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Meet The Staff!

It takes a village to keep a business going and this store is no exception. All members of our staff are committed and creative individuals who do the absolute most for our customers on a daily basis. Without further ado meet our staff!

Rusty - Rusty is the owner of Uniques & Antiques and has been running the store since 2009. He creates all of the displays and garlands, as well as decorates all of the trees adorned with ribbons by hand. Rusty got into the holiday business when he first was entering college where he worked for The Christmas Dove in Faneuil Hall. He was originally a Pharmaceutical major in college, but later switched to Communications where he eventually found himself working for KISS FM Radio in New York City. The holiday business then followed him as The Christmas Dove opened a location in NYC where they asked him to create displays which then led him to being the full time Visual Coordinator at the Barrington, NH store, and eventually leading him to opening his own business in Perkin's Cove.

Jess- Jess is very much a caring soul in the store; she makes sure other employees feel comfortable, looks out for them, offers to get snacks for other staff members, and really pays attention to what you tell her. Jess specializes in helping people find what they're looking for whether that be gift finding or finding a specific antique, she always knows where to look. When she's not at work Jess enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons and enjoys camping at a local campground.

Emily- Emily always knows where she's needed whether that be finding order to chaos, assisting customers with gift ideas, or informing customers on aspects of the products, store, or local area. She's a creative and unique individual who has an eye for displays and organizing. When she's not at Uniques & Antiques she also works for Perkins Cove Pottery Shop, which has helped promote both businesses and connect relations between the owners. In the off season she attends college for Fashion Design with a minor in Creative Writing. On the occasion she's not working, she enjoys reading, creating art, and spending time with her 3 dogs and rabbit, friends, and family.

Elissa- Elissa is very knowledgeable about worldly locations, as she thoroughly enjoys travelling especially to Europe. She always has really good conversations with customers who are on vacation and knows where to point them to next. When she's not at Uniques & Antiques she works for Harvard's Adult Education Dept. In her free time she enjoys watching Supernatural and all TV Shows on BBC. She recently published her first Young Adult novel of two lovers and all of the past lives they've met in.

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FAQ & Where To Find Us

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Uniques & Antiques can be found at 61 Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, Maine, 03907 United States. Scroll to bottom for driving directions.

We're open every day from 10am - 9pm, April 1st - The Thursday Before Christmas.

You can find us on our Facebook, Instagram, & Website. A good number to reach us at is (207) 641-8588.

FAQ

Do you ship?

Yes! We ship domestic and international. When you have your items shipped through us you don't get charged sales tax, you're only charged based on the weight and amount of zones the package will need to cross.

Do you have an online store?

Yes and no, we have an online presence, but we don't have a shopping cart attached to any of our platforms. We do however take phone orders, Facebook Messenger orders, and will gladly send you photos of our stock and store if you're interested in any of our products or services.

Do you only sell Christmas decor?

No, we also sell small antiques and artisan pieces as well as baby's first gifts, Halloween decor, Thanksgiving/fall items, spring decor, winter-long decor, seasonal wreaths, light up candles, custom seasonal garlands made by the owner, scarves, decorative napkins, collectable figurines & statues, and so much more.

The owner is also commissionable to decorate homes and trees during the holiday season. Feel free to call us for more information.

What kinds of antiques do you sell?

We sell mostly small antiques like samplers, books, money clips, metal items (Not license plates), decanters, spoons (none that say Ogunquit), lanterns & lamps, train sets, paintings, figurines, traditional Christmas antiques, and so much more.

We also sell the antique furniture that showcases our displays, as well as have a booth outside of our store at the York Antique Gallery on Route 1.

Where can we park?

We have free parking in the front of our building. We just ask that you please ask us before you leave your car in the lot as we have staff that come and go throughout the day.

There are additional places to park next to our building at Oarweed's Restaurant or Barnacle Billy's parking lot. There are also more spaces towards the restaurant Jackie's Too further down the road.

What else is around your store?

Ogunquit means Beautiful Place by the Sea, and it lives up to its name. Around our store you're surrounded by a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean along Perkin's Cove's Marginal Way. Further down the road there's the famous landmark of Perkin's Cove; the Footbridge, as well as various other small shops and restaurants. Not to forget the beautiful cove itself, right across the street of our shop.

Further in town there's the Ogunquit Playhouse which hosts stars from Broadway during the summer and early fall, as well as additional shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and piano bar.

Throughout the year there are also seasonal festivals that occur around the area including but not limited to: the Fourth of July Celebration, Fair, and Fireworks, Perkin's Cove Plein Air Art Event, Fall Festival, and Christmas by the Sea.

What amenities are in the area?

There's various different restaurants, candy shops, and ice cream parlors around our store and in Ogunquit if you're hungry. There are restrooms in most of the restaurants around the cove including a decently sized public restroom behind the toy store that is regularly cleaned.

We Look Forward to Seeing You!

