Annie Selke does a nice write-up of LOCAL and Michele for the Fresh American, “When ceramics artist Michele O’Hana opened LOCAL, her Lenox, Massachusetts, boutique in 2010, she wanted it to be a shop-front studio for her work and a place where her artisan friends could sell their crafts to discerning shoppers. But in less than a year’s time, LOCAL has represented upwards of 40 craftspeople and blossomed into one of the area’s little gems, where you can find gorgeous home goods, fashion, and accessories all made within a 60-mile radius of the tiny Berkshire town.”… more at freshamerican.com

LOCAL mentioned in a blog for upstate weekenders, “Two weekends ago, I popped into a new store in Lenox called Local.  Local is filled with beautiful items handmade by local artisans including jewelry, pottery, knitwear, art, kitchen linens and more.  The displays are tasteful and the store is well curated.  Each artist gets a little card noting where they live/work, a short bio, and their contact information.  You really get the feeling owner Michele O’Hana cares as much about showcasing the artist as she does the art.” … more on homesteaders.wordpress.com

LOCAL is featured on the Rural Intelligence website. “LOCAL is a find—a charming space filled with a smartly edited collection of sophisticated, well-priced things; some jewelry, clothing, and children’s toys, but mostly objects for the home, nearly all made by hand by some of the region’s most gifted artisans.  And how do customers, particularly tourists, find LOCAL, buried as it is deep within a shopping complex way out on the highway?  ‘I”m right across from Chocolate Springs,’ O’Hana says of the popular cafe/chocolatier.  ‘Everybody seems to figure out how to find Chocolate Springs.’ ” …more on ruralintelligence.com  Article by Marilyn Bethany

Please join us for an Opening & Cocktails on Saturday, May 19 at 5 pm.

Exhibition will be on view May 19 – June 22

New LOCAL flavor

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On Saturday night, Michele O’Hana unveiled LOCAL, her sophisticated new shop in the Lenox Commons. A combination gallery, workshop, salon, and meeting place, it features handcrafted work by dozens of local artisans, including paintings, photographs, jewelry and ceramics. Some of the most beautiful objects are the ethereal porcelain pieces that O’Hana makes herself, and many guests snooped around her workspace with its kiln in the back of the the store. LOCAL (55 Pittsfield Road/Route 7; 413.553.3557) will be open seven days a week through Christmas Eve.

LOCAL founder Michele O’Hana of Ha’Penny Designs and her husband, the photographer John Dolan.

Meghan & Caitlin Harrsion of Mission Bar + Tapas, which catered the party; ceramist and jewelry designer Naomi Blumenthal and her husband, Ronald Blumenthal.

Claire Pollart and LOCAL’s Judy Merritt; Annette Kramek, who owns Ancient Language on North Street in Pittsfield, which specializes in yoga wear she designs, with Shelly Williams who owns Haven, the Lenox cafe.

Jewelry designer Stephanie Iverson, Tom Rich of Pittsfield Paul Rich & Sons, and Andrew McDonnell.

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Tick, tock, tick, tock: the holiday rush is on. Those seeking unique last-minute gifts, look no further than LOCAL, a swell new shop in the Lenox Commons (formerly the Shops at Aspinwell) on Route 7 in Lenox, Mass. This is responsible shopping, after all.

Fragrant herbal skincare and “love potions” by farmacy…

These represent just a fraction of LOCAL inventory; among others are handcrafted kinives by John Manikowski, silver teapots by contemporary silversmiths Michael & Maureen Banner; feel-good gear from Charley’s Fund; wooden breadboards by Chris and Tanya Renz; goat’s-milk skincase by Lebanon Springs Soaps; jewelry by Naomi Blumenthal, Dai Ban, and Stephanie Iverson; and perhaps the coolest beeswax creations I’ve ever seen, Angel Candles, made in Chatham, N.Y.

Tuesday – Saturday  11-5

55 Pittsfield Road, Lenox MA 01240
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Space in our gallery is limited, but we welcome submissions. To submit your work for consideration, please email a link to your website or mail a press kit to the above address.

LOCAL was created by ceramicist and designer Michele O’Hana.

With her studio in the back and a collection of beautiful hand crafted local artist’s work in the shop front, Michele has been able to showcase her favorite work from the surrounding Berkshire region under one roof. Here are some samples of her work:

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