About Us

Pauline's is located in historic Gloucester MA. Opened in 1999 Pauline Bresnahan is a decorative artist and hand paints Mailboxes, glassware, ornaments and much more. The shop is located on the beautiful Essex Coastal Scenic Byway on Route 133 in West Gloucester, MA. Pauline's Gifts is the largest retailer of decorative and American flags on Cape Ann. You can also find Gloucester and nautical gifts, jewelry, greeting cards, windchimes and great local unique items. We are known for our affordable, quality gifts and our old fashioned friendly service. Pauline's Gifts received the Boston Gift Show's ''Pride of New England Award'', numerous Readers Choice Awards and the American Craft Week's Star Award for best use of Social Media. Pauline is one of the founders of the ''Woman Owned Businesses on the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway'' trail Map which was awarded the Pioneer in Partnership Award from the Essex Nat. Heritage. The trail map along with Pauline's shop has been featured on WCVB, Boston Ch.5 Chronicle Magazine show 3 times. We would love if you would please stop in on your next visit to America's Oldest Fishing Seaport.