Uniques & Antiques can be found at 61 Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, Maine, 03907 United States.

Driving Directions to Uniques and Antiques :

From South on I-95:

Take Exit 7 off I-95 (York Exit) At the first light turn left onto Route 1 In approximately 7 miles turn right onto Bourne Ln. At the End of Bourne Ln turn right onto Shore Rd. In about .1 miles bear left on Perkins Cove Road for about .1 miles: 61 Perkins Cove Road and Uniques & Antiques is on the Left.

From North on I-95:

Take Exit 19 off I-95 towards Wells Turn left onto Route 109 towards intown Wells At the light turn right onto Route 1 South Follow Route 1 South for about 5.2 miles and then Turn left onto Shore Road in Ogunquit In about .8 miles bear left on Perkins Cove Road for about .1 miles: 61 Perkins Cove Road and Uniques & Antiques is on the Left.

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6 Helpful Gift Brainstorming Ideas

Looking for gift ideas this holiday season? Unsure what to get?

Shopping during the holiday season can be a challenge in itself without considering your budget or time limit. Assuming you have some time left before the holidays sneak up on you, here are some helpful tips to helping you find the right gifts for the right people.

Think of What Qualities Come to Mind When You Think of That Person

When you're shopping for someone, as easy as it is to have the logic if "I like it, they'll like it" it doesn't always apply. When you're reminded of this person what triggers that thought? Did something related to a food or drink they like show up somewhere in your life? Gift them that food or drink or maybe some decorative or funny drinking glasses or kitchenware to go with it. Did their favorite sports team pop up somewhere and you thought of them? Get them some memorabilia or sports themed merchandise. Or did you think of them when a specific hobby comes to mind? Get them some supplies to support that hobby or something themed around that hobby like an ornament. Really stretching the boundaries of the influence this person has can help you brainstorm limitless gift ideas.

2. Sentimental Gifts Are the Most Memorable Gifts

Think of those events both good and bad that happened this year; Was there anything you could have done to help them? Did they just start a new chapter in their life? Did they just achieve something? Some examples of items in this category could be framed photos, money to help with expenses, items to help them with any major event happening in their lives, an ornament to remember an event or to let someone know they're not alone, or something you noticed them eyeing when you spent time with them last.

3. You Can Never Go Wrong with Necessities and Self-Care Items

Items like blankets, pillows, socks, calendars, foods, drinks, desserts, and self-care items like candles, and skin care products, never go out of style as they're always needed. Although any of these things can be mixed and matched according to what you think the person you're shopping for would like, sometimes thinking of what this person will do with the items helps. For example, if you know the person you're shopping for is stressed, try giving them a small collection of gifts that would help them relax. To name a few examples, perhaps a bath bomb, some wine, a candle, CD, blanket, and/or facemask.

4. Plan It Around a Theme

If you know the person you're shopping for really enjoys a specific activity, place, or thing, try making an assortment of gifts around that theme. For example, if you're doing a secret Santa at work and you know absolutely zilch about this person, try making a basket of items around something basic like a movie night themed basket. That basket could include popcorn, a DVD of your choice, chocolate, and maybe something festive like candy canes and hot cocoa. Or to name another example, say you know this person loved their trip to Ogunquit, Maine and can't stop talking about it, try making an assortment based off of their trip. To name some examples of items for such an assortment: a themed mug, an ornament related to the state or place, perhaps a gift card to use at one of the shops or restaurants in that area, and maybe something unique from one of the local shops in that area.

5. Gift Cards & Money

A lot of people would prefer money or gift cards over something they won't be able to use, like most gag gifts, but from the gift giver's perspective it can seem uninspiring or impersonal. That's why it is a good idea to pair a giftcard or money with something small or sentimental, or have the giftcard be towards one of their favorite shops.

6. Gag gifts

These are always a safe bet if you want something more tangible than money or gift cards, but know your humorous boundaries with the person you're buying for as you don't want to overstep any boundaries. These items could include a witty saying on drinking glasses, coasters, or napkins, or could very well be something out of the ordinary like a bitcoin themed ornament or something to make light of the pandemic.

Final Thoughts

Now that you have some ideas going, it's important to remember it's the thought that counts, not the item. No matter what you choose to do this holiday season, don't forget your values and what truly matters this time of year.

How can we help?

In our store we carry everything from holiday decor and souvenirs to interactive electronics as well as classical items like our small antiques and artisan pieces. Such items also include themed and traditional ornaments, themed napkins, scarves, ribbons, and interactive electronic run devices like our swirling light-up nativity set that's meant to look like you're viewing it inside the bible. Our staff is incredibly knowledgeable on the history of our small antiques and artisan pieces and are more than happy to help you find what you're looking for. Feel free to ask us for gift suggestions!

We know it's a lot to take in, and there's a lot to see, so to get a better understanding of our inventory feel free to check out our Facebook or give us a call us at 1-(207)-641-8588.

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