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# Spruce and Gussy

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## Posts

- [Shop Spruce & Gussy online!](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/shop-spruce-gussy-online) - We are thrilled to announce the upcoming debut of Spruce & Gussy's virtual shop. Please stay tuned.
- [and the fun continues!](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/and-the-fun-continues) - It feels like summer is just about over, despite what the calendar claims. The exodus of August visitors leaves the streets of Bar Harbor feeling somewhat quiet, if not deserted. Here at Spruce & Gussy we are grateful to have two back-to-back events that happen after the exhale that is Labor Day weekend. Ever the
- [August already? Art Walk this Friday!](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/august-already-art-walk-this-friday) - Local artist Jennifer Judd McGee joins us for this Friday's Art Walk, from 6 to 9 p.m. Jen is a multi-media artist of many talents. Her drawings carry a sense of intimacy and community, her collages exude a bit of whimsy amidst the riot of color and texture, and her papercuts seem to have
- [New Website!](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/our-new-website) - Today’s blog post is brought to you via our brand new website! With many thanks to Max Kelly and Jenny Nelson of Wylde Photography, we are so happy to welcome you to our new home on the web. We’d love to hear what you think, so be sure to let us know! In other Spruce
- [our favorite things, local artisan edition](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/our-favorite-things-local-artisan-edition) - As promised, here is a special edition of our Favorite Things feature. Here you'll find some of our favorite picks from the artists that you will find at the Bizarre Bazaar this weekend at Macey's and Spruce & Gussy. Button Pendants by Quench Metalworks Sweet and adorable little button pendants by Maine jeweler Jennifer Atkins
- [a final few favorite things](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/a-final-few-favorite-things) - Our final installment of our favorite things comes from Cali Sauer. Cali calls both Philly and Maine home, and loves anything that combines the cultures and styles of both. When she's not serving coffee or yummy pastries at the Morning Glory, you can find her at home with her baby farm of 2 rabbits and
- [what we do in the winter](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/what-we-do-in-the-winter) - A very common question from folks visiting MDI in the summer ask is "What do you DO here in the winter?" The answer, of course, is different for everyone who chooses to make this island their year-round home. For Michelle and I, winter gives us a chance to pick up the pieces that get scattered
- [winter work & fun](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/winter-work-fun) - Despite the fact that it is winter, and very quiet here on Mount Desert Island, the past few weeks have been pretty full for us. The busiest and most eventful few days were spent in New York City. This was the third year that Michelle and I have attended the New York International Gift Fair
- [seasonal transitions](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/30) - There's the Village Green on a rainy day in late October, as seen through our front window. We knew business would ebb this fall, but it was only this past Monday that we really noticed it being quieter. But, boy, is it ever quiet now. It's a little bit difficult to switch gears and begin
- [madness at midnight](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/madness-at-midnight) - Our holiday table, featuring cards by Jennifer Judd-McGee and a felted vase by Michelle Souza. Whoa. How did it get to be December already? But there's no doubt, judging by the look of my list today: take a Christmas card photo, post info about the Midnight Madness sale, work on some custom posy studio pieces
- [fair trade cuties](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/fair-trade-cuties) - Day 3 of the Advent, and today we're featuring these adorable ornaments. Some are from Africa and some from South America, and all are fair trade, which really warms the heart. The little handknit guys have the cutest expressions, and the gnomes are just unbelievably adorable, if you ask me. The ceramic animals are all
- [madness indeed](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/madness-indeed) - The Midnight Madness sale was just that for us; madness up to and including at midnight. It was really, really fun. We got to see lots of our friends and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Perhaps a bit too much; I didn't quite have the energy to offer up an advent entry yesterday after my four
- [a brand new bag](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/a-brand-new-bag) - I find myself falling behind on these advent entries, and I hope you can excuse me. This time of year is so fabulously crazy that some days I just can't get to everything on my list. This week we'll be showcasing a few of the very talented artisans that you will find at Macey's and
- [merry merry](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/merry-merry) - The loveliest light snow is falling. I'm not sure anything fills me with more holiday cheer than the sight of powdery snow on fir trees. That and the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas. Today I have both, so I'm positively brimming with good will. I've been looking forward to our upcoming weekend, when Spruce
- [bizarre bazaar tomorrow!](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/bizarre-bazaar-tomorrow) - For today's advent pick, we've chosen three of the talented jewelers who will be at the Bizarre Bazaar this weekend. We feature the work of these particular artists in our shop every day, so they were a natural choice for us. We are very lucky, because there are many exceptional jewelers who live and work
- [how i spend my days](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/how-i-spend-my-days) - It started snowing today, again. Living on this island has been like living in a snow globe this winter. Just when it settles, we get shaken up again. Not that I'm complaining. It looks absolutely magical out there. I spent the lovely little storm inside Spruce & Gussy today, working at the jewelry bench. A
- [fiber field trip](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/fiber-field-trip) - Last Monday morning bright and early Michelle and I headed out on a mini fiber tour. Well, it wasn't very bright, actually. It was kinda dark and raining ropes. But we didn't let that dampen our enthusiasm. Our first stop was Starcroft in Monroe, where we found Jani Estell behind mountains of beautiful fleeces in
- [island spring](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/island-spring) - Ah, it must be spring. The weather is offering only the slightest clue, given recent flurries and chilly temperatures. The real indication for me is the advent of happy chaos. More activity in town, with visitors to the town strolling the streets, and lots of packages coming our way as we gear up for the
