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Celebrate Coffee Month with a series of tastings at Coffee By Design

January 31, 2013

It’s not like I need any more excuses to drink WAY more coffee than is probably considered safe, but if it’s for science, I’ll take one for the team. The folks at Coffee By Design are offering several coffee tastings throughout the month of February at their India Street and Washington Avenue locations in Portland and at their spot in Freeport right inside L.L.Bean.

Candy factory fantasy: Making chocolate-covered pretzels

January 14, 2013

There weren’t any hills covered in edible flowers at Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections in Freeport. There were no Gobstoppers, there were no golden geese. And no one took a sweet-tasting nosedive into a river of chocolate. But that didn’t stop me from diving into my own finally realized Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory fantasy on Saturday.

Check out rambler’s way, brought to you by the famous folks at tom’s of maine

December 13, 2012

I’m sure you’ve heard of Tom’s of Maine before. In fact, you probably have their toothpaste sitting by your sink. Their latest venture, Ramblers Way, is a sustainable clothing line made from 100% American-made wool. All the garments are made from superfine worsted wool and sourced from farms in the USA.

DOMINATE BLACK FRIDAY

November 19, 2012

While the bargain-oblivious sleep the night away, dedicated deal hunters will line up outside of stores. And while amateurs wander the aisles without purpose, seasoned shoppers hit the linoleum running and have a whole holiday’s worth of shopping done before the sun even gets out of bed. Black Friday ain’t for the delicate.

Toast your girlfriends event

November 09, 2012

If you’re headed to Freeport this weekend to indulge in a little retail therapy, make sure you swing by Jill McGowan (56 Main Street) on Saturday for their “Toast Your Girlfriends” event from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bonus: Jill herself will be there, so it’s the perfect chance to ask for some styling help directly from the designer.

Freeport Thrift Shop

November 05, 2012

I’m feeling generous today. So generous in fact, that I’m willing to divulge one of my secret thrifting spots in Southern Maine. It’s a tiny, two-floor thrift shop that, on a good day, has been home to some of the best vintage and consigned pieces I’ve ever found. Here’s what I got on a recent trip.