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Abby is a lifelong Mainer and started working at Down East in 2018 as a digital marketing coordinator. Today, she maintains Down East’s overall digital presence (please be patient while she updates and beautifies decades worth of stories on downeast.com; she is human). When not at her laptop, she enjoys exploring the state’s dog-friendly trails with her pup, Nutmeg, and teaching herself how to crochet.

Pet Bandana
Pet Bandana
Pet Bandana
Pet Bandana
Pet Bandana
Pet Bandana

Tealight Studios

Pet Bandana

Regular price $30.00

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Nutmeg, my 6-year-old goldendoodle, isn’t exactly known for her accessories, but she loves a bandana, like this one by Tealight Studios, for special occasions. The bandana patterns you’ll find here are exclusive to the Down East Shop, so you won’t find them anywhere else. For those asking, Nutmeg is partial to the Buoy pattern — she looks great in yellow.

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Hüga Heated Cushion
Hüga Heated Cushion
Hüga Heated Cushion

Hüga Heat

Hüga Heated Cushion

Regular price $149.99

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My first experience sitting on one of these was at Gardens Aglow, at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, a few years ago. I was frigid from all the winter evening holiday-light walking, but this seat helped me thaw out a little before heading home. A must for chilly days and evenings outdoors watching a sports game, camping, or just sitting by the fire pit.

Maine Margarita Infusion Jars
Maine Margarita Infusion Jars

Vena's Fizz House

Maine Margarita Infusion Jars

Regular price $7.75

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My in-laws have gifted me a Vena’s Fizz House infusion jar for Christmas for the last few years, so I can confirm, they make a nice stocking stuffer to receive — just pick a flavor you know your recipient will love (I love a margarita). Also, if you or your intended recipient are alcohol free, infuse with water instead for a fun mocktail.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Lip Treatment
Strawberry Rhubarb Lip Treatment

Marin Skincare

Strawberry Rhubarb Lip Treatment

Regular price $19.99

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I have just about all of Marin’s lip treatment flavors but my current favorite is their newest: Strawberry Rhubarb. It smells soooo familiar, but I can’t place it. My mind goes directly to popular 90s kids snacks, maybe Fruit Roll-Ups? Anywho, I take it with me everywhere.

Down East Vintage Cover Playing Cards
Down East Vintage Cover Playing Cards

Down East Products

Down East Vintage Cover Playing Cards

Regular price $18.00

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Every Thursday, I upload one of our vintage covers to social pages for #ThrowbackThursday, so, naturally, this is one of my favorite decks. It's fun to look at the old covers while you play.

Pine Tree Coast Hoodie
Pine Tree Coast Hoodie

Reclaimed Maine Co.

Pine Tree Coast Hoodie

Regular price $48.00

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I work from home, so I live in comfortable clothing year-round. This hoodie is on my wishlist. I really love how the coastline is made up of pine trees.

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Color: Heathered Forest
Cut & Sew Lobster Girl Kit
Cut & Sew Lobster Girl Kit
Cut & Sew Lobster Girl Kit

Nickwilljack

Cut & Sew Lobster Girl Kit

Regular price $18.00

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My oldest niece is getting to be about the age where she will begin to express an interest in learning to sew. When she does, I will likely buy her this kit, from Nickwilljack, to practice on. Plus, she gets a cute doll to give to her little sister or to keep for herself at the end.

Cribbage Peg Sets
Cribbage Peg Sets
Cribbage Peg Sets
Cribbage Peg Sets
Cribbage Peg Sets
Cribbage Peg Sets

Cast & Carve

Cribbage Peg Sets

Regular price $5.95

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I firmly believe the world needs more whimsy! These adorable cribbage pegs come in a variety of Maine icons. I love them all, but if you told me to pick a set to play against you with, I’d choose the loons.

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FLYN Bucket Hat

FLYN

FLYN Bucket Hat

Regular price $40.00

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Bucket hats are back, baby! Featuring a mini version of Maine artist Flyn Costello’s large-scale porcupine painting, this hat is a piece of wearable art. A must for beach days.

Watercolor Lobster Notepad

Gert & Co.

Watercolor Lobster Notepad

Regular price $10.00

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These notepads are so dang cute! I’m almost out of sheets on my current shopping list notepad, so I’m eyeing this lobster-themed one as a replacement.

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