Posts Tagged ‘design’

Santa Style shops at Smitten.

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Update — Erika Soule has merged Smitten into her Rock, Paper, Scissors shop. You can find all her great finds in one place now. Lucky Wiscasset!

Smitten, Wiscasset, Maine.

Smitten, in Wiscasset, is where Santa gets his ideas for big kids who are a bit hip, with great taste, who’ve been very, very good.

Smitten, Wiscasset, Maine.

He’s very smitten with this fantastic, silvery, shimmery, delicately cut, metal, snowflake forest. (Would be surprised if it’s still there when you go, however. But maybe they have more.)

Smitten, Wiscasset, Maine.

It’s where you too, can find scads of ideas to brighten up your shopping chores.

Smitten, Wiscasset. Maine.

Like tablescapes ideas to make entertaining even more fun.

Smitten, Wiscasset, Maine.

And lots of elegant surprises for those very lucky friends.

Smitten, Wiscasset, Maine.

Smitten, Wiscasset. Maine.

Just a few steps away from Smitten, the gifted owner, Erika Soule, also owns another amazing shop – - Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Rock, Paper, Scissors, Wiscasset, Maine.

Where you’ll find oodles of wrappings, ribbons, stationery, papers, cards, games, toys, accessories . . . and even a mouse!

Rock, Paper, Scissors, Wiscasset, Maine.

Smitten,

Previous post on Smitten and previous post on Rock, Paper, Scissors

Smitten, 68 Main Street, P. O. Box 140, Wiscasset, ME 04578, 207-882-9930

Rock, Paper, Scissors, 68 Main Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578, 207-882-9930

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Treats, and a trick.

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Treats in Wiscasset, Maine.

Treats, are just what you’ll find at this charming, French influenced, shop in lucky Wiscasset. The trick is to go as often as you can.

Treats, Wiscasset, Maine.

Treats is a delightful spot to gather supplies, share a meal with friends, or get some work done.

Treats, Wiscasset, Maine.

You’ll find an excellent selection of fresh breads, coffees, wines, cheeses, baked goods, and pantry items mixed in with the crowd of characters, both local and from away.

Treats, Wiscasset, Maine.

(What follows is a correction. The previous version of this post indicated the owners were the Mrozinskis.) Formerly owned by Paul and Sharon Mrozinski, who own the Marston House across the street, Treats has been in the skillful hands of Ryan and Stacy Linehan for the past 4 years.

Treats, Wiscasset, Maine.

Originally from Lake Tahoe, Nevada, and from a long line of chefs, Stacy has been in Maine for over 15 years. She came to Wiscasset by way of Bowdoin and is even a Maine Guide.

While her two lucky children, 2 and 4, are growing up in the kitchen, the lines are forming at the counter.

Treats, Wiscasset, Maine.

Their wines come from all over the world, and if you don’t find what you’re looking for, they’ll order it.

Treats, Wiscasset, Maine.

Members of the American Cheese Society, their cheeses are carefully selected from speciality suppliers in the US and Great Britain.

Treats, Wiscasset, Maine

Who needs Dean & Deluca? Everything they offer is of the utmost quality and style, and selected with extraordinary care. All the freshly baked goods are prepared with local, organic, ingredients.

Treats, Wiscasset, Maine

Treats, 80 Main Street, P.O. Box 156, Wiscasset, Maine 04578, Phone 207-882-6192, Toll Free 866-882-6192, Fax & Kitchen Phone 207-882-8112

Treats – Food and Wine

Treats – Catering

PS Be sure to visit the Marston House just across the street to visit the former owners Paul and Sharon Mrozinski. If you read Martha Stewart’s blog, you may have read about her July visit to the Marston House, and the lunch she had there. Here’s a link if you missed it.

Marston House, Main Street at Middle Street, P.O. Box 517, Wiscasset, Maine 04578, Phone 207-882-6010, Fax 207-882-6965

Marston House – Bed & Breakfast

Marston House – American and French 18th, 19th, and 20th Century Furniture, Textiles, and Decorative Objects

Marston House Rentals in France


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Frightfully cool.

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Rock, paper, scissors, Wiscasset, Maine.

Stylish ghouls will find just the right Halloween gear in this hauntingly cool shop.

Rock, paper, scissors, Wiscasset, Maine.

Rock, Paper, Scissors, in Wiscasset is the sister shop of Smitten, and shares the same stylish gene pool.

Rock, paper, scissors. Wiscasset, Maine. Stuffed animals.

If the thought of encountering a store where you want everything you see makes you uneasy, then you’ll be horrified at what you find here.

Rock, paper, scissors interior. Wiscasset, Maine.

Wrapping paper, Rocks, paper, scissors. Wiscasset, Maine.

Terrified at the sophistication.

Rock, paper, scissors, stationary in every color. Wiscasset, Maine.

Frightened by all the shelves packed with beautiful papers and stationary. (Very much like shops you see all over Europe, but rarely in the US.)

Rock, paper, scissors, Wiscasset, Maine.

Rock, paper, scissors, Wiscasset, Maine.

And spooked by all the cool kid gear.

Rock, paper, scissors, Wiscasset, Maine.

Rock, paper, scissors, Halloween, Wiscasset, Maine.

It’s positively chilling how many great treats you’ll find here. But don’t be scared.

Rock, Paper, Scissors, 68 Main Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578, 207-882-9930

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The sky cleared, the place was crowded, and it was fun.

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Here are just a few of the participants in the Maine Home + Design Show over the weekend at beautiful Point Lookout in Northport.

These great mats are made from float lines donated to Downeast Doormats. They also get a share of the profits. Interesting idea!

Downeast Doormats were there with their very clever doormats made from lobstermen’s float lines. Great idea!

Fish in the Garden by Tyson M. Weiss.

Tyson Weiss was there with his amazing fish that thrive in gardens.

Alec Brainard of Artisan Boatworks, a beautiful sample of his work, and his family.

Alec Brainerd of Artisan Boatworks was there with a gorgeous sample of his skills, along with his wonderful family. What a lucky guy he is!

Beautiful Kennebec wordwork.

Debby Neve of Castine browses through the wonderful Kennebec Company booth.

The very popular Dave Getchell, Associate Publisher of Maine, Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine was also there.

Were you?

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