Southwest Harbor is like how Bar Harbor used to be more than 20 years ago. This store was open in…read moreearly October, while a few neighboring shops had already closed for the season. The store was busy and the lady at the register was friendly. It offers a wide variety of prints, paintings, jewelry, and other gifts. It was an ideal place for our teenage daughter to find some gifts and mementos of our trip.

Maine Artisans artisans wonderful store located just across from Lincolnville Beach. There are so…read moremany vendors all who make their unique items in Maine. Lots of jewelry, pottery, art work, paintings, clothing, utility items and unique finds. I look forward to returning to buy some new items for my home and jewelry!

Proprietor David Johnston recently replaced the rush seats in our four ladderback chairs and we…read morecould not be more pleased with the results. David is truly a craftsman. And the job was finished in a timely fashion, just as promised. We had considered replacing the chairs, but for less than half that expense we were able to keep the chairs we've enjoyed for almost fifty years. We highly recommend doing business with The Craft Shop in Windham, ME.

What a fun little discovery on my way into town. I have passed this place a zillion times and had…read moresaid I would stop eventually. Well, stop I did, to see if they had a gift for a friend's birthday. First, I love any store that smells like balsam as you walk through the door. The scent makes me feel like a kid again. I'm not from Maine (have been here long enough to feel at home), but as a kid we used to drive here from Ohio and spend a few weeks going up and down the coast. The smell of balsam reminds me of these trips. Second, I was shocked by the variety they had. Maple syrup, Maine souvenirs, crafting supplies, wooden figurines, and antiques. The have a sign stating that they "glue chairs". I didn't know that was a thing, but apparently, it is... They also sell wreaths and Christmas trees during the appropriate season. And finally, the owners were as nice as could be. They had out hot chocolate for the kids, and they wrapped my little gift up neatly. This little shop is well worth the drive into town because of how darn cute it is!

Excellent one of a kind pottery, the detail and functionality is beyond fantastic…read more You can really tell that all Maries work comes from the heart!

Any and everything you would ever need . I especially love her fabric selections. Darlene is a deer…read moreready to step up and help anybody fine just what they need .

Very interesting place. Mercantile is a clean and well organized shop with a wide variety of…read moremerchandise. The owner is on premise and is very personable and helpful. My favorite type of items for sale are called upcycled. Items that would be thrown away are used to make very creative products. There were also some trendy new clothes, and some that were new but looked vintage. There is a good range of high quality used housewares. There is a wide selection of jewelry and some nice furniture.

Lynn did a fantastic job longarming my quilt...helping me pick the quilting pattern and thread…read morecolor!!!

This is a small but stocked quilting store. Lynn is warm, and always helpful. As a quilter it's a…read moremust visit for your next project. She also has a long-arm quilt machine, her prices are very reasonable.

A treasure. Wonderful array of special pieces--lots of Christmas finds. The owner is easy going and…read morewitty--his play list is always on point. Highly recommend to a fun afternoon of treasure hunting!

From the owner: We’re a brick and mortar shop in Gardiner, Maine, offering a varied array of vintage & antique…read moretreasures and trinkets collected over the last 35 years. My wife and I have dreamt of opening our own shop for several years, and were finally able to realize that dream in September 2023. We love scouring yard sales, estate sales, auctions, and the like, filling our shop with an ever expanding taste of the unusual. A personal favorite of ours is our vintage Christmas, but we also feature hand selected midcentury modern kitsch as well as our own crafts including wreaths and unique clothing. I’ve worked in and around the antique auction business for the last quarter century, and my wife has worked in secondhand retail for just as long. It has been most educational and we continue to learn something new all the time. We realize we’re not for everyone, but really love when people connect with our vibe.

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.

This is definitely one of my favorite stores to pop into when I was visiting Boothbay Harbor for a…read morelittle shopping excursion. I love that it is run solely by volunteers and artist they each take turns manning the store. The art ranges from photos to clay art to jewelry and so much more . Artist are always bringing in new pieces so definitely revisit maybe once a month if you're in the area, I felt price and was very reasonable, especially since it was art. The store itself was very neat, clean, and organized . There was a kind gentleman who was helping me check out on July 5. He held good conversation and even helped me pick out a good piece of art that I was looking at. I try to hit up local artisan places because I feel they truly know the beauty of their own home as it is in their backyard.

Boothbay Harbor Artisans Co-Op is a must stop if you're visiting the area. It's been owned and…read moreoperated by over 50 local Maine Artisans for the past 35+ years. I walked by and was instantly intrigued by what I saw when I walked past the front door. There is truly something for everyone in here. I was instantly drawn to the beautiful glass fused jewelry who was made by the artisan who happened to be working the shop that day, Lori. All of the handmade jewelry here was so beautiful- fused glass, sea glass, and my favorite dichroic glass jewelry. I ended up buying a matching dichroic glass pendant and ring set for $30 total. I get complimented constantly on them. I wanted to buy so much more!! Another of my favorites in the store was Queen Bee Herbal- natural soaps, lotions, bath bombs, and things of that nature. I chose the lemon chiffon hand & body cream because it smelled so delicious. I also bought about 6 of the bath bombs because hey, those are awesome! I just found her facebook page "Queen Bee Herbal" so I could find out where to buy more hand cream! Luckily it looks like she does the farmers market in Portland! I could have spent so much money in here. Another artisan creates drawings/paintings of cats, dogs, or horses frolicking along the beach having a good time like they are human beings. So whimsical and cute! Who doesn't have a crazy cat lady in their life? Oh and zombie knomes! Seriously so much cool stuff go check it out! Here is the facebook link https://www.facebook.com/BoothbayHarborArtisans/