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Our Favorites

We tested it, we loved it, you will too.

We get asked constantlyabout the things we've hunted down for ourselves, the inn, and life in general — so we made you a little treasure trove. Tried-and-true favorites, born out of way too much trial and error.

Some are affiliate links (at no extra cost to you) — but we only share what we actually love.

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Loved by Guests: Inn Amenities

Everything in the inn and cottages that guests ask about — from the sheets to the sound machines. We test these at hospitality scale (turns, washes, daily use) so the recommendations are road-tested, not aspirational.

What's in this collection ↓
  • Threshold Hotel Collection 800 Thread Count Sheets — Deep pockets; guests rave about them
  • Casaluna Organic Towels — Thick, cozy, wash beautifully over time
  • Dohm Dohm Uno Sound Machine — One in every guest room — guests really appreciate these
  • Vornado Vfan Vintage Air Circulator — Quiet, powerful, and looks great in the rooms
  • Island Apothecary Floral Body Oil — Made by hand on North Haven Island by Fiona
  • Yamazaki Home Tosca Dish Drainer & Shampoo Dispensers — Clean-lined Japanese design throughout the cottages
  • Figmint Stainless Steel Cookware (8" and 12" frypans, 3qt saucepan) — High quality at a great price — in every cottage kitchen
  • GuardMax Waterproof Mattress Protector — On every bed we own — a must for hospitality
  • IKEA Fjällarnika Duvet Insert — Every bed; washes and dries easily between guests

Loved by Guests: Monday Night Dinner

The tableware and serving pieces that get compliments every Monday night. Our weekly dinner is led by chef Ben Jackson (James Beard Award finalist, formerly of Drifter's Wife) — and people notice the details.

What's in this collection ↓
  • Food52 Stackable Bodega Glasses — Stackable, practical, beautiful
  • Bormioli Rocco Hosteria Stackable Glasses — Sturdy Italian glass; stack and store easily
  • Arc Cardinal 18/10 Stainless Steel Flatware (dinner knife, fork, dessert spoon) — Restaurant-grade flatware for dinner service
  • Arc Cardinal Pakkawood Steak Knives — Warm wood handles, sharp and elegant
  • Acopa Wide Rim Oval Stoneware Platters — Ivory serving platters; 12 per case

Inn Favorites: Cleaning Edition

Tested through hundreds of turnovers — the mops, vacuums, and tools that keep the inn and cottages spotless. If it doesn't survive daily hospitality use, it doesn't make the list.

What's in this collection ↓
  • O-Cedar Rinse Clean Mop
  • Bissell Spinwave Cordless Hard Floor Spin Mop
  • Sanitaire Professional Extend Canister Vacuum — In canister vacuums we trust
  • Big Wooly Big Wooly Duster with 54" Handle
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Market Crossover: Kid Zone

Items we carry at the North Haven Market for kids — beach toys, games, and art kits. Links here so you can reorder off-island after your visit.

What's in this collection ↓
  • Spielstabil Sand Pails, Spades & Bucket Mill Sets — Lasted forever when Laura was a kid — still the best
  • HABA Here Fishy Fishy! Magnetic Game — Sustainably sourced wood
  • Shrink-Its Shrink-Its! DIY Shrink Art Kits — Who doesn't love a shrinky dink?
  • Melissa & Doug Toy Shopping Cart — Takes a beating at the market
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Market Crossover: Beauty Edition

K-beauty and clean suncare we stock at the North Haven Market. These flew off the shelves last summer — here are links for when you run out back home.

What's in this collection ↓
  • ANUA Heartleaf Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
  • Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
  • Bask Suncare SPF 30 Mineral Spray — Flew off the shelves at the market
  • Beauty of Joseon Centella Asiatica Calming Mask
  • Torriden Dive-In Toner — Ultra lightweight, deeply hydrating
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Laura's Personal Favorites

Beyond the inn — things I reach for in my own life. Formerly in the clean beauty industry, now running a grocery store on a Maine island, raising two kids, and bridging the gap in between.

