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Laura Serino is a North Haven dweller, founder of the Fore Front Fashion blog, and former digital editor of Down East magazine.
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Shellseeker Tote Bag

A tote that can tote everything — made from durable heavy-cotton canvas, so it can go from work to weekend...
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Log Hauler

Handcrafted from durable local hardwoods, this eco-friendly toy will keep on trucking for years to come. $49, Woodshaper Shop. 207-843-7235...
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Maine Coast Croquet Set

Carry your croquet set to the lawn in style. This tote is made in the same Brunswick factory as L.L.Bean’s...
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Nervous Nellie’s

Only the finest ingredients are harmoniously blended in this jelly kitchen on Deer Isle. Blueberry Ginger Conserve, $7.45, Nervous Nellie’s....
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Sea Glass Christmas Tree

Forget fir. Stop pining for pine. This season, it’s all about the sea-glass tree, made from collected beach glass with...
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Seawicks Candles

These hand poured soy candles had us waxing poetic, available in 26 scents. $22–$24, Seawicks. 207-563-5100 Buy Now...
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Docking Station

Nature calls — and it charges too. These docks are made from found Maine wood. $85, Docksmith Shop. Buy Now...
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Natural Beauty

Shampoo, $14.99, Maine Mountain. 207-695-3926 Buy Now Beard Oil, $18. Mustache Wax, $12. Fox Tail Grooming. Buy Now Organic Snow...
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Classic Crew Neck Sweaters

Made in the oldest operating woolen spun mill in the United States, these sweaters are destined to be heirloom favorites....
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Tea Time

Cranberry Orange Herbal Tea, $12, Common Folk Farm. 207-787-2764 Cinnamon Honey Spread, $9, Portland Honey Exchange. 207-773-9333 Buy Now Honey...
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Nautical Chart Lampshade

Siblings John Towers and Blenda Risteen handcraft each lampshade using archival navigational charts in their Rockland studio. $150, Orange Chair...
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Buffalo Hide Canoe Moc

These hand-sewn leather mocs are expertly crafted with deerskin lining and made to order one pair at a time in...
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