Discover the sweet tradition of our family-owned and operated maple business, nestled in the heart of the Saint John Valley at the northernmost tip of Maine. Surrounded by the untouched beauty of the North Maine Woods, we take pride in producing pure Maine Maple Syrup and a variety of naturally derived maple products. From tree to table, our syrup is crafted with care, capturing the essence of the region’s pristine forests. Whether you’re a long-time maple lover or new to its rich flavor, we invite you to visit us and experience the taste of Maine’s wilderness in every drop.
Ruff Pine Dog Treats
Posted by Emily And Nicholas Conley & filed under .
We’re Nick and Emily—high school sweethearts, lifelong dog lovers, and the duo behind Ruff Pine Dog Treats. From the very beginning, dogs have always been at the heart of our story. Whether it was long walks, traveling across the country, or cozy nights by the fire, our pups have been right there beside us.
As entrepreneurs, we’ve always shared a passion for building something meaningful together. With Ruff Pine, we combined our love for dogs and our belief in keeping things simple and natural. That’s why our treats are made with minimal, often single, ingredients—because dogs deserve snacks that are as pure and wholesome as the love they give us.
Nick also owns a 10+ year successful automotive detailing business and Emily has a degree in Accounting. Using their prior business knowledge, they have been able to use it toward growing Ruff Pine.
mainelove
Posted by Jen Millard & filed under .
I was born in Portland, Me and graduated from Windham H.S. I attended Colby College as a first-generation student from Maine, and today I am honored to serve as a Trustee at Colby College. My early career in retail and consumer served as a foundation for architecting consumer products. This experience led me to the San Francisco Bay Area, where I co-founded and successfully exited 3 companies. I have served as an investor/ advisor to multiple VC and PE Funds in consumer products and services. This included an early water education as an early advisor/investor to Liquid Death. I am proud of my Maine Heritage and can trace my roots back 12 generations. I find my present-day inspiration in the good people, nature, resources, and opportunities that Maine boasts. I’ve boomeranged to Yarmouth, Me, with my husband Eric. I have two children, Megan (Colby 2020) and Matthew (Villanova 2024).
Beth Whitney Studio
Posted by Beth Whitney & filed under .
I’m a full-time watercolor artist specializing in coastal Maine landscapes. I grew up in Ellsworth and have been painting professionally for 25 years. Inspiration comes from my love of nature, especially exploring Maine’s many coastal trails, beautiful gardens, and scenic byways. Largely self-taught, I’ve developed an artistic voice that aims for realism, but also captures the experience of the moment.
One of my favorite things about art is how it speaks to each person a little differently. Beautiful paintings add color and sunshine to your world, they transform an okay space into a welcoming sanctuary that makes you happy. Art evokes the nostalgia of a special person or place, reviving long-forgotten memories and feelings. It celebrates milestones and important life events like engagements, weddings, or the birth of a child. These are all real examples of stories my collectors have shared with me. I’m honored to know my art brings people joy and adds beauty to their daily lives. It makes me want to paint each day.
World On A String Designs
Posted by Elisha Cram & filed under .
I grew up Downeast and studied chemical engineering at the University of Maine and business at Thomas College. I worked for Maine DEP and the forest products industry. I have been knitting and crocheting since I was a kid – it was just a matter of time before I applied chemistry to my hobby and started dyeing yarn and fiber. I LOVE going down the rabbit hole of themes! I am currently a vendor for Sock Week 2025 (an online event), and I designed a project bag to go with this year’s Ice Cream Social theme. I will soon be dyeing yarn again and offering curated collections of fiber arts bags. Much like chemical engineering, I love the process of considering an outcome and available materials and finding a way to utilize those resources to meet a need. Adding hardware to my bags is one example of this; planning a yarn colorway and which dyeing techniques will give just the right results is another. My drive is to bring increased functionality, aesthetics and creative inspiration to other makers’ projects.
Maine Cardworks
Posted by Carolyn Smith & filed under .
For many years, Carolyn Smith was a store manager for a well-known Maine retailer. Her hobby has always been art. She has studied art at the University of Maine and has been a part of many artist groups. While she works in several mediums, her first love is watercolor paintings. She is particularly known for her photorealistic style.
Her works have been part of numerous art shows and exhibitions; she has sold prints of her work for many years.
Recently, she decided to broaden her lineup to include greeting cards featuring her paintings. In 2024, she incorporated her business here in the State of Maine and is focused on growing the business.
BUOY POPS
Posted by Anne & Peter Taylor & filed under .
