The design concept behind military identification tags—commonly known as dog tags—can’t be attributed to a single individual. They evolved with one purpose: the ability for a fallen soldier to be identified so that their body could be brought back home … Continue reading
For George Reiche, founder of Maine Stair Company, building staircases is more than just a trade—it’s a calling. “Stairs really are a combination of math, beauty, and functionality,” he explains. “And when they’re done right, they’re timeless.” Reiche’s path to … Continue reading
In August, the Portland Museum of Art welcomed members of the Director’s Circle and Contemporaries to an unforgettable Italian themed soirée in the David E. Shaw and Family Sculpture Park in celebration of Painting Energy: The Alex Katz Foundation Collection. Guests sipped … Continue reading
Inspired by a pepper-pot soup, a “three sisters” soup, and our own harvest vegetables plus a spaghetti squash from a friend’s garden, this turned out saucy and flavorful. Any kind of leftover cooked squash will do, but it’s a nice … Continue reading
This past July, guests gathered for a design conversation with SISTER PARISH DESIGN, preceded by refreshments at the Grotto on KNICKERBOCKER GROUP’s Boothbay campus. Guests enjoyed Apple’s iced tea, a family recipe from Apple Parish Bartlett, Sister’s daughter and an … Continue reading
The PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART (PMA), in partnership with the MAINE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION, AND FORESTRY’S BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS, has installed nearly two dozen reproductions from its collection at four scenic locations across Maine: COASTAL MAINE … Continue reading
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly cool, the Pink Cadillac Cocktail, created by the Brunswick Hotel’s food and beverage manager Lauren Williamson, is what happens when a paloma gets a glow-up. Made with a vibrant grapefruit–cilantro cordial, a touch of bitter Suze, … Continue reading
This stand-alone utility structure is designed to provide a single-family primary residence with sustenance, including energy, water, and food security. The goal of the project is to investigate the intersection of bio-based materials and building science, with an overarching cyclical … Continue reading
Kinngait Studios is a fine art printmaking facility in the Arctic Circle in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. It has been operated by the West Baffin Cooperative since the late 1950s, when the Canadian government introduced stenciling, stone-cut printmaking, and … Continue reading
There were many ways for a wealthy family in the 1800s to signal their status at home, from serving celery in designated vases to displaying gilt-edged mirrors in the sitting room. For New Englanders, it was a time of relative … Continue reading
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