We again included this craft shop/gallery on our walking tour of Rockland. The current exhibition…read morewas "Visions - Maine's Coastal Edges" that featured the paintings of Kaitlyn Miller and Anne Stuer plus the clay relief sculptures of Randy Fein.

Best high end made in Maine store. Excellent selection of Maine made crafts and merchandise. All…read moresales benefit the Island Institute. Great cause. Beautiful store with some of the nicest gifts and crafts from Maine. All of their items are high end and just the pick of the litter. I especially liked the hand blown glass lobster floats. They were awesome. Wonderful selection of Maine books and children's books, as well as stationery. Some clothes and belts and sea bags by various Maine companies. Just wonderful local Maine goods for sale in a nice atmosphere for a great cause.

This is an aggregate review for a number of visits I made to this shop over five weeks' time,…read moreAutumn 2020. TL;DR: Go to this lovely shop. You'll be super pleased with their selection; find things you love/ need/ must have; and it will be a cheerful experience. Scroll down to the numbered list below to see what I scored. The Longer Story: I had just moved to town for a six month artists' residency in Rockland and didn't know a soul. After a bit of unmotivated unpacking, I took myself thrift store shopping, as one does, for retail therapy to fill the void. Luckily for me, Curator was the first spot I hit because I met co-owner Ben, a deeply friendly and cheerful guy. I met his wife Emily on my second visit. She's equally friendly and cheerful. And luckily for you, me, and everyone else we know* that might like to shop at Curator, both Emily and Ben love what they do. It shows. Curator is a bi-level shop with "menswear" (plus shoes & accessories) on the top floor and womenswear (plus shoes & accessories) a floor below. It's a gorgeous spot so whilst you're totally focused on your sartorial fix, take a few minutes to notice the thoughtful experiential design of the space--a lil modern, a lil dreamy, and a lot of DIY mojo. The first time I popped in I had a proper look around in order to get familiar with the Curator edit lens. In doing so, I found a pair of brand new, black leather Swedish clogs, size 6, that almost fit, but really didn't. Ben commiserated with me but reminded that sometimes things don't work out and that's totally okay. You know what? This is #truth. In thrifting, specifically, but in life, generally. I have pretty specific aesthetic when I thrift/ vintage/ consignment shop: excellent textiles/ fabric; handmade beauty; strong shapes/ cuts/ tailoring/ weaves; classic designs but also, the super quirkier, the better. Curator earns high marks in all of my categories. This is pretty rare. What it means is that I knew I would find something each time I came in and that's exactly what happened. Here's what I acquired: 1) a lovely VINTAGE SILK SCARF, cut, repurposed, and hand-stitched from a muted, lustrous apple-green silk obi with tiny, stylized, watercolor cherry blossoms. It should be said that the silk is excellent quality--heavy but super supple. $16.00. I wouldn't blink paying 10x that amount for this in Brooklyn or Paris. 2) a luscious oversized "menswear" CABLED CREAM CASHMERE SWEATER. I literally walked into the store, said hello to Emily, looked at the mens' sweater rack, saw *my* sweater hanging there, and snagged it. I've worn it at least once a week for 10 weeks running. Bonus: it's got good gauge (number of stitches per inch) and ply (number of cashmere threads twisted together to make the yarn). $38.00 Buy vintage cashmere, ya'll, always. 3) a FUZZY WOOLEN BEANIE, knit moss, plum, garnet & deep peony, from Nepal. Gorgeous colors. Warm as hell. $13.00 4) a crazy beautiful HAND-KNITTED ART SWEATER, again "menswear" so sized a bit enormous, but seriously fluffy & so wild and otherworldly, it had to be mine. Again: walked in, looked to my right, saw the sweater. Bought it. This weave is a medley of pelucid blues w/ intricate cream & white dropped-stitch-knit technique that looks as if "snowflakes" are resting on the garment, for a moment, w/o melting. I wouldn't be surprised if the maker had been dropping acid whilst knitting this piece, just as Van Gogh imbibed generous quantities of absinthe to produce his signature hypnotic, ethereal yet muscular brushwork for "Starry Night." That. Trippy. Y'all. Emily, bless her, asked if I'd like to try it on (perhaps because of its size & erm...vibe) and I declined. I knew I'd find use for it. I have worn it once, to sit on my sofa and drink champagne while I FaceTimed-celebrated my best childhood friend, finally divorced, because that is how we show up for each other: in any all ways possible. When we meet up again IRL, I will give this sweater to him because he truly deserves life's best, which sometimes arrives in unexpected, sweater-form shapes. $42.00 I'll end by noting that one can find more traditional, excellent things at Curator as well, like vintage LL Bean Sweaters; vintage Carhartt; vintage work wear including lots of Levis denim; a Pucci silk frock; a number of excellent plaid and thick weight shirts; fine leather goods; vintage jewelry; woolen capes; disco spectacular sequined numbers; and vintage Ts in fine condition, etc. Go. Enjoy yourself. And before you do, check Curator's social to learn of their COVID-safety protocols. Should you prefer to shop from home, check their IG & website. I took a look recently and it's not as wow-ing an experience as being in the store itself but of course, as a treasure hunter, you already know that. *(Thanks, Miranda July, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Me_and_You_and_Everyone_We_Know)

