This Sunday, Treat Mom to Breakfast in Bed 👇 With These Maine Ingredients 👇
Start her day with a steaming cup of coffee sweetened with the golden goodness of Maine Maple Syrup, adding a touch of rustic charm to her morning ritual. As she indulges in a warm blueberry muffin, let her savor the sweetness of Swan’s Raw Honey, a perfect complement to the tartness of fresh Maine blueberries.
It’s EASY: Just add heavy cream to make a moist and flavorful treat.
More flavors available in-store in Bath & Portland! Come visit us!
Ingredients: (Yields 8 Scones)
Flour
Blueberries
Sugar
Baking Powder
Lemon Zest
Salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375° 2. Pour mix into bowl & fold in 1 + 1/4 cup heavy cream. 3. On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, form into a 5 inch disc & cut into 8 triangles. 4. Separate triangles & bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Oven times may vary. Cool & enjoy!!
MEET THE MAKER
After moving to Midcoast Maine, Veronica (the Scone Goddess herself!) realized that she had an opportunity to be self employed and do what she loves most: bake!
We are honored to carry her line of delicious scone mixes in our shops. 🤤 Order the Wild Maine Blueberry Lemon Scone mix 🔥ON SALE🔥 online, today!
It’s a cold, clear morning in March, and we’re here to bring you (virtually) to the mountains of Maine! From stunning sterling silver jewelry to intricately detailed prints and jaw-dropping photographs, each of these 3 Maine Makers captures the unique beauty of Maine’s magnificent mountaintops. Keep on reading!
Sparkly, Silver,Snow-Capped Peaks ⛰
“You dream of snow-covered mountains during the hot nights of July. As the leaves change and the air grows crisp you pray for the white magic to fall from the sky, veiling the surrounding mountains. It is time.”
Bailey DeBiase is a visual artist from Carrabassett Valley, Maine who currently lives in Portland, Maine and manages our Portland shop! Her detailed ink drawings are influenced by memories, both personal and collective.
Her work strives to accept the fragility of memory, and create a sense of permanence to moments and times in our lives that are fleeting. She is constantly influenced by her surrounding nature, the changing of seasons, and the complexities of nostalgia.
Take Me to the Mountains 🌄
Some days it just feels better to be surrounded by trees + dirt + rocks + wide open skies. 🙌
As we reflect on the year gone by, we’re thrilled to unveil the top 12 Maine-Made favorites of 2023, straight from Lisa-Marie’s cherished Bath, Portland, and online shop! From luscious lip balms to dazzling jewelry, irresistible treats for your furry companions to enchanting home decor, and an array of specialty foods that’ll tantalize your taste buds – there’s something for everyone in this handpicked selection of local treasures. Join us as we celebrate the essence of Maine through these beloved products that have captured hearts far and wide!
#12: Lobsterman’s Cool Kiss Lip Balm
Just online, you bought 101 Cool Kiss Lip Balms. That’s a lot of chapped lips saved! 💋
In Bath alone, 186 Sand Dollar Necklaces by Sarah went out the door wrapped up as gifts, or fastened around necks in preparation for compliments to come.
#10: Catnip
There must be a lot of “cat people” visiting our shops. In Bath alone, 216 Catnip Sacks by Calling All Cats were destined as treats for furry friends back home.
With the variety of patterns and colors, there’s no guessing why Sue’s Oyster Shell Ring Dishes make such wonderful gifts and Maine souvenirs. 283 of them sold in Portland throughout the year, and they may have ended up all over the world!
A popular souvenir no matter the season. Iconic of Maine and easy to travel with, you chose the Red Maine Lobster Ornament by Devenney Pottery over any other ornament – 330 times to be exact, and that’s just in Portland!
What’s the top seller in Bath you wonder? These adorable, beachy Magnet Letters, only available in-store at 170 Front Street. They make a cute and customizable gift that’s useful, too. A whopping 585 of them sold throughout 2023! 😲
#6: Maine Maple Syrup
It seems you’ve always got a hankering for Maine Maple Syrup, no matter where you are. In Bath, Portland, and online [combined] you bought 658 3.4oz jugsof Pure Maine Maple Syrup! We hope you enjoyed every sweet drop!
When you visited our shops in Bath and Portland, you knew you needed these when you arrived at the counter to checkout: Maine Postcards!
Between our two brick-and-mortar shops, you bought 813 postcards to send to friends and family, or take home to add to your own travel wall.
