Measure Creations
Jacob Kravetz ’10
LOCATION: Baltimore, MD
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (617) 894-7247
All original abstract paintings, ranging in size from 2'x3' to over 10'.
I use abstract art as a means of cathartic expression and community building in a chaotic world.
Maker / Scholar
Rebecca McGovern-Clarke ’14
LOCATION: Boston, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (617) 816-5160
Maker / Scholar is an art and design studio based in South Boston. An illustrator and painter, I make original art and custom gifts for treat-oriented people (and their pets). Whether it's a tote bag painted with a portrait of your pet, or a print of your favorite cocktail from a local Boston bar, my art is thoughtfully made and inspired by my New England roots.
mollyOcards
Molly Obourn Fedarko ’89
LOCATION: Camden, ME
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (207) 701-1707
MollyOcards is a line of greeting cards and stationery featuring the stylishly playful illustrations of Molly O. Fedarko.
Nancy Dwight Fine Art
Nancy Dwight ’72
LOCATION: Bluffton, SC
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (617) 285-6884
Lowcountry and New England landscapes in oil.
Osito Mountain Photos—Juan Baena Photography
Juan Baena ’06
LOCATION: North Adams, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (413) 884-2893
I’m a dedicated landscape, events, portrait, and special occasions photographer with a deep passion for capturing nature's beauty and life’s meaningful moments. My journey began in the stunning Berkshires, where I developed a keen eye for the interplay of light, shadow, and the grandeur of landscapes. Over the years, I’ve refined my ability to evoke emotion and wonder through my lens. From the serenity of Mt. Greylock to a surprise engagement in Central Park, my photography reflects a commitment to preserving special moments in time. While my work resonates with nature lovers, it also extends to commercial and marketing sectors, broadening my scope and impact.
randallbentleyfineart
Randi Bentley ’72
LOCATION: Wynantskill, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (518) 326-1057
I do portraits of persons, pets and wildlife in natural habitat. I have a large body of work done in the Galapagos, Alaska, Africa and Hudson Bay.
Shai Solomon Art
Sarah Weiser ’17
LOCATION: New York, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (610) 202-4265
I offer original paintings, prints, and commissioned works. Check out my Williamstown landscapes—they are lovely gifts for Ephs past and present!
Shobha Jetmalani
Shobha Jetmalani ’81
LOCATION: Portland, OR
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (503) 830-9550
I am a contemporary visual artist working in oil and acrylic painting and mixed media.
Sketch Biologist
Abby McBride ’06
LOCATION: Machiasport, ME
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (207) 607-9809
I use field sketching as a tool for studying global biodiversity and a medium for projects that connect people with science and nature. Original artworks and prints are available through my website. I'm open to inquiries about sketching workshops, exhibitions, illustrations, multimedia storytelling, and collaborations across scientific and creative disciplines.
The Avian Rebbe
Aaric Eisenstein ’91
LOCATION: Austin, TX
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (512) 554-3834
The Avian Rebbe teaches Jewish wisdom seen in the beauty of birds. Get a SIGNED beautiful book of bird photos coupled with joy and inspiration.
The Dusty Road Press
Elizabeth Gardner ’87
LOCATION: Gill, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (413) 475-4426
Liz Gardner established The Dusty Road Press in 2019, and published her first book, Here. In the undertow of wonder in 2020. Featuring 128 of her landscape photographs (all taken in Western MA where she lives) paired with her lyrical prose, Here. makes a great gift book—for reflection and meditation, for dipping into again and again. A balm for a weary world, Here. offers a way through.
Pair a book with a set of beautifully printed Postcards from the Barn—featuring her favorite barn in all its seasons of light and life—or a pack of folded cards featuring images from the book and beyond. There's nothing like a handwritten card to send a little warmth and light to someone you care about! Matted prints and custom orders also available; just let her know what your favorite images are from her Instagram @lizgard or book.
Tracy Baker-White, Artist
Tracy Baker-White ’80
LOCATION: Williamstown, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (413) 884-4302
I am an oil painter, focusing on contemporary realist landscape and still life.
with love, from Landon
Landon Marchant ’20
LOCATION: Williamstown, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (920) 412-3900
Applying skills I learned in the trades, my artwork uses industrial materials and pigments I make from responsibly foraged local ingredients. Whether you're looking for originals or locally printed greeting cards, we'll find something that works for you. Commissions available upon request. I utilize a sliding scale "pay what you're able" approach and transparent price structure; see my website for details. I am currently serving as a leadership member of Common Folk Artist Collective in North Adams and advisor with the 2025 Assets for Artists (MASS MoCA) Northern Berkshire Capacity Building Cohort.
