I have always had a passion for design and beautiful fabrics. When my daughter was born I had hung a pair of curtains in her bedroom and couldn’t find any coordinating lampshades so I decided to make one. I found lampshade making quite addictive so I made several more to replace the boring ones in our house, and so my new business venture began.
I grew up on the West Coast of Scotland and moved to the United States in 2010.
My inspiration comes from the beautiful surroundings of Scotland and where I now live with my husband and two girls. You will see my love of the countryside and seaside reflected in the majority of my lampshades. The lampshades are all handmade by me in my studio located at the bottom of my garden in Southern Maine.
Alice Kate by Design is my dream as I can combine my love of fabrics with making homes look beautiful.
Manna Silks
Graduate of Maryland Art Institute. I am pastel artist and have found that hand painting silk scarves relates very closely to the pastel work that I do. My pastel work is done spontaneously at Christian conferences during time of worship. Recently I’ve also been producing Acrylic Flow Paintings. Mostly ocean and beach scenes. Kevin-Moffatt-Art.myspotify.com
2facedlinen
Fabric and nature and decorating are my passions. My mother and grandmother taught me hand arts, and I find it a reflective and creative way to spend quiet time. These pillows are a link to the wall stenciling that I have done in our last two historic homes and in the gardens along the way.
My husband and I enjoy traveling, so the colors and patterns that the world holds sometimes find their way onto these pillows.
Remember, both sides of every pillow have been stenciled; the two images are color and thematically coordinated…
Several colors of linen and designs are available for your selection or create your own! 18″ square & 14″ x 24″ lumbar with down/feather insert.
If you would prefer to use your own insert, the price is adjusted.
Thank you, and if you wish to collaborate, let’s connect. xo patty
Mike Vittorioso Photo Art
I am an artist not a photographer. I sometimes take artistic license with light, color and definition to get the image I want. I am not creating a document but a visual display.
Ass over Teakettle
It all started with a 19 year old bartender and a 64 year old lady. During the summer of 2001 at Lakewood Inn Restaurant Katie Quinn (the bartender) & Jan Powers (the lady) began the study of making the perfect bloody mary. Katie being 19 thought she knew all….so her very first bloody mary was made with horseradish mayo. How was Katie to know the difference between horseradish and horseradish mayo, she was only 19 for goodness sake! I’m sure you’ve figured out what happened next…the worst bloody mary in all of human history. Jan laughed and of course didn’t drink this bloody mary, but instead took Katie under her wing and through out the summer, Katie listened, practiced, and took the criticisms but alas! Finally the day came when Jan and Katie created the perfect bloody mary!
In March of 2017, Katie purchased back original family property in Cornville, Maine. The renovations began! After a long summer and quite a bit of ups and downs the new kitchen facility began pumping out bloody mary mix and bbq sauces in November of 2017. Katie has a wonderful group of people behind her helping her every which way. Mickey Powers (Jan Powers husband) is her number one sidekick! Mickey has been through think and thin with Katie from idle chatter, solid business advice and the best bloody mary maker in the world! That’s right Mickey has been stirring it up with Katie since 2015!
Town View Leather
Town View Leather is a family business operated by Galen and Gayanne Wintle, located in the heart of Central Maine. We have been making moccasins since the late “80’s in our home based leather shop. Before we started our own business, Galen worked at Dexter Shoe for 22 years. Learning the art of handsewing from the “oldtimers”, he came to love the work and look of genuine handsewn footwear. We like to please our customers with good customer relations and a product that they will love to wear.
The Double Sole Ole’ Maine Comfort Classic Moccasin is genuine handsewn around the toe and heel (not whipped or laced) using soft textured Top Grain Cowhide. A thicker, more durable Bull Hide leather is used for the double sole. The Deerskin lining is an added touch of softness next to your foot. Our double sole moccasins are really “triple” soles because we put an extra layer of leather between the moccasin and the stitched on double sole for added comfort. Combining that with great classic looks and craftsmanship it creates a long time friend. There is nothing quite as special as handsewn moccasins.
Elise Marie DeSigns
I grew up on the small island of Jamestown in Rhode Island. I was always fascinated and inspired by collecting and manipulating various materials. Jewelry making was something that came naturally to me as a child and something that I continued to grow with and explore as I matured. My creative drive led me to complete a bachelors’ degree in Textiles, Merchandising and Design at the University of Rhode Island in 2012. Motivated by my love of the ocean and the trendy culture of Portland, I moved to coastal Maine and established my jewelry company: Elise Marie DeSigns. The entrepreneurial spirit and beauty of Maine continues to be a great inspiration for new designs and business growth for my company.
Island Apothecary
Laura Serino worked for years as a writer in New York City until a fateful trip to Maine changed everything. During a weekend visit to North Haven island, she met a very handsome lobsterman and moved to Maine six months later. They are now married with one child and are based on North Haven full-time.
I have always been passionate about environmentally conscious practices and have educated myself as a journalist about what I put in and on my body. I solved my own skincare issues with an oil-based approach and decided to begin selling it and offering it to the masses.
We operate year-round and make all our products in small batches. Everything is made on North Haven and shipped from North Haven to homes all over the world.
the pop company
Meet Liza
She’s the POP Company’s CEO, creative director, designer, seamstress… heck, she does it all from her cozy workshop in Birch Harbor, Maine.
She was born in Argentina, raised in New Hampshire, and spent quite a bit of time with her mother’s family in NYC – which sparked her passion for the arts. She dabbles in silversmithing, stained glass, knitting, photography, and design. But it was her sewing skills and business savvy (she’s owned two successful hair salons) that helped her build POP.
Liza’s Morkie (Maltese and Yorkie) Harley inspired her to create her original Purse of Pockets. Harley is a therapy dog and the two often travel to visit hospitals and nursing homes. Liza was frustrated by juggling two bags along on every trip.
What if… she thought, What if I had one bag that could hold it all – separated by pockets, so I didn’t have to root around trying to find the poopie bags, treats, and my car keys? God, I’m brilliant.
She really is. Her friends thought so, too. Liza suddenly had a business on her hands.
She knew that she wanted to support other small, USA-based businesses, so she sources all her materials in America. She uses sustainably-produced organic waxed cotton canvas and makes her bags to last a lifetime. Liza donates 1% of her profits to her local animal shelter – so you’ll not only look freakin’ fabulous with your new POP company bag, but you’ll feel good about your
And here she is, working on another gorgeous creation for you!
Maine Authors Publishing
We have been a trusted source for books by Maine authors since 2009. A small, cooperative-style, press; we send our full color trade catalog, followed by our sales rep, to Maine bookstores twice a year. We offer cooperative-style marketing by training our authors how to promote and sell book and by sharing the cost of trade shows. Order wholesale or retail from our website or at most Maine bookstores. We are always looking for new Maine talent and use a hybrid model of pay per service publishing, giving authors 100% of the royalties from books sold in bookstores and shops throughout Maine. We offer full distribution services, editing, book design, printing and warehousing. Wholesale buyers may order from our website, or from orders@maineauthorspublshing.com or contact us for a catalog and order form. Authors may contact us for information or to register for our orientation presentation on the first Friday of every month-“Introduction to Cooperative-Style Publishing”.