The LANGLAIS ART PRESERVE in Cushing, along with 18 other sites across the country, has been added as an affiliate to the NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION’s prestigious HISTORIC ARTISTS’ HOMES AND STUDIOS membership network. This peer-to-peer coalition of sites … Continue reading
There’s nothing quite like a creamy, cheesy crab dip to kick off a spring gathering. Packed with tender lump crabmeat, rich cream cheese, and a touch of Old Bay seasoning, this dish from James Beard–nominated Emerging Chef duo Jason Eckerson … Continue reading
The Portland Museum of Art’s annual Winter Bash is a delightful celebration where the chill of winter meets the warmth of artistic expression. Inspired by the museum’s As We Are exhibition featuring 14 emerging artists from the state (open through … Continue reading
It took Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School, which began as a summer chamber music concert series and has since grown to offer world-class concerts and music education, nearly six decades to find its permanent home in Camden. “We’ve always … Continue reading
The first Aviator sunglasses I ever noticed were my father’s. He seemed to constantly be looking for them, often forgetting they were right there in the front pocket of his dress shirt. As a young child, I would play with … Continue reading
What’s your design philosophy?Architecture is for humans—it should fit our bodies, please our eyes, and feel good to the touch. Who has been your biggest design influence?Louis Kahn for his logical purity, Alvar Aalto for his restrained whimsy, and Paul … Continue reading
Multihyphenate Dani Dazey, a fashion-designer-turned-influencer-turned-interior-decorator, wrote The Maximalist (Abrams, 2025) to “empower even more people to be daring with their decor and express themselves to the fullest.” Throughout her debut design book, readers will discover playful textiles, bold color palettes, … Continue reading
“A young Yarmouth couple needed distinct yet connected spaces: a quiet home office for the wife and a personal woodworking shop for the husband’s furniture design and fabrication hobby. Building two separate structures wasn’t practical, so from the start it … Continue reading
Maybe it’s the awnings that catch the eye first: brightly red-and-white candy striped, like an old-fashioned ice cream shop, angling out over busy Forest Avenue at Woodfords Corner in Portland. Or maybe it’s the assortment of brightly colored cookbooks, tea … Continue reading
Designed for avid hikers who cherish the Mount Desert Island landscape, this home sits just steps from a favorite trailhead at the edge of Acadia National Park. Nestled against the site’s heart, a weathered granite outcrop, the residence embraces its … Continue reading
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