This past June, as part of its 30th anniversary tour, Antiques Road-show, PBS’s beloved appraisal series, traveled to Vacationland for the first time. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay was one of five stops on the show’s 2025 tour. (The … Continue reading
In this section, we feature beautiful projects by some of Maine’s top home and design professionals. These spaces, as the photographs show, are works of art in themselves. Each image includes one or more pieces of artwork, almost all by … Continue reading
The family had been visiting the clear, cold, twisting waters of Western Maine for over 100 years. The first lake house on the property was built in 1902, and they called it the North House. Over the decades the property … Continue reading
After spending more than four decades in New York City, Janice and Bruce Richter felt like they were taking a huge leap of faith when they relocated to Maine. They first became acquainted with the Blue Hill peninsula and Deer … Continue reading
The freshly renovated Brunswick Hotel, nestled in the heart of town, exemplifies a masterful blend of traditional style and New England charm. Throughout the building, the architecture and interior design work together to foster a deep connection to the midcoast … Continue reading
Superstar designer Tommy Hilfiger and his partner, Dee, have decorated and designed a broad portfolio of residences over the years, including a duplex penthouse at the Plaza in Manhattan; a baronial mansion in Greenwich, Connecticut; homes in Miami and Palm … Continue reading
What would be your perfect Maine day? My perfect Maine day is in the low 70s with no humidity (a dream!) and starts with going for a long morning run from the West End to the Eastern Prom. After that, … Continue reading
There’s a family of beavers who live in the pond behind the cottage of designers Di Tao and Bob Dodd in the scenic Kawartha Highlands of Ontario, Canada, a few hours northeast of Toronto. It was while watching the beaver … Continue reading
On a sunny and warm Saturday in July, the Friends of Fort Williams Park hosted their Cape Elizabeth Garden Tour during which eight homeowners graciously opened their private gardens for guests to explore. Each garden on the tour boasted unique … Continue reading
Inspired by a nearby historic barn that offers views straight through to the water, the Sea View Barn was created with both transparency and tradition in mind. Designed by Peter Anderson at Houses and Barns by John Libby, the structure … Continue reading
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