“The concept for Another Round stemmed from my moving to Portland and wanting a third space where I could hang out and congregate with people around board games, which is a kind of place that didn’t really exist here. I … Continue reading
Bicoastal interior designer Jeffrey Alan Marks is no stranger to moving around. Following a nomadic childhood up and down the state of California, Marks spent seven years studying design and architecture in London, met his husband and moved into a … Continue reading
Fourteen Maine artists were selected for CREATIVE PORTLAND’s eighth juried art exhibition, Acceptance, which opened in May and will run through April 2026. The show represents a diverse group of established and emerging artists from Portland, Falmouth, Saco, Scarborough, South … Continue reading
Abel’s Lobster and Bar Harbor Catering Company are proud to be a part of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s Tastemakers program, which highlights businesses that are committed to putting a diverse range of local fish, shellfish, and sea vegetables … Continue reading
The Portland Museum of Art’s annual Art in Bloom multiday event filled the museum with stunning floral displays inspired by its artwork, offering a celebration of local floral artistry and a fresh perspective on the museum’s collection. Self-guided tours allowed … Continue reading
Why is growing food particularly important to you?I wrote a column for the Washington Post for 15 years called “A Cook’s Garden,” and my latest book, A Life in the Garden (Timber Press), was somewhat inspired by that experience. I … Continue reading
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
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