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Honoring the Handmade. Lovingly produced by wonderful artisans and makers locally and worldwide💗🪷 We lived in a beautiful community of artists.
In my early years I grew up in the Maine woods in a little cabin surrounded by the natural world. My life was filled with art and handmade textiles and baskets crafted by my mother. As I grew, I became inspired to travel the far reaches alone. I spent many years exploring and adventuring around the globe. My heart grew to encompass all of the artists and crafters I was meeting along the way. A vision formed for me to create a lifestyle where I was helping to support handmade works, and the people who make their living in this way. I then began my collaboration and design process to bring you this brand. I believe that following your heart to fulfill your dreams leads to pure happiness. This is how I have chosen to direct my life. Discovering a sense of purpose for myself happened in 2000, and started by taking a single step…or perhaps more of a leap! As the buyer for Waterlily, sometimes I find myself drinking chai with the chai wallas on the streets of Jaipur, or riding a camel through the Thar Desert. Sometimes I find myself in the temples of Northern Thailand discussing dogma with the monks. Or sometimes I find myself wandering through the forests, meadows and beaches of Atlantic coastal Maine gathering stones and feathers. Our brand is about the journey, the exploration, the inspiration …wherever that takes you! We welcome you on our journey. Feel free to connect and come along! Renee Garland
founder and designer, Waterlily
10/29/2025
✨My friend Bevin, the prettiest jacket model!✨ We are so happy that you found one that’s suits you so well! 💙
09/30/2025
✨A tribute to my summer window✨ I was too busy with the wedding to share this, but it’s so pretty!
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…and so soon we will be creating another! Bye summer… 🍂
09/03/2025
✨In July, in northern Portugal, ✨I got to marry my sweet sweet beautiful man! Some of our favorite friends and most cherished family were there. We had the best time! Here are a few of the pics we have so far… We haven’t gotten the professional shots back yet!!
07/14/2025
It’s always been my favorite house in the Minho! -And we get to stay here and get married here this week!! I’m thrilled beyond my wildest dreams!🤍🤍🤍
07/11/2025
It’s a wonderful world at Waterlily! 🌸🌸🌸
03/18/2025
✨I’ve gathered and collected my favorite highest vibration stones✨ We are now in production for my new collection of yummmy gemstone necklaces! 🪷🪷🪷They are guaranteed to make your heart sing! 💓💓 Stay tuned…
02/08/2025
✨At the right place and the right time for Basant Panchami and a great photo!✨
11/26/2024
🩷WE LOVE YOU!🩷 WE LOVE ALL THINGS HANDMADE!🩷Pop in to see how festive the store is right now, we are full to the gills!🕊️🕊️Happy Holidays everyone! 🕊️🕊️
Window lettering by
Pattern design by moi
✨Just to name a few of the local Maine artisans and artists represented at Waterlily with instagram accounts;
garrigus
pillows
chickadee
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26 Milk Street
Portland, ME
04101
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 5pm |
| Friday | 11am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 5pm |