Kitchen & Cooking

The cookware and glassware we reach for at home — some of it doubles at Monday Night Dinner.

What's in this collection ↓
  • Dansk Købenstyle Casserole, Butter Warmer & Baker — Mid-century Danish enamelware — gorgeous and functional
  • Mosser Colored Glass Cake Stand — American-made pressed glass
  • Food52 / Bormioli Rocco Stackable Bodega & Hosteria Glasses
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Indie & Clean Beauty

Favorites from Laura's years in the clean beauty industry. These are products she's used for a decade-plus — not trend-chasing, just genuinely great formulations from small makers.

What's in this collection ↓
  • May Lindstrom The Blue Cocoon — A favorite for over a decade — calming, soothing, lasts 6-8 months
  • Maison Louis Marie Perfume Oil No.04 Bois de Balincourt — Constant compliments; subtle, earthy, floral
  • Kosas Glow I.V. Vitamin-Infused Skin Enhancer — First step after sunscreen; natural glow
  • Tower 28 Bronzino Illuminating Bronzer
  • Saie Dew Blush & Slip Tint Concealer
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South Korean Beauty

K-beauty finds, mostly from Olive Young. Laura's clean beauty background meets the best of Korean skincare — gentle, effective, and incredibly affordable.

What's in this collection ↓
  • Zeroid Intensive Facial Cream Cleanser & Hydrating Ampoule — Super gentle, zero fragrance, deeply hydrating
  • VT Cosmetics PDRN Daily Sheet Mask tub — Comes with tweezers — perfect for multitasking
  • Torriden Dive-In Skin Booster — Like a moisturizer and toner had a baby
  • Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pads — Gentle treatment; use as toner pad or mini sheet mask
  • Beplain Mung Bean Pore Mask — Like a vacuum for pores — 5 minutes and done
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Kids

Real-life favorites for our own kids — tested through island life, ferry commutes, and Maine winters.

What's in this collection ↓
  • The Circus Shetland Raglan Jumpers — Shetland wool, water repellent; constant compliments
  • Modu Modu Dreamer Set — Best Christmas present — still playing with it
  • Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair — The GOAT of highchairs
  • Oeuf Moss Twin Bed — Fits small shared rooms; easy assembly
  • Smart Toys & Games SmartMax Safari Animals — Magnetic and interchangeable
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Clothing & Accessories

The clothes Laura actually wears on repeat — island-proof, family-proof, and stylish enough to feel good in.

What's in this collection ↓
  • Good American Always Fits Good Legs Skinny Jeans — Fit at 60+ lbs heavier post-baby and now — worn constantly for 2 years
  • Natalie Martin Collection Fiore Maxi Dress — Owns in many colors; casual or dressy
  • L.L. Bean BeanSport Swim Dress — Beach, boat, running around all summer
  • Elwood Clothing Core Sweatshort & Hoodie — Heavyweight 90s cotton; elevated basics
  • State Bags Wellington Cabana Tote — Fits her entire life
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Boring but Brilliant

The unglamorous stuff that actually changed daily life. Because adulting is a vibe.

What's in this collection ↓
  • Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser — Pro tip: add mouthwash to the reservoir
  • DeWalt Cordless Handheld Vacuum — Basically a shop vac; uses multiple times daily
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Sephora Finds

For one-stop shopping — three favorites that are easiest to grab on the Sephora app.

What's in this collection ↓
  • Maison Louis Marie Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil
  • Saie Dew Blush in Chilly
  • Haus Labs Structural Volumizing Mascara — Deeply black; one coat for full lashes
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Internet Window Shopping

Things on the radar — chic, fun, aspirational. The consumerism final boss list.

What's in this collection ↓
  • The Circus British Wool Jumpers — Small woman-owned knitwear business
  • Jade Trau / Spinelli Kilcollin Jewelry (rings & earrings)
  • The Frye Company Campus 14L Boots
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