Author Archives: Maine Home & Design

Family Retreat

Scarborough Beach has played a large role in the Black family’s history. Their relationship with the sandy stretch of land dates back decades; Andrew Black’s grandparents stayed at the historic Atlantic House hotel for their honey-moon in 1930. Andrew spent … Continue reading

West by Northeast

The Entoffs* always wanted a post-and-beam home. So when they discovered mold growing inside the 1960s prefab on the Maine property they acquired from a cousin, they decided to go for it. Never mind that the lot was in Ogunquit, … Continue reading

Maine-Made Presents for Last Minute Gifters

Are you still looking for that perfect Maine present but you’re running out of time and inspiration? We’ve all been there. It’s come down to the wire for gift giving season, but don’t panic! Whether you need a special something … Continue reading

Map Maker Molly Brown on Community and Creating a Sense of Belonging

“I returned home to Maine after being out west for a decade, knowing very clearly that if I wanted to pursue expressing myself [for a living], this was the place I had to be to do it,” says artist and … Continue reading

The Best Children’s Room Decor

Style Files, a curated collection of editors’ picks. Just because you have a kid doesn’t mean your style has to suddenly give way to mounds of plastic. Your child’s bedroom also doesn’t have to look like a busy preschool classroom. … Continue reading

Holiday Hosting Essentials

Style Files, a curated collection of editors’ picks. Snow flurries are right around the corner, which means it’s time to prepare for hosting holiday get-togethers! From kitchen implements to entertaining must-haves, check out this roundup of seasonal products to get … Continue reading

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

  This one won’t fit under the tree (or in any realistic gift budget), but I covet SMEG’s retro-style fridge. The unique color options, quirky shape, and overall timeless aesthetic make it look good in whatever kitchen it’s in, and … Continue reading

Eerie Design Essentials for Spooky Season

Style Files, a curated collection of editors’ picks. Late October is one of our favorite times of year for design. When else can you give your imagination free reign to develop a spooky-yet-sophisticated style for your decor? Read on for … Continue reading

Crayola Crayons

  There’s nothing like the smell of a brand-new box of crayons. When I was in elementary school one of my most memorable gifts was a 64-crayon Crayola box with a sharpener built into the back. My husband and I … Continue reading

Liquid Adventure

  “This is an interesting building from a historical perspective. During World War II, the U.S. government commissioned the Davisville Naval Construction Battalion Center in Davisville, Rhode Island, to make corrugated, prefabricated structures that could be used as hangars for … Continue reading