“Each time I've stepped into Springer's has been a great experience. The staff is excellent and makes me feel welcome and appreciated as a customer. And the products are beautiful! Highly recommended.”
“Nicest people!! We stopped in on our way through portland returning from vacation. We have just started bee keeping at our plant nursery in New York. The owners were so helpful and took extra time out of their day to show us so many different things we would have never thought or known about . Their products are amazing and this place makes you feel like you’re in a real mom and pop American owned small business. Would highly recommend stopping in to say hi !!”
“Catherine from Lady In The Moon was an absolute gift at my birthday party at my home. She brought such a warm, grounded and personable presence, truly the perfect energy for an intimate gathering of my closest friends and loved ones. She immediately made everyone feel comfortable and seen, which set the tone for the entire evening.
What stood out most was how deeply relevant her readings were. Several of my friends commented on Catherine’s ability to naturally home in on what was happening in their lives, using metaphors and language that were uncannily specific to their personal experiences, things she couldn’t possibly have known beforehand. It felt thoughtful, intuitive, and incredibly resonant for everyone involved.
Catherine didn’t just offer tarot readings; she elevated the entire experience and made my party feel meaningful, connected, and memorable. I would highly recommend her for a personal reading or as a truly special addition to any event, birthday or otherwise. She made my celebration unforgettable, and my friends are still talking about it ✨”
“My most prized possessions are all from Campfire Pottery. I fell in love with their work when I lived near their store in Portland. Everything is so beautiful and functional. I've received a ton of compliments on their items. My favorite item is the espresso cups. Their shipping and customer service is excellent. I'm trying to stop shopping at big corporations and I am joyfully redirecting my funds to small businesses like Campfire. I have a line item in my budget just for their pottery.”
“I went in for a ring appraisal and had an excellent experience. Very professional, high quality, trustworthy and knowledgeable staff. Plus, Attos has a wide selection of beautiful jewelry to swoon over.”
“Amazing amazing AMAZING. They built a new setting for my ring and princess cut stones. I am 1000% happy with the results. Thank you. Highly recommend for repairing luxury jewelry and shopping for quality jewelry.”
“Extremely cool. Staff was helpful and kind. Happy with our purchase of a postcard, would buy more if I were back in the area and could return (we were visiting from Michigan)!!”
“Beautiful unique art work in many media in a wide range of fair prices. A friendly & informative artist in the cooperative was very helpful. My favorite gallery in Maine so far”
“Jen is a very talented artist, not to mention a gem of person. She cares deeply about her customers and her craft, spending hours on Maine beaches carefully selecting stones, and finishing each piece to perfection by hand. Love her work!”
“This store has a stunningly beautiful array of artwork for all tastes and budgets. From wood, to glass, to ceramic and beyond, this store is an absolute treasure trove of finds made by local Maine artists. They also offer shipping in case you do not have a way to get it home yourself. I was able to purchase 2 vases as a gift for a dear friend, and they even included my handwritten card that I brought with me to ship along with them. While strolling through Old Port, do not miss the opportunity to check out this shop.”
“If you're looking to take home something that's actually made in Maine, this is a great place to stop while exploring the Old Port.
The shop is filled with products from local artists and makers, including artwork, pottery, candles, specialty foods, maple syrup, ornaments, textiles, soaps, and plenty of unique gifts you won't find in the typical souvenir shops. I also loved the selection of handmade rope baskets and all the fun cat toys and catnip products.
Everything was neatly displayed, making it easy to browse, and there was a nice variety of items across a wide range of prices.
Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for a gift with a genuine Maine connection, this store is definitely worth visiting.”
“Terrific store. I stopped in on a whim and looked for a gift for my wife. The clothes here are unique and tastefully designed, and the owner-designer is a very cool woman who found a great item for me. My wife loves it.”
