There’s a particular kind of light that shows up in Maine in late August — a little softer, a little longer in the evenings, like the whole coast is easing into the next season instead of rushing toward it. It’s our favorite stretch of summer, and it always brings out a new round of favorites in the shop. Here’s what’s been catching our eye lately, from Portland’s Old Port to our flagship storefront in downtown Bath.
New This Season: Fisherman’s Pottery
Every piece in our new Fisherman’s Pottery line is handmade, and it shows — no two mugs are quite the same. The Captain’s Mug ($48) has become an instant favorite for its weight and warmth in the hand, the kind of mug you reach for without thinking about it, whether it’s for your morning cup of coffee or your evening Maine Mule cocktail. It’s a small daily reminder that the best things are usually made slowly, by someone who cares about the details, in this case a father-daughter duo.
A Gift That Doesn’t Wait for a Holiday
We’re firm believers that appreciation shouldn’t be seasonal. The Mother & Daughter Sea Glass Necklaces ($115) are matching pieces, each set with its own one-of-a-kind piece of sea glass, made for two people to wear on any day they feel like celebrating each other — not just the one Sunday in May that gets a card aisle. Give it as a “just because,” and it’ll mean more for the timing.
Art You Can Use Every Day
The Watercolor Lobster Tea Towel ($24) is painted by Maine artist Tracy Eisenhauer, and it’s the kind of piece that blurs the line between kitchen tool and wall art — soft, hand-painted color that looks just as good hung up as it does put to work drying dishes.
The Gift Everyone’s Been Sending This Summer
If there’s one thing we’ve shipped more than anything else this season, it’s the Mini but Mighty Maine Gift Package ($39). We’ve packed it for kids at summer camp missing home, customized it for corporate retreats looking for a little Maine charm, and sent it to best friends scattered far away who just needed to know they were thought of. Small box, big impact — and proof that you don’t need a big gesture to make someone’s day.
For the Last Warm Evenings on the Porch
Some things are made for a specific moment, and the Cold River Blueberry Vodka Rocks Glass ($24.99) is made for this one. Pour something local, pull up a porch chair, and let the sun go down slow — it’s the kind of glass built for the nights where the only plan is one more round with people who make you laugh.
Bring a Little of the Season Home
Whether you’re wrapping up a Maine vacation or just soaking in the last of the season close to home, these pieces are a good excuse to hang onto summer a little longer. Stop by our shops in Portland’s Old Port or downtown Bath — open daily — or browse the full collection online.