Buoy Pops is a small, family-owned business on the New England coast, where lobster fishing is an important part of the region’s heritage. Anne & Peter Taylor, owners of Buoy Pops, have lived in Harpswell, Maine since 2002. Buoy Pops are made in their home, which also houses their chocolate creating space. Anne has been a passionate chef who learned French cooking as a child at her mother’s knee. Pete comes from a long line of avid sailors. They joined passions to make something simple, classic, and delicious to share with others.
Jessie Lozanski Fine Art
Posted by Jessie Lozanski & filed under .
Jessie’s art is very rooted in place. She wants to celebrate the landscape she lives in, and not only the vast mountain views but the lovely small moments you find in a sunlit creek, a forgotten marsh, or a soft patch of moss. Everyone should have the opportunity to appreciate where they live, and Jessie hopes her art can help people notice beauty in their everyday lives.
A self-taught artist, Jessie began her journey seven years ago while earning a degree in Biology at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. During a natural history lecture she discovered the art of Tom Thomson and decided to venture to the source of his inspiration in Northern Ontario with the acrylic paints in hand, hoping to follow in his tradition. Since then, she has explored oils, watercolors, block printing, and most recently, gouache. Jessie’s sources of inspiration are always the landscapes she inhabits, whether the rocky shores of Midcoast Maine or the boggy woodlands of Eastern Canada. She finds it meditative to get lost in the shapes, shadows, and colors of a landscape, and loves to bring those elements into her artwork.
Curiosity drives Jessie both in art and in life. Outside of her artistic pursuits, she is a passionate naturalist, amateur geologist, and outdoorswoman, often found deep in the woods or on high mountain peaks. She also loves to read, write, photograph, and share her love for nature with the world.
Mimihali
Posted by Katie Shangraw & filed under .
ABOUT MIMIHALI
We’re Katie and Sirpa, the passionate duo behind Mimihali. Mimi, a common term for grandmother in the United States, and hali translates to hug in Finnish. We’re a woman-owned business dedicated to bringing you the joy of slowing down and hand stitching sentimental items for fun and gifting.
OUR ROOTS
Inspired by our shared love for thoughtful design and the timeless art of creating things by hand, we decided to create a space where people of all ages can rediscover the pleasure of hand stitching. Our journey began with a simple idea: to take your time, savor the process, and make meaningful memories.
Katie and Sirpa, with backgrounds in design, came together to offer something special. Sirpa, influenced by her carpenter father who taught her to knit, has always been drawn to textile design. Her career took her from Finland to the United States, designing children’s products and leading various design companies. Katie, a talented designer and long-time collaborator, shares Sirpa’s vision of sustainable and joyful crafting. Katie grew up in Maine with a deep love of family and nature. Her career began under Sirpa’s wing, and together they formed a bond rooted in their shared interests and values.
CORE VALUES
At Mimihali, we believe in the importance of enjoying the simple pleasures. Our kits are designed to help you do just that. Each kit is carefully curated to provide you with everything you need to create adorable hand-stitched items, perfect for any age.
OUR WHY
Our world is full of disposable plastic products and endless screen time. We want to offer something special for you. Our kits are not just about creating a finished product; they’re designed for you to enjoy the journey of creating something yourself. Perfect for solo crafters or for spending quality time with loved ones. Explore our journal for creative craft ideas, beginner sewing tips, and slow living inspiration.
Spriggits
Posted by Jordan Mini & filed under .
I have always been a creator from the time I could walk and talk to now, and I don’t see that changing in this lifetime. As a kid I used to create all kind of of concoctions using wild harvested strawberries and take home hotel lotions to DIY facemasks with bananas and honey. My first peak into soap making was actually in my college Chem class – which was my favorite by the way. Many of us love to create and but there’s always something that sparks the fire to go from hobbyist to business owner and for me it was the combination of 2 things. The first was that I have always prioritized sustainable living and was already well on my way into my zero-waste journey prior to Spriggits coming to be. The second was the real push I needed to actually start. My dad received a cancer diagnosis right around the same time COVID was ramping up. The world was a wild place then and we were all doing our best to navigate the changes but I also had to navigate becoming a primary care taker and medical decision maker for literal life and death choices all while working full time and just trying to learn how this adulting thing works. It was on a number of hospice chats or calls between appointments that my dad had kept asking when I was going to move up to management positions and so forth. Once he passed I realized there wasn’t really a management position I was going to be happy with because I wanted to be at the top. I wanted to be the leader of my own company and have the ability to really put my thoughts and visions into fruition. I took my passion for sustainable living, my love for creating, my chemistry lessons on soap making and I ran with it. It’s taken years of trial and error with hands on experimentation and continuous research but I have formulated products that both I and my customers absolutely love. Spriggits is something that challenged me daily in the best ways possible I am beyond proud of and I know my dad would be too.