Author Archives: Sherone Black

48 Hours Exploring the Art, Design, and Food in Waterville

FRIDAYDrive to Waterville and Lockwood Hotel Waterville, on the banks of the Kennebec River, is just a little over an hour from my home in Portland. I pick up my oldest daughter early from school. This weekend, she’ll learn about … Continue reading

Hurlbutt Designs Has Everything You Need for a Coastal Chic Aesthetic

For the uninitiated or even just the shy, a visit to a designer’s showroom can be a minefield of question—can I touch this? can I buy it? will it fit my living room?—with possibly intimidating answers. Which is why renowned … Continue reading

Elliott Architects Designs an Off-Grid Abode on the Midcoast

The driving idea behind this seasonal house is departure: from a ubiquitously connected life, from a typical experience of living, and from an assumed comfort. By rearranging and reinterpreting these elements, the resulting dwelling supports a heightened awareness of one’s … Continue reading