Eclectic, wide-ranging, and appreciative of stylish curiosities, Irwin & Lane is an antiques resource, design consultancy, and decorating firm based in Cooperstown, New York. Founded by Matthew Zwissler, a former manager at Manhattan's Scully & Scully gift shop and of New York City's legendary Malmaison Antiques, and his husband, Mitchell Owens, the former decorative arts editor of Architectural Digest, Irwin & Lane searches the globe for inspiring treasures, from antique Venetian painted furniture to nineteenth-century American pressed glass. The firm also designs and manufactures an exclusive line of hand-crafted decorative objects: wall brackets, obelisks, bookcases, tables, chairs, and lamps.
Straw House Herbs is a house and garden built with alternative and sustainable techniques. With the help of many members of the Cherry Valley community the post and beam frame, cut from local timber, was raised in the summer of 1998. The surrounding fruit, vegetable, herb, and ornamental gardens have been a labor of love using organic and biodynamic methods. It is not perfect, but it is fruitful and satisfying.
The Farm Stand (Opened in 2019) is a natural extension of the house and garden. It is my retirement plan. I never want to pare down the garden because “It’s just the two of us.” I‘ll grow for more people! However, it’s more than the food, it’s the lifestyle. It’s aprons and clay pots and knitting and everything else. My friend and I always tease, “For the store!” when we make something new. So, this store is also for the other creative women in my life. A place to gather, to work, and to sell our goods.
Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts
Welcome to Sharon Sprigs, our farm's design and retail shop, Slate Hill Flower Farm. Come in to smell the amazing fragrance and experience the beautiful lasting color that dried flowers can offer. Discover our wide selection of florals from bunches and bouquets to arrangements and wreaths, We carry only the finest dried florals that have been harvested or gathered at the peak of their season to ensure brilliant color and enduring beauty. We specialize in carrying lavender grown on our farm along with all of the lavender products we produce. To compliment our florals, we proudly offer local art and gifts inspired by nature. Whether you are searching for a special gift or looking to add a unique floral touch to your home, we are here to help you find that special piece.