Motifs was one of the first shops my wife and I went into once we arrived in Camden. The store was…read morewell set up and offered more than just clothes. You'll find home goods along with some gifts for yourself or others. My wife found a very cute moose sweater for a kid (can see the picture of it). She also found a nice looking button shirt that would have been a good shirt for me. Price was a little higher than I would have hoped for the shirt but it did seem very high quality. So no real knock on that. A store worth checking out even if you plan to just browse. It's got great coastal vibes which is fitting for where it is.

Motifs is an absolutely delightful boutique. They have a wonderful selection of fine quality…read moreproducts. I visited and purchased twice while visiting Camden, and was greeted by a lovely sales lady one day and a kind gentleman the next day. I so enjoyed shopping at Motifs!

Very inviting! The ladies who were working were so very kind very friendly. One of the very best…read moreconsignment stores I have ever shopped at. Amazing quality merchandise.

I have lived here in Rockport, Maine for over a half-century, and I have never encountered a…read morebusiness owner as rude, curt, and downright obnoxious as the owner of Serendipity. The record keeping of this clothing resale store is prehistoric and pretechnologic. Basically, there is no record keeping, and no receipts, leading to utter chaos. They lost an item I had brought in to consign, and after I had checked the shop three weeks in a row to search their inventory to try and locate the item in their store, the response from them was: we don't have time to look for your item - you must do it yourself. There was never any acceptance on their part of the fact that my item was lost by them, nor any apology. Their concession to this fiasco was to offer me a credit for what I would have received if they had actually sold the item, which they did not do. Not recommended for consigners!

I went into the store just to look, not intending to buy anything. But, I left the store with a…read moreset of mixing bowls, a kitchen accessory, and a necklace for my for my daughter-in-law. What helped me buy? * All products were MADE IN THE USA. Really. * The store was easy to shop. Items were placed where you could handle them; prices were clearly marked; and the selection was sufficient, without being overwhelming. * The prices were very reasonable. I googled the items before I bought, and Conklin's was equal to the best price on-line, and better than many retailers. * The owners were on-site; knew their products; and gave great, personal customer service. I'll drive by the stores and shops in Rockland and Camden to experience Conklin's again.

We traveled for a week throughout Maine and found this store to be a dissapointment before even…read moreentering. We travelled with a small puppy i was holding in my arms as courtesy when entering all the stores we visited and 99% of store owners were friendly and welcomed us inside. When we were about to enter this store a man gestured rudely with his hand shooing us due to the puppy i was holding in my arms. I respect rules set forward by business owners and understand if a dog is not allowed however it is unacceptable to treat potential buying customers in such a nasty way. Given my experience and the other negative reviews i can confirm this is not a pleasant place to shop.

Swans Island Company Boutique store in Camden, Maine is a wonderful place to visit and shop. The…read moreproducts are beautifully constructed of very fine quality materials. Cate is one of the most inviting and welcoming people I have ever met, and she is incredibly helpful with product selection. She is very knowledgeable about the company and the products. She is also very thoughtful and caring; she sent a hand-written thank you to me for my purchase. There are so many wonderful products to select from. I will definitely be a return customer for years to come. Thank you Cate, and Swans Island Company, for making me feel at home in your store.

There is no doubt that this store has beautiful blankets. What could use improvement is the…read moreshopkeeper's attitude. I've honestly never felt so unwelcome in a place, which is a shame considering this was a store at the top of my list to visit, upon recommendation by a friend in Austin, TX. Perhaps she had end-of-the-season blues, but a smile or a "welcome" would have gone a long way after telling her how I was excited to visit. I didn't even get that.

This little shop surprised me. I wandered in for about 10 minutes while waiting for my sandwich…read morefrom the deli to be ready. It's larger than it looks and has some of the nicest souvenirs I saw walking the Main Street. Mugs, clothing, toys, magnets, lobster-themed items galore. I saw several things I liked and got a magnet, a sweater, and some candy for my husband while inside. Really friendly staff working the counter. If you walk to the back there is a small porch with a view of the water.

