Dec 25, 2012

The Gold TroutBy Mary Miller LeeRutlandHerald.com

Manchester, VT – If you are looking for custom stationery, a special present or a perfect little hostess gift, check out The Gold Trout in Manchester. Located in the historic Depot Street district, this new boutique is run by owners MaryBeth O’Donnell and Holly Mirenda.

O’Donnell and Mirenda are friends and share much in common, both being busy moms of young children, but bring different strengths and experience to the business. Mirenda has a background in graphic design, which she put to use for custom stationery products such as invitations, holiday cards, note cards, and business cards. The shop carries all the major brands of stationery; Mirenda walso will create custom-made items.

Having run gift boutiques for the Junior League in Scarsdale, NY, O’Donnell has experience sourcing and buying unique gift items. “I have done a lot of research and have found lots of independent artisans able to deliver exactly what the customer wants, without our having to over-purchase minimums” said O’Donnell.

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