Common Deer: Make it Better.
We're dedicated to helping small businesses thrive. The 500+ brands we work with drive our economy forward from the ground up. Championing makers, artists, and domestic goods creates a fair economy that prioritizes people and planet over profits. Your choice to support local products matters. By giving gifts with story, you share your values and impact your community.
We started Common Deer in 2013 out of a need to support makers, artists, and small businesses. Join us in celebrating goods made here.
What's the "It"?
With our philosophy, make it better - there's lots that you can fill in the blank for the "it". Whatever works for you - but we have a multi-faceted approach to why we do what we do. Let's make it better, together.
Thank you for supporting our business
We love supporting makers and artists and helping you discover your next favorite thing. But, let's be real, we need your support to keep doing our thing. We can't keep celebrating the talented folks we feature or continue buying products from your favorite brands without you. So, think of us as like a permanent craft fair where makers aren’t giving up their weekends in order to sell stuff, but they’re able to focus on their passion: CREATING those goods!
We're not just another online marketplace. When you shop with us, you're not just buying a product—you're supporting a dream. You're helping a maker turn their passion into a sustainable living. You're helping an artist share their unique vision with the world. And you're helping us create a more vibrant, diversified, fair, and creative economy. With your help, we can keep our small business strong and continue celebrating artists, makers, and goods made here. Together, let’s make it better.
IN THE PRESS...
Featured in the New York Times here.
Sharon Beal: Champion of USA Made, State 14
Decor Store Common Deer Leaps into Burlington, Seven Days
Local Store: Common Deer, Seven Days
Father's Day Gift Guide, Local 44/22
Burlington retailers ready for Small Business Saturday, WCAX
Local Store Embraces Cyber Monday, Burlington Free Press
Here’s where local politicians shop, Burlington Free Press
Why some stores that can reopen decided not to, WPTZ
In Burlington, Church Street businesses brace for a slow holiday season, vtdigger.com
Burlington business opts out of in-person Black Friday shopping, WCAX
The 'Nice' List: Reader Recommendations for Shopping Local in 2020, Seven Days
This Vermont shop embraced online sales without losing its local edge, Burlington Free Press
Visit us in person
We're located in a historic corner building in the heart of downtown Burlington. Within a 1 block walk of Church Street Marketplace and within a stone's throw of many of the area public parking garages, we're an easy stop. We hope to see you soon!