- [mom on my mind](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/mom-on-my-mind) - There is nothing, absolutely nothing, like spring in Bar Harbor. Not because the weather is particularly lovely, and there are only just a few flowers in bloom. But the energy in the air is palpable, and invigorating, and exciting. We delve into our seasons completely here in our island community, spring perhaps most completely of
- [saturday festivities](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/saturday-festivities) - Wow, what a wonderful Saturday we've got ahead of us, chances of continuing gray showers notwithstanding. The island is going to be hopping with lots of fun activities, and we wanted to fill you in on a couple of them. Many hearty souls will be out biking the roads in support of MS research. MS
- [memorials](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/memorials) - As many of you know, we lost a dear friend, Kristen Klint, to ovarian cancer four years ago this June. She was 46 when she died, so we feel like we were cheated out of at least 40 years of her company. Ever since she died, we've been thinking about ways to honor her memory.
- [happy day, daddy-o](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/happy-day-daddy-o) - Mid-June means a few things around here. It means Michelle's birthday (happy birthday, Michelle!), and that the kids are almost out of school (just one half day left!). It also means that Father's Day is coming right up, bringing the annual scramble to find a gift for that beloved guy who is so difficult to
- [legacy of summer](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/legacy-of-summer) - I think that summer should mean warm, lazy days full of a whole lot of doing nothing. Some of my best memories of childhood are of aimless bike riding and afternoons looking for sand dollars. It doesn't sound terribly productive, but I believe that having all that free, empty time was essential for successfully learning
- [american made holiday](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/american-made-holiday) - The 4th of July is right around the corner, and already Bar Harbor seems to be bursting at the seams. We're looking forward to lots of happy mayhem here at Spruce & Gussy, starting with taking everything out of our window and redecorating for the holiday. We would be doing this anyway, but this year
- [august fun!](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/august-fun) - Well, so much for that commitment I made back in May to write at least once a week. Good thing I didn't tell you about that, you'd think I was a real loser. The road to August is paved with good intentions… Yes, here we are. August. For most of the US population it is
- [the return of susan fleming](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/the-return-of-susan-fleming) - Wow! What a month it has been, and we're only halfway through. Bar Harbor's first Fashion Night Out happened on September 8, and it was a fabulous event. Merchants all over town participated, and there were drink specials and dance lessons and art openings and Santa(!) and plenty of libations. It was really, really fun.
- [getting out of my own way](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/getting-out-of-my-own-way) - Wowza. No matter how many years I live and work in this town (I'm mid-way through number 23), it is always stunning to me how quickly it goes from bustling tourist destination to ghost town. Okay, perhaps it's not quite that extreme, but there isn't much of a transition period, not nearly so much gradual
- [well THAT was fun](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/well-that-was-fun) - Spruce & Gussy was open before 6 a.m. this past Saturday for the 17th Annual Early Bird Sale. To be honest, I hadn't attended this event before last year, when I had to work at it. How much fun can wandering around town in your pajamas before 9 a.m. possibly be? Turns out it's a
- [a few of your favorite things](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/a-few-of-your-favorite-things) - We love those holiday gift guides that you find in the December issues of fun magazines. We love them so much that we decided it would be a great idea to ask a few of our customers to make their very own Spruce & Gussy gift guides that we could share with you. Our first
- [favorite things: linda's lovely list ](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/favorite-things-lindas-lovely-list) - Thanks to everyone who came out despite the nasty weather to enjoy a festive evening and great deals in Bar Harbor this past Friday. Now that we have recovered from Midnight Madness (mostly), it's time to focus our attention on the Bizarre Bazaar and the rest of the holiday season. Let's start with a few more
- [seasonal transitions](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/seasonal-transitions) - There's the Village Green on a rainy day in late October, as seen through our front window. We knew business would ebb this fall, but it was only this past Monday that we really noticed it being quieter. But, boy, is it ever quiet now. It's a little bit difficult to switch gears and begin
- [Open for business](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/open-for-business) - We had some friends in for a sneak preview last week before opening to the public. Feedback was great and we’re looking forward to a fun and busy season downtown.
- [Opening soon!](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/opening-soon) - We’re busy getting the shop ready for a mid-May opening. Hope to see you here!
- [Open for business](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/open-for-business-2) - We had some friends in for a sneak preview last week before opening to the public. Feedback was great and we're looking forward to a fun and busy season downtown.
- [Opening soon!](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/uncategorized/opening-soon-2) - We're busy getting the shop ready for a mid-May opening. Hope to see you here!

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/) - Welcome! We value items that are made by hand. We believe that functional objects can be extraordinary. We think that smaller is better when it comes to the production of goods. We know that finding the perfect gift is an art. We also know that art is available in many different forms, and that it
- [the studio](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/studio)
- [Shop!](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/shop) - Stop by our Bar Harbor studio store! Spruce & Gussy is located across from the Village Green in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor. It’s a quick and lovely walk up from the harbor if you are visiting by boat, and the Island Explorer free buses arrive & depart just across the street. We are
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- [Photos](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/photos)
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- [About](https://www.spruceandgussy.com/about) - Now open in Bar Harbor, Spruce & Gussy is a fabulous little shop offering an array of gorgeously useful objects for adorning your home or yourself. We have carefully selected everything in our store with an eye for quality and uniqueness. With a focus on American and Canadian handcrafted goods, you'll find the perfect gift

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