I began pottery classes at the Worcester Craft Center in 1978 and my studies continued at Wesleyan University under Mary Risley where I earned a Masters in Liberal Studies. She left her work in clay for 10 years to start a family.
My return to ceramics began in 1993 and soon after I established the pottery business, Handmade By Elaine in a studio overlooking the South Cove in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. In December 2006 Hollywood came to the studio to film my building her alligator teapot for the HGTV show “ That’s Clever! ”. The segment aired in February 2009.
In 2007 relocation brought me to the old historic neighborhood of the Kittery Foreside district to the former Knights of Pythias hall where I opened the Red Door Pottery Studio and Gallery Shop. Here I teaches classes, make and sell pots.
My studies continue with workshops in this country, the United Kingdom and Greece. I am a charter member of the Potters Council, a member of the National Council of Ceramics Educators, the American Craft Council, the New Hampshire Potter’s Guild, the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and the Southern Maine Potter’s Guild.
Sea Salt & Silver
Posted by Courtney Anderson & filed under .
I have been making jewelry in one form or another from a very young age. I have always enjoyed creating beautiful things. I reached a point when the style of jewelry that I personally wanted to wear could not be found anywhere, so I began designing and creating my own pieces. I was fortunate enough to be born and raised in Maine, and have always been greatly inspired by the gorgeous coast. The beach is my happy place, where I go to clear my mind and recharge. I value sustainability and ethical sourcing, and incorporate that into my business in every way possible. My desire to learn and grow led me to a local silversmithing class, a membership at a studio, and another course at Maine College of Art. I now do all my work at my own studio in Gray, Maine.
Jarva Cakes
Posted by Michelle Shields & filed under .
Owned and operated by a dynamic trio Mother/daughters team. M & D Alliance, Inc. is PATENT PENDING one of a kind Jarva Cakes and are a very unique single serving cake because you only need to add water, mix, microwave and enjoy in less than 1 minute! Inside every jar we’ve gathered all the finest ingredients that you need to whip up your very own delicious, decadent lava cake- in less than just one minute. It’s fun fast and easy! Jars and ripple cups are 100% microwaveable. Cook more than one at a time, or just grab one to cook for a single treat!
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As a unique way to thank your guests for attending your special event…Let us personalize your labels with your name & date– contact us today so that we can get the customization process started.
Glendarragh Farm Lavender
Posted by Lorie Costigan & filed under .
Our pillows, sachets, bath salts and more are made in Appleton. Candles, lotions, and balms are made using all-natural ingredients. Your purchase of Glendarragh Farm Lavender creations helps reclaim a small farm’s agricultural heritage. By introducing a new crop to Maine, we endeavor to do far more than help reclaim and sustain part of Maine’s agricultural past — we aim to help it thrive for generations to come. Thousands of English and Dutch hybrids lead the way and we continue to expand our lavender fields toward the river.
Tree and Vine
Posted by Ellen Okolita & filed under .
After years of big city and little city living, I’ve found my happiness in an old trolley station in Maine. I’m constantly inspired by the abundance of nature around me and the playful spirits of my children! I started making my Magical Creature Wings a few years ago when trying to make the perfect flamingo costume. It didn’t take long for those wings to find many adventures of their own. The original pair is still in use for bike riding, flying through the woods, sidewalk chalking in the skateboard bowl and of course for Sunday morning pancake making! Endlessly inspiring!
My aim in sewing and creating is to make items that are well crafted with thoughtful materials (eco friendly, local, washable, wearable and durable.) I’m deeply in love with Eco-Fi felt. Made right here in New England from recycled plastic bottles, such great stuff!
My many years as a florist in NYC deepened my love of a balanced composition and the arrangement of colors. It’s been a great adventure to apply this to my whimsical children’s products. Every pair of wings I create brings a smile to my face, I hope the same is true with you! Happy flying!
Lucy’s Granola
Posted by Lucy Benjamin & filed under .