Wit McKay Studio
Wit McKay ’78
LOCATION: Williamstown and North Adams, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (917) 783-5271
Wit McKay is a visual artist and fine art photographer who creates large-scale artwork: digital collages presented as archival pigment prints. He moved to Williamstown with his wife in 2011 and keeps his studio in North Adams. Since the onset of the pandemic, his work has revolved around the landscape of the Berkshires as well as the momentous events we have endured.
books
For the readers on your gift list, look no further than the college's online bookshelf hosted by Williams Today. Browse through a broad selection of titles by alumni and faculty authors, and purchase directly through the online merchants listed or at your favorite local bookstore. And, because this ongoing feature is ever-changing, you'll want to revisit it throughout the year for other gift-giving occasions and to add to your own stack of must reads!
experiences & services
Ashley Weeks Cart Photography
Ashley Cart ’05
LOCATION: Williamstown, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (413) 346-7772
Photography that celebrates love and life and the beauty of the in-between. Ashley is available for documenting life's biggest and littlest moments. She cares deeply about helping you build a personal archive that enhances your memories and it shows in every single image. Gift your loved ones a photoshoot with AWC Photography; Ashley can provide digital gift certificates and is available to travel.
bloom mentoring, LLC
Kristin Bloomquist ’82
LOCATION: Edmond, OK
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (405) 204-2467
bloom offers leadership coaching specifically for leaders and aspiring leaders in the fields of advertising and marketing. Give the gift of an hour of coaching to someone you know that is looking to up their skills or make the next move in their career.
Brooklyn Brainery
Jen Messier ’06
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (347) 292-7246
Brooklyn Brainery hosts classes for curious adults, in person in Brooklyn and online.
Coura
Amodhi Weeresinghe ’14
LOCATION: Boston, MA & Omaha, NE
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (617) 860-7597
Coura is a proud woman- and minority-owned brand and technology firm with offices in Boston, MA, and Omaha, NE. We design and build high-conversion websites and cutting-edge software to create a lasting impact on the market.
Cubicle Cross Stitches
Hannah Baker ’09
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (208) 661-9923
Mental health matters; cross stitch can help. Cubicle Cross Stitches is an online crafting store and corporate workshop provider serving the creative and wellness needs of the modern worker.
For hobby crafters who lead busy lives at work and at home, Cubicle Cross Stitches is the source for bite-sized projects with relatable humor that fit into your busy schedule for stress-relieving stitching when you need it most. Delight your crafty friends with a snarky cross stitch kit this Christmas!
Looking to give your employees a special end-of-year treat? Get in touch to learn how Cubicle Cross Stitches can provide a transformative experience that teaches a life-long wellness skill and brings your team closer together through the craft of cross stitch.
Emily Sterne Photography
Emily Schebesta ’95
LOCATION: Arlington, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (508) 479-3854
Emily photographs children and families in and around Cambridge, Massachusetts, capturing authentic, unscripted moments that honor each family's unique character.
Sessions with Emily are relaxed and fun, allowing kids to be kids and inviting grownups to be fully present with their families.
Escentuelle by Carolyn Dunne
Carolyn Dunne Repp ’90
LOCATION: Raleigh, NC
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (919) 659-5661
Escentuelle helps their clients connect to their inner guidance, own their true desires, and express themselves fully through custom perfume experiences and sensory-based creative exploration. Our services are offered in-person and remotely, and gift certificates are available.
Essential Korean
KyungAh Yoon ’90
LOCATION: Seoul, South Korea
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (503) 567-2040
We provide resources and opportunities for learning Korean.
Ethos Admissions
Lani Willmar ’15
LOCATION: Boston, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (617) 682-9748
Ethos Admissions is college and career counseling for high school students and families. Our ethos is helping students become the best applicants they can be through small cohorts, community building, and collaborative learning. Our programs are designed for individual and collective success as students find their strengths and build community. We operate both nationally in the USA and internationally.
Illuminating Tours
Deborah Hsu ’00
LOCATION: Thimphu, Bhutan
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (831) 233-6175
We work with our guests to create bespoke Bhutan tour itineraries that explore guest interests and result in meaningful experiences for both guests and locals.
Joey Lye OLY LLC
Joey Lye ’09
LOCATION: Seminole, FL, and online
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (443) 796-5115
Give the gift of an hour-long 1-on-1 coaching session to the hardworking head coach in your life or an athlete support session (mental game/avoiding burnout/mindset work/etc.) to the athlete in your life. As the Chief Empowerment Officer, Olympian Joey Lye offers both remote and in-person sessions for individuals and teams (corporate and athletic) throughout the country.
Magma Global Travel
Mark Rothman ’05
LOCATION: New York, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (212) 966-6416
Founded in 2012, Magma Global is a luxury and corporate travel concierge, with offices in New York and Los Angeles. We curate bespoke vacations ranging from domesticated Caribbean getaways to family safaris in Africa to romantic honeymoons in Europe. Through established hotel partnerships and our affiliation with Virtuoso, we are able to secure preferential rates, complimentary upgrades, and VIP amenities for our clients.
Michael Miller's Communications Consulting
Michael Miller ’82
LOCATION: Williamstown, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (617) 285-0084
Help your friends and relatives have better conversations at family and holiday events. Give the gift of a short consultation on how to have productive conversations with misinformed friends, family, and co-workers. Better discussions reduce friction in relationships and start to undo misinformation about important things like vaccines, elections and climate change.