“Visited Jen Burrall Designs for the first time a few weeks ago. What a gem right here in Portland!!! Jen’s handmade jewelry is absolutely stunning!!!! She is in the process of making me a ring with Seaglass, I can’t wait to pick it up, the intricate design within the ring is amazing!! She also made me a band, made with sand from the beach in Maine, it’s so cool!!! And the clothes, WOW!!! The styles Jen has picked out to sell in her store are absolutely beautiful, she has an eye for fashion, a true artist!!! I picked out so many eclectic pieces, and she’s always getting new, fun styles in. She also has other really cool items that she sells, that would make awesome gifts, like bags, and wallets. I have been in, now a few times, and like I said she always has new, different, cool items to browse through. Also, Jen is super cool, laid back, and easy going. It’s such a pleasure seeing and talking with her. She makes you feel so comfortable and welcomed in her space. If you’re looking for something different, beautiful and hip visit Jen at her shop in Portland, I can promise you, it will not be your only visit!!! Thank you, Jen for your positive, and creative energy!!! See you very soon!!!
Gina”
“I was just there with some friends. You wouldn't realize it from the window, but there is gorgeous jewelry here! I got an amazing ring and my friend got a bracelet and necklace. It was such a fun shopping experience. We were able to look without feeling pressured. I live in NYC and, surprisingly, it's very hard to find handmade jewelry like this. So happy we found the store. Very highly recommend.”
“Wonderful, large bead store with lots of Miyuki beads, beach glass focals, Czech glass beads, kits, and so much more. Very friendly staff, components by local artists, classes offered, and an attached museum with some amazing works! Truly a must-see for anyone interested in beading. Lots of books, too!”
“Willa is so creative with her jewelry making. I've had some pieces done by her and I couldn't be more thrilled!! Her kind personality and warming welcome everytime I see her makes me know she really cares about her customers and their satisfaction. She absolutely loves what she does, and you can totally tell because each and every single piece of her jewelry are designed with love!! I highly recommend her! ❤️ Thank you Willa for my beautiful pieces you created for me and truly listening to what I wanted. I will definitely be back.”
“There are two Toko Indo's in Portland. One on Commercial street and the other on Exchange st. Both are owned by the same person, a person who has an incredible eye when it comes to buying clothes, jewelry and other sundries for her shops. I absolutely love the aesthetic of the selection at Toko. Lovely and unique additions to your wardrobe for reasonable prices. I also love to shop their jewelry, which is just as unique as their clothing!”
“First I'd like to say that this is the most fun shop to go into if you like vintage jewelry. I felt like a kid in a candy store. The selection is HUGE, I believe there is something there for everyone. They have an enormous amount of amazing gold pieces and white metal as well. If you can't find something here that tickles your fancy, you are crazy.
I came in here with a very specific goal to find a piece of jewelry to commemorate a very special milestone in my life. I wanted a vintage gold piece (charm/pendant) that fit in my budget that would be a daily wear that would fit with my existing chain and fit my lifestyle.
When my partner and I entered the store, we were warmly greeted by Alex and Bernadette. They both gave us time to look in ALL of the cases, and I emphasize all because there are so many cases. The jewelry is simply displayed so that you can see each piece clearly. The displays are also well organized so you wont miss anything by busy and unnecessary distractions in the cases. They checked in about halfway through to remind us that they were there to help if we'd like to see anything or try anything on. At the same time, they both gave us space to look, and chat about pieces that may interest us, and just drool over their beautiful selection. Never once feeling pressured by either of them. You know when you go into a store and the staff is looking at you like they are a pack of dogs waiting to be fed, never breaking eye contact and following you like a hawk? Yeah this wasn't the case at Market Square Jewelers. Alex was just polishing some jewelry while waiting to assist. Once we finished our initial loop around the store we were ready to take a closer look at some pieces. This is where our girl Alex comes in. Huge shout out to ALEX!
