Name: Julie Veilleux Job Title: Co-Owner My Profile: I summered here (worked & lived in this building) for 8 years before moving here with my husband Greg and our son Andrew, to open Window Panes. I like to bike & ski the carriage roads, hike, kayak, practice yoga, workout at the YMCA & beachcomb. Favorite Items Mole Hollow Tapers. I have been selling and using these candles for more than 25 years! These candles are dripless, odorless and long burning. What I like best is the beautiful spun finish giving them a sort of silky look, and the huge assortment of colors to choose from. Something to be paired with all the holiday table settings. The Made in Massachusetts is a bonus! Vic Firth Salt & Pepper Mills; There is some truth to the statement on their tag "the last mill you will ever need." These Maine made hand turned mills made from cherry & maple woods have a precision mechanism allowing for great ease in grinding. We've owned our mill for more than 10 years and it still grinds perfectly and we are big pepper users! This is the cadillac of mills! Yu-be; The Japanese have created a hand cream that really works! This medicated vitamin enriched cream absorbs into the skin & stays on long. The testers in the store get used alot (and not just by me)! I hear customers comment after trying it on and walking through the store. "My hands feel incredible." Often we see them hours or days later to make a purchase. I often have a tube on my bedside table and apply a little before I go to bed. The best part is a little goes a long way! Name: Greg Veilleux Job Title: Co-Owner My Profile: I grew up in Bangor, Maine and met my wife Julie in Bar Harbor in 1984, we married in 1989. We lived in the greater Boston area before moving back to Bar Harbor in 1997 to open Window Panes. I enjoy all that Acadia National Park has to offer; hiking, biking, kayaking and fly fishing. Favorite Items W. A. Mitchell Fine Furniture. These Maine made tables and chairs are good examples of high quality craftsmanship. Offered in choices of cherry, birdseye maple, walnut and oak. Mitchell's attention to detail enhances the elegance of the furniture. Recycled Birdhouses - Stunning one-of-a-kind functional folk art. Lovinly constructed of unique found items. Built by Autistic adults allowing their inner spirit to come alive through each piece. Deer Isle Granite Cutting Boards - These locally made highly polished granite boards enhance any home, whether serving cheese and crackers or used as a hot plate. They're sure to remind you of the rugged coast of Maine. Name: Alice Clair Job Title: Store manager, 10 years My Profile: Enjoys: Good wine, good food, Margaritas, spending time with elderly family members, appreciates original art, summer porch sitting, gardening, mowing lawns, reading, riding bike to work every day. Favorite Items Egg Poacher - Want the perfect poached egg? Then this will accomplish that. Just place the poacher (with an egg and a drop of oil) in boiling water - time it and you're done! Each poached egg pops out in a perfect circle from this silicone poacher - with an added bonus - easy clean up! Lizzy Chair - This is the ultimate in comfort. This scandanavian design chair has beautiful lines, soft supple leather and just a little bit of bounce for great comfort. I end each busy work day with relaxing in my comfy Lizzy chair, putting my feet up on the matching ottoman, and letting the stress melt away. Microplane Grater - This grater is divine! I use it for grating parmesan cheese and zesting. it is so sharp it makes grating a snap! Every kitchen needs one. Name: Mike Kelley Job Title:Sales Associate, 8 years My Profile: My wife, Susan and I moved to Mount Desert Island seven years ago after our two sons had moved on to college. I'm a retired teacher who loves hiking in Acadia National Park, cooking, gardening and photography. Favorite Items Island Granite Works - Stone Lamps - Part of my love for this island is closely related to my fondness for rock and stones - obviously the major element of our island environment. Being able to enjoy beautiful stones indoors as well is very comforting to me. Table lamps are available as large, single stones or as stacks of several smaller stones. Wall lamps are also offered. Woody's Adirondack Chairs - What can I say? These are simply the most comfortable Adirondack chairs ever. They are Maine-made of durable, lightweight cedar which one may allow to age naturally or finish any way desired. Wonderful! . Name: Mary Parker Job Title: Website Data Entry My Profile: My husband and I moved to the island 33 years ago and we raised two children here. This is my fifth year working at Window Panes. I love dogs, antiques, puzzles, long drives, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Maine coast. Favorite Items Recycled Birdhouses - I love these one-of-a-kind birdhouses because they each tell a story. The story of the found object that makes each one unique and the story of the disabled men that focus their energy on creating these pieces of art. From the design of the house to the painstakingly tedious job of gluing each pine cone shingle to create the signature roof. Simply amazing. Maine Pillow - This is a hand embroidered piece of nostalgia that reminds me of a lakeside camp in the deep woods of Maine or an old postcard. It's retro design brings me back to my childhood trips to Maine (no, I wasn't born here). Find a moose, lobster, pinecone, puffin, chickadee - it has it all! Rain - I love this whole collection - it has a light crisp fresh scent. The perfume essence is fantastic because you can put just a dab of oil exactly where you want it and a little really goes a long way. The body butter is so rich and moisturizing it really improves my skin. And the body mist makes my skin feel velvety smooth with a bonus of that great fresh scent. Name: Marcelle Hutchins Job Title: Sales Associate, 3 years My Profile: Born in Cameroon, the western part of Africa. Moved to Maine at the age of eight. Began working for Julie and Greg since my sophomore year of high school. Favorite Items Putumayo CDs - these are a mixture of many artists from all over the world; such as France, Egypt, and even South America who come together to diversify their talent as well as their music for individuals like me. It gives a sense of the artist's culture but most importantly it puts me in the swing of things allowing myself to dance freely. Kimono Rose Collection - This is my favorite lotion/soap/body wash because it gives off a very desireous fragrance that can't be found in any other collection. It leaves my body feeling fresh, renewed and overall satisfied. Name: Mae Krieg Job Title: New employee My Profile: Loves to go to the beach, hike, read, and go to the movies. Also enjoys swimming, kayaking and canoeing. Favorite Items Kimono Rose Products - I love the light fun smell. The lotion goes on really well and doesn't feel sticky or too smelly. Perfect! Hues & Brews Teapots - I love all the colors. It has a tea strainer right in it so it's perfect for tea lovers who like loose tea. Name: Lisa Szarka Job Title: Bookkeeper My Profile: I've lived on MDI since 1992, and moved back to the town of Bar Harbor last month. I've worked on Window Panes' bookkeeping for about four years, and love to take a break from the office upstairs to see the wonderful products in the store! Favorite Items Baggalini Baggs - Well constructed, fun bags in great colors. I love the one I have (Baby Hampton)! And I want one more, or maybe two!? Wall Vases - Really beautiful and so useful for keeping our curious cat from tipping over fresh flowers... Sink Strainers - My boyfriend does the dishes every night. The enamel lobster sink strainer keeps him company (so I guess this is really his favorite.)