Every person you gift with a consultation will also receive a personalized, signed copy of my upcoming book Reversing Misinformation: How to Help Your Friends, Family & Community.
Contact me about scheduling and pricing for consultations of different lengths, with family groups, or for multiple people.
Mink Training Systems
Eric Minkwitz ’96
LOCATION: Boston, MA and Hermosa Beach, CA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (310) 809-0892
Mink Training Systems LLC is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals and teams to help achieve their physical and mental potential, through professional performance training, nutritional consulting, and invigorating health and wellness workshops. Our mission is to help you obtain new levels of physical performance and to be more proactive with your health! We offer the following services:
- One-on-One and Virtual Fitness Training: Designing and instructing programs to build functional strength, muscular balance, mobility, and athleticism regardless of age
- Health and Performance Workshops: Promoting physical durability, preventative health, nutrition, and fitness programming to your work group, team, or small group
- Optimized Nutrition Programs: Elevating focus, energy, and muscular recovery through nutrient timing, meal planning, and lifestyle changes
Mission Park Capital
Enrique Perez ’01
LOCATION: Waltham, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (413) 597-8901
Financial planning and investment management with no account minimums and offering flat-fee pricing (e.g. not percentage of AUM) for clients nationwide.
The GrowTogether offering includes a comprehensive financial plan as a living document, personalized investment portfolio design and management, and much more.
The CollegeCostsTogether offering is a customized action plan to approach higher education costs with the goal of maximizing opportunities for financial aid, reducing out-of-pocket costs, and limiting debt.
Mission Park Capital is a Registered Investment Advisor—the firm is legally bound to put a client's interests first. By partnering to serve as the Finance Chair of your Personal Board of Directors, the firm empowers clients by understanding the need to Listen, Engage, Encourage, and Enable.℠
Recurrent
Scott Case ’98
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (206) 627-0013
For new electric vehicle owners, Recurrent provides a free battery monitoring service to keep your EV's battery in great shape and, when you're ready, sell it at a premium.
Sailing Vessel ALCOR
Philip Toby Smith ’81
LOCATION: Milford, CT
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (585) 781-4336
For those of you that love being on the water, sail aboard Toby Smith's classic yawl ALCOR, relaxing on Long Island Sound. He will take groups of up to 6 out for celebrations, sunset cruises, or just to relax on the water. A great gift to enjoy in the spring.
Tings - The Gifts App
Qadir Forbes ’15
LOCATION: Jersey City, NJ
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (347) 729-4314
We’re Qadir and Imani Forbes, founders of Tings, the app that lets you show your love and appreciation for others through gifting. As life partners whose love language is gift-giving, we believe there’s no better way to show our care for friends and family than through thoughtful gifts.
Tings offers:
- A centralized and categorized marketplace of gifts → so you can shop for any holiday or occasion from a single place.
- Personalized wishlists and registries to help you find the right gift → that won’t be re-gifted.
- Calendar reminders for upcoming holidays and occasions → so you won’t forget again…
- User profiles and a social network → so you can follow your friends and family, and so they can follow you.
- A handful of features that make shopping and gifting easy → because honestly, choosing the perfect gift is stressful.
We believe gifting should be a way to celebrate more of life’s moments, big and small.
Unlock Your History
Pamela Israel ’93
LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (412) 512-2912
Unlock Your Family History!
Professional genealogical research and translation of handwritten letters, official documents, and more, in German, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, and Latin from the 15th century to today.
YogaPsych, PLLC
Rachel Allyn ’96
LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (801) 661-3524
I am a holistic psychologist, somatic and relationship therapist, yoga teacher and retreat leader. The mission of my business is to spread the word of bodyfulness. The Bodyful Movement mission is to liberate girls and women from body stigma and educate them to revel in a journey of physical and emotional wellness throughout their lifespan, and to resource all females to reclaim inner wisdom, vitality, and the pleasures of embodiment on their own terms.
food & beverage
44º North Vodka
Ken Wyatt ’84
LOCATION: Shelley, ID
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (208) 649-3598
Welcome to 44º North®, the home of exceptional craft spirits using the finest local ingredients that proudly embrace the state’s rich agricultural tradition. 44º North® embodies both rugged authenticity and refined quality while expressing a state of mind that’s defiantly optimistic and mirrors the remarkable spirit of Idaho’s people.
Agri Segretum
Eileen Holland ’87
LOCATION: Umbria, Italy
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], +393383207167
Just outside a medieval village in the heart of Italy, Agri Segretum is a small, organic farm that produces wine and extra virgin olive oil. We rake by hand and press our olives within 24 hours to create our green, peppery oil that is the very best of Umbria. Our organic wines include sparkling pinks and hearty reds—all made via spontaneous fermentation and with no/low sulfites. Gift boxes ship out directly from Italy to arrive in plenty of time for the holidays. We also ship handmade ceramics created especially for La Segreta from artisans in Deruta: espresso and cappuccino cups, olive oil jugs, and vases.
