I love how the craftsperson here went an extra mile – incorporating the vernacular of the area into this simple project. It reminds me of the works exhibited at the now defunct (and much lamented) Stratton Arts Festival that was held every fall at Stratton Mountain. Only VT artists and craftspeople could enter – and it was an incredible show, always. Some of my favorites over the years included a blazer made entirely of cedar shingles (it looked like you could wear it to a formal dinner) and an actual cord of wood with the top dusted in gold sparkled paint. I miss the VT ethos in those shows: a sublime blend of humor, intelligence and skill grounded in the natural world. This piece of art would have felt at home there.