Hands down THE BEST Primitives store around! Staff and owner is always super warm and friendly! The…read moreselection is by far the biggest and best! Handmade items right here in Maine are always for sale as well as classes on how to make your very own Primitive items!

From the owner: At Willow Tree Handmade Primitives, we have a beautiful collection of decor and handmade products…read morethat will spruce up your home's atmosphere. Our items range from willow tree angels to rugs, linens, candles, pictures, lamps, pottery, wool, floral, and handmade items. Our handmade items are made locally, so you can guarantee that you'll have a piece that's entirely unique. You'll always feel right at home when you enter our space, and our team will greet you with a warm welcome. We're proud to serve Southern Maine with primitive home decor and one-of-a-kind items that will cozy up any home, so come on in and start exploring the possibilities.

I like to smell my candles before I buy them (and then buy them online when there are wicked good…read moredeals [or coupon codes available], which often there are), and came to Yankee Candle to do some "research". There is SO MUCH PRODUCT here. Candles, wax melts, sprays - every single size and smell imaginable. You forget what all of that looks like in real life when you do your retail therapy digitally! I like Yankee Candle, their product is usually five stars (shout-out to their scent plug-ins; they make my super old bathroom smell not funky). But I wanted to write a quick thank you note to one of their employees. I actually bought a candle in person and thought I liked it so much, I bought it again online. When I opened the jar to light it, my pet immediately started sneezing (this isn't the first time this has happened with their product). The candle I bought in person, I stupidly threw away the receipt for. The candle I bought online I was able to start the return process; I was told I would get a QR code via email and all I had to do was show it in person. Only, no QR code/return email ever came (despite MANY attempts at getting one). I decided to just go in person to the mall and explain all of this to them (I've never returned candles before, so I knew there was a good chance I would just have to take the "L"). Luckily for me, my email is registered so all of my (many) purchases are documented. No receipt? No problem. Not burned or used? No problem. The patient employee was able to look up my orders; and, I was able to swap out the candles out for ones that I wanted. It was a lot more seamless than I was expecting (also, despite buying the original large candles at a deep discount, somehow my return yielded more money back than I had spent, so I was also able to snag some wax melts and still have $7 leftover. Not sure how any of that worked, but I'm not complaining). So, thanks Nice Yankee Candle Person At The Mall! My flat smells good and my pet isn't sneezing!

Been burning YC my whole life, and long before internet shopping was a thing (side note: this is…read moreone of those companies that spoil frequent online buyers, so get to it for some seriously deep discounts!) I would come here to load up. It's always kind of looked the same (clean, colorful, welcoming with seasonal decor), and the staff has always kind of been the same (friendly but distrusting? I wonder how many candles they've watched slip through fingers and shatter on their floors). Here's what I don't like: 1. The price. Why are these candles so expensive? Their scent isn't long lasting enough, or have enough of a reach, to warrant these prices. 2. All the new smells based off weirdly specific experiences. I don't want Baby's First Steps In Spring Rain, or Wedding Cake Topper Defrosted And Enjoyed On Our First Anniversary, or Stardust Sprinkled Gently On The Sweet Flesh Of Gourds. I want Whoopie Pie. I want Plumeria. And, damn it, I want Rainbow's End. Admittedly there have been times when this particular YC store has pulled out a discount bin of former scents, and those rare moments are the best! Listen, if you're a candle fiend, then of course you're gonna love it here. Even if you don't believe in smells like Friend's Forgotten Scarf or Bronzed And Brined, it's still a whole lotta fun to sniff 'em all!

I am rating this based on my experience 1. The lady there…read morewas super sweet and really made me feel like I wasn't a burden 2. The prices were good at five dollars for a small candle

My friend found this store on TikTok and as a lover of fun home items and whimsy we needed to stop…read morein! The mini print machine is such a fun concept. I believe the artist is local and we saw one other print machine at the Warby Parker but it looks like a different variety. There are so many cute greeting cards, matches, perfumes, candles, etc and it was all so tempting! I left with one mini print (the cashiers will trade you for quarters, super helpful) and some perfume! If you're looking to do some fun shopping in Portland this store is definitely worth a stop.

So cute!!! Love the vibes! The employees were very nice and helpful as well! I used the print…read morevending machine - probably my favorite part.

Excellent shave brush scuttle! I love my new scuttle (microwave safe). Keeps the brush and lather…read morehot/warm thru all three passes plus my wind down 4th pass (lather up and leave on while cleaning up the razor, scuttle, bowls, etc.) then final rinses. The scuttle is still nicely warm after I dry it to put away for tomorrow's shave. I highly recommend getting one to improve your shave.