Astoria Coffee Company
Peter Aiken ’86
LOCATION: Astoria, OR
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (503) 325-7768
The Astoria Coffee Company is a small-batch coffee roaster located in Astoria, Oregon. We roast single-origin coffee beans from around the world and also create well-balanced blends. We strive to source our coffees ethically and are committed to supporting fair trade and women-owned cooperatives
We sell our coffee as well as a variety of teas, spices, and chocolate at our brick-and-mortar location, and we also ship coffee throughout the United States.
Big Basin Vineyards
Wendy Brown ’82
LOCATION: Santa Cruz and Boulder Creek, CA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (831) 621-8028
Great wines make great gifts! As a small production, artisanal winery, we make wines with our hands and our heads, not machines. We farm organically, pick by hand, ferment with native yeast, avoid fining and filtration, and use minimal sulfur. Handcrafting our wines as naturally as possible allows us to capture the exceptional character of the ocean-influenced, mountain vineyards of the Santa Cruz and Gabilan Mountains. Bradley and Wendy Brown '82 lead the small family business, which produces top-rated reds and whites. Big Basin Vineyards was selected in 2021 for the third time by Wine & Spirits Magazine as one of the top 100 wineries in the world. The perfect gift for the wine lovers on your list!
Big Slide Brewery & Public House
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery
Christopher Ericson ’93
LOCATION: Lake Placid, NY
Big Slide's Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (518) 523-7844
Lake Placid's Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (518) 523-3813
My brewpubs can sell our beer to be shipped anywhere inside NY State and can ship our cool brewery merchandise anywhere.
Bravo Brewing Company
Chris Mishoe ’05
LOCATION: Pascoag, RI
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (401) 710-4242
Bravo Brewing Company is a veteran-owned nanobrewery in northwestern Rhode Island. Co-founded in 2019, Bravo Brewing Company features globally inspired, locally crafted beers spanning both New American and traditional craft ales and lagers. Bravo Brewing Company also makes bubbly, delicious beer alternatives, such as craft root beer, craft ginger beer, and non-alcoholic flavored sparkling waters.
Buoy Pops
Peter Taylor ’92
LOCATION: Harpswell, ME
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (207) 522-8043
Delightful and decadent, Buoy Pops are unique chocolate treats shaped like miniature lobster buoys. A special purple and gold Williams edition of Buoys Pops is available for online ordering. We are a new family business on the New England coast, where lobster buoys are iconic. We had a flash of inspiration to create Buoy Pops during a sailing trip. Our daughter was enjoying a lollipop as we passed some lobster buoys, and we realized that lobster buoys look not unlike lollipops! We make Buoy Pops by hand in Harpswell, Maine, using fantastic dark chocolate or milk chocolate. Buoy Pops are perfect for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, host gifts, party favors, and corporate gifts. Ask about custom colors for weddings, other colleges, and organizations.
Coffee Uplifts People (CUP)
LaRon Batchelor ’92
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (347) 784-4578
We represent a significant point in the coffee industry's evolution and transparency of its origins. With a name like Coffee Uplifts People, we speak more to coffee’s promise than its legacy.
Coffee’s stained history is riddled with everything but upliftment, based on a colonial, slave-built economy that relied on European and American trade with Central and South America, the Caribbean, Asia and Africa. Additionally, from a checkered history of trade exploitation to a more recent symbolization of forthcoming gentrification to inner-city American neighborhoods, the narrative around the coffee cherry that we commercially prize for its bean has come a long way from its beautiful origins in Ethiopia.
Coffee Uplifts People has an ambitious vision to fulfill the promise of coffee within its every touchpoint, from producers, importers, roasters, baristas, consumers and the communities it is consumed within.
drink wholesome
Jack Schrupp ’18
LOCATION: Gilford, NH
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (603) 505-8072
Drink Wholesome makes delicious protein powders and meal replacement powders with a short list of simple ingredients. They are perfect for sensitive stomachs, and anyone looking for a dietary supplement without extra processing and added junk.
Eighth Rank Brands LLC
John Kaczynski ’83
LOCATION: Sarasota, FL
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (508) 441-0324
HAVE YOU BEEN A GOOD EPH? Reward yourself with the new RED QUEEN® Red Superfruit Mix. At only 1g sugar and 25 calories per serving (one stick pack) Red Queen delivers powerful red superfruit antioxidants, polyphenols, anthocyanins and flavonoids—without all the sugar and calories in juice. Each convenient stick pack contains over 2.7 grams of our delicious red superfruit blend of cranberry, pomegranate, tart cherry, acerola cherry, elderberry, and grapeseed. It’s immunity-supporting, plant-based power for your healthy lifestyle. 100% DV Vitamin C in every serving. Vegan, non-GMO, caffeine-free, and gluten-free. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, and no plastic bottle bulk or waste. Start your day with Red Queen and enjoy it any time: workout recovery, on-the-go boost, lunchtime beverage, afternoon revitalizer, and more. It’s The Power of Red™ and it’s here to help you look, feel, and perform your best.
Fruitbelt P.B.C.
