So many reasons to stop into this place…read more They support local artist with stunning displays of work. Everything is handmade and local. I have numerous items from here. If you are looking for a birthday gift, wedding gift, graduation gift or beyond check this place out! A college graduate would really treasure a gift from here. A local New Hampshire made gift is very special.

Best place in Durham to find gifts. Jewelry, home goods, bath & body products, wall art. Plus…read morecrafting opportunities. Owners are really nice people and artists working with fabric, glass and stones. 10-4 Saturday's. 10-6 Tuesday - Friday

I too have been using Country Meadows Frame Shop for years after a bad experience at Michael's…read more Dolores has a great eye and does great work. However, in February 2011, she moved her business to Dover NH. The Merrimack location is no longer open. She is still doing framing but in Dover.

A great place to buy some good pottery at a fair price! The person we were staying with suggested…read morethis place to go as we were heading into Dover. This is the place to buy Salmon Falls pottery that we later saw way up in Maine as the selection is huge. They also have a seconds area to get some even better values. There are large pieces from bird baths to planters to small thimble sized pieces. We bought some to take home and probably would have bought more if it weren't for the fact that it was day one of our trip and we had limited ability to take purchases home. The staff were very helpful in making sure we found what we were looking for and answered all of our questions.

The pottery of Salmon Falls is a classic New Hampshire staple. Their pottery is distinguished by…read moretheir beautiful designs, the most popular being the blueberry-filled wicker basket (also mountain berries, love birds, and cranberries). Fantastic for kitchenware (casserole dishes/bowls, spoon jars, salt/pepper shakers, mugs & plates, sponge holders, butter molds) and even flower pots and lamps! They have a "seconds" section for pieces that aren't absolutely perfect (a GREAT deal for someone looking for nice-without-the-price), as well as a "cracked" section (these items are a little more disheveled...but are still great for a fruit bowl or a spoon jar). Sign up on their email list for coupons (they're generally in-store only, but STILL so worth the 40-70% off!); remember: these are a piece of NH artisan beauty (not made in China crapolla - the price is there for the potters' time and dedication). The perfect rustic kitsch piece that will bring delight to your kitchen and home. Just remember to read the care and baking instructions (sometimes starting with a cold oven is best, and I always avoid the dishwasher with these items even if they are "dishwasher friendly").