It’s not just a gift in glassware that they boast at Simon Pearce in Quechee, Vt., but an investment in American artisans. From ornaments and pottery to lighting fixtures, Simon Pearce’s signature name and designs are available at stores across the country, as well as online and in catalogs. The artist himself is traveling around the region as we approach the holiday season, and signing some of his works. See web site for dates.