Michele Gazzolo ’82
LOCATION: Three Oaks, MI
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (269) 470-6726
We are a woman-owned business making tart sparkling (non-alcoholic) tonics inspired by the life of the orchard.
Holmes Cay - Single Cask Rum
Eric Kaye ’92
LOCATION: White Plains, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (212) 243-3100
Holmes Cay Rum curates a continuously evolving collection of exceptional limited-edition rums, distilled and presented without additives. Single Cask selections are aged in cask, while Single Origin editions are blends. We passionately support producers of traditional, unadulterated rums. Our age statements are real.
Junzi Kitchen
Nicky Chang ’05
LOCATION: New York, NY / New Haven, CT
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (917) 261-2497
Junzi was founded by friends from college craving flavors from home. Now with locations near Columbia University, Yale University, and soon Virginia Tech, junzi is on a mission to make healthy and authentic Chinese food accessible to the many, one bowl at a time. Check out junzi's online shop with chef-made chili oils and limited-edition gift boxes in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
LedgEnd Farm
Hank Dimuzio ’72
LOCATION: Middlebury, VT
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (802) 343-8848
We sell naturally raised venison from Fallow Deer.
Nutritist LLC
Sarv Kannapiran ’97
LOCATION: Winter Garden, FL
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (407) 906-7290
Nutritist is a manufacturer of evidence-based supplements. Our formulas are created by an M.D. based on clinical research studies. Our flagship product is Refluxter, a sugar-free, preservative-free, seaweed-derived supplement for heartburn relief. Our supplements are manufactured in a NSF/ANSI 455-2 GMP for Dietary Supplements certified facility in the USA.
Papa's Catch Salmon
Josh Pierson ’00
LOCATION: Harvard, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (413) 822-4736
Papa's Catch Salmon brings wild caught Alaskan sockeye salmon to your door. After spending the summer catching salmon in Alaska, we deliver it throughout the northeast and as far down as Washington DC during the fall, winter, and spring.
Purple Valley Farm
Anna Wright ’05
LOCATION: Jonesborough, TN
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (847) 924-2566
Purple Valley Farm is an eco-friendly, family-run farm with a handful of hives nestled among our heirloom fruit trees. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Jonesborough, TN, we operate the old-fashioned way, sustainably harvesting our honey by hand and bottling one jar at a time. We never heat, filter, or add anything to our ethically produced honey. Our bees and our family thank you for your support.
Salmon Sisters
Emma Teal Privat ’13
LOCATION: Homer, AK
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (907) 299-0296
Salmon Sisters celebrates coastal heritage, wild places, ocean stewardship and Alaska seafood through quality products and design. We offer wild salmon shipped to your doorstep and two published cookbooks full of our fishing family's favorite recipes.
Schmutz
Michael Rubel ’19
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (913) 948-2859
Schmutz is a new Jewish food brand serving up the first everyday haroset: a crunchy spread made of nuts, fruits, and spices that Jewish families have cooked each Passover for thousands of years. We think haroset is too good to eat once a year, so we're serving up a line of snackable, spreadable flavors inspired by recipes from across the globe. Schling it on ice cream, schpread it on sandwiches, schmear it on a cheese board, schwirl it in oatmeal—or just schpoon it straight from the jar.
Springs Tavern & Grill
Alex Rossi ’90
LOCATION: East Hampton, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (631) 604-6944
We are a bar and restaurant open year-round in the Hamptons. Gift certificates make the perfect gift! In addition, we would love to host your holiday party (or any other special occasion). Contact us for more info on booking an event.
Stepladder Ranch & Creamery
Jack Rudolph ’11
LOCATION: Cambria, CA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (415) 606-8559
We are a small, award-winning farmstead dairy and creamery in coastal California.
Vibrant Earth Seeds
Avalon Gulley ’09
LOCATION: Cortez, CO
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (970) 444-2482
Vegetable, flower, herb, and grain seeds from our seed farm in Southwestern Colorado. Always open-pollinated, chemical-free, non-GMO & grown with love. We focus on resilient, hardy varieties for backyard gardeners and small-scale farmers that thrive across the country.
Vynecrest Vineyards & Winery
Sam Landis ’98
LOCATION: Brienigsville, PA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (610) 398-7525
Established in 1974, we have a long history of producing quality wines for all palates. Our tasting room is housed in a historic 19th-century Swiss bank barn overlooking our 25 acres of vineyards. We have a Wine Bar, a Cellar Experience Bar for group tasting, and a tent with seating for 80 where we offer live music every weekend. With over 20 wines on our wine list, we offer everything from dry to sweet, red, and white. Join us as we prepare to celebrate our 50th anniversary!
home & living
32 Spirits Artisan Textiles
Claire Hsiang Marx ’88
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (800) 324-6421
Find that special holiday gift at 32 Spirits—exquisite handwoven textiles by artisan women weavers in Laos. When you make a purchase, you help women weavers in Laos to earn a steady income and be financially empowered while also preserving the art of weaving so culturally important to this small Southeast Asian country. Our napkins, tea towel, placemats, runners, and throws are made from sustainable fibers, grown organically and dyed naturally, using local leaves, barks, and flowers. Each of our textiles features motifs that are held in the highest regard by the Laotian people and symbolize life's deepest desires for health, prosperity, and harmony.
