Staff Picks | Down East Shop

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Vena's Fizz House

Traditionalist Itty Bitters Bundle

Regular price $38.00

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My New Year’s Resolution: become a better at-home bartender. In the past, as a server, I spilled more martinis than I’d ever made – apologies to those three customers. With this eclectic bitters bundle, I’m hoping to turn things around.

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Maine Homestead Market

Maine Wild Blueberry Jam

Regular price $8.49

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I’m having a bit of a toast renaissance these days, and this blueberry jam, from Maine Homestead Market, is just beating out strawberry. Though Nutella remains a strong contender for my favorite overall spread.

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A white branching birch tree features the outline of a small heart

From the side, there are multiple branching birch trees in white glaze on the black handled mug

The inside of the mug has a light wash of white glaze over the natural color of the pottery

There is a textured swirl at the bottom of the mug

Good Land Pottery

Birch Mug

Regular price $45.00

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Good days start with great mugs. There are about twenty mugs on my kitchen shelf, but time and again, I find myself reaching for this handmade piece from Good Land Pottery.

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Bckwds Design Company

Katahdin Cap

Regular price $30.00

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I have a bad habit of skipping haircuts. Luckily, this hat – with its minimalist mountain design – turns my bad hair days into stylishly stellar, sun-shaded celebrations.

Color: Rust

Rust

Stone

Black

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Funky Rock Designs

Weather Rocks

Regular price $36.00

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I’m terrible at checking the weather app, which is why I love these weather rocks, made with scavenged New England beach stones. Hang ‘em up outside – if the rocks cast a shadow, it’s sunny. If they’re dripping, it’s rainy!

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Nubble Light Candle

Stephen King's Study Candle

Regular price $19.95

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When I get writer’s block, I spark this candle and pretend I’m in the study of a quaint, quiet cabin. With very few ghosts. And, please, no creepy clowns.

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Tröskö Design

Penobscot Bay Tote

Regular price $29.00

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When it comes to fashion, and lugging around my water bottle, I like to let the tote do the work. This one takes the triple crown: it can hold my groceries, spruce up my outfit, and act as an impromptu map.

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Bar Harbor Tea Company

Wild Maine Blueberry Loose Tea Gift Set

Regular price $29.99

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I once read that holding a warm mug with both hands boosts your happiness. I prefer to fill my mug with these Wild Maine Blueberry Loose Teas – the hint of blueberry reminds me that summer is a state of mind.

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Down East Products

Down East Vintage Cover Playing Cards

Regular price $18.00

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With a pack of cards and a friend, any number of hours could pass. When I have these beautiful cars, adorned with vintage Down East covers, no game is necessary – marveling is more than enough.

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Gert & Co.

Watercolor Seagull Notepad

Regular price $10.00

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I love keeping a pen and paper on my bedside table, to jot down ideas or reminders that’ll otherwise slip away. The tiny seagull, in the top right, keeps the words company.

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