Hands down THE BEST Primitives store around! Staff and owner is always super warm and friendly! The…read moreselection is by far the biggest and best! Handmade items right here in Maine are always for sale as well as classes on how to make your very own Primitive items!

From the owner: At Willow Tree Handmade Primitives, we have a beautiful collection of decor and handmade products…read morethat will spruce up your home's atmosphere. Our items range from willow tree angels to rugs, linens, candles, pictures, lamps, pottery, wool, floral, and handmade items. Our handmade items are made locally, so you can guarantee that you'll have a piece that's entirely unique. You'll always feel right at home when you enter our space, and our team will greet you with a warm welcome. We're proud to serve Southern Maine with primitive home decor and one-of-a-kind items that will cozy up any home, so come on in and start exploring the possibilities.

I like to smell my candles before I buy them (and then buy them online when there are wicked good…read moredeals [or coupon codes available], which often there are), and came to Yankee Candle to do some "research". There is SO MUCH PRODUCT here. Candles, wax melts, sprays - every single size and smell imaginable. You forget what all of that looks like in real life when you do your retail therapy digitally! I like Yankee Candle, their product is usually five stars (shout-out to their scent plug-ins; they make my super old bathroom smell not funky). But I wanted to write a quick thank you note to one of their employees. I actually bought a candle in person and thought I liked it so much, I bought it again online. When I opened the jar to light it, my pet immediately started sneezing (this isn't the first time this has happened with their product). The candle I bought in person, I stupidly threw away the receipt for. The candle I bought online I was able to start the return process; I was told I would get a QR code via email and all I had to do was show it in person. Only, no QR code/return email ever came (despite MANY attempts at getting one). I decided to just go in person to the mall and explain all of this to them (I've never returned candles before, so I knew there was a good chance I would just have to take the "L"). Luckily for me, my email is registered so all of my (many) purchases are documented. No receipt? No problem. Not burned or used? No problem. The patient employee was able to look up my orders; and, I was able to swap out the candles out for ones that I wanted. It was a lot more seamless than I was expecting (also, despite buying the original large candles at a deep discount, somehow my return yielded more money back than I had spent, so I was also able to snag some wax melts and still have $7 leftover. Not sure how any of that worked, but I'm not complaining). So, thanks Nice Yankee Candle Person At The Mall! My flat smells good and my pet isn't sneezing!

Been burning YC my whole life, and long before internet shopping was a thing (side note: this is…read moreone of those companies that spoil frequent online buyers, so get to it for some seriously deep discounts!) I would come here to load up. It's always kind of looked the same (clean, colorful, welcoming with seasonal decor), and the staff has always kind of been the same (friendly but distrusting? I wonder how many candles they've watched slip through fingers and shatter on their floors). Here's what I don't like: 1. The price. Why are these candles so expensive? Their scent isn't long lasting enough, or have enough of a reach, to warrant these prices. 2. All the new smells based off weirdly specific experiences. I don't want Baby's First Steps In Spring Rain, or Wedding Cake Topper Defrosted And Enjoyed On Our First Anniversary, or Stardust Sprinkled Gently On The Sweet Flesh Of Gourds. I want Whoopie Pie. I want Plumeria. And, damn it, I want Rainbow's End. Admittedly there have been times when this particular YC store has pulled out a discount bin of former scents, and those rare moments are the best! Listen, if you're a candle fiend, then of course you're gonna love it here. Even if you don't believe in smells like Friend's Forgotten Scarf or Bronzed And Brined, it's still a whole lotta fun to sniff 'em all!

I am rating this based on my experience 1. The lady there…read morewas super sweet and really made me feel like I wasn't a burden 2. The prices were good at five dollars for a small candle

My friend found this store on TikTok and as a lover of fun home items and whimsy we needed to stop…read morein! The mini print machine is such a fun concept. I believe the artist is local and we saw one other print machine at the Warby Parker but it looks like a different variety. There are so many cute greeting cards, matches, perfumes, candles, etc and it was all so tempting! I left with one mini print (the cashiers will trade you for quarters, super helpful) and some perfume! If you're looking to do some fun shopping in Portland this store is definitely worth a stop.

So cute!!! Love the vibes! The employees were very nice and helpful as well! I used the print…read morevending machine - probably my favorite part.

Excellent shave brush scuttle! I love my new scuttle (microwave safe). Keeps the brush and lather…read morehot/warm thru all three passes plus my wind down 4th pass (lather up and leave on while cleaning up the razor, scuttle, bowls, etc.) then final rinses. The scuttle is still nicely warm after I dry it to put away for tomorrow's shave. I highly recommend getting one to improve your shave.