#4: Haven’s Lobster & Pebbles Chocolate
You may have jokingly told someone you’d bring back some lobster after visiting Maine…and you did! After shopping with us in Bath and Portland, 819 of Haven’s Chocolate Lobsters & Pebbles went home with you – you kept your word!
Whether you knew what they were or not, Maine Needhams sounded enticing. Dark Chocolate? Coconut? Potato?! What’s not to love? Between Bath and Portland, 915 Single Maine Needhams provided a sweet pick-me-up in the moment, or were tossed into your shopping bag to share and try with others later.
Maine’s state fruit is ALWAYS a winner. Over 1,000 Maine blueberry jams, jellies & spreads went from our shelves to states near and far (and internationally, too!). Everyone deserves to try the sweet, sweet taste of Maine’s favorite berry!
Someone’s got a sweet tooth…and maybe it’s you! Over 2,000 bags of Wilbur’s tempting hand-crafted treats were purchased between our Bath, Portland and online shops. These were your top 3 favorites: Chocolate Covered Blueberries, Lobstah-to-Go Gummies, & Milk Chocolate Moose Poops.
Common Ground, Cumberland, Fryeburg, oh my! Tis’ the season for fair visits full of fried food, Ferris wheel rides, & farm animals galore! Keep reading to learn more about all your favorites: from pig piles to chicken recognition, we’ve got a matching Tea Towel by Jennie Blue Ceramics to match!
The Pig Tea Towel is created by Jennifer Connor of Jennie Blue Ceramics. The tea towel’s images are from original illustrations printed here in Maine using eco-friendly water-based inks. 100% cotton, machine wash and dry.
Have you ever seen a piggy pile? Pigs love to stay connected with each other by sleeping close together, often making sure to touch their friends while they drift off to dreamland! Few animals are more social than pigs, who form close bonds with other pigs and humans.
We don’t own the planet Earth, we belong to it. And we must share it with our wildlife.
Cows have between 25,000 and 35,000 taste buds! That’s 2-3 times MORE taste buds than humans have. This amount helps them tell apart poisonous and non-poisonous plants. It also allows them to enjoy both sweet and salty foods so they can get the energy & nutrients they need to stay healthy!
Hi Friend! 🐔
Chickens have a great memory for faces! They have the ability to recognize and remember around 100 different faces (human & chicken!). If you have backyard chickens and they get excited when they see you or their favorite people, that’s why!
Horses have nearly 360-degree field of vision! This is due to the positioning of their eyes on the sides of their head. However they have 2 blind spots: one directly behind them, and one directly in front of their head. This means they cannot see the grass they are grazing on, or the carrot you’re holding in front of them! This means they will move their head or use their mobile lips, sensitive whiskers, and sense of smell to know what’s there.
Jennifer Connor has always been drawn to graphite and pen and ink sketches, those quick studies that precede finished work. It is those sketches that are the inspiration for this work. Some of the images are original, some have been borrowed from vintage images collected at book sales and auctions. While she uses a paintbrush for the original illustration, she has developed a painting technique that is reminiscent of pencil drawings.
“Acadia is your spot for rugged adventure and ocean-side relaxation. It is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States, where you can take care of all your vacationing needs in one spot. Meander along the towering cliffs and sandy beaches, hike the miles of trail, bike the tree-lined carriage roads, or kayak the peaceful ponds and lakes. Blackwoods Campground is a ten-minute walk from the coast and a free shuttle service connects the campground with all of Acadia’s stellar attractions.“
3 More Months ‘Til 2024 📆
This calendar features stunning artwork inspired by everyday moments on the New England coast. Give it as a gift or keep it for yourself to pencil in your next beach picnic, lobster bake or ski day. Available in 2 sizes, Poster & Desktop.
Poster Size –
fits an 11 x 14 frame
frame not included*
Shop 2024 Calendars IN-STORE!
Desktop Size –
fits a 5×7 frame
frame not included*
Exploring: Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, Sand Beach, The Bowl (& All Along the Rocky Coastline)
“The Gorham Mountain Loop trail is frequently rated as a moderate hike. It’s only around 1.8 miles (2.9 kilometers) as a round-trip, but some segments of the trek up to the 525 namesake mountain peak can be difficult for hikers with less experience.”
👆Taking in the foggy views from Gorham Mountain. Spooky (& pretty cool), right?
