davallia art & accents

This captivating shop sells a variety of locally made crafts and jewelry, all quite beautiful. My trip to Chester, Vermont is not complete without a visit, and usually a purchase.

My friend and I were lucky enough to fine this gem of a store on our getaway trip to Vermont. Wow, what a selection of beautiful, unique handcrafted items. I was shopping for Christmas, but ended up finding a ton of stuff for me. A beautiful cheese board, slate garden makers (with veggies names) and an amazing wooden bud vase. The store was well stocked and all items displayed nicely. Jessie was there to help us, pointed us to a nice new restaurant and wrapped everything for travel. I wish I lived closer so I could be a regular shopper. And the prices.....so reasonable. So to sum up...If you are ever in the area, go to this wonderful gallery/shop. Beautiful items, great prices, wonderful service, and a pretty town.

We shopped at DaVallia Art and Accents for unique holiday presents again this year. We find so many cute and different gifts for each member of the family including myself in different price ranges. I thoroughly enjoy this place and frequented it last year. The items I purchased then were so popular and well received we decided to visit them again this year. Once again I found the perfect items for my adult children - they each love cooking so wooden carved spatula and salt spoons, handmade pot holders, pottery, cups, etc are available in different price ranges. I also found beautiful hand crafted scarves, fabric pocketbooks, fabric wallets, crocheted hats, etc. The owner Michael is very pleasant and is always looking for new ideas from his customers. We also bought a wooden rack with maple sugar spigots to be used as a towel rack. You'll definitely find some unique gifts in this store with reasonable prices for such unique gift items.I even found a few things for myself!Michael was also willing to send pictures of the items for fast decision making - peek in advance for a member of the family that may be hard to please.I will definitely visit again when in Chester!

This is the perfect place to pick up a gift for someone you love~ including yourself! Beautiful gifts like earrings, bracelets, belts, mugs, wooden utensils, framed art and sculptures are just a few of the great items you will find here. Worth the stop.

Best Art store I've visited in a long time. Very down to earth art that anyone can enjoy. You don't have to understand art to be able to admire the beauty in the pieces at this store. And it is all so practical- furniture, earings, purses, wall hangings, tree ornaments, etc. I spent two hours looking in this tiny shop- I was absolutely fascinated with everything in there. It is a must see!-D. Donnelly from Clearwater, FL

We visited DaVallia for the first time by chance. We will plan to return the next time we are in Chester. It was both a gallery and a shop. There were beautiful handmade items in all price ranges. We learned a lot about the area artists. We brought home a wonderful molded glass bowl which we've used at many of our family dinners. Thank you, Michael, for sharing so much of yourself. It made the visit very special.

We stumbled across DaVillia Art & Accents whilst driving from A to B just after Christmas and needed to stretch our legs halfway. What a delight it was to find such a fantastic, fine arts store in this small country town (a rarity these days given tough economic times). We popped in and ended up staying way over an hour as each circuit of the store revealed more options to adorn our own home (with something refreshingly different from mass produced products), as well as gifts for our hosts, birthdays and even next Christmas! Every single person who has seen the items from DaVillia that grace our home, has commented on how unique and beautiful they are. This store is an absolute gem. I don't think the item photos on their website do the store justice. If you want something beautiful, unique and amazingly special for yourself or a loved one, don't hesitate to give this place a look in.Cheers,Leanne & Rob Hankey

We were first intrigued when we saw this store's display case in the Guilford, VT visitor's center. When we found out it was only 15mins away from I-91, we couldn't resist. When we arrived, one of the owners, Michael, warmly welcomed us. Originally we were going to stay for a half an hour, but time lapsed and we were there for about 2 hours! It didn't feel like two hours, we were having so much fun looking at the beautiful art and conversing with Michael that time just got away from us. The art work is beautiful and one of a kind. I love how the shop has everything made in America and not all of it is expensive. There is something in there for everyone and the owners are quite accommodating. Also, I love how the owners also make their own artwork - they really have quite the eye. Not only do the owners have wonderful taste in art, but also in food. Michael, recommended a wonderful place to have lunch and believe me we are still thinking about the food there! All in all, we had a wonderful time and I believe me we are willing to make the 2 hour trip just to go back up there!

