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All-natural, locally made and good for your body: Maine Mountain Soap and Candle

All-natural, locally made and good for your body: Maine Mountain Soap and Candle
March 28, 2013

I’ve become more picky over the years about what I put on my skin. Whenever possible, I try to find products that are all-natural and in the best cases, made in Maine. The problem is that organic, all-natural beauty products can cost you. But there are affordable options that work. Enter my most recent solution for both: Maine Mountain Soap & Candle Co.

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Handcast and inspired by the sea: jewelry by Andrew Haviland

Handcast and inspired by the sea: jewelry by Andrew Haviland
March 05, 2013

Andrew Haviland’s handcast barnacle rings have been on my mind since December. I finally tracked him down to find out a bit more about the inspiration behind his pieces. Handcast in white bronze, silver or gold, his jewelry are inspired by somewhat unexpected crustacean life. (Hint: not lobsters).

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Local t-shirt line now available at L.L.Bean

Local t-shirt line now available at L.L.Bean
February 22, 2013

We love it when a local favorite makes it big! Loyal Citizen Tees, a Portland-based t-shirt line, now have two of their designs available at L.L.Bean. Every tee is designed in Portland, printed by hand and made in the U.S.A. Check them out!

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Indian Meadow Herbals, organic skincare made in Maine

Indian Meadow Herbals, organic skincare made in Maine
January 30, 2013

Though lots of attention is given to what we put into our body, not everyone is as careful about what we put on it. Indian Meadow Herbals, was founded over 15 years ago on a 12-acre farm in Downeast Maine. Founders Roseanna and Nancy wanted to create products for the body that were organically grown and ethically harvested.

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Form meets function in repurposed bags by Jared DeSimio

Form meets function in repurposed bags by Jared DeSimio
January 11, 2013

Form and function: two of my favorite personality traits of a really good bag. Jared DeSimio is a Belfast, Maine native and creates bags from repurposed fabrics with a utilitarian edge. Feedbags, reclaimed leather and vintage military fabrics are just a few of the elements that make up his well-crafted designs.

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Wear your favorite maine band on your sleeve

Wear your favorite maine band on your sleeve
January 07, 2013

Maine-brand Elykssor is bringing back their popular limited-edition Maine Music Hoodies. And this year, you can choose who deserves to be on it. Now if you need help figuring out who you should wear on your sleeve, you can always ask the lady two heads to my right for some suggestions. Come fInd out how you can cast your vote.

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Toast your girlfriends event

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.

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Portland-based sea bags collaborates with woolrich

October 29, 2012

Our very own Portland-based Sea Bags, the original recycled sail purveyors, have collaborated with Woolrich to create a limited-edition line of totes, dopp kits and iPad cases. The bags are crafted from a combination of wool exteriors lined in sails or sailcloth lined in wool.

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