“Forty-five miles of rustic carriage roads, the gift of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. and family, weave around the mountains and valleys of Acadia National Park. Rockefeller, a skilled horseman, wanted to travel on motor-free byways via horse and carriage into the heart of Mount Desert Island. His construction efforts from 1913 to 1940 resulted in roads with sweeping vistas and close-up views of the landscape.” – National Park Service
The Way Life Should Be.
Fun Fact: Maine has several catchy slogans – like the one above! – but its official state motto is “Dirigo” which is Latin for “I lead.” What are the others you can name/recite?
Hi! I’m Andrea. I love painting! My hope and dream is to add more beauty, color and joy into the world through the art I create.
Meet the Maker #1: May 27th – The KICKOFF to 20 Years!
Featuring Tenley of Lobster Designs and David of Mainely Pens👇
Tenley, Lobster Designs
Tenley, the one woman show behind Lobster Designs, is a jewelry designer and creator who uses resourced shells from local fishermen in her community as the focus of her jewelry. Her lobster shells primarily come from the lobstermen in her family: her husband, J. Seiders and her young son, E. Seiders. Her oyster shells and mussel shells come from local coves and rivers in the South Bristol area. Using these foraged shells, Tenley makes a wide variety of jewelry featuring the local Maine crustaceans. Shop her collection in-store and online today!
David, the man behind Mainely Pens, made his first turnings as a child in his father’s basement shop. Now David provides beautiful pens created from composite wood combinations and local Maine wood. He has even challenged himself further by making pens from deer antler as well as crushed Maine lobster, oyster, and mussel shells! Each pen is made one at a time, by hand, causing them to be one-of-a-kind with no two looking exactly alike.
Meet the Maker #2: June 3rd
Featuring Kate of Bixby Chocolate and Joe of Vintage Works👇
Kate, Bixby Chocolate
Kate McAleer founded Bixby Chocolate in December 2011. Kate boldly broke away from a traditional career path to pursue her passion: chocolate. She is a socially responsible business owner who is very supportive of her local Maine community of Rockland.
Kate ensures that the quality organic cocoa beans are directly sourced from Caribbean countries such as the Dominican Republic and Haiti, Belize and Central America’s Guatemala.
Bixby Chocolate’s innovations include producing its own chocolate straight from the cocoa bean for several new bean-to-bar chocolate bars, and its newly created chocolate bonbons, chocolate nibs and chocolate-covered coffee beans.
The Lobstah Trap Caddy is handcrafted in Maine constructed from authentic Maine lobster trap material by Joe Hamilton.
He is the first in Maine to make these types of beer and condiment caddies having started in 2010.
“I was a woodworker for quite a few years and I built a wooden caddy to hold six craft beers and one day I thought I’d make something different out of lobster wire.”
Now, retired, Joe works 20 hours a week in his shop.
Joe, Vintage Works
Meet the Maker #3: June 17th
Featuring Sue of Latitude 43 designs and Pam of Olde Haven Farm👇
Sue, Latitude 43 Designs & Gilded Oyster Co.
The allure of the oyster & the natural beauty of Maine’s rugged coast inspire each unique shell.
Maine Maker, Sue Clark, has always loved oysters – but the shucking, not so much. “My partner and I developed the Kraken oyster grip, [making] shucking safer and easier and we started buying lots of Maine oysters.” Which meant lots of shells. So Sue decided to decoupage them, gluing decorated paper on each prepared shell. Now that’s what we call a sustainable & recycled product!
How does Sue collect her shells? Well, she and her husband enjoythem first by using their own tool, the Kraken, to shuck them easily before slurping!
Pam of Olde Haven Farm
We have a knack for creating wonderful & unique flavors.
“To create our fine foods, we use our own harvest and animals and source other regional ingredients from our neighbors. We evolve classic recipes and draw upon world cuisines, often combining unexpected flavors such as Maple Bourbon pickles, Blueberry Lavender jam and Coconut Curry sausage. Our dream is for everything you bring home from us to be refined and extraordinary.”
Olde Haven’s diversified family farm is rustic and real. They believe in knowing where our food comes from, and that animals deserve happy, healthy, natural lives.
To create their fine foods, they use their own harvest and animals and source other regional ingredients from their neighbors.
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Lisa-Marie couldn’t help herself from snacking on the delicious array of samples during the event! Pam brought 3 pickles and 3 preserves for customers (and staff) to taste-test and enjoy.
Shop IN-STORE in Portland and Bath today!
Stay tuned for the 2nd round of Meet the Maker events, featuring SEVENmore talented Maine Makers!
