With the arrival of the frigid air, I'm on the hunt for ways to warm up, and I just found a perfect place to shake off the cold at the brand new Se Vende boutique. Located at 81 Market St. in the Old Port, this darling shop is run by mother and daughter duo Sage Eskesen and Olive Jones and features artisan treasures from Mexico.

Hand-painted pottery, in everything from mugs and butter dishes to platters and planting pots, is one of the first things you'll spot when you walk into the shop. The dishes in this snapshot range in price from $28 to $90. To accompany this dinnerware, there is a wonderful selection of hand-blown glasses. You'll find margarita glasses for $17 and martini glasses for $19.

The extensive collection of silver jewelry is another highlight, and Eskesen said this in one of only three shops in the world that carries the patented work of deceased designer Margot de Taxco.

"I don't like winter in Maine," Eskesen told me. "I went down (to Mexico) and I ran into the silver. I called my daughter and said, 'What would you like?' She said, 'You know my taste. Get whatever I'd like." I came back with a box and that was the start of the store."

The shop first opened in Damariscotta, where Jones lives, before the two decided to move the operation to Portland.

Everywhere you look you'll find fun items, such as these hand-hammered copper basin sinks ($450). Or the candy wrapper purses. Or the copper drawer pulls. Or the tin mirrors.

To top it all off, the store houses a fine art gallery downstairs and plans to be open for each First Friday Art Walk. Right now there is a group show on view, which includes the work of Matt Anderson, Pat Corrigan, DOGHAUS, Jennifer Gardiner, Colleen Kinsella, Lisa Purinton, Kyle Purinton, Rebecca Lentrichia, Frank Menair, Adinah Barnett, Deborah Gardner and Emily Trescot.

Se Vende (which means for sale in Spanish) is open seven days a week from 10 am-6 pm, and the hours will expand the closer we get to the holidays. You can reach the store at 761-1808.