In 1939 William Burden, a scion of the Vanderbilt family, and his wife, Margaret, purchased a small peninsula extending from Maine’s Mount Desert Island into the Great Harbor. Originally owned by the Corning family, the property included a shingle-style cottage … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when we get to release the winners of the much-anticipated annual design awards from the Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Maine). These awards honor the extraordinary work by Maine-based architectural firms … Continue reading
Cozy Harbor on Southport maybe the most aptly named port-of-call on the Maine coast. Two pine forested islands, one accessible only by boat, flank its narrow entrance—not far from where the Sheepscot River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Except for a … Continue reading
When builder Geoff Bowley purchased the land for his new residential development in Kennebunkport, he knew a house for his own family was destined for one of the 28 lots. He wasted no time assembling an A-team of design professionals … Continue reading
Mallika Malhotra long imagined having her own creative space. As a photographer, brand strategist, and mentor who works with female entrepreneurs to develop and hone their brands, Malhotra desired a place that goes beyond the typical home office. She envisioned … Continue reading
Anne Shirley, an eleven-year-old orphan, approaches Green Gables in a carriage, her arm “black and blue” from all the times she’s pinched it to make sure she isn’t dreaming, that she really is coming home. The carriage stops under a … Continue reading
Sometimes, an entire home hinges on one focal point: a bay window, a dramatic staircase, a complicated bit of masonry. In this case, it’s a painting. Greg and Tracey Tuthill were at Maine Art Hill in Kennebunk when they saw … Continue reading
What kid hasn’t been occasionally booted out of their room onto a La-Z-boy in the den to accommodate their parents’ overnight guests? It’s a small childhood indignity, but one we usually accept with a roll of the eyes and a … Continue reading
For five decades Martha and Geoffrey Clark had been holding onto a wooded lot in Martha’s hometown of York, but it took quite a few downed trees—the result of a windstorm ten years ago—for them to finally realize what a … Continue reading
Some say it was a stray firecracker. Others claimed it was a carelessly discarded cigar. But whatever ignited Portland’s Great Fire on Independence Day 1866, the effects were swift and devastating. Propelled by strong winds, it charred its way from … Continue reading
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