One Saturday morning several years ago, Lucy forgot to bake a cake for the monthly library bake sale in her small town of East Blue Hill, Maine. Always thinking, Lucy took the big batch of granola she had just made, split it into mason jars and took it down to the bake sale. The granola sold out quickly and soon neighbors were coming to Lucy’s door requesting more. The rest is, as they say, history!
From that first summer Saturday, Lucy’s granola business took off quickly. Today, Lucy’s Granola is available for purchase online and in shops large and small in over fourteen states. From small farmers’ markets on the coast of Maine to L.L.Bean stores across the United States, it’s never been easier to track down a batch of crunchy, delicious granola.
Created in a sun-splashed kitchen that overlooks a sloping meadow and sparkling cove, Lucy’s Granola is not your average granola– it is lighter and less sweet than most commercial brands. Lucy and her dedicated “granola elves” turn every tiny batch by hand, constantly adjusting the cooking technique to ensure the perfect roast, while ten-year-old son Sam eagerly stacks and counts the brimming bags. Daughters Imogen and Cecily are off at college, but help out when they are home. Imogen is an expert baker and enjoys experimenting with Lucy’s baking mix. Husband Clifton does a little bit of everything. Keeping her business a family affair allows Lucy to be flexible, so she welcomes custom orders. Just let Lucy know what you crave, and she will whip up a special batch.
More than anything, Lucy likes to get emails from her customers. Whether it’s a fan letter, a suggestion for a new product or a recommendation on a new retail partner, she wants to hear from you!
Linden Longboards
Posted by Charles Linden & filed under .
When asked how he came up with the idea of turning trick waterskis into skateboards, Linden has this to say: “My parents had this guy living in their basement who was a trick waterski champion of Sweden in the ’60s. He gave me this pair of trick waterskis and every time I tried to ride them I got hurt because they had no fins! Several years later I found them in the closet and I asked my wife, ‘What should we do with these?’ and she said ‘Those look like skateboards.’ And I was like, oh, that’s brilliant! So it was kind of a combination of, she says they look like skateboards, I’m gonna put wheels on them. The first ones were pretty much a failure because when you put trucks [the hardware on which the wheels are mounted] and wheels on a board that wide, the wheels bind grabing the board and you basically stop on a dime. It’s like putting the brakes on.
Maine Cedar Hot Tubs, Inc
Posted by Steve Meisner & filed under .
Maine Cedar Hot Tubs, Inc., prides itself in manufacturing high quality, custom hot tubs in both traditional natural cedar and cold molded (wood and epoxy composite) versions. Many sizes and features are available! Simple wood-fired tubs for remote locations or full feature jetted tubs with state of the art digital operating systems. our double wall insulated Tubbs office superior operating economy through all four seasons but are particularly effective in harsh winter environments. We offer free-standing or deck insert configurations. All of our tubs are handcrafted with select materials, precision joinery and polished stainless hardware.
Carrabassett Coffee Roasters
Posted by Tom Hildreth & filed under .
Carrabassett Coffee Company is in the charming little village of Kingfield, Maine just down the road from Sugarloaf/USA ski resort. The sparkling Carrabassett River runs through the middle of town and we wouldn’t live or work any place else.
Carrabassett Coffee is a small-batch specialty roaster – wholesale, mail order and retail. We roast only the highest grade beans and we offer what we feel are the finest “single source” coffees available.
We have developed our own custom blends that have drawn rave reviews from discerning coffee drinkers. Our decafs and organics are wonderful, and our flavored coffees use only premium beans.
Choomi Naturals
Posted by Peter Zinn & filed under .
Since his early twenties, Choomi Cookie creator Peter Zinn has worked in restaurants from Northern Italy to lower Manhattan—including a stint as a pastry cook at New York’s famed restaurant Alain Ducasse. The original Choomi Cookie—a soft and chewy coconut macaroon—is the result of a culmination of recipes and techniques gathered through years of experience in the kitchen. Now available in three different flavors – each made with healthy, whole ingredients and nothing artificial. What we don’t put in our cookies is as important as what we do. No white sugar, no dairy, and no grains of any kind – ever. Try for yourself what we think is the best cookie you’ll ever taste, and join us as we add more kinds of delicious cookies to our line-up.