Such an awesome consignment shop with so many good vintage finds…read more Men's clothing upstairs, women's clothing downstairs. Clean and organized aesthetic, so it's not overwhelming when you walk in like a lot of consignment shops are. And the racks aren't overflowing and hard to sift through... we love to see it. So many jackets and sweaters, shoes, hats, shirts, dresses, etc. for solidly decent prices. I got a vintage patterned LL Bean sweater for $25. PLUS, incredibly sweet employees. The woman who checked me out was so nice and excited for my find. Great for validation if you need it lol. Will for sure recommend to any friends living in or visiting Rockland, Maine.

Lovely shop on the Rockland high street with any kind of gift you can think of! I really enjoyed…read moregoing through everything to shop for holiday gifts (and also for myself). Prices are a bit on the high side, but it does feel good to support a local business. While not all the items were unique, there were plenty of options from local artists and brands. Staff was friendly and chatty. Would definitely return!

The Grasshopper Shop is my favorite place to visit while i'm in Rockland. I come to Maine about 3-4…read moretimes a year and I never miss an opportunity to shop there! The staff is very kind and there is such a wide variety of gift options from clothes to spa accessories to art supplies and more! I bought my dad a colored glass bird figurine for father's day from the Grasshopper Shop and he absolutely loves it!

This was my absolute favorite store to visit on vacation. However, I have discovered that the…read moreSeagull Cottage has closed permanently. So unfortunate. It was the best store on Main St., Rockland Maine.

This was my favorite shop in Rockland. They had a variety of items and a lovely Christmas display…read more The ladies working in there were really sweet and lovely to talk to. Definitely pop in here if you're visiting Rockland!

Had need of some repairs on older mostly costume, some good jewelry mostly small fixes --did this a…read moremonth before the beautiful funeral we had for my mother. So that when family was in town could share several of her former broken pieces with all who could value it--men included. The good jewelry was ready and some of the simple fixes were done also. Still waiting a while for some other pieces-- & restringing-- that I wish had been ready a week ago so that I could have handed them to the person I wanted to give them too but...I am sure the quality will be nice and there is always the mail. The store has many beautiful pieces and when the smoke clears from our lives soon...I may well return to have a look at some that caught my eye.

Looking to repair some jewelry, both new and heirloom. George has a lot of experience and gave us…read moremany suggestions. We really appreciated the attention to detail and good craftsmanship. Price was very reasonable, as well. Will definitely stop by next time we're in town.

She has a delightful concept for checking out her collection of beautiful Maine-themed and…read morecoordinating fabrics: they are displayed on the walls! Then she retrieves what you want and cuts your yardage behind the counter. She's also carries a line of Maine-made yarns. I definitely couldn't leave without making a purchase!

Clementine you had at my hello! What a fantastic shop. Amazing variety of fabrics, notions, yarns,…read morebuttons and more. Everything was so well organized and easy to find. Very welcoming. She even has a seating area for that fellow u might be traveling with. Hint. Lol Her fabric selections included high quality designer fabrics consisting of knits, voile , home Decor, canvas , cotton and more. Priced very reasonable too. Loved the felt collection and the variety of buttons. Geez, I could go on with this place. It's fabulous. A sewers paradise. The owner was working today and was super nice. She enjoys sewing apparel like me. Thank you! We look forward to another visit.

I have been going to Sidecountry for years. My last purchase was a rockhopper last year. I have…read morefound them to be a great resource for everything ski and bike related.

We purchased 2 bikes from Matt. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. My boyfriend chose a bike…read morethat felt good at the time but once we got it home it was definitely too small for his 6' self. Matt worked with us on trading up to a more suitable size. Great experience, highly recommend!

Hands down best sporting goods store/ clothing and jewelry store in the state.Great deals, great…read moreservice and great gear. If you don't stop by you'll regret it!

I was looking to expand my collection of rare coins. The store owner was EXTREMELY helpful and…read moreknowledgeable about what he was selling, and he was willing to discuss the market value and the history behind some of his pieces. The selection this store had was outstanding wether you are looking for Tiffany Jewelry, Vintage Clocks, Fine Silver or Gold Jewelry, War Relics, or Coins. Additionally, he was willing to give me a great deal on the coins if I bought more than one of them. I would highly recommend going here if you are looking for rare and vintage coins, or just browsing around looking for something to do.

Actual message from this store operator via eBay:…read more "estatejewelryemporium395: I think you should take those earrings and stuff them up your BOX... :)"

Such a cute book shop, with an amazing selection of books and other cool things. The owner def has…read morea great sense of style. I didn't purchase anything this time but worth a stop if you are in the area.

It's only Tuesday Adventurers, but it's almost hump day! this was the perfect end for a birthday…read moretrip while I was in Maine earlier this year. I purchased several books because I really couldn't help myself. If you're in the downtown area of Rockland I'd say drop in here after a few beers from the brewery up the road. Gorgeous space and has a great variety of new books and releases.