Alex came right over when we were ready for assistance, and took down many trays of pendants and charms that we had been eyeing. Once I explained more of the specific details of what I was looking for, she helped to look for and pull out pieces that fit my needs that she thought I might like. With each piece I turned down(all beautiful but not exactly what I was looking for), she adjusted the parameters of what she was going to pull out next to show us. I had finally come to about 4 or 5 final results with her help. I am very particular, and she was so patient as I went back and forth between the mirror holding the pieces up. I finally came to a conclusion, and she recommended that I actually put it on my chain to see how it fell and make sure that I was happy with my selection. She nailed it. This is not to mention her incredible memory; I had come in once before two years prior and looked at some signet rings and didn't end up purchasing anything but she remembered the exact ring I looked at and what elements I had liked about it. She actually pulled it back out of the case and I tried it on again. While I didnt purchase it for the second time, this is the kind of salesmanship that I appreciate and return to businesses for. I will be back next time I'm in Portland, hopefully on a day Alex is around. Thank you so much for your time and attention. This is such a special piece of jewelry already for me and the experience of finding makes it that much sweeter.”
“We have purchased many beautiful pieces from this store and have loved every single one! The quality of the furniture is outstanding and adds a truly unique and old world luxury feel to any room. We absolutely love love love your store!!”
“Absolutely love this store! Whenever I visit from California I make it a point to stop in here and buy something. The staff is extremely friendly and kind. Everything here is beautiful and a great value. Highly recommend stopping here when checking out Portland!”
10AM - 6PM
41 Exchange St, Portland
Jewelry Stores
“I adore this place. They cured me of all of my trauma from trying on jeans as a kid. I walked in having no real clue what my size was, but the staff member who helped me immediately started pulling things for me to try on and I found a fantastic pair of jeans that fit my body fantastically in under 20 minutes.”
9AM - 9PM
377 Fore St, Portland
Jewelry Stores
“I came here twice during my trip to Portland. I wanted a bunch of souvenirs for the folks back home but needed to stay on a budget. This store had a lot of good souvenir Portland merch and other garments. Affordable items and good quality. I purchased fridge magnets and keychains. The customer service is amazing! Both of my interactions were great and I will definitely be back when I go back to Portland!”
“I saw a metal sculpture on their website that was out of stock. I contacted the stores directly to see if they had any in stock, I wanted to purchase 2 for Christmas gifts. Nicholas from the Portland location, assisted me and he was wonderful! They didn’t have any in stock but he offered to contact the company to order it for me. Nicholas ordered them and he shipped them to me so I could have them in time for Christmas. Incredible customer service by the staff, I also talked to others employed at this location. I cannot say enough about Abacus Gallery! Thank you for helping me get one
of a kind Christmas gift for each of my nephews!”
“I cannot give this store enough stars!!! Frankly, it needs 10! A friend told me about this store last year when she found out I would be visiting Portland. It was on my list to visit from that moment. When I arrived in town, I began planning my store visits and when I read the reviews of this store almost changed my mind. Remembering how much T loved this store, I decided to go for it. Yes, it has a doorbell entry. Yes, it’s a high end store. Yes, it has unique and exclusive brands. This store isn’t for everyone - much like most stores. There are many stores that aren’t for me, but I don’t go on and write a review about them. Judith is a breath of fresh air. It’s stylish, luxurious, and has so many options. I have traveled and shopped in many places. Maine is beyond lucky to have such an option for women’s higher end fashion. I have thought about the doorbell entry a lot as I believe that is likely the main gripe in the reviews. It’s truly a necessity in today’s world. I appreciate the owner watching out for the safety of her employees and for her investment. Again, this store isn’t for everyone. But they have the most amazing brands and many options if you are looking for unique finds and investment pieces that you will have for years! I love it! Lauren went above and beyond to help me. I just let her style me and trusted the process. I’m just soooo sad we don’t have one in Indiana! Kudos to an amazing shop! Job well done! Husbands—-perfect place for a gift card for your wife!”
“Wonderful experience with Edith and the entire Folia team. Went in person originally and then communicated via phone and email after I left town to design a perfect engagement ring. 10/10 service and execution. We will be getting our wedding bands from Folia shortly as well.”