It pays to read blogs. I read someone's blog who traveled throughout Maine, and she talked about…read moresights she saw, places she ate, and things she bought along the way. The Smiling Cow was one such place, and like with everything she wrote, she was spot-on accurate with her assessments. I have two grandchildren, so all shopping is based on what to buy THEM. Not me or my husband, not my daughters or son-in-law, but my grandchildren. So, of course, I made my way to the stuffed animals and Christmas ornaments where I was able to find some things to buy. Very cute things. I wish my back didn't start aching, or I would've likely bought more things. I guess that's a good reason to return some day. One can hope.

Yesterday my husband and I had the experience working with Ian…read more For my birthday, my husband gave me a beautiful diamond ring unfortunately, it was a little bit too big and here we were in Camden on a little getaway and desperately wanted the ring to stop twirling. We walked into Thomas Michaels designers and had the pleasure of working with Ian. He was so helpful and asked if he would like him to check the ring and clean and would be happy to size it. Ian was delightful to work with and very knowledgeable. We will plan to come back to Camden and I certainly hope that my next jewelry purchase will be at Thomas Michaels designers.

What a wonderful experience to meet and speak with Thomas. He is the consummate professional. He…read moreaccepted for repair a very delicate gold bracelet. He explained in detail what was needed and how he would repair it. Highly recommended! God Bless!

I should have written this long ago but with enforced "stay at home" rules firmly in place, I've…read morebeen going through my list of unfinished reviews. This is one of them, long overdue. Most summers find my husband and me traveling up the coast of Maine and landing for some of the time in Camden. The Leather Bench is a Camden shop we always visit. They sell a beautiful array of leather goods from wallets, purses, bags, hats, jackets, boots, gloves, change purses. If a product can be made out of leather, chances are The Leather Bench has it and it will be beautiful. The store is small and packed with their products all nicely arranged. My understanding is that it is a family-owned store. The staff is helpful and welcoming. We've purchased a number of items over the years. On our last visit my husband bought two cases for his glasses and a leather change pouch. When this pandemic is behind us, I look forward to our next trip to Maine and to The Leather Bench.

The products from this location look amazing, however the sourcing is a bit misleading unless you…read moreask. The work is done by a studio in CA, with the material sources from our of the country (I think they said India). I was looking for local products, so that no longer fit the bill. That said, the products themselves have a great range of sizes, shapes, and colors! Idid try on a jacket that should have been big on me but it was way too small, so be careful because the jackets are also not true to size (which is very important when you are also paying the premium).

This was one of the many little shops my wife and I visited during our Camden visit. They had a…read moregood variety of items for offer including many Maine themed shirts for sale. The prices were more reasonable than some of the other spots but definitely still a little high for the tourists to buy. I did very much appreciate some of the shirts especially and even one of the hats that said "More Trees Less Bullshit". Was worth coming into browse and you may get some gifts to remember your trip to Maine. Staff/possible owner was friendly despite having to deal with some unsupervised kids who tried getting into some display hammocks that couldn't withstand their weight and knocked them down. Besides that we enjoyed our time checking out the store and think it is worth adding to your Itinerary.

Cute little store with lots of great products. I bought a book about meditation. They also have…read more meditation room where I'm guessing they hold classes. Overall super cute!

Where to start! A wonderful shop with a fabulous selection of jewelry both old and new. Jack,…read morePolly and Emmett are so knowledgeable and a delight to work with. Polly's mineral collection is beautiful. From small pieces made into exquisite jewelry to larger pieces that beg to be placed in a home or office. I could go on but why not just go down and treat yourself to their magic.

The Camden Jewelry Company is truly special. Only go there if you like spectacularly beautiful,…read morecustom-designed pieces made from the best materials by people who value the unique, the beautiful, and know how to make magic. They are also vastly knowledgeable and incredibly nice.