Balsam Hill
Mac Harman ’98
LOCATION: Boise, ID and Redwood City, CA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (888) 552-2572
Balsam Hill sells holiday decor such as artificial Christmas trees, ornaments, and other decorations. Our purpose is to "create joy together." Our team includes four Ephs from the classes of 1998, 1999, 2003 and 2014!
Biography
Linda Thompson '84
LOCATION: New York, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (805) 895-1775
Biography is a clean beauty brand that specializes in oil-infused, high-performing skin health products. Our transparent scent-forward formulas deliver results without synthetics, leaving your skin clarified, rejuvenated, and renewed. Our motto: "There's no Biography more important than yours"
Blu Dot
Maurice Blanks ’87, John Christakos ’87 and Charlie Lazor ’87
LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (844) 425-8368
Designer and maker of modern home furnishings.
Current Objects
Ann Worth ’05
LOCATION: Oakland, CA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (617) 416-8266
Current Objects is a curated collection of architect-designed objects. It is a digital (and sometimes physical) store; a forum for experimentation, production, and extension of architectural practice and research.
We see object-making as an extension of architectural practice on an expedited timescale, and therefore seek small-scale objects that communicate with the large-scale, whether through a redesigned supply chain; a reimagining of the everyday; reuse and repair; community and sharing; or collaboration in design and production.
Current Objects is an imprint of Object Projects, a California-based, women-owned architectural practice.
Hüga Heat
Jocelyn Olsen ’00
LOCATION: Southport, ME
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (207) 232-8482
Hüga are the most durable, longest-lasting, battery-powered heated cushions. Designed for outdoor dining during the pandemic, they are beloved by sports fans, hunters, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors, but hates being cold. Handsewn in Maine of tough, waterproof materials with your choice of a rechargeable, sustainable battery. You can even charge your phone off the battery while you warm your buns!
Jordan LaMothe Blades
Jordan LaMothe ’17
LOCATION: Hebron, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (518) 368-5147
Jordan LaMothe '17 is an award-winning knife-maker who specializes in making some of the finest culinary knives available. Ranging from cleanly made kitchen tools to opulent art pieces, each knife is designed to combine peak performance with aesthetic appeal. Jordan makes each knife by hand from start to finish, shaping the blades from high quality steel and sculpting the handles from carefully selected hardwoods.
Jordan was a Champion on the History Channel show “Forged in Fire,” and he holds the Master Smith rating in the American Bladesmith Society. His knives are available on his website and through his email newsletter.
Kaspari Dell Workshop
Irve Dell ’83
LOCATION: St. Paul, MN
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (612) 237-6448
Irve Dell & Brad Kaspari first met in the MFA Studio Arts Program at the University of Minnesota. Since then they have collaborated on gallery and museum exhibitions and numerous public art and private commissions. They have received grants, fellowships, and awards from the McKnight, the Bush, the Jerome, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundations, as well as, the Job of the Year award from the National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association. In 2023, they decided to combine their studios and expertise to form Kaspari • Dell Workshop. Their studio/workshop/gallery is located in the heart of the Creative Enterprise Zone in the Midway area of Saint Paul. Duraturo is their first furniture collection. Kaspari Dell Workshop has decades of experience in designing & fabricating custom built furniture & accessories. If you're looking for truly unique, hand-built custom furnishings look no further.
KOBO Candles
Anthony Qaiyum ’95
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (773) 888-1570
KOBO Candles creates luxurious and expressive scented candles, diffusers, and other home products. Our signature candles are hand-poured and assembled in Chicago, all under one roof. We use sustainably sourced 100% pure soy wax. A family-owned and operated business, we only supply our customers with the highest-quality products we would use in our own homes and are committed to respecting and serving our employees, customers, and the environment.
The Life of an Eph
Sarah Ling ’24
LOCATION: Boston, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (508) 272-0182
Ever catch yourself daydreaming about the good ol' days in Williamstown? In either case, put down that overdue library book and come grab your copy of “The Life of an Eph”—the customized Williams College card game that’ll have you laughing harder than ever. It’s like Mountain Day, but with more cards and fewer sore legs!
Make & Made Fiber Crafts
Susan Tompkins Watkins ’90
LOCATION: Irvine, CA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (949) 510-4081
MADE TO BE LOVED | pillows, bags, and ornaments | knit, sewn, and embellished home goods and lifestyle products made by hand in Southern California.
Mini Lobster Traps
Rebecca Borden ’91
LOCATION: Gloucester, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (202) 329-9549
Handmade mini lobster traps from Gloucester, MA, including ornaments, wreaths and trees.
MWArtworkNet
Mara Weitzman ’98
LOCATION: Scarsdale, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], +48572528505
Decor and accessories made from original artwork.
Nine Day Weekend
Dan Narva ’05
LOCATION: North Reading, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (508) 479-8090
My art celebrates the National Parks. I illustrated each park by rearranging the letters of its name to depict its landscape or wildlife.
