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Chansonetta Stanley Emmons photograph
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These Century-Old Images Zoom In on Rural Mainers’ Lives

An online exhibit at the Maine Historical Society Museum takes a closer look at pioneering photographer Chansonetta Stanley Emmons’s work.
“quadruple plate” jug made by Portland-based Stevens Silver Co.
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How Much Is Grandma’s Victorian Silver Worth?

Experts weigh in on this and other Maine-made treasures in our recurring appraisal series.
Whitney Gill and Amory Raymond's Bowdoin A-frame
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A Bowdoin Family’s Stone A-Frame Is On Point

Inside, rooms are stacked on six levels and packed with pieces by local makers.
GO Home by GO Logic in Hope, Maine
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In Hope, a New Build That Heats Itself

The New England-farmhouse form is pretty sweet too.
Hannah Hermes in her studio
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A Disco Ball Was the First Thing She Hung in Her Portland Place

In her studio apartment, maker Hannah Hermes cultivates local art, abandoned plants, and a Pee-wee’s Playhouse vibe.
Marty, Erin, Reagan, and Wynnie hang out next to a pale-blue mural designed, Erin Gajan in the living room
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The Perks of Being a Wall Painter

A muralist’s Cape Elizabeth home benefits from her bright-but-not-splashy interior touches.
Chester Greenwood's 1896 Queen Anne in Farmington, Maine
Home + Garden

Look Closely at This Queen Anne

Can you spot the (unintentional) architectural nods to Farmington’s 19th-century earmuff inventor above the arched windows?
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8 Striped Picks For Your Home

Nautical is nice, but on chilly days we’re loving the way these broad, richly hued stripes stack up.
Rachel Ambrose (fifth from left) and her Home Remedies team pictured with shop dogs Prince Harry and Sage
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Home Remedies Provides Big-City Design Services with a Personal Touch

Staff at the Portland shop are ready to help you choose upholstery, furniture, custom window treatments, and more.
Lisa Fine Textiles Roman shades, a Sputnik-style chandelier, and a Jonathan Adler table and chairs give the dining area a boho-glam vibe.
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This Scarborough Homeowner Has No Fear When It Comes to Color

Splashy shades and a bold, mix-and-match style enliven her oceanfront condo.
1847 Stockton Springs Italianate, the Belvedere, rendered in gingerbread, candy, and icing by owners Ryan Seavey and Casey Guise
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They Manifested Their Stockton Springs Italianate in Gingerbread

It's all there: corbels, columns, and an elegant cupola.
The kitchen in Amy Rees and Robert Lash’s 1887 Gardiner schoolhouse-turned-home features an original brick wall, tin ceiling, and blackboards — now forming an island top
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Transforming This Former Schoolhouse Provided Renovation and Life Lessons

First up: how to scrape fossilized spitballs from a 135-year-old tin ceiling.
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