This is a great little Maine gift shop. I feel like this day was pre peak season though, as…read moreportions of the shelves were looking a little bare compared to the last time I was here. There was a lot of stuff clearanced out too. I hope it's just a pre peak season clean out and not leading to a closing of the store...because this is such a gem downtown. They sell Birkenstock and Patagonia now, as well as the Life Is Good brand.

It's Maine owned and operated!! Supporting a business that…read moreis Maine owned and operated is so important to me and those businesses. It's easy to support, when they partner with some of the coolest vendors, both locally and nationwide. While I don't frequently shop at this store, I like to take friends and family there when they are visiting to pick up Maine souvenirs and other fun things. They also sell brands like Patagonia, which is a great brand. Maine souvenirs range from mugs, glasses, t-shirts and really nice quality sweatshirts. I like the more subtle designs and subdued colors. I like this location - as it's conveniently located in the downtown area, where there usually is street or municipal parking available. The store was nicely organized and tidy. The staff was kind with a warm welcome and a sincere thank you as I was cashing out. They do a great job wrapping souvenirs as well, in the event you are traveling or shipping them. I recommend this store.

I've always loved Nest, and the new owners are doing a nice job curating the selection. However, I…read moream puzzled by the political sign endorsing Graham Platner. Why would any business wishing to serve all put up a political endorsement of any stripe, especially one as controversial as Trump or Platner, and expect not to alienate half the populace?

It's a fun store with so much to offer!!! Staff is nice at the register. Didn't see any staff…read moreoutside of that location. It's a little crowded and when it's busy, you will bump into people or things. The selection of gifts, crafts and other random things like stickers is pretty great - much of it is made in Maine by local artists/creators. I don't know that I have ever left there empty handed. The cheeky stickers get me everytime. There are craft time of things for kids as well. Be careful if you bring active children in the store. There is a lot that is breakable.

As a fan of history and historic buildings, I was a bit nervous when I heard a few years that this…read moreold place was being renovated. Originally home to the local chapter of Knights of Pythias, this space has a long history in Brunswick. I attended an event here this weekend which was the first time I had been in the new space and was very impressed by the results. The room still had the important elements preserved but is now more accessible and usable in the 21st century. Well done.

This artist run gallery is a gem! Amazing Maine made art by local artists. Unique jewelry, pottery,…read morepaintings, textile art, woodworking, crafts, antiques, collectibles and more! If you are looking for home goods or gifts, this is the place to find them. Wonderful craftsmanship and skill goes into everything made by the artists. A wide range of price points will make it hard not to leave with something special. I always stop in every time I go to Brunswick!

You know that art teacher? The one who was warm, maybe a tad eccentric, understood the importance…read moreof playing, accepting of all, inviting, a safe space to land, encouraging of your creations no matter how fantastical or simple? That's The Mix. A totally non-judgemental arts and crafts store that appreciates you trying to make art and do crafts in a world increasingly not built for beauty, but for zeros and ones. I found everything I was looking for and so much more here: really sparkly embroidery thread that I never knew existed, gold pens that write oh-so-smooth, and locally made glittery watercolor paint (no gatekeeping here, it's Antimadder Art if you want to look it up). Genuinely, my partner had been craving colors exactly like these! Loving their new space; it's a big, old building with loads of windows to flood every nook and cranny with natural light! Be sure to sign up for loyalty points! There are workshops and product demos now! And in the summer they have live music on their porch! Go. Get your supplies. Say hi to Leslie; she's the art teacher you're missing in your boring adult life. #heartemoji

I have never been here before despite living in the community. Today I joined my wife on her…read moreChristmas shopping trips and I must admit I was very impressed with this place. In addition to an extensive inventory of art supplies, they had lots of nice gifts and interesting items. I highly recommend you check this place out!

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 was pretty shocked to see a display of potholders, with the "f" bomb written on them! Some of…read morethe sayings were cute, but the swears could have been left off. Especially since they were at a child's eye level. When I discussed it with a sales person, I was told they get more compliments that complaints. To each their own I guess.

