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What began in college as a means to make my mom Christmas gifts, turned into the thread that would connect four years spent living in six states. Through every move I managed to find a pottery studio to keep learning.
In 2018 a three month internship in Moab, UT, turned into four years spent exploring the desert. It is where my family grew (I married my husband, Nate and adopted a rescue pup, we named Frankie), where I developed my style as an artist, creating art that reflected the natural world, and where I turned my hobby into a career.
From Utah to Maine in 2023, we settled in Bridgton, Maine. Swapping desert sandstone for Maine granite, woodsy neutrals and coastal blues, I am learning to fall in love with Maine through the art I get to create every day.
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YOU’RE IN FOR A TREAT
THE CAPT’N ELI’S STORY
In the early 1920’s, the Forsley family started the fun tradition of crafting handmade root beer at their home in New Gloucester, Maine.
As a young boy, Eli Forsley perfected the recipe and began selling root beer around the neighborhood. An entrepreneur was born!
In 1996, Eli’s son Fred, brimming with the same entrepreneurial spirit as his father, introduced the Forsley’s famous root beer to the public. That year the first pint of Capt’n Eli’s Root Beer was served at Federal Jack’s Restaurant and Brew Pub in Kennebunk, ME.
Today, Capt’n Eli’s is available in seven flavors: Root Beer, Ginger Beer, Cream, Blueberry Pop, Strawberry Pop, Black Cherry Pop, and Orange Pop. All are caffeine and gluten free and made with all natural ingredients.
This Maine original soda line is handcrafted and distributed across the Northeast through our distribution partners. Purchase some Capt’n Eli’s today through our online shop!
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I graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Worked as a fitness specialist for 8 years and competed in a handful of local bodybuilding shows before having my first baby in 2019, then COVID hit and had to navigate working from home with a newborn.
I started binge watching a pottery competition show on HBO and got hooked. My husband bought me a pottery wheel and some clay for my first Mother’s day gift and I never looked back.
My glaze combinations are inspired from nature and my surroundings. Sunsets/rises, lakes, and birds are my go-to when it comes to picking colors. I also try to incorporate my family whenever possible and let my 4 year old “help” by randomly picking a pint of glaze of his choosing.
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Greetings Mainers,
My name is Andrew Frodahl. My wife Ashley and I recently purchased TriPom Chews. We have been busy putting the finishing touches on our new shop along with working closely with James (the former owner) so that we can continue to send out the same high-quality product that you expect.
We are the parents of 3 great boys – Axel, Hans, & Finn who are em’barking’ on this venture with us.
We want to thank James for his dedication, support and for working beside us so that we are able to meet your expectations.
We are humbled and honored to pick up the torch that Autumn lit and that James has carried so well since Autumn’s passing. We know from talking with James that she was loved by her family and her customers. Many of you shared a special relationship with her.
We are looking forward to hearing from you all and about your fur babies.
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Although we live in Midcoast Maine, we spend a lot of our time at our camp deep in the North Maine Woods. One of our many hobbies includes searching for moose antlers. This entails lots of walking and learning moose habitat and behavior. During the spring of 2018 we found a record number of antlers and we discovered our dogs loved chewing on them! So, what was once a hobby quickly became a passion to find and provide high quality moose antler chews for dogs.
Each Spring and Fall we, along with our labrador retrievers Gracie and Oakley, hike many miles each day in search of fresh, brown moose antlers. During the winter months we ride our snowmobiles searching until the snow is too deep and the antlers are buried beneath it.
Last season we rode the snowmobiles almost 3000 miles and walked approximately 200 miles!
We feel there is nothing better than spending time in the woods and working alongside our dogs. This is our passion and our life and we love it!
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Maine artist, David Tabbutt, transforms the ordinary into unique, timeless and useful pieces of art. David rediscovered his love for wood turning in his retirement, after 40 years in the boat business. Creating beautiful pieces from various materials, his workmanship and passion for this art shows in each individual and unique pen and letter openers that he makes. After a series of trial and error, turning bowls, candlesticks, and ornaments he began to lose interest in these items. That’s when he discovered pen-making. “I had purpose; I wanted to make useful, ornate items.” Now he has mastered the art, creating pens from various types of woods including vast assortment of local Maine wood. At the suggestion of Lisa-Marie’s Made in Maine he took on the challenge of using crushed lobster, mussel and clam shells in his work. Each pen requires numerous steps to complete and are one of a kind.
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Since 1957, Warmlite is a manufacturer of expedition quality outdoor gear: tents, sleeping bags, vapor barrier, and rain gear. We make the highest quality gear that will go anywhere your adventures take you. We are a cottage industry business, meaning we are family owned and operated. We manually cut all parts following our original designs and patterns using a hot knife. These parts are then sewn by hand by Maine sewers. Once our seamstresses complete their work, the product comes back to our shop for completion.
My inspiration comes from the customers. I love hearing their stories of adventure, bringing their Warmlite gear along like a trusted best friend. Their stories inspire me to make the absolute best quality gear possible, Warmlite gear has saved lives and that’s a huge responsibility that I don’t take lightly. I have been an avid hiker/backpacker myself and understand the value of well-made gear. In the 80’s when I was a young gal and spent my summers working for my uncle, I only wish I paid attention a bit more, lol.
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Our small business was founded on the belief that what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. We are committed to providing simple yet effective bath and body products that are free from harmful chemicals. We specialize in producing all-natural, small-batch products crafted by hand, with great care and attention to detail. We source only the finest raw materials and personally measure and mix each recipe before hand pouring, filling, sealing, and labeling every item we offer. Our products are made using only easily identifiable, trustworthy, and basic ingredients including beeswax, botanicals, dried herbs, hard butters, liquid oils, naturally colored clays, and pure essential oils to create products that are safe, gentle, and affordable. So you can enjoy our products with the confidence that you are doing something good for yourself and the planet.
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My name is MacKenzie and I have been making jewelry since 2012! I first began using silver-plated wire to make earrings for friends and family. As I gained more experience in self-taught jewelry-making, I began creating more elaborate designs in sterling silver. I then incorporated leather bracelets into my work and started experimenting with a larger variety of colors and textures, including brass, resin, and polymer clay. I continue to learn new techniques in my jewelry studio in downtown Portland, drawing inspiration from the beautiful state of Maine. With the support of fellow artists, friends, and my family, I have been able to make my dream a reality and share my jewelry with many wonderful people from all over the world. I am grateful for the continued support of my small business and I truly value all of the relationships that have formed since beginning this journey!
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Ms. Alexander has received numerous grants and residencies including: two Pollack- Krasner Foundation grants, five Maine Arts Commission Project Grants, and a 9 month Fulbright to study the art and artifacts of The Taino Indian in The Dominican Republic. Recently in 2017 & 2019, she was awarded two fully funded residencies in Maine at Monson Arts and The Maine Farmland Trust. In 2020, she was awarded a Maine Crafts Apprenticeship Grant to learn to carve sculptures in granite.
She received a BA in Art from Bard College, NY and an MFA from Alfred University, NY. She obtained art teaching certification from Elmira College, NY and then taught art for more than 25 years.
Inspiration comes from nature observed on frequent walks, skis and paddles in Maine’s beautiful outdoors.