A decade ago (yes really) I bought a an original shaving scuttle from Julie, after she was…read morerecommended on Shaveblog and by the serious shaving enthusiasts at the authoritative Badger & Blade forums. This morning, after nearly ten years of solid, loyal work from my beloved little clay scuttle, I looked down at it as I lathered up and decided I needed to both show my gratitude for this fine work and to let others know what Dirty Bird can offer. If you are a wet shaver and you like to use creams and then whip them with a badger brush to a perfect consistency lather, you need the perfect scuttle to achieve the right size, surface, and thermal transfer properties. You need a piece that is crafted as thoughtfully as it is artfully. You need a piece as beautiful with the rest of your shaving kit as it is well-engineered to the purpose. You need a dirty bird scuttle. Because as the users at B&B well know, no other shop big or small has nailed it like Julie has. The walls are the right thickness and material to warm the cream and hold the temperature for the duration of your shave. The available color combinations are drawn from thoughtful palettes and are an attractive match for most bathroom decor. It has a nice heft and weight to it so the water doesn't knock it around when filling and it stays put when you dip into it. The handle is contoured so it's ergonomic and it doesn't get too hot. And of course the key feature - the contours and texture that lathers the bottom of the bowl - work exactly as designed (though they have since been updated to an even more effective waffle pattern since I bought my spiral model, both are good). In short, you won't find a more attractive or functional shaving scuttle for creams - anywhere, at any price. And it will last you a lifetime, they're durable and I've moved with mine a half dozen times without so much as a chip. And even with this, the price is quite reasonable, Julie makes and ships them out in a jiffy (beating promised times), and she's a joy to talk to, to boot. Nothing not to like here. I suspect the other pottery is also good. If you are looking for the perfect gift for your wetshaver, though, you're done.

I'm ashamed to say, I've driven by this for a year and never stopped. Appearances can be deceiving,…read moreand this is the perfect example of that. At first glance it's a cute, bright little gift shop. But when you step inside, it's like the closet scene in Narnia.. ITS A WHOLE WORLD HIDING IN THERE! There is a little bit of everything, new and old, shiny or seasoned.. clothes, furniture, jewelry, witty gifts, handmade ditties, YOU NAME IT. Such a sweet surprise. Reasonably priced for the gems to be found. I had to loop the place 3 times just to make sure I didn't miss a thing, but I'm sure I missed something. Definitely a place worth returning to!

Cute little store with so many things to buy! Their leggings are incredibly soft and their jewelry…read moreis very shabby chic! That's how I would describe the whole store, really. They also have some of the best customer service around!

When we walked into the store she said just look around while the other customers got how it was…read moremade, burning time, etc. I asked if there was a discount on the number of candles bought and it was only the front table which we would have known if she was nice in the beginning. When ringing me up she wrapped one of the candles in tissue paper so the other one would not break. I asked her to wrap the other one and she gave a pissy comment. We support small business but with her not shopping again. The owner - selective of who she goes out of the way for and other not.

I always like to support local businesses so I figured I'd pick up a special little candle for…read moremyself last time I was in town. The store is nice with great scent options and the candle jars are super cute. I like that they're soy based so that was another reason I wanted one. Friendly staff as well. I ended up buying "vanilla lace" and as much as I loved the idea of it I just wish it smelled a little stronger. It was VERY faint compared to the candles I usually burn. Not sure if it was just that particular one or if they're all that way but I will definitely give another one a try :)

This is a must for us every year on vacation! Diana is such a wonderful human being! I have enjoyed…read moreshopping with her for years and feel so welcomed. My grandson has grown up shopping with her first at Old Orchard Beach and now at R.M. Tate's. We will be back next year! My grandson has put it as his top priority! Don't miss this wonderful gem! It is well worth the trip. Selection and pricing can't be beat. Thank you for making our vacation memories epic! We simply adore you!

This store is so much fun!!! The owner posts on Facebook the day before they open for the week. So…read morehe shares all the new things that they've acquired for sale. It's literally like a scavenger hunt in here, there is something for everyone. The selection is great! From holiday decor, to beads and scrapbook supplies, to kitchen appliances and clothing for the entire family. The prices are incredibly affordable.

I am disappointed to see how much customer service has declined. Where have the greetings from…read morecashiers, did you find everything,would you like a bag, thank you for shopping ,have a good day gone? Perhaps my cashier needs an update. You treat you first customer of the day and last customer exactly the same no matter how long your day was. I can speak from experience.

If I could give them less stars than I would. We just went in asking for a specific style and was…read morereassured they could do it. Once her hair was dyed and came out orange the stylist told us that her hair couldn't get to the color of the photo. Still she reassured us that she would get as close as possible once they toned it. Once the process was all done and 3.5 hours had passed we saw that her hair was not only not close at all to the photos color but not blended at all. A straight line in the back clearly showing the brown from the blonde. Still we were being nice but obviously didn't want to pay full price for a botched hairstyle. We asked to speak to a manager when Anna showed up and started yelling at us saying we had to pay $140 for botched hair. We tried to reason with her but she kept speaking nasty to us saying well where do you work don't you understand that people make mistakes? To which we replied we do understand but also the customer is always right and when you botch someone's hair you don't make them pay that! Another customer was there to whitness this and also agreed that we shouldn't of payed and even stated she would be just walking straight out rather than being nice to them like we had. We ended up paying because the manager was quite threatening towards us but are currently reaching out to corporate to make a formal complaint on not just the store but specifically the manager who was so unprofessional and rude that she was making us cry.