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
“The family quarters are the heart and soul of the house. They are where we live—really live—day in and day out,” writes Alabama-based interior designer Caroline Gidiere in her latest book, Interiors for a Life in Good Taste (Rizzoli, 2025). … Continue reading
“The client wanted a warm, welcoming central living space for gathering that included a kitchen, dining area, and screened porch, conceived as a modern interpretation of a traditional Maine camp. The somewhat unusual part of the design is that the … Continue reading
“Camps used to be simple,” says Mark Gordon, founder of Rangeley Building and Remodeling. “The overall quality of a camp has changed.” While he notes that there was certainly a boom period during the early 1900s (“A lot of great … Continue reading
When the Zillman Art Museum’s executive director and curator George Kinghorn first connected with artist Peter Walls about a solo exhibition, he encouraged Walls to activate the space with a suite of new works. “I’m always interested in artists who … Continue reading
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