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Next Vintage Jewelry Sale is Sept. 17, 2026

Save the date for our next Vintage Jewelry Sale on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Sale proceeds from the sale are donated to Circle of Hope and unsold jewelry is donated to Dress for Success. You can donate your gently used jewelry to the Dedham Exchange for this sale - by July 31 if possible please.

Dedham Exchange Annual Appeal for Donations

Now is the time of year when the Dedham Exchange asks for donations to enable it to continue to support artisans and give back to the community. The Exchange is a nonprofit organization which relies on its volunteers and support from the community. People can donate online on the website or by sending a check. As always, we remain grateful. 

Meet Scarlet Yun - Founder and Maker of Soaprano Crafts

Scarlet Yun is the founder and maker behind Soaprano Crafts where she creates beautifully handcrafted candles and gifts inspired by nature.

New President for the Exchange

Susan Fay, the newly elected President of the Dedham Exchange, presented outgoing President Leslie Griesmer with pretty pink azaelas in gratitude for her excellent leadership for the last two years. 

Dedham Exchange Annual Meeting - April 13

The Board of Managers held its Annual Meeting at the Dedham Museum & Archive on April 13. The Board elected officers for the year - welcome Susan Fay as the new President!

Meet Sherry Kelley - Our Featured Artist

Sherry Kelley paints lovely watercolor paintings that feature the quiet beauty of the natural world

Congratulations to Peggy Sherwood

Peggy Sherwood is the winner of our Share competition from last December. She won a gift and a gift certificate which she used toward the purchase of a pretty jacket and tote. Thanks to Peggy and everyone else for participating!

Wendy Mercedes - Our Featured Artisan This Month

Wendy Mercedes is a self-taught weaver who creates beautifully crafted, functional textiles.

Wynn Fargo is our Featured Artisan This Month

Wynn Fargo sews adorable dresses for toddlers, many of her own design, and makes machine embroidered tea towels, cards, and other delightful items.

The Dedham Exchange Travels to Fox Hill and North Hill

The Exchange sets up pop-up shops at both Fox Hill and North Hill retirement communities in November for the residents to be able to shop for holiday gifts. Everyone looks forward to it!

Meet Ceramicist Susan Daugherty

Susan Daugherty makes beautiful ceramic dishes and platters with lovely botanical and lacy designs.

Order Your Customized Christmas Stocking Soon!

Order your wool or acrylic Christmas stocking customized with a name soon - So special!

Leona Regan Dolan - Maker of Mittens!

Leona Regan Dolan makes great mittens from repurposed wool sweaters and vintage mink coats -  So cozy and environmentally friendly!

The Dedham Exchange Partnered With Noanett Garden Club at the GCA Flower Show

The Dedham Exchange had a very successful booth at the marketplace for the GCA Flower Show hosted by the Noanett Garden Club on Sept. 16 and 17. Thank you volunteers who worked at the booth and to the many people who came!

Meet Stephen Strout, Woodworker

Stephen Strout, Founder of A Cut Above Designs, is a woodworker who makes very special wood charcuterie boards

"Mommy's Got a Work Call" Author Interviewed on Cable TV!

Jessica Fahey Fitzpatrick's new book Mommy's Got a Work Call is available at the Dedham Exchange. Watch her September 2025 interview on the "being friendly" cable television show at the link below. 

http://50.77.30.235/CablecastPublicSite/show/5695?site=1

 

The Dedham Exchange will be at the Flower Show on Sept. 16/17

Come see the free Flower Show at the Dedham Hilton on Sept. 16 (2PM-5 PM) and Sept. 17 (9AM-1:30 PM). The Dedham Exchange will be there too along with others in the marketplace. 

The Exchange Reopens on Sept. 2!

The August break is over and we're happy to be back! We reopen on Tuesday Sept. 2 at 10 AM.

The Dedham Exchange Awards College Scholarships to Adam Lagare and Megan Kane

The Dedham Exchange is pleased to announce its 2025 Scholarship award winners are Adam Lagare and Megan Kane. Both students are 2025 graduates of Dedham High School. 

We're Happy to Announce our 2025 Charitable Donations

The Exchange is a nonprofit gift shop, and it donates its net profits to the community each year. We're pleased to announce our 2025 donations. 

Meet Tanya Philbin of Zinnia Designs

Tanya Philbin of Zinnia Designs creates customized ceramic dishes for every occasion and trinket dishes in numerous designs