A decade ago (yes really) I bought a an original shaving scuttle from Julie, after she was…read morerecommended on Shaveblog and by the serious shaving enthusiasts at the authoritative Badger & Blade forums. This morning, after nearly ten years of solid, loyal work from my beloved little clay scuttle, I looked down at it as I lathered up and decided I needed to both show my gratitude for this fine work and to let others know what Dirty Bird can offer. If you are a wet shaver and you like to use creams and then whip them with a badger brush to a perfect consistency lather, you need the perfect scuttle to achieve the right size, surface, and thermal transfer properties. You need a piece that is crafted as thoughtfully as it is artfully. You need a piece as beautiful with the rest of your shaving kit as it is well-engineered to the purpose. You need a dirty bird scuttle. Because as the users at B&B well know, no other shop big or small has nailed it like Julie has. The walls are the right thickness and material to warm the cream and hold the temperature for the duration of your shave. The available color combinations are drawn from thoughtful palettes and are an attractive match for most bathroom decor. It has a nice heft and weight to it so the water doesn't knock it around when filling and it stays put when you dip into it. The handle is contoured so it's ergonomic and it doesn't get too hot. And of course the key feature - the contours and texture that lathers the bottom of the bowl - work exactly as designed (though they have since been updated to an even more effective waffle pattern since I bought my spiral model, both are good). In short, you won't find a more attractive or functional shaving scuttle for creams - anywhere, at any price. And it will last you a lifetime, they're durable and I've moved with mine a half dozen times without so much as a chip. And even with this, the price is quite reasonable, Julie makes and ships them out in a jiffy (beating promised times), and she's a joy to talk to, to boot. Nothing not to like here. I suspect the other pottery is also good. If you are looking for the perfect gift for your wetshaver, though, you're done.

I was on a business trip when I found EllieAnna Gift shop. I was talking to the owner, Sara who is…read morea true Saint! In conversation, I told her I needed to find a church in Bangor where I was delivering a car for a client of mine and I needed a church to attend on Sunday. She told me of Calvary Chaple in Bangor, Pastor Ken Graves. Glory to God what a church and teaching of the Word!! Thank you so much Sara, I was so blessed to attend his Sunday Morning 8:30am service. Thank You again!! PS: EllieAnna Gift shop is incredible, great prices, selection and most of all great people there!!

I'm ashamed to say, I've driven by this for a year and never stopped. Appearances can be deceiving,…read moreand this is the perfect example of that. At first glance it's a cute, bright little gift shop. But when you step inside, it's like the closet scene in Narnia.. ITS A WHOLE WORLD HIDING IN THERE! There is a little bit of everything, new and old, shiny or seasoned.. clothes, furniture, jewelry, witty gifts, handmade ditties, YOU NAME IT. Such a sweet surprise. Reasonably priced for the gems to be found. I had to loop the place 3 times just to make sure I didn't miss a thing, but I'm sure I missed something. Definitely a place worth returning to!

When we walked into the store she said just look around while the other customers got how it was…read moremade, burning time, etc. I asked if there was a discount on the number of candles bought and it was only the front table which we would have known if she was nice in the beginning. When ringing me up she wrapped one of the candles in tissue paper so the other one would not break. I asked her to wrap the other one and she gave a pissy comment. We support small business but with her not shopping again. The owner - selective of who she goes out of the way for and other not.

I always like to support local businesses so I figured I'd pick up a special little candle for…read moremyself last time I was in town. The store is nice with great scent options and the candle jars are super cute. I like that they're soy based so that was another reason I wanted one. Friendly staff as well. I ended up buying "vanilla lace" and as much as I loved the idea of it I just wish it smelled a little stronger. It was VERY faint compared to the candles I usually burn. Not sure if it was just that particular one or if they're all that way but I will definitely give another one a try :)

This is a must for us every year on vacation! Diana is such a wonderful human being! I have enjoyed…read moreshopping with her for years and feel so welcomed. My grandson has grown up shopping with her first at Old Orchard Beach and now at R.M. Tate's. We will be back next year! My grandson has put it as his top priority! Don't miss this wonderful gem! It is well worth the trip. Selection and pricing can't be beat. Thank you for making our vacation memories epic! We simply adore you!

This store is so much fun!!! The owner posts on Facebook the day before they open for the week. So…read morehe shares all the new things that they've acquired for sale. It's literally like a scavenger hunt in here, there is something for everyone. The selection is great! From holiday decor, to beads and scrapbook supplies, to kitchen appliances and clothing for the entire family. The prices are incredibly affordable.

There is not too much to say about this location other than it can be a bit overwhelming with so…read moremuch stuff down each aisle. Sometimes it feels like a mad dash as people are trying to get their supplies and they will cut right in front of you without excusing themselves. This is by no means the fault of the business, so I don't take stars off for a customer's observed behavior. Staff is friendly and willing to go the extra mile if you wanted something they didn't have in stock, but they were able to find online. Sometimes a bit too long at the register as others are waiting to be helped. This one cashier kept pushing the customer to allow them to order the item she really wanted online and have it delivered to her home. She would say "I can wait, it's no problem", yet the cashier and Manager would not accept the answer. I get a sale is a sale, but you don't want to lose the guaranteed sales standing in your line either. That's my only complaint about this location.

Hobby Lobby is an amazing store. This location is huge and sure does hold a lot of decor and Knick…read moreknacks, faux flowers, picture frames, and so much more. I never realized how large they really are. The store is immaculate, extremely clean, organized and shelves are stocked full. Customer service is on point. Had a wonder experience shopping here.