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What does Dad really want for Father’s Day?

June 12, 2013

Booze. I’ve finally come to terms with the fact that buying men alcohol as a gift is always a crowd pleaser. But since I like to pair thoughtfulness with practicality, here’s a few “pairings” if you will, of Father’s Day drinks and gifts that will please any Pops.

Wedding season is upon us. Need help getting dressed?

May 28, 2013

I don’t know about some of you, but I do not have a spare weekend from roughly July through October. It’s wedding season which means a myriad of showers, bachelorette parties, engagement fetes and of course a big ole wedding weekend. What’s a guy or girl to do with so many occasions for dressing up? Here are some local shops that will help you look primped and polished for the onslaught of summer weddings.

Maine Street Clothing makes more than just tourist tees

May 27, 2013

Nick Sarro first started designing t-shirts in high school. Fast forward a few years and he and his brother are the founders of Maine Street Clothing, a line that creates 207-inspired designs that are made in the USA and screen-printed in Ellsworth, Maine. Come check it out!

Meet a shopkeeper: Dustin from Portland Dry Goods

May 21, 2013

I am very intimidated by men that dress better than me and Dustin Otto, who works at Portland Dry Goods, happens to be one of those guys. Portland Dry Goods remains one of my favorite destinations for menswear and high-quality wares in Portland. Meet Dustin and see where he likes to go for beer, brunch and a good book.

A quick trip to Catholic Charities Thrift

May 08, 2013

Many of you in the twitterverse keep telling me to check out the Catholic Charities Thrift Store (244 St. John Street) so on a recent Saturday, when I found myself at Maine Hardware looking for polyurethane, I decided to stop in.

Become the “favorite” with these Mother’s Day gift ideas

May 07, 2013

Mother’s Day is coming right up! I’ve rounded up some great gift ideas for Mommie dearest so you can stop hemmin’ and hawwin’ over to what to get her. And of course they’re all from local shops because you know how I roll. Check them out!

Collector handbag event at Angela Adams, tonight and tomorrow only!

May 03, 2013

Though we all drool over the window displays and rugs at Angela Adams, at one time the designer was also producing a line of leather and printed canvas handbags. They are cleaning out their handbag closets for this one-of-a-kind event.

A Flea-For-All favorite opens up shop in Westbrook

May 02, 2013

This weekend you might want to venture a bit out of Portland, on a quick ride down Forest Avenue, to a new vintage storefront on Bridgton Road. The ladies of Lucille’s, arguably my favorite former booth at the Flea-for-All, has opened up shop. I checked it out over the weekend and trust me — you’re gonna want to put this vintage haven on your weekend agenda. Check it out!

In honor of Earth Day, here’s 4 local and organic brands you’ll love

April 22, 2013

You can show our planet a little love every day by supporting local brands that practice sustainability and use all-natural materials. Here’s a few that I think are the bees knees.

Where to sell your clothes in Portland

April 17, 2013

Sometimes when you do a closet clean-out, it’s painful to see a huge pile ready for the Goodwill bin. I get it. Especially when you remember spending a sizable amount of money on an item that was barely worn. If you’re looking to turn some of your clothing trash into some treasures, here are the shops in town that you can sell your clothes for cash or credit.

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