Shopping in Maine Hopefully Made a Little Easier......
Maine is a pretty diverse State, and so are its unique handcrafted items. This page is donated to the unique gift ideas that are on my personal favorite, wish I had for a gift list........
Christmas Tree Acres
Wreath Company
Est 1965
http://store.ctawreath.com
1-855-634-5551
Main St, Norridgewock
$22 - 34 plus shipping
These wonderful handcrafted wreaths are shipped directly to your door, lowest cost including shipping is $25.00 for a simple plain one!
Centerpieces offered as well.
This is a wonderful place where you can learn the following for a pretty reasonable rates between $50-125, they are typically a one day class or so it appears. They include but not limited to: metal etching, alcohol ink, fold forming, intro to metal jewelry, enameling, resin jewelry, dichroic glass jewelry, glass mosaic, private lessons on silversmithing - minimum 6 weeks each at $75.00 (picture courtesy of their website -http://www.mainejewelryart.com/workshops.html )
i have a pair of earrings that i could sell over and over again if only i took this/ese class/es!
DownEast
The Magazine of ME Since 1954
Annual Subscription
Downeast.com
Down East actually refers to the direction that a sailing vessel needs to take from Maine to Boston Harbor - you must sail downwind to the east in order to get there from here.
Down East Magazine
680 Commercial St.
Rockport, Maine
207-594-9544
800-766-1670
Subscriptions start at $19.99 - $33.00
This magazine has national acclaim, it focuses on what is new in Maine, as well as keeping Maine's traditions alive.
Wassookeag Moccassins
Made to Order - Handcrafted
Dexter ME
http://www.wassookeagmoccasins.com
American made Handcrafted Genuine Handsewn Leather Slippers, Moccasins, Loafers and Driving Moccs for Men, Women, and Children. Each pair are made one at a time, by hand from Buffalo Hide, Bullhide, Moosehide, Cowhide, or Deerskin in a variety of styles including Soft-Sole, Double-Sole, Flex-Sole, Deerskin Lined, Fleece Lined, and Unlined.
Watermelon Tourmaline
Village Candles literally started in the kitchen, a hobby grown out of control! Paul Aldrich CEO and owner, started on a road trip visiting family afar, stopped at a candle store and next thing you know he had orders and lots of them. Village Candle offers quality for 1/2 the price of their biggest competitor! You can buy direct and the standard shipping price is $6.95, or free if you spend over a $100.00, and you can find them at many retail locations. If you sign up for emails, you will receive valuable coupons, updates on the newest scents, sales alerts on those that they are discontinuing. Subscribe at: http://www.villagecandle.com/
Watermelon Tourmaline first discovered in Maine in 1902. Our Tourmaline is suppose to be the best in the World for clarity and color! It is the number one choice as an engagement ring in Maine.
Over 3.5 million carats were mined in Newry alone, I just want one lit'l ol' carat....just one....maybe two.....
Rough & Tumble
LapTop Waxed Canvas Bag
Etsy - Norway ME
https://www.etsy.com/shop/roughandtumblebags
waxed canvas bag - 1909 MESSENGER BAG - crossbody 15" laptop bag - canvas messenger bag - laptop case - unisex - select your size
Overview
Handmade item
Materials: waxed canvas, leather, brass, BRONZE, YKK ZIPPER
Ships worldwide from Norway, Maine
They offer a wide array of stone accent pieces, vases, lamps, kitchenware. They also have wonderful twig furniture which they go out into the woods and hand select the materials used.
The prices are what they are for these wonderful handcrafted, one of a kind pieces. When in the area, please visit their shop. These items can be bought online as well.
Stonewall Kitchen School
182 Middle Street Portland
879-2409
Classes typically are a one day event, costing about $60.00. They do sell out, so it is best not to wait until the last minute to sign up. There is an array of guest chef's and diverse menu planning that there is literally something for everyone. Great way to spend a cold day, inside cooking and learning a new skill. ( picture courtesy of stonewall's website )
Dean's Sweets
475 Fore St
Portland ME
http://www.deanssweets.com/
Go to page ME Candies for expanded List
Dean's Sweets are nut free, he has a great many friends who are highly allergic, and does not use nuts in any of his chocolates! Dean's Sweets has more than 15 different reviews, some as far away as Washington D.C. Dean was an accomplished architect for a number of years, and now has chosen a new path which he creates masterpieces with the finest chocolate. He is always experimenting with new flavors. These look scrumptious!
LL Bean has been famous for the last 104 years. Guaranteed 100% satisfaction, with a return policy that allows you to return at anytime that you feel your product has not lived up to its end of the bargain. LL Bean has been famous for its footwear since the beginning of time, and these houndstooth boots are no exception.....
Coastal Maine Popcorn
Boothbay Harbor - 15 Townsend Ave
Freeport - 114 Main St
Portland - 43 Exchange St
38 Different Kinds of Popcorn
http://www.coastalmainepopcorn.com
You can order online with a standard shipping charge of $7.95 or you can order online with a instore p/u. They offer 38 kinds of popcorn, included but not limited to: Apple Pie a la mode, Blue Cheese, Blueberries & Cream, Caramel, Chocoloate & Bacon, Cotton Candy, Dill Pickle, Horseradish, Key Lime Pie, Maine, Orange Cranberry, Garlic...to just name a few.
The cost 4-6 cups 4.49, 9-10 cups $6.89 and 18-20 cups $10.98 (according to their website 10-13-15)
Original Creations handcrafted in Maine. pieces start at $6.00 each.
Established in 1995, Maine Bone Carving is Maine's only company specializing exclusively in handcarved moosebone jewelry.
Each carving is sanded to a fine finish and signed by the artist. Carvings range in price from $42 to $350. Designs include wildlife, cultural icons and abstract images. There are currently 90+ designs on the website and new designs are being added frequently. Custom work can be negotiated.
Original Creations handcrafted in Maine. pieces start at $6.00 each.
Only domestic wool that has been supplied by local farmers is used in the production of their wool balls. They are all natural, sustainable and biodegradable, they soften clothes and reduce drying time. Within a very short period of time they will have paid for themselves. They can be purchased direct from their website or at a local retailer, please check their website for further information. (picture is courtesy of their website) http://loohoo.myshopify.com/apps/store-locator