A fresh generation of L.L.Bean fans is putting a cheeky new spin on the company’s famous bags.
Maine-Made
. . . And let Maine-made magic unfold at Brown Goldsmiths in Freeport, where heirlooms-to-be are crafted with loving attention to detail and meaning.
Shopkeeper Eric McIntyre’s handmade brooms are designed to be displayed and used.
Islesboro Land Trust cofounder Stephen Miller makes elegant walking sticks out of island hardwood.
His weathered, sun-bleached “Shed Collection” is just one of his upcycled creations.
Upcycle your plastic bottles, attend an earring-making tutorial, sign up for weaving workshops, and more.
Raymond maker Melissa Evans loves working with an eco-conscious and unexpected material (also, lasers!). A Down East Shop maker spotlight.
An outside-the-box fundraiser teams up local artists, a local gallery, and the local penitentiary.
Our favorite writing paper for crafting eloquent letters.
Our summer guide to Maine-sourced outdoor gear, full of tools and toys you’ll love, from sunglasses to surfboards, rucksacks to rain pants.
Halley Phillips's colorful, textured wall art feels good and is good for the planet.
Meet the husband-and-wife duo who want to bring the coast to you. A Down East Shop maker spotlight.