In today's click-and-buy world, it can be difficult to know where your products come from. At Betsy Frost Design, we build relationships with local product vendors, designers, artists, and creators. We truly enjoy supporting these small businesses, and creating these local relationships also gives us first-hand knowledge about the artists we represent and the products they create. We love sharing these local “finds” with our customers in the shop and on our website.
Here are a few examples:
Mariposa Gifts
Betsy with Scarlet and Mischa in the Mariposa Showroom
“I’m so honored to be carrying Mariposa Giftware in the shop. Mariposa is based in Manchester-by-the-Sea, which is just two towns over. They are a top rate business to work with, and their new showroom makes it easy to and fun to re-order. Most importantly, they are 100% committed to sustainability and keeping things local.” - Betsy
Here are a few samples of their products that we carry. We have many items to choose from for Wedding, Shower, and Host/Hostess Gifts!
Shimmer Round Chip and Dip Server
Form and Function - Shimmer has it all. Bring Shimmer to your table with our Shimmer Round Chip and Dip server. Stun your guests with this 15" dish's texture inspired by gentle waves, all beautifully from 100% recycled, buffed-until-brilliant aluminum.
Shimmer Round Chip and Dip Server
The Honeybee Nut Dish
Inspired by the honeybees, this handcrafted 8" Honeybee Nut Dish with its gorgeous detail is a must-have addition to your next cocktail or dinner party. The Honeybee Nut Dish is great for holding nuts and candles, and pairs perfectly with our Honeybee Signature Napkin Box and Honeybee Open Salt Caddy Beaded Spoon Set. Honeybee Nut Dish is made from 100% recycled aluminum. We make gifting easy!
See these and other ideas in our Mariposa Gifts section HERE on our website or stop by the shop!
Mariposa Gifts
Green Barn Studio
“What a find! Hillary Holmes is an accomplished artist with a flair for packaging and scale that makes her prints accessible to any customer. “ - Betsy
Local on the Northshore, here is an example of one of her works of art. We have prints and framed prints/Tabletop Art - here is one of Crane Boardwalk. Come and check them out in the shop!
Framed Tabletop Artwork - here is one of Crane Boardwalk.
Crane Beach Ceramic Ornament
Hillary’s Crane Beach ceramic ornament is brand new in the shop and already almost sold out!” - Betsy
This “Anytime” Ornament depicts the peaceful coastline of Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA. This makes a great hostess gift, or stocking stuffer. Give this ornament to your family or friends to serve as a memory of your beach days!
Crane Beach Ceramic Ornament by Green Barn Studio
Art & Illustration by Andrea Maglio-Macullar
“We’ve been selling Andrea’s original paintings, prints, postcards, and cards since we opened. Although we are not a Fine Art Gallery, Andrea’s “Crane Beach Boardwalk” painting sells all year long. Her choice of color for this particular setting not only looks amazing in our shop, but it’s also the perfect blend of subtle hues that seems to work for many of our customers.”- Betsy
See more of her paintings and greeting cards at the shop.
By Andrea - The Crane Beach Boardwalk
Painting of Crane Beach by Andrea
Greeting Cards By Doug Brendel - The “Ipswich Outsidah”
We offer some great local greeting cards. If you want some New England dry humor, check out the greeting card line by Ipswich’s own “The Outsidah”, Author Doug Brendel. We also sell his latest book: “Praying For Mrs. Mombasa” at the shop. We are the exclusive carrier of his book in Ipswich. Receive a FREE copy of his book: “Ipswich in Stitches” with the purchase of his newest book. More about Doug here: doungbrendel.com
A sample of Doug’s greeting cards