I went in for some last minute holiday shopping. I was blown away with all of the holiday…read moreofferings, candles, hats, earrings, kitchen towels, and more! This gem in Biddeford is a must stop shop for any local who is looking to upscale their decor any time of the year- and their prices are better than Pottery Barn. The service was so friendly and warm, I was offered free wrapping (gift bag and festive tissue paper) which saved time in wrapping gifts. Made in Maine and made homey- love this place and will be back!

Such a fun place to go to pick up a gift or decoration. There are soaps, gift bags, pocket books,…read moreglassware, pillows, just about anything you can think of for a gift. My daughter bought 2 children's aprons which were adorable. The cards are hysterical and many with jokes geared at the over 50 generation. There are painting supplies and refinished furniture which make a perfect accent piece in any home. Plenty of parking and the staff is very helpful and friendly.

Beautiful art in the form of jewelry Sea glass, peridot, aquamarine variations and beautiful gold…read morepieces.

We went to Kennebunk for our Away-cation…read more While waiting for take out at Alisson's I walked into Sea glass Jewelry Studio. I met a super kind lady, Patsy. We talked about jewelry, the designers & other entertaining subjects. Pasty is wicked nice. She's professional, engaging & enjoyed talking many subjects. She showed the differencs between wholesale & local artists. I bought a cool silver ring which fits perfectly w/ my gold ring as if they were made for each other! I highly recommend Sea Glass Jewelry. Patsy is invested & knowledgeable. Instead of waiting at Alisson's for take out I shopped around Sea Glass. The artists work at Sea glass are unique! I have bags of sea glass likely as old as when I was growing up on Cliff Island. I have many colors lavender,champagne pink, blues, greens, browns especially if they have a cool shape. The best areas are located on the little rocky beach fronts near Griffins Cove & like areas. I'll have to contact Pasty & ask her what's up? I have many unique pieces. Frosted crazy shapes. One color that evades a glass picker are the reds. I'll have to recheck my bag to recheck. I also pick up the incredible cool rocks. I found a beautiful one when I was a wee one. My friend told me it was soap stone. It was the greatest find. I think she planted it knowing I wanted one. It was had a variable greens diamond pattern. the design was similar to a particular snake. i'll have to research which one. I don't know where it is..I still have many things I've collected many moons ago. I may have it in my stash. It would be a great piece to come across. Thanks Patsy for making my stay nicer. I hope to see you again. Is sea glass going for the same cost as a gram of gold?? If so I am super wealthy!! Haha. Great place to find unique pieces & meet great people like Patsy! Have a good one! Happy New Year! Thank you. Laurie~.The island Lady:)

The smell alone will keep you going back! Sublime sophistication wrapped in a welcoming vibe. You…read moreneed to pay attention to see the layers. Did I mention the smell? Go!

What a fun shop to explore. Came here because the hubs and I were just walking down Kennebunkport…read more When you walk in, it's a one man show. He says hello and you are immediately taken by all the fabulous items in the shop. There's something for everyone. There are little trinkets to prints or kitchen goods to wallets to jewelry to name something, it's probably there. Price wise, it's not bad at all. I bought some prints for $22, which was cheaper than going directly to the source. It was also letterpress! In any case, it's a very lovely store with quality products, that's priced reasonably. They also will wrap up your item if you need it as a gift. Well, I just noticed that the owner wrapped up a set of glasses for a customer in a box and it was ready as a gift. Very stylish and very simple. Overall, I would come back because it's just such an awesome store.

The store is laid out neatly and smells great. They have a large variety of candles. The person at…read morethe check out was helpful and friendly. The prices are what you would expect to pay for a nice candle. They also have a small room with Christmas decorations.

This was my first stop in the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport area in Maine. I just picked this shop at…read morerandom to try. This shop is full of all kinds of candles and even sells Christmas decorations. It's a cute, quaint little shop that you may want to check out if you are ever in the area. One thing that is true is what a previous reviewer said, the store is rather dark and it is difficult to see inside of. That and the amount of people coming into a small store made me have to go thru this place rather quickly. Its essentially to full of stuff. I wish I had more time to really check this place out with time, but I cannot stand enclosed spaces with too many people in it.

Now called ogunquit trading post. Definitely the most reasonably priced souvenir store I came…read moreacross in my New England travels.

When I'm traveling, the one thing that is always so difficult to find is postcards…read more I was excited to see this store on US 1; it looked like a dream come true. I got my fill of postcards and couldn't leave without buying a jar of made in Maine with Maine blueberries... Blueberry Jam. The photos on their web page show the tip of the iceberg that is the Trading Post. If visiting anywhere in the area, you will want to make this a must visit.

I walked into Beach Grass thinking it was just another tourist gift shop in Kennebunkport. This…read moreplace was way cooler. It had a great array of fantastic gifts and beach decor for your home. Like things I actually wanted to buy! None of the stupid tourist crap with MAINE written all over it. The staff was also really friendly. They greeted everyone who came in, asked if they could help, and thanked everyone walking out the door whether they bought something or not. The place was full of beach and new england inspired goods that were attractive and funky. Books about lobster, books about new england, retro sand pails, lamps made out of shells, flip flop coasters, starfish, paintings, weathered wood clocks. I highly recommend stopping in, and getting a REAL souvenir to bring back home. And if you're are one of the lucky few who live near the ocean, def come pick out some beach inspired decor for your house.

LOVE THIS STORE!! Prices are reasonable…read more Staff is helpful and friendly. They have great gifts. Large variety and excellent selection.

Years ago I was in Portland and ended up at this shop. I…read morebought a hand made pottery baby gull. I have always wanted another one and I was so excited to see they still had the artist!

Its nuts how The Whimsy Shop has been a staple in my memory of Kennebunkport from the early 90s yet…read moreit has so little Yelp reviews. I guess the typical shopper here doesn't actively use Yelp - but still! Anyway, I'm here to add to the review hat - as we were walking though Kennebunkport and stopped in on a...whim. Businesses come and go in Dock Square - some are new, others have been here since I first went to Maine as a child. The Whimsy Shop is on the latter end of that spectrum, and was always known for carrying more upscale gifts compared to a typical touristy souvenir shop. My brothers and I were looking for a gift to bring back to our parents from Maine, and thought this would be a good place to check out. The majority of their selection is home decor - there are a lot of porcelain products as well as a few housewares. They have pretty stuff, and even though it's a small store you can spend a good amount of time browsing. We ultimately decided to go with a hand-painted ceramic snowman to go with our parents' many other snowpeople they display during the holidays - it was intricately painted an truly a unique item. Service was friendly, they packed the item with care and even gave us information about the artist to take home. Overall, I had a great experience rediscovering the Whimsy Shop and would recommend it as a stop during your Kennebunkport explorations.

This is one of the stores I always have to stop at when roaming around downtown Portsmouth. They…read morehave a cute selection of gifts or things for yourself. I always get my soy candles there because they have some unique scents. It is a tiny shop with a nice, upscale boutique feel. Lots of beach, cottage feel items. Check it out, you'll love it

We found the perfect house gift here for friends we were visiting. The woman in the store the…read moreweekend we were shopping was nice enough to let us return the next day to pick it up so we didn't have to carry it around while we were exploring the town. Interesting items and friendly service. A place to return to.