Terrible experience today at this location. It started off very good when my wife, daughter and I…read moreentered to look at ornaments. There was a young, blond-haired sales person who was very friendly. My daughter showed an interest in some stuffed bears, and the young lady pointed us to another end of the shop where there were more stuffed animals. I took my daughter to that side of the store so my wife could shop, and there we found some more large stuffed animals placed on the floor. Another employee (older lady, short hair dyed some shade of pink) stationed herself to look busy apparently to keep an eye on us. My daughter went to play with a large stuffed unicorn that was sitting on the floor, and ideal place for a child to play with it. She wanted to try sitting on it and went to do so when this lady immediately chided her and told her not to do it. My daughter is only 5 and not used to being spoken to harshly like that, so I asked the lady to please address the parent, not the child. Parents should always be addressed rather than children. It is impossible to know if the child has any impairments or anxiety issues and it is proper for the parents to address any issues with their own child rather than a stranger. If the lady had been patient enough and not sarcastic we would have happily explained why we feel this way. The lady took offense to this request, apparently, so she restated her exact statement very rudely and sarcastically to me. Here is where I may have made a mistake in dealing with someone who already appeared to be imbalanced. I said, "there is no need to be a wiseass, ma'am". At this, she went ballistic - 'you will not speak to me that way in my store!, You will leave here right this instant", and so on. Well, no offense to this lady, retail is a hard job, but she was only getting from me what she was giving to me. I let her know that I had no problem leaving the store and started making my way to the front. However, she continued to follow me. She continued with the 'get outs' accompanied with dramatic finger pointing. At this time, I came upon my wife by the cash register who was still accompanied by the friendly, younger sales person. I asked the older lady her name, and she said "I'm not telling you. I don't owe you anything". The older lady started threatening to call the police. I told her to go ahead. First of all, I had done nothing wrong, and second, I was clearly on my way out. The older lady ordered the younger lady to call the police. The younger lady, clearly a more reasonable person, just looked at her and said "I am not sure what is going on". I explained to my wife that our daughter was trying to climb onto a stuffed unicorn in the back of the store when the older lady decided to snap at our daughter. The older lady claimed that these toys break. My wife, who was still not sure what was going on, said, "Ma'am, if we broke something, we would pay for it". The older lady said the toy was broken, and that was why she was speaking to my daughter. The older lady continued being offensive, loud and a bit of a last-word freak as we left the store. I turned and told her that I wished her well and that looking at her, I could see the death of retail. So, two major things here, one of which I am drafting a formal complaint to both the BBB and the Dept. of Consumer Affairs about and will also be contacting Hallmark, Inc. tomorrow: - This store knowingly has broken merchandise on the sales floor that is accessible and attractive to small children. There are no signs indicating such, the toys are inviting to children, and if what this lady is saying is true, and that toy is broken, then this store is knowingly endangering small children. - There are so many better ways to deal with people than the way this lady has chosen to behave. You could ask the other sales person who was working. My family and I were in there to shop, we were very nice and reasonable people. However, this lady (I am afraid she might be the 'Kim' in Kim's Hallmark if she was being literal about 'get out of MY store') chose to: 1. snap at someone's child over an issue that was the store's fault, 2. act sarcastically and rude when she was asked politely to address the parent, not the child, 3. act in a high and mighty fashion to a customer. Even if she was 100% right (she wasn't, but I would be able to meet her halfway), she was still wrong and horribly rude at the same time. Our daughter was in tears about this as we left the store - she had no understanding of why someone was threatening to call the police on her parents. She is now afraid to shop at this mall. So, nice work, older lady with the pinkish hair. If you are Kim, then you should be ashamed of yourself for allowing such a small situation to escalate to a point where you are making empty threats to call the police (no grounds to do so at all). Your younger colleague has less years on this planet but way more maturity and grace.

As of writing this I think my favorite part about this Barnes and Noble is the staff. My…read moreinteraction with them was limited, but part of what made me linger for so long here was because I was - admittedly - listening to them talk to each other about their own (abundantly obvious) love of books and writing. Sometimes places can be so judgey about taste preferences, but the folks working here held space for each other... it was endearing. (Also, I can't wait to read the dragon smut one of them is writing!) Other pros: 1. Lots of free parking 2. While it's smaller than other Barnes & Nobles, the selection is still impressive 3. It's a very clean and tidy store Obviously, support local first. But if you're looking for a slow-paced, welcoming spot to spend a little bit of time (without feeling rushed or forced to purchase something) finding your next favorite read, I'd suggest visiting here!

I always come in here with groups from work, adults with disabilities. The employees at this store…read moreare so incredibly compassionate and kind. Very helpful folks. This is crucial for building a love of reading. Thank you so much for all that you do.