I make a queen-sized Sherpa fleece blanket and an 18" x 24" letterpress poster, both of which feature all 63 parks. Individual parks are also available as ornaments, coasters, magnets, and stickers.
Oh Susannah Artisan Rugs
Susannah Wheelwright ’95
LOCATION: Sherborn, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (508) 318-8173
Handwoven items for the home, mama and baby, and yoga practice. Rugs, yoga mats/runners, placemats and table runners, wine bottle cozies, mug rugs/coasters, felted soaps, eye pillows, meditation mats and tummy time sensory mats for baby. All items handmade sustainably on my loom from reused and recycled fabrics and other post-consumer materials. Custom commissions welcomed.
SecondTakeJazzArt.com
Michael Ebert ’95
LOCATION: Levittown, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (516) 749-5570
SecondTakeJazzArt.com produces high-quality posters that commemorate celebrated live performances by jazz legends from the distant past. We particularly focus on renowned club or concert appearances that have been preserved by fan-favorite recordings—legendary shows for which little to no advertising ephemera survives (or was ever created).
Now jazz fans can show off their love of the music, culture, and history of America's greatest artform. With SecondTakeJazzArt, you can add a swingin' sense of style, classic, and nostalgia to any room of your home or office!
Sharyn Blond Linens
Irwin Blond ’67
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (816) 569-5401
My wife and I co-own Sharyn Blond Linens, which features the finest in tabletop, bed, bath, and hand-embroidered Madeira linens. We also offer unique gifts, decorative accessories, and a comprehensive bridal registry.
Suburban Marble, Granite & Tile
Brian Rooney ’95
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (215) 309-8738
We retail countertops, vanities, and tile for homes and businesses. We template, fabricate, and install with our own slabs of granite, marble, quartzite, and quartz.
The Mustache Cat
Rebecca Sansone ’09
LOCATION: Saint Paul, MN
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (651) 356-8020
The Mustache Cat is a local home goods shop—specializing in curated vintage pieces and modern products from women makers + women-owned businesses that help you tell your story through home decor. We offer what we like to call a "modern take on vintage" with the option to swap vintage products for store credit and love partnering with you to provide unique + bold home goods that can be mixed with your current style to make adding interest to your space fun and approachable.
Tuesday Ceramics
Kayla Servin ’17
LOCATION: Williamstown, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (917) 716-0293
I make functional ceramics for everyday use out of my studio in Williamstown. I hope that my work inspires people to be present in and appreciative of small moments in each day, especially Tuesdays!
Weston Table
Tess Richman ’19 and Michaela O'Connor ’21
LOCATION: Weston, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], [email protected]
Weston Table sources ethical, sustainable, artisanally designed, and superiorly crafted and manufactured goods for living, giving, and entertaining. Operating under the belief that every business has a responsibility to support and strengthen the communities in which they do business, we offer a craftsman-to-consumer experience for the conscious shopper who wants to buy with intention, meaning, and heart.
kids & pets
EunyCrochets
Eunice Kim ’23
LOCATION: Chantilly, VA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (678) 908-9116
EunyCrochets sells handmade crochet plushies that make the perfect gift for all ages. Popular plushies include Ephelia, White Bunny in a Dress, and Timothy the T-Rex. Recently, EunyCrochets has also been selling crocheted sunflower pillows.
I opened my Etsy shop earlier in 2024 after making many custom gifts for family and friends for birthdays, baby showers, and graduation. Check out my Instagram (@eunycrochets) to see my creations. My mission is to handcraft personalized gifts for anyone. Customization is available, please message me on my Etsy with any queries. I will try my best to help create the best gift for your favorite person, but please note my plushies are not pet friendly.
LedgEnd Farm
Hank Dimuzio ’72
LOCATION: Middlebury, VT
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (802) 343-8848
Antlers for pet chews.
Momo's Book Club
Morgan Phillips-Spotts ’09
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (404) 914-7263
Momo's Book Club is a subscription book club for kids designed to make their home library as diverse as the world.
Poppy & Purl
Christy Johnson ’92
LOCATION: Wake Forest, NC
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (919) 357-7345
Whimsical knit fruit and vegetable hats, roadkill bookmarks, upcycled cashmere flower pins, and more!
Portland Pet Food Company
David McCarron ’67, Peter Christiani ’13, Dylan Page ’13 and Matt McCarron ’14
LOCATION: Portland, OR
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (503) 558-2757
Portland Pet Food Company is a manufacturer of human-grade pet food and treats. The stated mission of the company is to allow people to "feed their pets like they feed themselves," and to us, that means high-quality, human-grade nutrition from ingredients sourced and made in the USA.
other gift ideas
Better Than The Gift
Jenny Seed Reis ’96 and Julie Belladonna ’96
LOCATION: Concord, MA and New York, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (312) 543-1346
Better Than The Gift creates unique, conversation-starting wrapping paper that elevates the gift-giving experience. Our focus is on providing environmentally friendly, high-quality products that transform the act of unwrapping into a moment of connection and joy, rather than a symbol of consumerism. Guided by our internal motto, "Do Good," we make every decision—from selecting sustainable inks to donating a portion of our proceeds—with both the environment and our community in mind. Our goal is to offer an eco-friendly giftwrapping option that sparks conversation, fosters laughter, and brings people closer together. As one customer shared, “Your paper was the hit of Christmas.” Better Than The Gift was founded by Jenny Seed Reis ’96 in 2022. Jenny recently partnered with Williams classmate Julie Belladonna ’96 to expand the company’s reach and impact.
