Created by Italian stone and tile designer GIOVANNI BARBIERI, a parquet flooring system called BLOOMING was given the prestigious Best of the Best Red Dot Design Award for 2023 for its creative innovation and thoughtfully designed pattern. Combining three sophisticated … Continue reading →

ROYAL CARIBBEAN‘s newest vessel, dubbed the ICON OF THE SEAS, will become the largest cruise ship in the world when it launches in January 2024. Built to carry 7,600 passengers and nearly 3,000 crew members, the Icon’s 20 decks include … Continue reading →

In 2018 STEPHEN COSTON and his parents built Inn on Mount Desert, a family-run guesthouse just one mile from Acadia National Park. Since then, Coston has acquired and renovated nine more inns in the Bar Harbor area. Together with BRIAN … Continue reading →

Luxury car manufacturer ASTON MARTIN collaborated with British distillery BOWMORE on a singular, one-of-a-kind decanter filled with a rare 52-year-old whisky. The item was purchased in May for $279,800 during a Sotheby’s auction in London, with proceeds benefiting the Bowmore … Continue reading →

IKEA turns 80 this year, which is both surprising—how has it been around that long?—and also not. Like contemplating life before television, it’s hard to imagine living without the Swedish furniture giant. To celebrate its octogenarian status, the company’s anniversary … Continue reading →

From the team that founded Nest, the Energy Star–certified smart thermostat, comes MILL, a smart garbage bin for your kitchen. But Mill isn’t so much a garbage bin as a nutrient recycler, receiving your kitchen scraps and shrinking them down … Continue reading →

A new modular piece of playroom furniture made from recycled olive pits called the NONTALO STOOL allows children and parents to change the shape of the seat to suit their mood or activity. Developed by design duo ENERIS COLLECTIVE and … Continue reading →

We asked our staff: What is your favorite piece of public art in Maine? While there are plenty of colorful murals to enjoy across Portland, East Bayside’s community mosaic feels extra special since it’s made from a mixture of pottery … Continue reading →

  If you give a kid some Legos, they’re going to start building—it’s inevitable, much like death and taxes. With a blank base plate in front of them; a bucket of materials in every shape, color, and size readily accessible; … Continue reading →