Flour Sack Towels: For the Hands, the Dishes, and the Home
Flour sack towels, also known as tea towels, have a long history that dates back to the 1800’s when staples such as flour and sugar were packaged in tightly woven cotton bags or “sacks.”
By the time the Great Depression hit, these sacks became useful for many things including curtains, aprons, dish towels, and quilting. Supply companies began printing pretty patterns on the sacks and women began trading patterns and collecting them.
This went on for decades until the economy in the mid-century began to boom, and paper bags replaced the cotton ones. Today, this once popular item is now making a comeback.
The simplicity of the flour sack towel is being rediscovered as an indispensable item to have around the house.
No longer are they just for the kitchen; because they are lint free, they make great dusting cloths for all electronic devices, mirrors, and windows.
Their absorbent quality makes them a great hand towel, and the variety of beautiful patterns and prints can pull together a dining room’s table presentation when displayed and used as cloth (reusable) napkins.
Here at Lisa-Marie’s, we have various Maine Makers who offer many designs and styles with their flour sack towels.
Jennie Blue Ceramics features black-and-white watercolor portraits of animals and vegetables, as well as important historical figures such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Greta Thunberg.
Nina Devenney creates a vibrant array of nature-inspired imagery that will bring a pop of color to any home.
If you’re searching for the ocean-enthusiast, Trosko, Festive Fish and Jane Crosen Mapmaker flour sack towels have got you covered with a selection of colorful marine/sea life patterns as well as nautical maps of Maine’s coastline.
Tea towels make a wonderful addition to any gift, especially when traveling. Their flat, lightweight quality allows easy packaging, and the variety of patterns our artists provide gives you the chance to personalize your choice to fit your lucky recipient!
bubbly bubbles in the bathtub Pour yourself a glass of champagne (or flavored bubly water, take your pick!), run a hot bath, drop in a scented Bath Fizz by Miss Moonmaker, & put on your favorite playlist or TV show. Sip, sit back, & relax. Self care can be that simple.
“Imagine you’re on a woodland walk. Overhead, the sky is a brilliant color. The sunlight surrounds you with light and warms you, through and through. The clouds form into all sorts of shapes and drift on by, and as the clouds come and go, your worries evaporate, your mind clears, like the depth and expanse of the infinite sky. The trees are magnificent and the woods are brimming with life…it smells delightful.” – Yoga Meditations
Visit us in-store & hand-pick from a wide selection of Maine Made products to create your own gift package. From chocolates & candy to bath bombs & jewelry galore, it’s easy to fill one of these lil’ boxes up, and you’re good to go!
Haven’t found the perfect gift for her this Valentine’s Day? Take a peek at this curated selection of 5 Maine-made gifts for your special someone – whether she’s crafty, stylish, or has a sweet tooth (or ALL THREE!), we’ve got something that will make her feel oh’ so loved!
DIY ❤️ Nail Art Kits
You become the artist with this new heart block string art kit! A great gift for all creative people, young and old.
LOVE is like a box of chocolates … it makes life a little sweeter! Shop our selection of Maine chocolates: Haven’s (pictured 👉🤤), Wilbur’s, and NEWly added online, Bixby Chocolates!
Hoping to give the gift of relaxation this year? Look no further.
At Lisa-Marie’s Made in Maine, we have hundreds of Maine made gifts including those that will aid in relaxing and de-stressing this holiday season. From handmade soaps and bath soaks to healing oils and lotions,
here’s our 2022 Maine Made Gift Guide: Bath & Body Edition.
Ever tried Goat’s Milk Soap?
Shop the Wandering Goat Soap collection in-store, and 5 scents now available online!
Why it’s Good for ya…
A gentle cleanser – NO harsh surfactants. Instead, it’s high in fats, leaving your skin soft & moisturized.
Rich in nutrients – like vitamin A (anti-aging properties)
Supports a healthy skin microbiome – contains probiotics that help with acne and other inflammatory skin conditions.
Did you know how beneficial a routine sea salt bath is for your health? Here are just a few…
Relaxes muscles & joints
Increases mineral absorption
Supports sleep regulation
Decreases stress
Treat your feet to a peppermint foot soak, featuring mineral rich, unrefined superior salts sourced from around the world. Handcrafted in small batches right in Kennebunkport, Maine.
What do all of these Maine made products have in common (besides being luxuriously relaxing & handmade by talented Maine makers)? They fill up a holiday stocking pretty nicely (& make it smell divine, too!)
Get a jump start on your shopping this year, and remember to support your favorite local artists –
