It all started with a bright blue picnic table at the family camp on the ocean in Gouldsboro, Maine. The table had held hundreds of my relatives over the years as they cracked fresh crabs and retold old stories. After many decades, repairs, and repaints, the time came when the table was no longer safe… Read more »

Crafted Downeast is the thoughtful joining of two Maine companies; The Carpenters’ Workshop and Maine Coast Creations. Now located in the chapel at the former Navy Base in Cutler, Crafted Downeast creates handsome, rugged, heirloom pieces from native cherry and maple hardwoods. From butcher block islands to shaker inspired benches, cribbage boards and cutting boards… Read more »

We are Andrew & Jeanne Ward who live in Bridgton, Maine, which is the heart of western Maine’s lakes region. We love living here and being able to enjoy the beautiful mountains and lakes. Our woodworking journey began shortly after we got married in October 2002. At that time, we lived in Waldoboro, Maine, and… Read more »

Brahms Mount weaves textiles with a signature American look and soft, luxurious hand. Classically beautiful, wonderfully comfortable and grounded in the authentic character and centuries-old textile tradition of Maine, our products have been capturing hearts since the company was founded in 1983. Our blankets, throws and linen towels are woven on antique shuttle looms by… Read more »

We are Gary and Kay Campbell, a husband and wife team. Because of our love of nature, in 2004 we bought a handmade log cabin on a lake in a remote part of Maine. It was only a shell, no electricity, no plumbing. It took us several summers, commuting from Boston, to complete and furnish… Read more »

My name is Jed Malcore and I’ve been woodturning since 2014. What started as a hobby quickly grew to an obsession and a successful small business. My mother was a painter, my dad was a woodworker and my grandfather was a wood carver, so I had a small understanding of art and making. I remember… Read more »

In 2014, we started the venture of finding our first home. Throughout this process, we discovered our love of design, rustic decor, and architecture. After a long search, we finally found our perfect home! We decided to make some changes before moving in so that it would be exactly what we wanted — changing the… Read more »

My Gramma taught me to knit, and love fiber. Grew up with animals, and worked on farms since a kid. Sought a farm in NZ who would take me on to train, and go to shearing school, learned grass based animal Ag., spinning, dyeing, LOVE of wool craft and breeding. Did an advanced degree in… Read more »

Thank goodness the world is waking up to the over-dependence of single use products, things that have a useful life of maybe just minutes or even seconds. Do your part to help shift the tide. Ready to add a bit of beauty to your sustainable lifestyle? Looking for a gift for someone who will truly… Read more »

Ten years ago, Michael and Jennifer started, ‘Designs Adrift’. A small business based out of their home, on a peninsula, in Mid-coast Maine. A business with the desire to create unique furnishings and art from a locally sourced material; driftwood. Michaels’ 25 years as a carpenter and furniture maker, along with the encouragement and support… Read more »