Caitlin Canty
Caitlin Canty ’04
LOCATION: Nashville, TN
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (615) 378-7450
Caitlin Canty is an American singer/songwriter whose music carves a line through folk, blues, and country ballads. Her music was called "dreamy and daring" by Rolling Stone and NPR Music describes her songs as having a “haunting urgency.”
Check out her CDs, LPs, t-shirts and posters.
Darlingside
Don Mitchell ’06, Auyon Mukharji ’07, Dave Senft ’07, and Harris Paseltiner ’09
LOCATION: Northampton, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (913) 314-5272
We are a band! We write music together, record albums, and play shows. We also spend a lot of time in a van.
Gef Fisher Guitars
Gef Fisher ’18
LOCATION: Amherst, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (413) 884-3361
Bespoke handmade classical guitars built with only the finest materials available. Gef works with Alan Chapman, a master luthier with more than 50 years of experience building world-class instruments in a range of styles for professionals, students, passionate amateurs, and collectors alike. We strive to further the art and science of classical guitar luthiery through a process of constant comparison, experimentation, and refinement.
Faenwyl Bindery
Cara Schlesinger ’91
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (917) 414-4575
Faenwyl Bindery provides book conservation, paper repair, box-building, and bookbinding services to book collectors, booksellers, museums, libraries, and lovers of books. If you care about your books, I will help you care for them.
For those who love to write, I also produce unique blank books and note pads, many incorporating natural materials collected from the Catskills woods. If you have a custom design in mind for a sketchbook or journal, or a keepsake box, I will work with you to create the perfect piece.
The Find Sisters
Alycia Peloso Crane ’84 and Suzie Dingwall Williams ’84
LOCATION: Toronto, Canada
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (416) 867-8071
Vintage and antique gifts and decor. Items shipped to Canada and the US.
HazyShade Productions
Kirsten Hazler ’93
LOCATION: Richmond, VA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (804) 267-9611
HazyShade Productions is an independent micro record label and music publishing company based in Richmond, Virginia, representing the music of singer/songwriter Kirsten "Haze" Hazler, her acoustic duo, Haze & Dacey, and related projects.
June Road Press
Sara Arnold ’04
LOCATION: Berwyn, PA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (203) 247-6488
June Road Press, an award-winning one-woman literary press founded in 2020, publishes two finely crafted poetry collections a year with a focus on first books by women and an emphasis on detail and design. Each book we produce is both timely and timeless—a beautiful object to keep and revisit, a meaningful experience that rewards slowness and fosters connection, and a thoughtful, unique gift to share with someone you love. These are rich works of art that will resonate with poetry lovers and newcomers alike. Your purchase supports independent publishing, a woman-run small business, and the poetry community!
Legally Yours, LLC
Cassandra Kirk ’89
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (404) 246-4601
At Legally Yours, LLC, we craft high-quality, luxury stationery that celebrates diversity and fosters meaningful connections. As a Black woman-owned business, we take pride in offering designs that reflect the richness of our world and the unique stories we all share. From personalized note cards to heartfelt greeting cards, each product is thoughtfully created to honor life’s special moments. Join us in transforming everyday communication into a celebration of love, unity, and understanding. Explore our collection today and experience the joy of accessible luxury, one note at a time.
Misty Blues
Gina Coleman ’90
LOCATION: Williamstown, MA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (413) 225-1877
2019 International Blues Challenge finalist, Misty Blues, is led by lead singer/band founder Gina Coleman. The band is based out of Berkshire County, Massachusetts playing original and traditional blues with hints of jazz, soul, funk and tent revival gospel since 1999. The products we offer are CDs, band t-shirts, long-sleeve tees and pins. We are also available for private performances.
Nectar CBD
Veronika Fernandez ’08
LOCATION: Pueblo, CO
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (719) 345-2500
Nectar CBD is an organic hemp product line of tinctures, topicals and pet products. All products are formulated with organic ingredients and the plant material utilized in products is derived from organically and sustainably-cultivated Colorado hemp crops.
Not Your Mother's Goose
Topher Goggin ’02
LOCATION: Alma, MI
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (989) 463-3191
Humorous greeting cards, calendars, books, and more based upon Topher Goggin's fairy tale book and podcast, "Not Your Mother's Goose."
TisBest Philanthropy
Erik Marks ’89
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
Visit Website | CONTACT: [email protected], (206) 501-3005
TisBest Charity Gift Cards empower people to support causes they’re passionate about.