Mairen Marshall has southern Maine in her blood, with everyone from her great-grandmother and grandmother to her parents and her mother’s cousins spending time there over the years. “My parents bought a house in Wells the year I was born, … Continue reading →

Along the spruce-lined shore of Blue Hill there’s a rare open piece of land, where grassy lawn runs down to a gazebo that looks out over seaweed-strewn ledges and across the strait. Set back from the shore is an elegant … Continue reading →

“It was us, our two suitcases, and a car full of plants,” says Alex Day, remembering the couple’s cross-country trip from California to Maine. A weeklong stop in New Orleans meant they had to unload their precious cargo and fill … Continue reading →

Who doesn’t love a comeback story? Tina Turner’s 1980s return to performing, vinyl records, Legos, Pamela Anderson—it’s always heartening to see someone or something whose star has dimmed suddenly burst back onto the scene, proving they’ve still got a few … Continue reading →

When you know, you know. That was certainly the case a few years ago for a Portsmouth, New Hampshire–based couple looking for a place on the water, ideally something with more of a community feel than their home at the … Continue reading →

Each year, the Maine chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Maine) shines a spotlight on the best architectural work from our state’s design community. From reimagined historical structures to brand-new builds that push the boundaries of sustainable living, … Continue reading →

When they visited Maine shortly after they were married, Sarah Watts Beneke and Charles Beneke vowed that they would make it their home one day. The dream simmered for more than 30 years until the timing was finally right for … Continue reading →

A Paris cafe, a New York art gallery, a cozy bookstore—what if you could live in them all? When Jack Cullen and Sam Thomas* purchased a preconstruction apartment on the Portland waterfront, they took the opportunity to design a home … Continue reading →

It is not easy to build a new house near Higgins Beach in Scarborough. The picturesque stretch of sand has been a destination for sunbathing and dog-walking Mainers for over a century. But parking is notoriously difficult, and summerhouses are … Continue reading →

The house was perfectly serviceable—lovely, even. Perched on a ridge in Blue Hill, the white modern farmhouse seemed to float a little above the surrounding landscape. But that was the problem for the homeowners, David and Jeannet Leendertse. “When we … Continue reading →