Adrienne and David Marcus’s kids, now ages 10 and 13, got quite the surprise after visiting David’s uncle and grandmother in Owl’s Head in August 2021. Rather than driving back down the coast to their home in Bedford, Massachusetts, the … Continue reading
Although every person has a slightly different idea of the perfect camp, there’s one thing camps all share, one aspect that sets each apart from the standard building, one element that makes it a camp, not a house: the land … Continue reading
Perched at the western edge of the busy part of Commercial Street, the multicolored volumes of a historic factory are a familiar sight to anyone who travels over the Casco Bay Bridge between Portland and South Portland. The building was … Continue reading
Marquetry is an art form that uses diverse wood species to create designs on the wooden surface of objects, often furniture. Patterns, shapes, and other pictorial elements are cut from veneer sheets as thin as cardstock, using a scroll saw, … Continue reading
Nature and creativity converge in the Pine Tree State to inspire innovative and beautifully crafted interior designs. In this annual roundup, we celebrate the most impeccably styled residential and commercial interiors in Maine, showcasing how local designers are pushing boundaries … Continue reading
There’s concern in architectural and design circles about the decline of the hand sketch. A drawing is not meant to replace a finished rendering or be a masterpiece but rather part of a designer’s creative process. “What has happened to … Continue reading
Joan Lasky Saba and Mark Saba, Pittsburgh natives who raised their family in Connecticut, began renting homes in Maine for stretches of time when their son decided to attend Bowdoin College. But the state’s many charms soon lured them in, … Continue reading
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE ART GALLERY recently acquired TANGLE, a sculpture by artists PAMELA MOULTON and ROY FOX. Located on the school’s Portland campus, the artwork depicts a whimsical five-legged creature constructed of industry-discarded “ghost gear,” including steel, rope, … Continue reading
I’ve been coveting a piece by the design duo Cee and She for the past three years. Each piece is crafted by two women artists in their Westbrook studio. These stoneware candleholders are both elegant and whimsical. The flower petals … Continue reading
”The concept for this dish is based on one of my favorite French brasserie dishes, a crispy duck leg confit served with a red wine and mustard glaze alongside a crispy chicory salad,” explains chef Matt Ginn, culinary director at … Continue reading
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