It’s bold, colorful, and modern but timeless. The Unikko (Poppy) is so associated with Marimekko that it could be the Finnish company’s logo. The flower has appeared on everything from television boxes to Nordic walking sticks. Viljo Ratia owned the … Continue reading
One book everyone who appreciates or wants to learn more about architecture and design should read? Precedents in Architecture by Roger H. Clark and Michael Pause. One piece of decor in your space that tells a story?My husband, Justin, used … Continue reading
Along the spruce-lined shore of Blue Hill there’s a rare open piece of land, where grassy lawn runs down to a gazebo that looks out over seaweed-strewn ledges and across the strait. Set back from the shore is an elegant … Continue reading
“It was us, our two suitcases, and a car full of plants,” says Alex Day, remembering the couple’s cross-country trip from California to Maine. A weeklong stop in New Orleans meant they had to unload their precious cargo and fill … Continue reading
The historic ASTICOU hotel in Northeast Harbor is set to reopen this month after an extensive $28 million overhaul. Originally built before World War II, the inn was closed last summer to undergo updates that included the renovation of 82 … Continue reading
The artichoke season extends from late February for the smallest ones—the size of a large nut, which are eaten whole—to early spring and summer for the large, fat, plump ones. Artichokes have been enjoyed from Sicily to Naples and beyond … Continue reading
The first Mainstay of 2025, hosted by MH+D and Johnson Paint, a Ring’s End brand, at Home Remedies on West Commercial Street, celebrated women, creativity, and community. Guests were treated to delightful bites and stunning charcuterie boards curated by Experience … Continue reading
What is a plunge pool, and how is it different from a traditional swimming pool?The Plunge+ brand that we’ve partnered with at Christman Pool Service offers a compact, precast concrete plunge pool specifically designed for smaller spaces and quick installation. … Continue reading
Some great ideas come to you in unexpected places, like the kitchen counter. In 1967, designer Maria Pergay’s idea for her Ring chair was born while peeling an orange for her children with one single cut. Born in Romania to … Continue reading
How would you describe your design philosophy?I believe that every space has a story, and you must first let its original style and surroundings speak to you before determining the direction to take. By honoring a place’s character, you can … Continue reading
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