Nest • Winter 2026
Cool design and warm vibes at a hip Warren chalet; Habitat for Humanity’s home run in the Upper Valley; Talking teapots with three Vermont ceramic artists; One sure way to de-stress: backyard bird-watching
Nest — Winter 2026
This issue of Nest — Seven Days’ quarterly magazine on homes, design and real estate — covers a cozy-chic mountain chalet and a Habitat for Humanity project.
Home Tour: An Industrial-Chic Mountain Chalet in the Mad River Valley
With such features as sheet-steel walls, exposed I beams and live-edge walnut shelves, Andrew Lynds’ chill bachelor pad in Warren has comfy, lived-in charm.
Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity Strives to Build Affordable Homes
Inflation and an unstable economy have made it challenging to build quality homes on a budget. The Upper Valley nonprofit is getting creative to meet demand.
Get the Tea: Local Clay Artists on the Beauty of Teapots
Why not enter the New Year with the calming ritual of tea? Vermont crafters Kileh Friedman, Frank Saliani and Cath Manegold generously share their knowledge.
Backyard Birders in Vermont Share Why They Love It
Octogenarian Maeve Kim and college student Isaac Wood-Lewis explain the broad appeal of birding for all ages, especially in the winter bird-feeder season.