My friends and I took a weekend away up in Chester and found DaVallia during one of our strolls through the town. It was such a great little find! I wanted to take everything home with me. There was gorgeous pottery, woodworking and art that I can imagine being perfect for wedding/housewarming/birthday gifts. Mike was gracious and answered all of our questions. I hope I can make it back up there soon.

We loved the exhibit at the Vermont Visitor Center for DaVallia and had to stop on our way home from Ludlow! I bought a few presents and am in love with this shop! I know I am always looking for unique gifts and this is definitely on the top of my list for the different type of gift! Stop in ... I am sure you will find something you will love!

Jesse and Michael have assembled a vast palette of unorthodox and traditional jewelry, accessories, art and furniture that is a visual feast for eyes that can see. Just walking into the store, the arrangement of its offerings gives the customer a vibe of being transported to a place where the art is alive and vibrant.This eclectic vista can probably be attributed to Michael's photography credentials The proprietors are not pushy in their salemanship, giving customers time and ample opportunity to inquire about the pieces, the artists and materials used. Prices are within reason, given the intricate and unique quality of the pieces been displayed. One can find themselves immersed in this store for hours, perusing its wares and accumulating quite a hoard of eye candy, depending on the arm candy you came in with. For any intrepid flatlander like myself, who wishes to explore the the bucolic environs of Chester, Davallia is definitely a stop that must be made before returning to the concrete jungles of the North East.

I have been an admirer of Jesse's jewelry for years. Imagine my pleasure when I learned that her gallery was moving practically around the corner from me! When that happened I learned that Michael, Jesse's husband, was also an impressive artist, though his media are very different from hers. In addition to their own work, Michael and Jesse carry a variety of works in many media, created by other talented artists. A visit to DaVallia is always a pleasure, a bit like having a personal art museum where many of the works are actually touchable--and ownable! You will recognize the location not only by means of its sign, but also by Michael's impressive sculptures outside it. When you are in Chester this is definitely one place not to miss! In fact, you would do well to visit Chester just to meet Jesse and Michael, and to browse in--and buy at-- DaVallia!

An excellent place to visit, you are made to feel welcome as soon as you enter. We had the pleasure of meeting Michael a very talented person indeed. He spent plenty of time talking to us about his work, life in general, and the other items in the shop. If we were local to this shop I suspect we would spend a fortune on items from here. There is a wealth of fantastic art work there.

When we first visited Chester we noticed Davallia Art & Accents straight away as being an exceptional place to visit just from the window display, it was the evening and the shop was closed. Upon our return the next day we were not disappointed.We chatted to Michael the owner who was very friendly and welcoming, I was blown away by the Industrial furniture that he makes along with his sculptures. Unfortunately for us we could not purchase any as we are from the U.K, if we lived in the U.S we would have purchased a table and put in an order for six of the industrial stools he had also made. They were of exceptional quality and very reasonably priced, we would pay three times as much back home.However it is also a fantastic place to purchase a small souvenir to take home, not the normal stuff you see but something with a soul.I love it when you find somewhere that the owners are passionate about, this place is certainly one of those, I whole heartedly recommend that you visit.It really made my day.Thank you Michael you are a very talented and welcoming ambassador for your area.

A friend introduced me to this lovely gallery of art and handmade artifacts. It indeed feeds the soul and awakens the senses to all that is beautiful and creative! The owners are very warm and welcoming and are delighted to open their doors to all. They are located On the Green and enhance The Green with their presence. Do not miss this charming place if you are anywhere near Chester or do take a side trip to this quintessentially Vermont hamlet.